if i were on love island, here’s what i’d wear (straight from bonnee, of course)

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"i got a text!" and it says: vanessa has entered the villa.

okay, maybe i’m not actually on love island usa (this season is already giving with huda, chelley, and amaya), but if I was—best believe I’d be pulling every Islander for a chat in my most head-turning fits. but here's the catch: i wouldn't have bought a single one of them.

everything i’d wear would be swapped on bonnee | the clothing swap app, because bombshell energy shouldn't come with bombshell prices. period.

let me walk you through my dream villa wardrobe—these are actual pieces i’d swap on bonnee (aka the app I co-founded, because duh).

the red cutout “can i pull you for a chat?” dress

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let’s start strong. i’d enter the villa in a red strapless bodycon dress with cutouts that does all the talking for me.

red is the color of the summer, and honestly, if you're not making the firepit your runway... what are you even doing?

it’s giving confidence. it’s giving main character. it’s giving "i just got here and everyone's already nervous."

i’d swap this piece in a heartbeat on bonnee—because the only thing i’m not bringing into the villa is buyer’s remorse.

the little black dress that will never get dumped

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we all need that one go-to piece that works for every situation. for me, it’s a sleek black bodycon mini dress with killer cutouts. whether it’s recoupling night or a late-night chat on the daybed, a good lbd never lets you down.

you could be dumped from the villa, but never because of your outfit.

swapped it. wore it. owned it. you already know.

the house of cb one-shoulder top (aka my designer flex)

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yes, you can score a house of cb one-shouldered grey top on bonnee and yes, you should definitely swipe it!

i’d 100% bring it to the villa for a romantic terrace date or even just for vibes during a challenge. it’s luxe, flattering, and the kind of piece that says "i’m not here to play games (unless it’s truth or dare)."

would I pull someone’s man while wearing it? hypothetically, yes.

the sequined strapless bustier for theme night

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picture this: it’s villa party night. glitter, pool lights, loud music, and me in a strapless sequined corset top that sparkles every time i turn my head. bonus? the straps are removable. more ways to serve.

i’m not saying I’d win a challenge... but I wouldn’t lose. and that’s on swap.

the deep chocolate brown ruched dress (yes, please.)

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there’s just something about a chocolate brown ruched mini dress. It’s elegant, sexy, and looks fire on every skin tone—including mine. i'd wear it during one of those late-night "can we talk over here?" moments—and yes, it would spark at least one head turn.

this is the kind of dress you wear when you’re about to shake up the whole villa—and look good doing it.

final thoughts: don’t shop the look. swap it.

here’s the thing: i might not be cracking on in a tropical villa, but i still like to dress like i could be. and with bonnee, i get to do that without spending a dime (just pay shipping!). every piece above? all available for free and something i would snatch up in a second.

because when you swap instead of shop, you save money and look like a 10 out of 10. no casa amor needed.

so whether you're headed to a villa, a rooftop, or just your best friend's backyard bbq, bring the bombshell energy. the wardrobe? we’ve got that covered.