I having finally got around to catching up on all the shows from London Fashion Week, and I am glad to say that the Autumn/Winter 2011-12 collections shown in my home country have left me feeling a lot more inspired than those shown at New York Fashion Week. Here's what I'm loving...

Patterned velvet at Erdem.

Soft layered ruffles at Felicity Brown... glamorous but with an edge.

Grungy sequinned tartan at Ashish.

Texture, shapes and pleating at A La Disposition.

Sophisticated and ladylike tailoring at Caroline Charles.