London - April 21, 2009

Sugar and Spice

Karen Karam Clothing

You’re a good-time girl (but would never date a player), a feminist (who plays a convincing damsel in distress) and can work the Sister Wendy look (but would never make it in a convent).

You’ve got double standards down.

And so has Lebanese designer Karen Karam. Her debut collection, Hardcover Candy — a colourful line inspired by jelly beans — looks sweet as pie from the front, but a little twirl reveals peekaboo organza panels, bare backs and sexy exposed zips.

Party down in the Dentelle dress with strategically placed lace and studs or go for an all-out sugar rush with the Pink dress, which falls away in tiers of ruffles at the back.

Because you’re a sweetheart (who could do with a bit of spice).

Available online at ninaandlola.com. To see styles, go to karenkaram.co.uk.