How to bring the beach home
Enjoy all the best marine-inspired buys – so you can get that feeling of being beach-side – all without flouting the social distancing rules
Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraîche Skinscent and Limited Edition Azur EDT, £44 each
Eau Fraîche Skinscent contains exotic tiare flowers along with creamy coconut and warm muskiness from sandalwood and amber.
Limited-Edition Azur EDT is a sophisticated citrus spritz with Calabrian mandarin and bergamot, summing up the scent of a Mediterranean garden of the Côte d’Azur.
Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraîche Skinscent and Limited Edition Azur EDT, £44 each – buy here
Skandinavisk Hav Distant Shores Diffuser, £27
With the aroma of the salty Baltic shoreline, along with creamy florals and subtle coconut, this lovely diffuser scents your space and lasts for at least three months.
Skandinavisk Hav Distant Shores Diffuser, £27 – buy here
Have a fish supper
Nothing sums up the sea like oysters. Find some salty deliciousness from Borough Market resident, Richard Haward. This family business has been trading since the 1700s, however, it delivers everything in a thoroughly modern method, and on ice.
Oysters not your thing? Then cast your (inter)net to The Fish Society for all your marine-focused menus – it delivers everything fishy, from black cod, to lobster and sashimi.
The Pasta Evangelists have looked to the Italian Riviera for their prawn & chilli tortelloni with samphire & sage butter – with a recipe taken from the family-run restaurants that appear on the Portofino coastline.
The Pasta Evangelists – order here
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Haeckels Stress Fixing Bath Salts, £30
You really can’t go wrong with anything from this brilliant British beauty brand from their amazing face oils and creams and washes to this – an immersive bathing experience with vitamin-rich seaweed, Dead Sea salts and clary sage.
Haeckels Stress Fixing Bath Salts, £30 – buy here
Rosetta Getty Bauhaus scarf-print kaftan dress, £655, was £1,090
A beautiful dress with an iconic Bauhaus print that will stand the test of time.
Rosetta Getty Bauhaus Scarf Print Kaftan Dress, £655, was £1,090 – buy here
One Ocean Deep Sea Moisturiser, £65
This is formulated with ingredients derived from marine microorganisms and algae, which locks down moisture, soothes irritation, and helps to smooth the skin.
One Ocean Deep Sea Moisturiser, £65 – buy here
Zimmermann Kirra swimming costume, £285
Statement suit by the cult Australian brand, which can, of course, be worn as swimwear but would also work well under a blazer or teamed with floaty skirts or shorts.
Zimmermann Kirra swimming costume, £285 – buy here
Arran Apothecary Seaweed & Sage Bath & Shower Gel, £13
A foamy experience like splashing around in some very fragrant crashing waves with natural sea salts, seaweed extracts as well as lemon and geranium.
Arran Apothecary Seaweed & Sage Bath & Shower Gel, £13 – buy here
Evermore London Tides Candle, £48
A natural and ethically sound candle that is reminiscent of dusty coastal paths lined by fig trees.
Evermore London Tides Candle, £48 – buy here
Compagnie De Provence Mediterranean Sea Scented Soap, £4.80, was £6
Envelop yourself in the smells reminiscent of the Med, while being kind to your skin courtesy of the almond and olive oils.
Compagnie De Provence Mediterranean Sea Scented Soap, £4.80, was £6 – buy here
St Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing Gel, £33
The latest tanning product from this cult range is the Express Bronzing Gel that 93% of testers say is 'super-easy to apply' and we can concur: this non-sticky gel imparts a believable healthy dose of colour that lasts around a week.
St Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing Gel, £33 – buy here
Amara Mind the Gap Golden Seashell Print, £250
This elegant seaside print with gold foil brings subtle coastal elements into the home.
Amara Mind the Gap Golden Seashell Print, £250 – buy here
Sonny Free Standing Hammock with Stand, £159
No beach scene is complete without a hammock – and this stylish version won’t break the bank. Of course, you should always approach with caution when mounting. Enjoy.
Sonny Free Standing Hammock with Stand, £159 – buy here