Published: Thursday, 8th October, 2009 9:00am

City girl glamour!

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Black dress with draped front panel and lace waterfall trim in stretch satin €135.

This very upbeat collection from the Irish label Arianna will silence the doom-mongers and anyone who said that women won't shop as there is enough glamour here to seduce anyone.

Arianna isn't a label to set way-out trends but in three short seasons it is every woman's favourite new label for affordability and the number of desirable pieces in the collection.

These easy pieces will slot straight into your wardrobe, giving past season clothes an a/w 2009 makeover.

The designer has achieved the perfect balance between practical and desirable by giving classic styles a fabulous remix: think bright bold and oh so glamorous in an uncomplicated girl-friendly way.

Arianna has put clever cuts and sharp shapes centre stage but given them a new sex appeal. The sculptural dress is a strong statement piece that is loved by celebs everywhere and it is the perfect wardrobe staple for any girl. It forms the backbone of this collection and comes in a selection of different shapes from the draped and lace trimmed sleeveless style that will have you donning long black gloves a la Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's, to the bandage style striped little number that oozes noughties sex appeal.

The trick with this dress is to swop your heels for boots for a more edgy rock chic look.

You will love ARIANNA for its glamorous dresses and there is something there to satisfy even the most insatiable fashion passion.