At last ... colourful, fun shoe designs at affordable prices

It's easy to find plenty of stockists of cheap shoes on the high street, but if you want something that is a bit quirky and different, you tend have look at higher price tags like Irregular Choice and Poetic Licence. So we were delighted when we found Ruby Shoo and it seems that our customers have been too! Great designs but with great prices starting at £34.95 up to £49.95, the Ruby Shoo collection is in its infancy with a small selection this year but likely to expand over the coming years.

We love the Spring Summer 2012's collection which include the wedge platform Hayward shoes with a cheeky peeptoe and the Loren wedge sandal. There's also the elegant Bancroft with a kitten heel and perfect for special occasions and wedding receptions.

More stock coming in early June 2012.

Ruby Shoo Hayward Wedge Platform Peeptoe Shoes

Ruby Shoo Loren Wedge Sandals

Ruby Shoo Bancroft Kitten Heel Shoe

Pretty vintage floral prints remain very popular and this year loveithaveit.com has two charming collections from Patchouli Fair and the quintessentially English brand, Darling.

The romantically styled Patchouli Fair tea dresses come in a range of colours and prints and are so flattering and versatile. They look great worn with coloured tights and a flower in the hair, or layered with leggings or over trousers.

The charming Darling range also has some vintage floral print clothing styles in its range such as the Trudy Tie Blouse and the Valerie Dress and this year, they have also introduced a range of fashion accessories including scarves, leather and synthetic bags and purses. And we hear that Darling has many celebrity followers including Mylene Klass who was spotted wearing Darling dresses on two of her TV shows this week.

Mamatayoe presents "The Tea Time" Spring Summer Collection

Take a peek at our adorable Mamatayoe Collection on Loveithaveit.com

Desigual New & Good - Spring Summer 12 - Catwalk

See our fantastic Desigual Spring Summer Collection at Loveithaveit.com

Big & Bold: Scarf Print Trend

The classic silk scarf has been pulled from the 80s closet and brought back to life again, making it one of this year's fashion must-haves.

The scarf print trend is big for Spring Summer 2012 and is a fun and glam take on the classic silk scarf prints by Hermes and others. It was all over the catwalks, led by D&G, Versace, Carven and DKNY with bold prints turned into amazing tunics, dresses and trousers.

Loveithaveit.com's limited edition Critical Mass fashion collection has two scarf print collections: Jewels and Equestrian, both of which use striking prints on beautiful fabrics.  See the collection at here.

http://www.loveithaveit.co.uk/critical-mass-top-critical-mass-scarf-print-jewels-cardigan-19742-p.asp

Winter Dreams with Desigual

There is something fantastical about Desigual's fashion collections and the new 2011 Autumn Winter Desigual Dream collection on www.loveithaveit.com is no exception. Our first few styles have arrived with more due in September.

Desigual breaks the mold but Spain has always had its own distinctive fashion sense and that's why so many Spanish fashion labels appeal to us at loveithaveit. Whilst there is a very traditional side to Spain, traditional Spanish dress has always been flamboyant and colourful, reflecting the passionate Spanish culture. 

Since the 16th century Spain has been known for its fashion and elegance. The fabrics used for making traditional clothes were rich and heavy with embellishments in metallic threads and jewels. The Moorish culture was also a heavy influence, using rich embroidery and beadwork.

Modern day Spain is known for its modern art, cutting edge architectural designs and daring fashion labels. And Desigual fits into this with its strong modern identity, edgy design and aspirational appeal.

Loveithaveit took on the Desigual brand just as it was emerging in the UK and was one of the first to sell it online. It has grown from a brand that a well kept secret to one with a large international following. See our collection on http://www.loveithaveit.co.uk/desigual-clothing-168-c.asp and get an update when new collections come in by following us on Facebook or Twitter.

Last Minute Nerves!

It's not just the bride who can suffer last minute nerves before the wedding day. Being a guest and choosing the right outfit is a BIG deal for us women! It's our chance to really enjoy dressing up and going to town on a gorgeous outfit. Planning often starts several months before, but it's not only fun choosing an outfit, it's nerve racking because it HAS to be right!

In our Dorset Lyme Regis shop (The Terrace) we have plenty of experience of this, not least because we're next to the Lyme Regis Guildhall where weddings take place most weeks. So, Saturdays are always enjoyable as we get to see a parade of outfits ... heels, hats, dresses and jackets ... and it always stops other visitors in their tracks as they outfit spot!

But finding that wedding or special occasion outfit can be a trauma, not least because you want to wear something that no-one else will be in (remember Kate and William's wedding and their three guests wearing the same dress).

Go to the high street and your chances of that happening are multiplied. So our advice is to find an individual boutique with designer labels that you can't find on the high street. Contrary to belief, it doesn't have to cost a fortune and could even cost you less than going to a department store for example.

Today, we sold several wedding outfits and it is always so enjoyable to help someone find an outfit in which they will feel confident and not least comfortable.

One combination we sold today, and I have to say our customer looked fantastic in it as it was perfectly suited to her figure, was the Darling Beatrice Dress (a simple short dress with long, full sleeves) with our Taupe jewelled shoes. No last minute nerves for her!