I love a bit of glitz and an award ceremony for a bit of dress watching. Even better a fashion award ceremony, where the stars, designers and models all turn out in some of the best fashion out there. Yesterday the British Fashion awards, sponsored by Swarovski and hosted by Mariella Frostrup was held in London and attended by amongst others Claudia Schiffer, David Furnish, Emilia Fox, Erin O Connor and Sophie Ellis Bextor, .

The winner was non other than Luella Bartley, ex fashion journalist with Vogue and Dazed and Confused. Luella who launched her label in 1999 is pretty much self taught and has inspired  a huge following of the fashion elite with her quirky London style. Luella returned to London fashion week last September much to my delight. Other awards went to the following:

Menswear Designer of the Year - Christopher Bailey

Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design - Stephen Jones

Designer Brand award - Jimmy Choo

The Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator - Tim Walker (photographer)

Accessory Award - Rupert Sanderson

Emerging Talent award - Louise Goldin

Red Carpet Designer - Matthew Williamson

Model of the year - Jourdan Dunn

Bespoke Award - Richard James of Saville Row

Emerging Talent award for accessories - Nicholas Kirkwood

If you want a bit of Luella’s award winning cool London style, try wearing this satin blouse from her Autumn winter 08 collection.