Jonathan Saunders' Happy Resort

You would think by the look on Alyona's face that she'd been asked to hold a cockroach in her mouth. But not even such a sour face can ruin the exhilarating effect of the vibrant palette that featured in Jonathan Saunders' Resort 2010 collection.

It's this combination of his usual happy hues and beautiful fabrics - particularly the floaty chiffons - that made me slobber all over my keyboard when I saw his Spring 09 collection and it's that softness that I missed in the fall offerings (though there were some great stand-out pieces). And there's variety in the looks. For example, I think British Airways should adopt this outfit as the new uniform for their female flight attendants:

And the delicate chiffon ruffles that finish these skirts are just the sort of thing I cringed at as a child when my mother surprised me with a new, ultra-feminine dress. So it's a bit ironic that I'd now gladly take a wardrobe full of them in equally girlie colours:

Everyone needs a few cardies, at least one that's rather nondescript to go with just about anything, and a happy one that brings a smile to your face and brighten your mood. This is my pick of the season: