Get Jet Set Mama

Hong Kong is becoming a ghost town (woo hoo for the rest of us when comes to getting cabs!) – all the mamas are fleeing the heat and pollution for the fresh air and beaches of Europe, the US and South-East Asia… While we’re checking off our lists of things to bring for the little ones, we’ve also got to remember to pack some fun things for mama! After all, a bit of glamour on the go can distract from jet-lagged eyes and plane torpor skin…

Fun costume jewellery is the best for traveling – we love Melinda Maria’s range of sophisticated but hip gold pieces available from Shopbop.com. Jonathan Adler’s pieces never fail to bring a smile to our faces, so a bright and breezy Capri beach tote (they also come in Acapulco and Ipanema) is the perfect thing for stowing all your mama essentials and using as your carry-on. Next up, we’re loving how iPad cases can double as clutch purses when it comes to the evening. This Jimmy Choo one is a real splurge, but so super-chic. Just take it off before the kiddywinks want to get their sticky fingers all over it playing games in the car.

Have you tried Avene Sunscreen? Strictly for the mamas (tell hubby to get his own), they’re perfect for sensitive types, and even the Factor 50 will sink right in to your skin rather than sitting on top like a white mask. For bathing suits (apart from Seafolly which is our all-time fave) we love JETS by Jessika which will pull you in and push you out all in the right places. If you need a bit of extra oomph on top, the padded styles will make the most of your assets!

Finally, retro styles are so cute right now, and these waterfall 1950s-inspired shorts (so much more chic than demin cut-offs) will take you from the beach to the city with ease. Glittery Musa sandals add sparkle to tanned feet… You’re all set to jet girl!

1. Turquoise Cluster Earrings from Melinda Maria
2. Capri Beach Tote from Jonathan Adler
3. Jimmy Choo iPad Case
4. Avene Sunscreen
5. JETS by Jessika Swimsuit
6. Waterfall front shorts from Topshop
7. Embellished sandals from Musa