FAKE BAKE on the return of The Flack, high street accessories, and perfect pins….

Oh, Caroline. When nature was handing out perfect pins, you were at the front of queue, along with sharp intelligence, a fierce sense of humour, luscious locks and a penchant for being mischievous. Perfect mate material right there, in our eyes. So this week Ms. Flack has been in the news as she gets herself ready for the launch of Love Island, and our Eloise, The Tan Expert, was on hand to help turn those legs into super-tanned stunners. She did a fine job.

Last week, we talked about our favourite covetable accessories, and so this week for more realistic feels, we searched the High Street for gorgeous pieces we might be able to buy without having to sell our cars, or kidneys, first. Never before has there been so much choice, and it’s now perfectly acceptable on any fashion front to go high-low, and mix your loved labels with your much-less-expensive finds.

These are our favourites, after much debating here at Team Fake Bake. We actually call this work. Work. Great, isn’t it?

The Ultimate Quilt - the Kurt Geiger Raffia LG Kensington Bag

This isn’t exactly cheap and cheerful, but it is GORGEOUS. The Kensington range has been a huge hit and if you are a 2.55 fan and want a luxury me-too, then this is it. The scarf adds a touch of summer, and the bag will literally go with everything. Stick this on your wish-list.

The J-Lo Dupe - the Carvela Lopez in Gold

If you spotted Jennifer Lopez at the Met Gala this week, then the Versace dress and headress stole the show, but her look also reminded us of why sometimes platforms add height and glamour. It is surely no coincidence that these molten lovelies are called Lopez. We’re not sure how far we could walk in them, but we’d love the opportunity to try.

The everywhere watch - the Whitney Tri-Tone by Michael Kors

MK is back on the watch graft and this is the answer to all of our style prayers. The three tones in rose, gold and chrome means you can wear this timepiece anywhere and it also looks delicious on a tanned or darker skin toned wrist. Michael, welcome back. We have missed you.

The super chic flat - the Braided Slide by Uterque

Uterque is the more upscale sister brand to Zara, and is so beautiful. We are in love with these sliders as they are a bit more dressy than a rubberised one, and if you’re budget isn’t quite H-level, these are still a classy affair.

The feline eye wonder - Black Cat Eye Sunglasses by Marc Jacobs/TK Maxx

Come on, we had to throw in a label somewhere and TX Maxx is the absolute business when it comes to accessory shopping. You have to have a good browse to come up with the goods, but these are spot-on 2019 and are ready for a bit of island action. Love, or otherwise!

The tropical bargain buy - Printed turban style headband at Zara

Ditch that coffee and spend your spare change on this little beauty. Not only are the colourways gorge, this little wonder covers a multitude of hair probs and is standard issue for bringing a touch of Hollywood poolside.

The bright beauty - Neon Orange Mini Cross Body Bag by River Island

This is on sale right now so it is an absolute steal. RI are great with bags, and this is just the style ticket for holidays and festivals.

The right-now hair piece - Silver Diamante Clips Four Clips by Pretty Little Thing

These clips are so this minute that there is no point spending a small fortune on them, and PLT are just the best at bringing affordability right to your door. Style with a tropical tan, a red lip, and the cocktail of your choice. You can’t sit down or not pose in these. It’s impossible.

The dotty glam heel - the Zara Polka Dot High Heel Sandals

So when we were talking about legs, and then tanned legs, and then Caroline, and saw these shoes we thought - bingo! Perfect for drawing attention to pins. Honestly, have you ever seen a prettier heel? No, we haven’t and we spent all of last week looking at shoes, too. Zara, you kill us every time. Every. Single. Time.

We always love working with Caroline so of course we were going to send our Elite Tanner, Eloise, to tan Ms. Flack as she is so experienced and a perfectionist when it comes to all things tanning. Our very own Tan Expert has been working with us for over a decade now so we thought we’d get her to choose her own edit to get us this level of fabulous.

“Legs tend to be really dry after the winter so it’s time to really get rid of scaly patches and sad shins! Our Fake Bake Coconut Body Polish is so gentle so I recommend using it often, so that the skin on your legs is super-soft. For Caroline, I went for quite a dark look so I’d go for our Fake Bake Double Espresso Self Tan as its formulation is so easy to apply and blend and this is so important with legs as we want to avoid streaky ankles and missed bits! I always recommend using an oil free product to keep skin hydrated so our Fake Bake Oil Free Moisturiser used daily helps to keep your tan looking fresh. And finally, add some Beyond Bronze Instant Wash Off Shimmer Lotion in the shade of your choice to emulate Caroline’s super-sheeny look!”

The weather is still at bit shocking right now, but we are feeling so many warmer vibes right now that we cannot wait to get our toes out and down to business. As for Love Island, rumour has it that it starts the first Monday in June, but we will keep you posted.

Strap yourselves in, people. The fun is about to start….

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Additional images courtesy of @kurtgeiger @michaelkors @uterque @txmaxxuk @zara @riverisland @prettylittlething

Love Island launches on ITV2 early summer 2019