Louise Amstrup - new kid on the block

One of my favorite designers Louise Amstrup debuted on the catwalk this season with On/Off. The collection was darker than those previously but still the lovely cut and quality was evident. While hard to see from this clip, the finishing on Louise's garments is amazing - seams are piped and the lining is the most beautiful silk. It really has to be tried on to appreciated.

See the show here.

Vogue are also fans.

Grazia mad about Kirribilla

Grazia featured the Kirribilla Pele dress in the latest issue. While Grazia got a few things wrong (Kirribilla designers are American not Australian and the dress is not the Elizabetta but the Pele) one thing they did get right is that Kirribilla is a hot new label. Their dress only collections are cute and feminine made from easy care fabrics and finished to the highest of quality.

Why there's been no LFW commentary from me

Just in time for London Fashion Week I received a beautiful delivery, a baby boy, Ralf. While he does sleep a lot now I'm still completely out of touch with what actually happened at LFW. Luckily Susie Bubble has been buying for Brittique and reporting back on the directions of the season. It's looking like a good one!

Susie Bubble buys for Brittique

I’m thrilled to announce that Brittique has a very special guest buyer for the autumn/winter 08 season. The ever stylish and quirky Susie Bubble from the infamous blog Style Bubble will be adding yet another feather (on season of course) to her already crowded hat and injecting her style and take on the season’s collections. Susie will be attending the shows on our behalf and selecting the best of the season’s collections for Brittique.

Keep up to date with Susie’s musings on the AW08 collections and her insight into the trends and the designers to watch on her blog.

The new issue of Fashion156.com

Pictures from Fashion156.com

Fashion156.com never fails to make me gasp with amazement everytime a new issue is published - every 156 hours no less! Guy and his team have done an incredible job promoting the best new British designers in the latest issue. Here we can see a sneak preview of the new AW08 collection from Hannah Marshall, Louise Amstrup and Gil Carvalho.

One of my favorite outfits of the season by Louise Amstrup was also featured on the hot list. This 40s inspired blouse really is hot!

Louise Amstrup picture by Mads Perch.

Sheerluxe.com: my latest blog on the inital AW08 trends

Here you can read my take on the initial trends coming out of New York Fashion Week: http://www.sheerluxe.com/blog/heads-up-on-autumn--winter-trend.htm

Meet the red sole man

I alway check out shoes of a well dressed woman. To me a shoe completes the outfit and often makes it work. I've been known to create a full outfit around a pair of shoes, and from customer queries, I know you do too. So what do you think when you see the flash of red on the sole of a shoe? Are you immediately envious? Do you think victim? Celebrity follower? Personally, I prefer to let the style be more conspicuous and leave people wondering where I got my fabulous treads.

At the Saks sale in July I tried on a lovely pair of white pumps by Christian Louboutin. They were agony to walk in, even with my well adjusted feet. While I adore fashion, I don't believe that beauty means suffering so I left them on the shelf and will stick with sexy sandals from Gil Carvalho, Jenne O and Camilla Staerk.

But those of you in New York who are fans can meet the man behind the instantly recognisable red sole at Saks on 7 February between 4-7pm on the brand new shoe floor. Personally I couldn't brave the crowds, but if you're into that, it should be quite an event!

Brittique & Aveda evening of pampering

Thank you to those who attended the Brittique.com and Aveda evening of beauty and fashion on 30 January in London. The event was a huge success with over 200 women being pampered with massages, manicures, hair styling, shopping as well as wonderful drinks from our sponsors Tapio and James White.

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All pictures courtesy of Eventphotosport Picture Agency.