BRAND A-Z - Z is for Zatchels.

Z is for... Zatchels. Every girls loves a handbag but I like mine to be practical. Zatchels have a selection of fab bags in a wide range of fun colours. I posted about the new metallic range back in November but I also love the pastels for Spring and the brights for summer. How many of these bags do you think it's acceptable to own? Probably not as many as I have in my wishlist. Here are some of my favourites...

BRAND A-Z - Y is for Yumi

Y is for... Yumi. Yumi is known for supplying fashion to other big name retailers, but they also have a direct business and website where you can pick out their unique styles. Yumi means bows in Japanese and that is a hint for the pretty prints and details you can expect to find. As always I am partial to the dresses, can't help myself, and there's a mixture of day and evening styles to choose from.

BRAND A-Z - X is for Xti

X is for... Xti. This is another shoe brand that I've discovered through Sarenza. As a brand ambassador for Sarenza I picked out the grey, faux fur lined boots pictured below to review and they've become one of my winter staples - comfortable enough to wear all day but high enough to make my legs look a bit longer and slimmer, hurrah! Also on my shopping list are the studded pumps below. The brand has a good mix of wardrobe staples with chic designs so there's bound to be something for everyone.

BRAND A-Z - W is for Wolf & Badger

W is for... Wolf & Badger. With fashion, accessories and homeware, Wolf & Badger showcases a plethora of designers from the UK and abroad. It's the perfect platform for emerging brands to get their designs out there. The brand has a boutique in Notting Hill if you want to explore the latest arrivals or take a look at the website. I've picked out some of my favourites below...

BRAND A-Z - V is for Vanessa Knox

V is for Vanessa Knox...This fashion label was launched in the Spring of 2011 and is all about affordable, luxury design. The brand also includes a fab maternity range for dressing a bump while still looking glam. The collections are chic, sophisticated and grown up and feature investment pieces that are classic in style and simplistic in design. I think it's perfect for wannabee yummy-mummies.

BRAND A-Z - U is For Urban Outfitters

U is for... Urban Outfitters. Around Christmas time I always rediscover Urban Outfitters. As well as clothing the brand has so many great gift ideas, books and home accessories. I always walk in and find something I just have to have. In New York earlier this year I picked up some great bargains in their sale including a sheer black skirt that I had in my head, for just £9. Here are some of my current favourites from the Urban Outfitters sale...

BRAND A-Z - T is For Terry de Havilland

T is for... Terry de Havilland. I remember a couple of years back it seemed like every celebrity was wearing Terry de Havilland wedges. In fact, the designer first found fame back in the 60s and 70s making disco glam shoes seen on the likes of Bette Midler and Bianca Jagger. The coverage seems to have quietened slightly but I still absolutely love the brand. The iconic wedges have been copied but no one has ever managed to quite carry them off in the same way. Those iconic wedge heels aren't all the brand has to offer though, the latest collection includes skyscraper heels, shoe boots and chunky platforms plus a range of bridal shoes. Matches have some exclusive styles which I love, pictured below...

BRAND A-Z - S is for Sambag

S is for Sambag... if it's fabulous flats and must-have handbags you're after then check out Australian brand Sambag. I'm not that keen on the name (sounds a bit like scumbag) but I can't fault the beautiful accessories. The pumps are a highlight and come in lots of different prints and colours which are a wonder at dressing up a uniform of black and grey in winter.

BRAND A-Z - R is For Rise Fashion

R is for... Rise Fashion. Having supplied for lots of big name brands in the past, 2008 saw Rise Fashion launch as a brand with their own website. I love the dresses which are available in the online shop especially the three below. The designs are really feminine with beautiful details like ruffles, embellishment and pleats. The selection is quite small but well edited and includes blouses and skirts too.

BRAND A-Z - Q is for QVC

Q is for QVC... yep, I've included QVC because lots of people might not know the brands that QVC offers especially when it comes to beauty and accessories. I recently went along to the press day and was surprised at how many luxury brands they had on board including Lulu Guinness, Butler & Wilson, Elemis, Fekkai and Nails Inc. I took away with me some beauty goodies so expect a review coming up on the blog soon.

Pics from the press day below...

BRAND A-Z - P is For Playful Promises

P is for... Playful Promises. Essex-mania continues to sweep Britain and Maria Fowler from the hit show TOWIE has been seen wearing a brand called Playful Promises. It's known for super-sexy lingerie, corsets and has a small selection of clothing too. There are some really lovely and flirty lingerie styles including delicate lace detailing and waspies that nip you in dramatically at the waist. I am not sure everyone would wear the waspies in quite the way Maria does, but over a classic, fitted black dress it could be a really sexy addition.

 

BRAND A-Z - O is For Orit.

O is for... Orit. I think high street jewellers have it tough with so many amazing designer boutiques and independent brands around. Orit is a great one worth a look. I've picked out some of my favourite gold pieces available on the website, the earrings at the top are by Efrat. As they are handmade each pair will be slightly different which makes you feel like you've got something unique. The below three pieces are by Todo Joia and the bangle is my favourite. Stack it with other smaller ones for a great style statement.

BRAND A-Z - N is For Noë

N is for... Noë. Court shoes have never been so popular and Kate Middleton and all the focus on the royals this year has definitely accelerated the trend. One of my favourite brands is Noë which has court shoes in a range of fabulous colours. I picked up a pair of burgundy ones earlier this year which were perfect for the berry trend of AW11. Plus, there are a range of heel heights so the lower ones are great for work. Definitely worth a look for your working wardrobe.

Noë is available at Sarenza.