Our guide to making sure you stay safe (and fashionable) during your celebrations
BY KAY TRAYFORD, IMAGE BY GETTY IMAGES
I have scoured the colourful internet to find our readers a few handy staple items to bag right now, just in time for Pride season. Take a look at what’s available, if you’re ready to dress to impress in all shades of rainbow for Pride events this summer.
Accessorise!
Butler And Grace have created some fantastic accessories so that you wear your identity loud and proud. They have items from bracelets to key chains, and they also have pronoun pin badges. Take a look at Gay Pride Shop who also have some fantastic Pride jewellery selections. These Little Slices Of Rainbow Cake studs are my absolute favourite and could be the cherry on top of your Pride outfit too.
Don’t forget your sunnies!
Come rain or shine, shades are a must-have, especially if you want to subtly check someone out or throw a little shade. Go for bold, bright and beautiful or why not be a little eccentric too? There’s a bit of Elton in all of us, right?
Glitter
Glitter. Glitter everywhere. It’s non-negotiable. Just make sure it’s biodegradable! Festival Glitter offers a fantastic collection of glitter, pigments, glitter gels, face gems and more. Cheddar gorgeous, from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK S4, is also a fan of their glitter and pigments!
Weather essentials
Return of the Mac. Insane In The Rain has this incredible rainbow-coloured rain mac, if you want to spend a little bit extra. However, these go-to rainbow ponchos are also super handy and will even fit in your pocket!
Me? Sunburnt? No, I’m just blushing.
These colourful little zinc sticks from Sun Zapper are fun and safe (SPF 50) if you want to add a bit more colour to your look, whilst protecting your skin from the sun rays. Yes, I know it’s Britain, but sun rays do come through clouds too.
Hydrate!
You’ll be dancing, you’ll be singing, you’ll be strutting your stuff in the sun! Etsy has a fabulous selection of Pride-themed water bottles to ensure you can stay hydrated throughout the fun.
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