HOLIDAY ZONE

Returning from her hols in Portugal; visiting Lisbon and Villamoura in the Algarve, we asked our Brand Director Nazia for her top holiday tips!

·         Capriccio was perfect for excellent fresh Italian food and deserts - delicious crepes and ice cream (essential for me as I travel with two children).  

·         Dom Pedros Buzios beach club was perfect for lunch for fresh seafood and easy jacket potatoes for kids.

·         Lots of lovely Chinese restaurants – I’d recommend Tai Tai for good food at great prices and a relaxed informal setting.

·         Travelling with kids is tricky so I always plan well ahead for easy outfits. Pack a medium sized sarong that can double as a scarf - our wandering elephant scarf was my companion from the oceanarium to the pool.

·         A tote bag is another holiday essential. I found our leopard shimmer tote perfect for carrying the kid’s cameras, sketchbooks, lollypops and other snacks for exploring. It’s also perfect for the beach!

·         Hire a car – we loved driving around the Algarve’s beautiful coast to discover uninterrupted treasures like Albandeira beach. Pure heaven! 

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Ruby + Ed x

HOLIDAY MUST HAVES

Holiday season is fast approaching, here’s our guide on must have items for a perfectly packed suitcase:

• Prepare your outfits for travelling. A key item is the Mazu Parka in Bark it’s light weight so can be worn on top of a t-shirt to keep you cool and dry, and the multiple pockets come in handy for your passport, guide books, and sunnies. With a drawstring travel bag it’s easy to stow when the sun is shining.
• The Leopard Shimmer & Dove Tote is fashionably practical hand-luggage whether on the plane or the beach.
• If you’re a touristy tourist and love having a wander, the Aruna Cerise Dress teamed with the Golden Shimmer Sandals can take you through from beach to bar.
• Or if you’re sightseeing our Chambray Lace Up Pumps are perfect for pounding city pavements.
• Need a cover up for the beach or a wrap for the evening? The Wandering Elephant Scarf is stylish and versatile.
• Make up! – Some of us get away with a bare face but here at HQ we like to take a few essentials (our picks include tinted moisturiser, waterproof mascara, eye liner, blusher and two lipsticks (one nude and one bright)).  Oh and don’t forget a protective SPF lip balm for the beach. The Orchid Pink Filigree Make Up Bag is great for keeping all these bits together amongst all of your clothes and accessories.
• Slippers for around your hotel are great for the room to spa dash. Make a statement with the Impressions Bow Mule.

 We’d love to see how you’re wearing Ruby+Ed on your holidays! Tweet or Instagram us @RubyandEd.

Ruby + Ed x