Mail-order bargains for summer; around pounds 20
Blue floral-print bikini (right), pounds 22.99, from Next Directory (0345 100 500).
Protect yourself from the sun in a lacy hat, pounds 19.95 by Kangol, from The Hat Shop (0171-836 6718).
Purple Hawaian-print wrap skirt, perfect for the beach, pounds 22.50, from La Redoute (0500 777 777).
Menorcan sandals (right), pounds 23.50 by Varca plus p&p, (01798 815 670).
Two butterfly hairslides, pounds 9.95 each, from Johnnie Loves Rosie (0171- 435 0089).
Six-bottle canvas bag for drinks on the beach, pounds 18.95, from The Holding Company (0171-610 9160).
Aluminium sushi bowls and beakers, pounds 20, for a DIY picnic set, from Muji (0171-494 1197).
Stripy surfer flip-flops, pounds 18.99, by Reef Brazil from Fistral Surf Company (01637 850 378)
Navy T-shirt (right) with oriental bamboo print by Lounge, pounds 20 including post and package (0181-768 0204).
Holly Davies
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