My favourite beaches are:

Lamai beach, where there is the most incredible spa, www.sparesorts.com, called spa Samui - you don't get your average mani/pedi there, no fluffy white towels, but a proper inner deep clean detox, where you fast and cleanse and are encouraged NOT to exercise while you detox - I go every year and love it. I wear the "classic" or "amber" kaftans there - the material is so soft, so comforting, and fit perfectly as you lose weight by the minute. I love the beach there, I think I've read about 40 books sitting on the white sand watching the fishermen go about their business.

My other favourite beach is St Jean in St Barths, at one end you have the glamorous Eden Rock where the film stars and glitterati hang out - if I'm going there I wear one of the "silks" range, then in the middle you find La Plage, a beach restaurant which is perfect for families and rockstars alike - they have White parties there so I buy anything white from your site an doften see others wearing your pieces, the next to that is the famous minisucle runway for the airport, which is a major tourist attraction in itself, you can practically touch the little planes as they land, then at the other end you have beautiful private villas occupied by the super chic, and if I'm invited there I will wear one of the "resort" dresses, low key but incredibly tailored and tasteful, begging to be accessorised with beautiful jewellery or a cool belt.

So whether I'm detoxing or retoxing, i wear your kaftans on every holiday, and everyone always asks where they are from. Much copied, but never bettered!

Thank you, thank you!

Went to Ischia recently - great weather and nice to be able to finally wear my Turquoise top. Louise has great clothes - I really love them...

Barbara