Everything Billie Bhatia Is Loving Right Now

The Day-To-Night Piece

"If I’m having a complete wardrobe crisis – which, to be honest, is relatively regularly – a pair of leather trousers is always my back-up. They’re one of the most versatile pieces in my wardrobe, serving me in the day with an oversized shirt and smart sandals or trainers, and equally dressed up in the evening with a ‘nice top’. A leather trouser makes me feel like a grown-up, even when my reality is quite the opposite."

The Shoes 

"I’m all over the silver trainers trend – they’re a great way to update your footwear with a zingy feel for the new season. If the sky was the limit, I’d be adding the Miu Miu silver New Balance to my basket, but realistically, I’ve got my eye on the Onitsuka Tiger offering, which is also really good."

The Sunglasses

"I’m obsessed with the Bottega Veneta Sardine sunglasses – they’re one part opticals, one part jewellery, so girl maths that as meaning half price... right?"

The Affordable Brand

"The new ASOS ARRANGE brand is really filling my fashion cup right now. It’s a more elevated version of ASOS’s main line with brilliant trend-led pieces as well as wardrobe staples. Think great t-shirts, weighted denim and show-stopper occasion dresses. I actually can’t get enough – it’s so good."

The New Brand

"For summer, I love Brooklyn-based brand Merlette. Rooted in spring/summer staples, it’s a masterclass in oversized silhouettes and simple but elevated dresses – and the craftsmanship is beautiful."

The Colour 

"Call me a cliché – I know I’ve said butter yellow has my spring/summer heart, but it really is true."

The Spring Trend 

"The pop of red trend is transitioning from autumn/winter into spring/summer, and I’m excited to lean into it with my accessories during the warmer months. I tend to stick to neutrals, so this feels like an accessible way to feel trend-focused but not trend-overwhelmed."

The Restaurant

"I – and the rest of London’s editors – can’t get enough of The Dover. The interiors, the food, the staff, the martinis – it’s all *chef’s kiss*. Don’t skip the mini hot dogs, the potato rösti with caviar or the spicy penne arrabbiata. It’s the kind of place I force myself to wear heels to (albeit low-heeled boots) because it’s way too sexy to turn up in anything less."

The New Spot

"I had a sleepover at The Berkeley recently and got a sneak peek inside La Môme, the iconic South of France beach club’s London outpost. Bright, bold interiors, coupled with a delicious menu of Mediterranean classics set to the beat of a hot summer somewhere – I can already feel the impending hangover, but I know it will be worth it."

The Travel Plan

"I’m heading off on a bit of an adventure to China and Bali – neither of which are my usual destinations, so I’m excited to step outside of my travel comfort zone and discover something new. In Bali, I’m going to be bedding in like a local in Canggu and experiencing the best of wellness – with a little sprinkling of party."

The Destination

"I can never get enough of Italy – the people, the food, the landscape, the dolce far niente. I usually gravitate towards Tuscany and Florence, but this summer I’m heading to Umbria for a wedding and tagging on a couple of nights in Rome. I want to skip the tourist tick list and spend some time in Trastevere sampling street food and sipping negronis with the locals."

The Coffee Order

"Please excuse my pathetic coffee order – my tastebuds haven’t graduated to adulthood in that department. It’s a Blank Street iced matcha when I need a hit or if I’m feeling indulgent, it’s the Claridge’s ArtSpace mocha – outrageous in every way possible."