There's no need to sacrifce style over function when it comes to choosing your weekend bag thanks to the knomo Florence Weekender. The soft canvas quilting makes the bag comfortable to carry, there's acres of room inside and the handy pockets are perfect for your passport or tickets.

Florence Weekender, £135, knomo

Keep up with your skincare routine while you are away, with Eve Lom's new travel essentials kit. The compact white cloth case slips easily into your luggage and holds travel sized bottles of the Morning Time Cleanser, Original Cleanser with essential Muslin Cloth, Rescue Mask and TLC Radiance Cream. Small but perfectly formed.

Eve Lom's trave essentials, £75, www.evelom.com, (0208 740 2076)

When packing for a weekend away, a versatile dress will be your hardest working travel companion. Choose a neutral colour that can be dressed down for a day of shopping with a chic scarf and flats, before becoming cocktail ready with a statement necklace and heels.

Therese dress, £129, Hobbs

A summer scarf is a fantastic way to update a capsule weekend wardrobe, and can be worn in a multitude of ways. We can't think of a prettier way to keep out the chill when the sun goes down than this subtle animal print scarf from Jaeger.

Animal scarf in Blush, £130, Jaeger

What better way to dress up your favourite dress than with a statement necklace. Gold is a great choice for the summer months and will work with any number of outfit choices. Team this cut-out pendant from Jigsaw with a simple dress and you'll be ready for dinner, drinks and beyond in no time.

Jiko brass MADE necklace, £49, Jigsaw