With a Euro trip on the horizon, I’ve been adding a few bits and pieces to my virtual shopping basket this month and checking out. Whether it’s a new bikini for the (hopefully warmer) days, or a lighter foundation that will see me through the summer months in the northern hemisphere, there are plenty of great things around this month to tempt you to part with your hard-earned cash. Below, I round up the various items I’ve bought this month — from sunscreens to portable speakers and white noise machines I can take on the road with my toddler daughter.

Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Top of my list this month has been the fantastic HMD Pulse Pro smartphone , which costs $297 from Officeworks. For a surprisingly affordable price, you can expect a handy little smartphone , complete with 50ML selfie camera that’s perfect for travel and capturing great photos on the road. Available in three stunning shades : Glacier Green, Twilight Purple and Black Ocean, the phone promises up to three days of battery life and has 1612 x 720 resolution.

But the standout feature has to be its ability to capture great photos. Give your phone the two-finger salute to kick-start all new Selfie Gesture Navigation, capturing core memories with just a wave of the hand. Or, go hands-free with a finger-heart, thumbs up or two-handed heart sign — which is perfect for those group selfies.

The phone is great at night as well, thanks to HMD Pulse Pro’s AI Super Portrait Mode, whic.