This £5 accessory is flying off the shelves for good reason

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I know I keep banging on about the heatwave, and which dresses and fabrics to wear when it's hot, but well anything that can make it bearable if you're not lucky enough to be lying by a pool is good in my books.

Which brings me to the £5 accessory that is flying off the shelves at the moment, and it's pretty unexpected: a paper fan. This Accessorize one has an Amalfi print reminiscent of holidays.

Shop now: AMALFI PRINT FAN for £5 from Accessorize

When I was little, I remember my grandma using hers on the go, and I always thought it was very glamorous, albeit a little old fashioned.

Now they're back in spectacular fashion, and I, along with the rest of the country it seems, am here for it.

It's lightweight and not as noisy as a portable fan, so you can easily carry it around with you. And there are so many pretty prints out there that it doubles up as a great fashion accessory.

Because there's nothing wrong with looking nice in the heat now is there?

Penny Goldstone

Penny Goldstone is the Contributing Fashion Editor at Marie Claire UK. She writes about catwalk trends and the latest high street and Instagram sartorial must-haves. She also helms the Women Who Win franchise.

She has worked in fashion for over 10 years, contributing to publications such as Cosmopolitan, Red, Good Housekeeping, and Stylist.