I don't usually go for womens specific stuff (I'm generally not petite enough to make it worthwhile), but I personally prefer the looks of the Orbea Diva etc. over the top range efforts from Specialized and Trek etc.
Edit - not that Orbeas are any easier to source either though, which probably doesn't help.
Have you looked at Orbeas?
Onix Dama - http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/product/114546.html
I don't usually go for womens specific stuff (I'm generally not petite enough to make it worthwhile), but I personally prefer the looks of the Orbea Diva etc. over the top range efforts from Specialized and Trek etc.
Edit - not that Orbeas are any easier to source either though, which probably doesn't help.