Pick of the Week

I love the simplicity of this Day Birger et Mikkelsen Clutch Bag, which folds so beautifully, like a piece of Japanese Origami. I would use this day and evening, in fact any opportunity.

£ 99 - Available from Wild Swans, London (www.wild-swans.com)

Fitflops

Do you remember MBTs? Everyone went mad for them and then we all realised that they actually looked pretty ugly, plus you had to take lessons to learn how to walk in them properly...

Fitflops claim to do much the same as MBTs (give you a workout when you walk, improve posture & tone you up). I love a good testimonial and Fitflops have hundreds, so even though they're still a little on the clunky side, I'm very, very tempted to try them out for the summer. Available now from Franc (01629 814427)

Lifestyle Boutiques

We’ve been noticing for a while that boutiques are finding more ways to bring their owner’s passion and personality to the shelves. Whether it’s a buyer’s love of vintage that occasionally makes its way on to the rails to mingle perfectly with today’s designs, or a fabulous piece of furniture that was spied on a recent buying trip, many of today’s boutiques are offering their customers more than just fashion.

Take Opium in Truro, where the owner, Poppy, has created a French style boutique featuring beautiful brands including Odd Molly, Avoca Anthology and Rutzou alongside gorgeous gifts and delicious French chocolates – truly a shop in which to linger!

Stow on the Wold now has two beautiful lifestyle boutiques to enjoy. Law & Company is the result of Denise Law’s passion for beautiful things with a ‘must have’ romantic appeal. The combination of boutique clothing collections alongside Cheval mirrors, chaise longues, bedside tables and French style beds, creates a fabulously feminine emporium.

Nearby, Foundation offers a striking, hand-picked selection of clothes, homewares and accessories by smaller, up-and-coming designers. Owners James & Gemma (former designers for amongst others, Mulberry, Boden, Conran and Nokia) are constantly on the lookout for unusual clothes and other interesting and stylish products.

Edinburgh’s award winning lifestyle boutique, Bohemia, is the culmination of owners’ Jenny & Deb’s many years working, living & breathing art, photography, textiles, design & interiors. The result is a treasure trove of the most gorgeous things the girls’ have discovered on their travels; a world of fashion, jewellery, bags, accessories, books, stationery, toys & generally unique & amazing stuff!

Cambridge boutique, Cuckoo will help you find an individual look that is unique and refreshing at prices that are affordable. The store includes clothing from both established and emerging designers alongside vintage and modern accessories, fabulous girly gifts, the occasional piece of vintage clothing and even items picked up by the owners on their travels!

For more lifestyle boutiques, please visit www.findafashionshop.co.uk

Lust List - Bright Summer Dresses

I saw my first double rainbow for years yesterday - in a grey black sky with the sun peeping through - and it made me feel like a kid again! The perfect excuse for a little bit of colourful inspiration and a hint to the sun gods to keep on working!

Click to Buy (clockwise from top): Green Nougat Dress; Orange Baby Ceylon Dress; Red 'Marnie Dress'; Yellow Vintage Dress; Blue One Shoulder Dress; Pink Adam Dress; Purple Vila Dress

New Boutique - Lunacy, Cardiff

Lunacy, with its eclectic mix of local designers, up and coming talent and the best Independent labels from the UK and abroad, prides itself on being 'a website with a heart'. We love the quirky mix of gorgeous, fun dresses (we're a sucker for a cute dress!) and accessories, not to mention the fact that the sisters who run the boutique are always on the other end of the phone to answer any queries you might have. Great online shopping! Here's a sample of our wish list...

Sequin Tulle Skirt £40


'Marnie' Dress £78


Puff Shorts £40

www.lunacyboutique.co.uk

Lunacy on FINDAFASHIONSHOP.CO.UK

Crea Concept

Just loving Crea Concept's beautiful S/S09 collection. Quirky elegance & fabulous fabrics are the key to these designs. We want them all!
Enjoy x
Crea Concept UK stockists

Top Ten: Clutch Bags

Check out our 10 favourite clutch bags of the season selected from some of the beautiful boutiques listed on FINDAFASHIONSHOP.CO.UK

Gwyneth's Classic Looks

Gwyneth Paltrow looks gorgeous as she models her key classic looks (+ one jumpsuit) in her latest Goop review about 'shopping from your own closet'.

My favourite outfit on Gwyneth is a white Isabel Marant crocheted dress and boots. The boots are fabulous and they give this cute dress a real edge. Love it!

It's Vintage Darling!

Gorgeous new (old!) stock has now arrived at It's Vintage Darling. We're especially loving this black ruffle handbag - sure to disappear fast at only £30. Ooh, and you can get 20% off using the discount code FAFS20 at checkout! X

Top L-R 1960s Black Ruffle Bag £30, 1960s Gold Box Bag £40, 1970s Love Heart Bag £38
Bottom L-R 1960s Lilly Dress £60 1960s Brigitte Dress £48, 1960s Bunty Dress £58

Cuckoo Fashion Show

Cuckoo, in Cambridge, are holding a fashion show on Thursday 23rd April at 7.30pm at Anstey Hall, in aid of Arthur Rank Hospice. Tickets are priced £15 and include a glass of wine and sweet treats. Call 01223 723115 for further information or tickets.

Paige & OPI

Paige Premium Denim have teamed up with nail varnish supremos, OPI to advertise their new Brights range for Summer 09. I've never been a huge fan of coloured denim, but I would definitely wear the chocolate in these and the blue would look great with a white T. Plus, you can't go wrong with Paige-they're such a great fit!

Paige Premium Denim Brights Range, available May 2009 from Chica Ho, Oxfordshire

Fashion TV

Hooray! Thanks to our friends at Glam, FINDAFASHIONSHOP.CO.UK now has Fashion TV!
Check out daily videos of the latest fashion shows, beauty tips and designer & model interviews ... Fab!

Now Showing: Tracy Reese Fall 2009.