Women's essential summer travel accessories: hats, shoes and sunscreen

NERIDA WINTER AVALON SUNSET, $220

Nerida Winter is the official milliner and ambassador of the ATC's Royal Randwick. Take some of her racing style – as worn by the likes of Miranda Kerr and Jesinta Campbell – to the beachside bar with this handcrafted, wide-brimmed straw hat. See neridawinter.com.

MELISSA SHOES BOEMIA​ SANDAL, $125

Melissa shoes are made from a durable, patented plastic material called Melflex, which is a form of PVC that is hypoallergenic, odourless and recyclable. See www.melissaustralia.com.au

SOLAR D, from $13.95

Patented Australian sunscreen that allows maximum protection while at the same time letting vitamin D-forming wavelengths reach the skin. Oil- and fragrance-free and waterproof for two hours. See solar-d.com.au