Little Britain

There�s something child-like about Luella (or should I say Lolita) shows year after year. Either it�s a catwalk full of kiddy Halloween costume inspired wear, or it�s Minnie Mouse head-bows like this season. The models are clutching their luscious leather handbags as if beloved teddy bears and their make up looks like it was done by an eight year old. Although I may sound critical, I actually think there�s something sexy about grown women dressing like little girls. I wonder if Anna Wintour, sitting front row, is thinking the same thing, or is it just me? Either way, the innocence and playfulness of Luella�s designs bursts in like a ray of sunshine onto a dark runway. Another repetitive trend for her S/S collections has been flower patterns, but the way Luella does flowers leaves no doubt they will be the ones picked off the racks. Her charming dresses, fit for an English Rose with a hidden thorn, boast a full skirt and a cut out heart detail over the chest. As if stolen from some poor unsuspecting doll�s closet, the rest of the collection included high-waist polka dot shorts, downy dresses, and cute Marilyn-inspired coats�a sex symbol who knew all about acting like a little girl.

The dresses from the collection we just saw on the runway also looked stunning on celebrities at the after-party at Bungalow 8. We were the only ones managed to sneak in with no line...thank you very much! All thanks to 6 years of PR and my fabulously hot Harper's Bazaar RU editorial friends - Natalia Alaverdian and Polina Boiko.

S/S Trend Watch, Luella: polka dots, short dresses with a full skirt, full shoulders, flowers, bright colours, and raiding your kid sisters closet.

More photos: http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/designers_catwalk.aspx?designerid=314&seasonid=18