pictures from Vogue.co.uk

In my last post I daydreamed about the beautiful romantic creations for Spring Summer 08. I failed to mention Julia Clancey one of my favourite British up and coming designers with a real flair for creating romantic dresses. Julia’s unique and glamorous style is increasingly recognised and sought after by ladies in the UK. Julia has no formal fashion education but has proved her ability to design beautiful and elegant clothes primarily from silk or delicate fabrics such as chiffon. Her clothes have a fairy tale like quality and are sensual with soft fluid movement. Her signature style includes classic pieces from ballet skirts, baby dolls, voluminous empire lines, satin bows, pleats and exotic trimmings. Julia was first noticed by celebrities such as Cameron Diaz and Mischa Barton and her clothes have been featured in Vogue, Glamour, InStyle, Elle, GQ, FHM and Tatler. For me Julia Clancey clothes embody everything I love about dresses and getting dressed up.

Julia’s Spring Summer 08 collection was, as usual beautifully elegant and feminine. With its softly draped shapes, it is gorgeously romantic but still grown up and not too fluffy. The colours are pinks and neutrals but not too sugary and sweet.

I really love this Julia Clancey Amber frock in baby doll pink silk chiffon with a pleated satin bodice and a gathered skirt with frill detail.