A chic little black dress you ask for? Just dressing up a plain pretentiousless LBD in your wardrobe is made easy with the help of a few carefully selected accessories…

It’s the end of sweet summer days under the Chinese sun, I am back for another season ! Talking of which, what are the trends to steal from the catwalks for this AW 2011/2012 season ? A lot of bright colours printed in block like Japanese art, but does this indicate the end of our LBD ? Absolutely not !

Over a week ago we were informed of the sudden death of singer Amy Winehouse, found dead in her London flat on the 23rd of July 2011. Amy had a very personal sense of style, which counted many black dresses.

This summer I want sandals, sandals and mooooooore sandals ! Something to keep my toes happy and fresh, not suffocating away in the heat (however, I’ll grant you that we’ve seen more of what appears to be a month of Autumn). Nevermind, if the sun won’t come to me, I can be sure that my sandals will make me feel summery and bubbly until I finally fly off to the Caribbean for my fair share of sea, sun and se…. erm, seasonal entertainment. What sandals for which black dress ?

Right so if you’re on holiday and have opted for a beach trip away from the hustle and bustle of the city, then here’s a sexy little summer look for a perfect day at the sea side.With a little black dress, as you’ve already guessed.

Finally, the very last film of the Harry Potter series will hit the big screen tomorrow Wednesday 13rd 2011. For the world’s premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, held in London last Thursday, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Daniel Radcliffe turned on the waterworks of many fans at Trafalgar Square. But what about the Black Dress ?

Following up on the DSK story, Christine Lagarde has been the centre of attention. This gave me the idea of starting a series on the world’s most powerful women… in little black dresses of course.

So, this seventh step in the Tour de France brings me to say a word about the little black dress. Yes, the inevitable dress is once again demonstrating how it really is perfect for all occasions.

Since yesterday (July 4th), Paris is living at the pace of its Autumn-Winter 2011-2012 shows, following Christian Dior, Giorgio Armani Privé, Givenchy, Chanel, Valentino, Jean Paul Gaultier down the catwalks… and I’ve picked out a few little black dresses.

Many celebs judiciously opt for a little black number whatever the event. But how many of these LBD adepts go so far so as to dressing their own stars like them? Well Nicole Richie, fan of the all black look, and not just in the LBD domain, shows us how the little black dress is also a perfect fit for little girls.