Talented New Designer: Sharlene Louise

Knitwear designer, Sharlene Louise has just joined FINDAFASHIONSHOP.CO.UK and we are loving her latest collection called, "This Is What Life's Like."

The collection is based on the contrast between life and working attitudes in Italy (where Sharlene spent time), and the UK, and features a range of felted garments in subdued colours with bright stripes along sections of them. Each design even has secret messages inside!

Says Sharlene, "Every design I have created has some attachment to the feelings and general attitudes and cultures of the people I meet."

This fabulous dress is made to order (allow 4 weeks) from felted lambswool and limited edition cashmere silks, and is priced at £249.00

Shop Like A Celeb!

How luxurious to shop from home, just like the celebs do! Imagine a fabulous buyer and stylist turning up on your doorstep with rails of garments in your size, ready to talk you through this season's key looks, and help you get your wardrobe together.

This is exactly the service that La Pricessa's Helena offers clients within the M25. She'll arrive at your house with rails of Basler, NYDJ Tummy Tuck Jeans, Feraud, Medici and Maria Coca all at very competitive prices (a discretionary discount is applied to all purchases over £500).

Helena's expert knowledge of the collections and innate sense of style make her the best-kept fashion secret around! To book your appointment with Helena call 01372 466464 or 07836 293970.

October Sample Sales

If you're in London at the end of October, don't miss the Secret Sample Sale, which brings together catwalk, studio and showroom samples and clearance stock sourced from London's fashion designers, agents and retailers all at up to 80% discount.

When:
Friday 24th from 12 to 8pm
Saturday 25th from 12 to 7pm
Sunday 26th from 12 to 6pm

Where:
T2, F BLOCK
Old Truman Brewery
87 Brick Lane
London EC1

The entrance is opposite Woodseer Street on Brick Lane just around the corner from Cafe 1001 (to the right as you come out onto Brick Lane from Cafe 1001 on Dray Walk)

Amongst the many brands available, are mens and womens:

BLUMARINE. YSL . PRADA . GUCCI . BALENCIAGA . CHLOE . BURBERRY . DOLCE & GABBANA . MISSONI . MIKEY . MIU MIU . JIMMY CHOO . NICOLA DE MAIN . GREEN APPLE TREE . BLANK . AMBIGUOUS . UTTAM LONDON . GENTLE FAWN. BLITZ SPIRIT. AURA . GRIME EFFECT . ED HARDY . BELSTAFF. LOUIS DE GAMA . HAMISH MORROW . MILLA . UARM . ENGLISH ECCENTRICS . EVIE BELLE . SERFONTAINE . SUGARHILL .CELINE . RUBY ROCKS . URBAN BEHAVIOUR . JUNK FOOD . FRED PERRY . GBH . YASUE CARTER . 3RD BORN . STONE ISLAND . RAYGUN . SOO LEE. CHAN CHAN . MINK . KITTEN . LOOKING GLASS . GRAB . GLOW. EUCALYPTUS . TODD LYNN . EARTH ANGEL . UACT. JENS LAUGESEN . ENDLESS SPIRIT . KOMODO . LENI BRAUN . BERUBE . ALCHEMIST . ALTERNATE CURRENT . EMILIO DE LA MORENA . YAMAMA . CATHERINE MALANDRINO . WISH . SP:UK . REPLAY . AZUKI . GONSALVES AND HALL

Goods may be paid for by cash or card (no American Express or cheques)

Admission is just one pound

Modalu Handbags

Norwegian-born designer Marion Muhonen Nilsen established Modalu in 2004 to offer high quality, wearable leather handbags with a strong identity.

These beautiful bags blend vintage sensibility and modern touches and they truly are a pleasure to carry. They're pretty well-priced too at around £140.

Modalu UK Stockists

Daily Inspiration

After 14 years as a senior designer for Australian labels including Saba and Charlie Brown, the super-talented Yeojin Bae unveiled her eponymous label just over a year ago, and the hype was such that it was quickly snapped up by stockists worldwide, including Barneys, Liberty and Matches.

Yeojin's beautiful designs are wearable and desirable and reflect her passion for refined tailoring & meticulously detailed dresses...

New Day - Birger et Mikkelsen

I am love-love-loving the Day - Birger et Mikkelsen A/W 08 look book that I came across today. Classic, easy pieces with a twist, perfect for Winter layers...and just look at the beauty of the detail in the coat!

Day - Birger et Mikkelson UK Stockists

New Season Looks

Schumacher's A/W 08 collection is beautifully tailored with classic couture details & a modern spirit. I'm loving the use of colour in the second look & the beading on these tunics...

Schumacher UK Stockists

Stylish Ruby!

Beautiful Northern Irish boutique Red Ruby Rouge is InStyle magazine's Store of the Month. At FINDAFASHIONSHOP.CO.UK, we love everything about RRR, from the fabulous collections by coveted NY & LA designers, to the beautiful packaging, great accessories and fantastic website! Little wonder that InStyle let slip the fact Mischa Barton & Keira Knightley have both been spotted shopping there!

September Sample Sales

N. Peal Cashmere Sample Sale
Cashmere from £20.

4 & 5 Sept. Thurs. & Fri., 4-8 p.m.
@ 37-40 Burlington Arcade, W1J 0QD (020 7499 6485)

DSUK Sample Sale
Up to 80 per cent off Vivienne Westwood, True Religion, Roberto Cavalli and more.

4-7 Sept. Thurs., noon-10 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
@ Old Truman Brewery, 85 Brick Ln., E1 6QL (07966 175535)

Frock Me Vintage Sale
Vintage clothing and accessories from top vintage dealers.

7 Sept. Sun., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
@ Chelsea Town Hall, Kings Rd., SW3 5EZ (020 7254 4054)

The British Designers Sale
Get up to 80 per cent off designers including Alexander McQueen, Jenny Packham, Marithé + François Girbaud and more.

12 & 13 Sept. Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
@ Chelsea Town Hall, Kings Rd., SW3 2EE (020 7627 2777)

Designer Warehouse Sales
Chloé, Prada and more from £30.

19-21 Sept. Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
@ 5-6 Islington Studios, Thane Works, Thane Villas, N7 7NU (020 7697 9888)

Rupert Sanderson Sample Sale
Past-season shoes from £50.

25-27 Sept. Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
The Grosvenor Chapel, 24 S. Audley St., W1K 2PA (08707 50 91 81)

Beautiful Brand Focus

Luxury French brand, American Vintage is a beautifully relaxed collection of high quality fine cotton Ts, tops and dresses in pretty, feminine colours that allow you to layer them up as much or as little as you wish.



Perfect For: Lazy days, Beach days, 'Not sure what the weather is doing' days

American Vintage is available from the following UK boutiques
Chica Ho, Oxfordshire
Foundation, Cheltenham
Grace & Mabel, Bristol
Juno, Oxford
The Hambledon, Winchester
Waud, Newbury

Credit Crunch Cute

Quail By Mail have designed the most gorgeous little hand made zoo! The cats, dogs, rabbits, owls and bears are all hand stitched from recycled fabric and they are perfect as a brooch or a handbag charm. At only 6.50 each (plus free P+P), they make a great guilt-free treat...almost as good as chocolate!

Great Sales Now On

Every day we're getting news of sales starting in your favourite independent boutiques.



Tip: If you register for free with FINDAFASHIONSHOP.CO.UK, you can get an additional 10% off sale prices at selected boutiques!

Here are some of the best sales now on:

Up to 50% Off
FIFI & MOOSE, Newbury
FRANC, Bakewell
JUNO, Oxford
JUST SO, Totnes
KATHARINE JAYNE, Newbury
LIME, Bristol
MARILYN, Tenbury
PEEL, Belfast
PINKSTRIPES, Bath
RED RUBY ROUGE, Belfast
THE BOUTIQUE, Bristol
VIEW, Bishop's Stortford
WAUD, Newbury

UP TO 30% OFF
PRIDDY IN PINK, Somerset

Beautiful & Bespoke...

We discovered Tatters in Essex last week, and we absolutely love their attitude. They work with a team of independent designers to create and customise pretty much any vintage or retro look, which they then help you to accessorise down to the very last detail. A truly unique shopping experience & perfect for getting a one off piece of Prom or Evening wear!