10 buys for World Bee Day
Hey, if it’s for the little black and yellow fellas, then who are we to argue with a shopping spree to celebrate World Bee Day (20 May)? Here are 10 on-trend buys we’re totally buzzing about
Hey, honey!
London label Sister Jane has grown a cult following with its romantic, vintage-inspired designs like this pretty puff sleeve top with open back and bow detailing. How cute are the little embroidered bees?!
£49
busy bee
Chocca social calendar this summer? (We’re heading to Henley Regatta and Cornbury Festival for starters!). Keep up to date with this lambskin Smythson diary in vibrant electric blue.
£55
go for gold
Holly Willoughby’s a fan of jewellery designer Alex Monroe’s signature bee necklace and so are we – detailed craftsmanship and design, yet simple enough to wear with any outfit.
£156
Hello summer!
Al fresco dinner parties incoming – and we’re making a beeline for this cute glass collection by Joules with subtle engraved bee design. It’s a G&T in the tumblers and Eton Mess in the dessert bowl for us!
From £8
glow girl
Made in rural Oxfordshire, this Sandalwood scented beeswax and soy candle from Oxford Candlemakers is hand-poured into an amber apothecary-style glass which emits a warm honey-tinged glow.
From £12
on the fly
Whether you’re heading off to tropical climes or staycationing, keep your jewellery in check with this nifty travel case in plush green velvet.
£20
queen bee
Picnicing in the park? Keep your coffee hot, or your Pimm’s cool with this Emma Bridgewater for Chilly’s design in sweet painted bumble bees.
£25
so sustainable
Handmade, plastic-free and reusable, these beeswax wraps from Berks-based Oakdale Bees are both eco-friendly and pretty in equal measure. Ideal for wrapping your scotch eggs and sausage rolls before hitting the park.
£11.99
Bee good!
Inspired by honeycomb, this chic ring from luxury Parisian jeweller Chaumet is one for your Christmas list this year, made from 18ct gold and three twinkling diamonds.
£2,040
