Last week I was on CNN chatting about what Prince William might get his fiancee Kate Middleton for her birthday. I picked out a gorgeous sparkly dress from Reiss (unfortunately not on their website yet – we’ll be sure to keep you updated) which is a bit more racy than her usual chic day-to-day attire! Speaking of racy gifts, lingerie might be another option for the Prince but my top tip for men picking something out for their other halves is to stick to something that isn’t too lacy. Unfortunately we can’t embed the video on here but you can watch it on the CNN website here.

Don’t forget we first mentioned the label on everyone’s lips: Issa over the summer. The blue Issa dress that Kate wore for the engagement photos was incredibly flattering without being too covered up or frumpy, and it also accentuated her figure, which is exactly why I have bought the same dress with clients young and old as it suits all shapes and is quite timeless (and therefore suits a variety of ages).

How to sum up Issa in one word? I’d choose STUNNING! Just look at these jaw-droppingly gorgeous dresses, beautiful prints and incredidbly flattering designs. How could you not fall in love with Issa? Founded relatively recently in 2001, ex-fashion consultant and buyer Daniella Helayel wanted to create clothes that were “all about versatility… An Issa dress can be worn from the beach to the office and then onto the red carpet.” So go on and add a shot of glamour into your everday life with a piece from Issa.

We covered some maxi dresses recently and this one from Issa is certain to make you a head turner. Team with long necklaces and those all-important oversized shades a la Nicole Richie for a glamorous yet casual “I just threw this on!” look. Buy from net-a-porter for £620. Whilst I love colour and colourful clothes, black dresses are a must! I have a few go-to black dresses, and I’m adding this one to the list! Perfect for formal and black-tie events, this black little number is form-fitting, classic and a little bit sexy all at the same time. Also available from net-a-porter at £655.Remember our post selling to you the wonderous virtues of jersey dresses last month? This pink one is a great option is you want a piece of Issa’s elegance and gorgeous design in an everyday dress. It’s sure to comfy and as flattering as the others. Buy from mytheresa for £311.31. Finally, we have this incredible grey (but also available in white) gown available from net-a-porter for £625. I have no other words – this is a dress that speaks volumes all by itself.

Issa are currently working on a new website to delight us with, so keep an eye out for when it relaunches! In the meantime, take a look at this video of the finale of the Issa S/S 2010 collection that was shown at London Fashion Week.