Russh Magazine

I prefer to pack light asI tend to just live in the same clothes (but different ensembles) whenever I go on holiday. There's not much one needs on a tropical island. Less is more: simple leather sandals, a bunch of swimsuits, a pair of Current Elliot denim cut off shorts, Raquel Allegra shredded t's, a pair of silk Pucci pants, a crochet gypsy skirt by All that Remains and a Zimmerman onesie.. they all work with each other one way or another and suit the tropical heat.

BOTTEGA VENETA SHOES from Matches; ZIMMERMANN PLAYSUIT from Net-a-porter; CUTLER & GROSS SUNGLASSES from Matches; DOLCE & GABBANA ONE-PIECE from Net-a-porter; KARLA COLLETTO ONE-PIECE from Net-a-porter

After dark, this light Equipment shirt teamed with a leather skirt makes for an easy transition.

EQUIPMENT SHIRT from Net-a-porter; EMILIO PUCCI PANTS from Net-a-porter; RAQUEL ALLEGRA TOP from Net-a-porter; JOSEPH SKIRT from Net-a-porter

Anais Nin's diary is inspiring and captivating. The perfect holiday read ... it never ceases to leave you feeling liberated. The Wild Unknown Tarot cards purely because the island makes a magical backdrop, connecting you to the "wild unknown..."

THE DIARY OF ANAIS NIN by Anais Nin; THE YEAR AHEAD 2013 AND BEYOND by Susan Miller; THE WILD UNKNOWN TAROT DECK; SLOUCHING TOWARDS BETHLEHEM by Joan Didion

I am never without Kate Sommerville sun serum. Ultra hydrating and protective. It also improves the complexion of your skin over time. Jurlique rose water spray used throughout the day and at night to keep skin hydrated. Plus, loads of water and fresh juices!

KATE SOMERVILLE SERUM SUNSCREEN; JURLIQUE ROSEWATER BALANCING MIST; HEI POA MONOI BEAUTY OIL FRANGIPANI; KORA LIP BALM

At night, as an alternative to fresh aloe vera, I love to hydrate my skin and hair with Hei Poa oil at night and use Decleor after-sun balm. And, of course, Diptyque fig scented roll on perfume has just the right island scent for after dark.

KORA ENRICHED BODY LOTION; DIPTQUE L’OMBRE DANS L'EAU from Mecca Cosmetica; DECLEOR AROMA SUN EXPERT HIGH REPAIR AFTER-SUN BALM; KIEHLS OLIVE FRUIT OIL DEEPLY REPAIRATIVE HAIR PAK

I love to make playlists for all sorts of different occasions and keep them as part of a memory. I never get tired of old school favourites like Bob Marley, Led Zeppelin and Fleetwood Mac. Also inspired by a different kind like Animal Collective, SBTRKT, Little Dragon and Blood Orange.

ANIMAL COLLECTIVE Merriweather Post Pavilion; LED ZEPPLIN Early Days And Latter Days; BLOOD ORANGE Coastal Grooves; BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS Catch A Fire

I'll be gathering gifts from the local markets and traditional artisanal things made by the local Batak Tribe: beautifully-made pieces like this snake skin and straw clutch, woven fans and fabrics for the home. The traditional embroidered mens wedding shirts are a unique find and end up being a collectors piece. They also look better the more worn they look.

SNAKESKIN & WOVEN STRAW CLUTCH, WOVEN STRAW FANS, BASKETS AND CLUTCHES (all available from local Philippine markets); GUCCI MENS HAT from Matches; LANVIN ANNIVERSARY BOOK from Matches

Escape to the Atoll coral reef, the subterranean river national park, trek the jungle, take a sneek peek into the Batak village of the native Palawan Tribe and not to forget the limestone cliffs of the Bacuit Archipelago.

ETRO SCARF from Net-a-porter; MAISON MICHEL HAT from Net-a-porter; SENIS STUDIO BAG from Matches