There are brands like Long Tall Sally that cater specifically to the taller woman, but they aren’t much of a presence on the high street compared to the likes of Top Shop or Republic.

With all the hoohah and concentration on how wide women are, it’s easy to see why height has been so overlooked, but really the two are a function of each other. Unless they’re a total beanpole, any woman over 6ft is going to be naturally a size 14 or above so even before they get to the issue of height – and we know what problems that can cause for us girls!

We think it’s ‘high time’ (groan) that the fashion industry woke up to this invisible apartheid.

Yep.

If you’re one of the literally 6 people who are bummed out by the” loss of the youthful pink of your labia”, you can now “restore” it thanks to  ’My New Pink Button.’ Now, we’re mad for fashion and looking your best at all times and in all ways. But not even we can recall an occasion when our undercarriages have brought forth a comment about how old they look.

Anyway, if you ever do find yourself looking in the mirror and wishing that your lady parts had a more vibrant, youthful look about them, then you can buy the stuff from the link above.

On a more serious note, the confluence of ‘youth’ and ‘sexiness’ is a trend that does disturb us on some level. We’ve already seen that companies like American Apparel are prepared to toy with imagery that teeters on the lolita-esque, and the catwalks are still full of skinny, flat-chested girls – often barely out of high school. With the relentless promotion of sexuality to a teenage audience and the incessant barrage of advice to women about how they can look younger than their years, surely the time has come for us as a society to celebrate women of all ages?

Of course, the truth is wildly different, but a lot of fashion designers like to play up to the image of excess to gain column inches if nothing. We all remember the diamond encrusted bra, right?

As an antidote to the naked glitz of most fashion events, EcoFashionWeek is due to start in Geneva on the 21st January. This show highlights collections that are not only easy to wear, but also easy on the planet. Labels such as Annie Greenabelle specialise in sustainable fashions and ethical business practices (no sweatshops here!)

As supermarket chains move into the realm of copying high street fashions at a low price on the back of Indian child labour, eco fashion is a really interesting way for true fashion labels to differentiate themselves.

Research shows, time and again, that consumers are willing to pay a premium for ethical goods so a combination of high fashion and ethical values is sure to be a winning way forward for the industry as a whole. We can’t wait to see the things that tumble from the catwalk of this show, and look forward to bringing you some gorgeous stylings hot from the pens of these sustainably-minded designers.

Check out these great dresses from Republic to see what we’re talking about. This fabulously dotty number from their Miso collection might be muted in terms of colour, but it still fizzes with pretty patterns and layering that’s sure to make any girl feel the part.

Sure, the length might be a bit on the short side for this time of year with the arctic winds whistling around your nether parts, but combine this dress with some opaque black tights and open sandals and you’ve got something perfectly attuned to the vibe of early 2010.