Billie’s Summer Fashion Wish List
The Collab
Raina Midi Dress, £365 | RIXO x Billie Bhatia
Excitingly, this summer I launched a 16-piece collection with Rixo and this sea-foam green tiered number steals the spot for my favourite piece. I recently wore it to an Italian wedding and the colour, the fit and the flounce of the fabric was giving old Hollywood glamour. If you have a wedding this summer and want to feel like a million bucks, look no further.
Available at RIXOLONDON.COM
The Suede Bag
Sierra Suede Shoulder Bag, £78 | Free People
No one is tiring of the suede bag trend but if you’re looking for a summer-themed move away from dark chocolate brown, Free People has a solution – a sage green suede shoulder bag that’s deceivingly roomy and works for all occasions.
Available at FREEPEOPLE.COM
The One-Shouldered Dress
Aesop Dress, £510 | Piece Of White
For me, holiday dressing is an excuse for character cosplay – it’s easy to take on a different sartorial personality and this Piece of White Aesop dress is giving Grecian goddess. The soft folds and generous silhouette make for an effortlessly chic summer look when paired with statement earrings and a simple sandal.
Available at PIECEOFWHITE.CO.UK
The Work-Out Trainer
Adizero Adios Rubber & Leather-Trimmed Mesh Sneakers, £130 | Adidas Originals x Sporty & Rich
Sporty & Rich and adidas are joining forces again and I couldn’t be happier about it. My gym trainers are getting a serious upgrade via these Adizero Adios navy and white sneaks. Equally as stylish paired with a minidress as they are with your workout gear, the return on investment is high.
Available at NET-A-PORTER.COM
The Statement Socks
EL MAR Ribbed Socks, £25 | Yaitte
When socks are as statement as the shoes, it’s important to give them some love too. These sweet cream El Mar socks from Yaitte hit the spot. I’ll be styling them up with browns and beige in midis and minis for an easy summer look.
Available at YAITTE.COM
The Black Dress
Aprilia Silk Midi Dress, £365 | RIXO x Billie Bhatia
When I was working with Rixo on my collection, it was crucial to create an easy black dress that would work for any and all occasions. What came to fruition was Aprilla, a matte silk black in an effortless silhouette with broderie hem and frilled neckline. Black dress perfection.
Available at RIXOLONDON.COM
The Statement Earrings
Green Quartz & Recycled Gold Vermeil Earrings, £255 | CompletedWorks
The theme for jewellery this summer is go big or go home – whether that be statement necklaces, ginormous shell bags or a riot of colourful stones like these Completedworks green quartz drop earrings. Team yours with all black or all white to really let them shine.
Available at COMPLETEDWORKS.COM
The Rugby Shirt
Scarlett Rugby Shirt, £100 | Damson Madder
Can you tell I’m in my sporty era? I’ve been hesitant to dip my toe into the traditional rugby shirt trend because I’m not a huge stripes fan. However, a denim, relaxed rugby shirt with contrast collar? I can really get on board with that.
Available at DAMSONMADDER.COM
The Elevated Shirt
Vivienne Irish Crochet Top, £310 | Kindred Of Ireland
Kindred of Ireland does two things very well – shirting and linen. The brand specialises in creating elevated shapes that work much harder than just your average shirt. I’ve got my eye on Vivienne, a loose-fitting, slightly oversized white linen shirt with a crocheted trimmed neckline.
Available at KINDREDOFIRELAND.COM
The Sporty Cap
Tennis Club Classic Ball Cap, £35 | lululemon
I love a cap – not just to cover my often frizzy hair but for its versatility. Whether you’re actually heading to the court, to brunch, to run errands or just looking for some headwear to battle the summer heat, add lululemon’s dark green number to your roster.
Available at LULULEMON.CO.UK
The Slip Skirt
Carolina Silk Skirt, £218 | Reformation
I always rely on a slip skirt and t-shirt combination when I’m in a style rut and I lean on this combination even more in the summer. A slip skirt is such an easy piece to dress up or dress down and Reformation’s lace-trimmed chocolate silk one will carry you through from day to night.
Available at THEREFORMATION.COM
The Barrel Jeans
Curve Sydney Denim Barrel Leg Jeans, £65 | Arrange
Finding denim that suits you is a long slog and I found my fit by way of the ASOS ARRANGE barrel-leg jeans. I snapped up the black pair earlier this year and now I’ve got my eye on the 90s-inspired light blue wash to see me through the summer.
Available at ASOS.COM
The Baseball Jacket
Satin Baseball Jacket, £549 | Polo Ralph Lauren x Wimbledon
Wimbledon might be over but I am not ready to hang up my SW19 fashion yet. Ralph Lauren’s iconic Wimbledon collection is always a lesson in timeless athleisure and this green bomber jacket is an ideal piece to throw over dresses and jeans if you want to keep the tennis dream alive a little longer.
Available at RALPHLAUREN.CO.UK
The Red Shoe
Braided Shoes With Laces, £69.99 | Zara
Red accessories are here to stay – they’re such an easy way to add colour to a monotone outfit. Zara’s braided shoes tick both the red box and the comfort box – I’ll be wearing mine on the beach, to the bar and for exploring.
Available at ZARA.COM
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