LG Fashion Week: Dispatch three

Pink Tartan was first and it was a delight. I will say right now that I'm biased as I love Pink Tartan. The show featured sexy black and white stripes and lots of shimmer and shine. There were gold and silver dresses and if you just wanted to add just one sequined item, there is always the sequined vest. It was cut to flow - yes, the sequins flowed. One great piece was a short-sleeved caramel leather skirt suit and some cropped trench coats that would be ideal for spring. Pink Tartan balanced elegance and sexiness in this collection. I will say that the trousers could convince me to trade in my skirts for pants.

Next, after another crazy crowd nightmare, was the Joe Fresh show. My notes were: "Short shorts, body con, whites, blues, strong emphasis on the shirt. Equal opportunity pantlessness for both genders."

The show opened with rock offspring Theodora Richards wearing a one-piece and clogs which she did stumble over. The rest of the show was an ode to gingham, shorts, sheers, whites and creams. Like the Pink Tartan show, the styling was great. The models wore bras over the sheers tops and dresses and the clogs. For the record, if Chanel can't make clogs look good, neither can Joe Fresh.

Joe Fresh may have some competition for affordable style if Sears has its way. The newly relaunched "Attitude" line made a serious play for the attention of cheap 'n chic shoppers. Sears is definitely taking the stance of not just being the store where you buy your sheets and appliances. The store's design team showed their take on the cropped trouser and incorporated on-trend ruffles and blazers - both cropped and boyfriend - and metallic tank tops.

Young designer Katrina Tuttle had her first show yesterday. She had previously shown at FAT. Her line was cute, but there was a lot of pleating and origami effects that hid the line of the clothes.

Day 4: Nada and Rudsak

I loved the styling of the Nada show - it was all lace and drapy, flowy fabric that suggested that after a decadent evening, it would all lead to a decadent night. My other favourite was the Rudsak show. This season was showcased in cream, coral and a mauvey-grey. The line showed its famous jackets and blazers - nothing overly new but very sellable. What I did like was a grey coat that cinched at the waist and had an almost cowled neckline. Nothing like a little drama to your leather pieces. I wish Rudsak had pushed the envelope a bit more and shown what could be down with leather. 

Amusement value: The PETA seal was back and posing for pictures with laughing fashionistas.