‘Summer Staycation’ look book
We’re all hoping for some summer sun, to meeting up with friends and family, enjoying days out, relaxing in our gardens, and maybe having a holiday. It’s all about the great outdoors in 2021, a year of change and one that’s shaping up to be the summer of staycations! With this in mind, you’re probably looking for new kit and kaboodle whether for the home and garden, to plan the perfect camping trip or just to embrace the seasonal vibes and add a bit of brightness. We’ve got the gear you need to get up and go, so why not browse our look book to see what’s in store, then pop to Elmsleigh or simply ‘click and collect’?
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Camping & the great outdoors
Whether embarking on your first camping trip or being a seasoned camper, you’re probably looking at new equipment and accessories. Or maybe you are keeping it simple and gearing up the garden for summer at home. Not forgetting the kids…they’re sure to be keen on the latest outdoor toys. Whatever your needs, here’s a few ideas to start your shopping list!
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Argos: Junior ReadyBed air bed & sleeping bag
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Matalan: Regatta barbecue bucket
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Robert Dyas: Monaco steel folding hanging chair
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Toy Barnhaus: Intex 6ft x 20” easy set swimming pool
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Trespass: Torrisdale 6-man tent
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Kitting out for summer
We focus on fashion at Elmsleigh with the top trends in-store for all the family. Whether it’s casual gear for laid back summer days, something specific for a day trip/holiday, a more formal outfit for a wedding, or just the chance to catch up on the latest looks for summer 2021, our retailers have the stock in -store. We’ve included a few sneak peaks here for inspiration.
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Blue Inc: Bramble swim shorts
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H&M: Printed football kit
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New Look: Girls black tropical shirred ruffle midi dress
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Primark: Younger girl blue denim roll-up shorts
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River Island: Dark green muscle fit denim jacket
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Roman: Floral print jersey skirt
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Putting your best foot forward
Whether you’re shopping for a casual sandal, trainers/walking shoes for sport and leisure, comfy footwear for around the home, or just want to embrace the latest summer looks, there’s a wealth of style and choice on offer from the Elmsleigh retailers right now! You can dip your toe in the water with our look book, then either pop in-store or click and collect.
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Clarks: Foxing print kid
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Deichmann: Mens Skechers Equalizer toe post sandal
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Johnsons Shoes: Toni Pons Lluria ladies espadrilles
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Moss Bros: Moss London black leather tassel lattice loafer
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Trespass: Scree women’s walking shoes
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Accessorising for an active summer
Accessorising is fun, making a difference to an outfit or ‘necessary’ for an activity! There’s so much to choose from – sunhats, sunglasses, smartwatches, fitness trackers, beach bags, backpacks, hair bands, earrings, nail polish…the list goes on! The best bit is browsing, to see what’s new and what fits the bill! We can’t do justice to what you’ll find in store, but we can set the scene…
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Claire’s: Floppy sunhat, tie-dye
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F.Hinds: Skagen SKT5102 Falster 2 Gen 4 smartwatch
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New Look: Artsac navy geometric backpack
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The Optical Shop: Ray Ban round metal sunglasses
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Ximi Vogue: Heart earrings
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Snacking ‘al fresco’
Keeping it simple and quick, tasty and refreshing, plus healthy and delicious is what’s on the menu this season. For easy snacks and cool drinks for people ‘on the go’, the Elmsleigh retailers are the pick of the crop! Here is a snacking snapshot but, simply drop in to see them when you’re passing and find out what tickles your tastebuds…
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Auntie Anne’s: Ice cream
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Costa: Mango & passion fruit cooler
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Grape Tree: Tropical mix
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Holland & Barrett: Vego organic hazelnut chocolate bar
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Muffin Break: Sourdough baguettes
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A day at the seaside
It’s traditional and fun for all the family, a simple day at the seaside! We’re ‘beach-ready’ at Elmsleigh, our retailers can cater for your needs from bikinis to buckets and spades, suncream to surfwear, picnic kit to parasols…and much more. Why not net a few ideas from our look book before going in-centre to shop?
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Matalan: Kids Marvel Spiderman surf suit
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Primark: Green & pink beach towel
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Argos: Argos Home pack of 2 grey cool bags
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Superdrug: Nivea Sun suncream spray
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The Works: Bucket & spade set
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Keeping in touch
Go out but stay close with the latest in mobile communications, accessories, and travel aids. Our retailers can keep you in contact in various ways, by phone, via trackers and sat navs, using maps and guides, with travel tags/accessories. We’ve given you a heads up, but why not get in touch with them to discover more?
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EE: Google Pixel 5
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O2: Apple iPad 8th generation
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Mobile Bitz: Wireless charger pad
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Vodafone: Curve bike light & GPS tracker
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Waterstones: The Great British Bucket List by Richard Madden
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Great ideas for a summer day out
There are some great opportunities for days out near to Staines. You probably know them well and have visited regularly but, just in case you don’t, here’s a few ideas for your Summer Staycation!
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Legoland
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Runnymede (National Trust)
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Thorpe Park Resort
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Windsor Great Park
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Kew Royal Botanic Gardens