This holiday season, bling is the thing, and with these worldly wise accessories, you'll be the belle of the ball.
OK, so maybe you can't afford £2,100 for the wintry Norwegian-inspired Icicle hat (see it here) by celebrity milliner Louis Mariette. But luckily, he's created the more affordable, but still fabulous, Bejewelled Boutique range.
The colourful flowers in the three sparkly Gigi hair brooches on the model above were inspired by Louis' childhood in Botswana and Swaziland. When he was young, Louis would wander the countryside, collecting flowers, seed pods and stones and turn them into little artistic creations. Now he does the same, but in a more lasting form. Retailing at £130 each, a single Gigi hair brooch will help jazz up an outfit, or wear several at once for real impact.
Louis' Siam dragonfy headpiece, £110, Sabrina tiara, £90, and Solange headpiece, £65, are also good global party pieces. Pick them up at louismariette.co.uk
Cuffs are big news this season, and the Medina, left, is certainly an eye-catcher. Inspired by the souks of North Africa, it would work brilliantly with simple dresses in striking colours. Buy it now at net-a-porter.com for £695.
If that's too bling for your bank balance, Monsoon Accessorize do an Indian Treasure Cuff for £14 at monsoon.co.uk, and it really adds impact to Asian-inspired outfits. Or slip on the Fossil stretch bracelet, £25, from bahighlifeshop.com. It's available in gold and silver to work with a range of different looks.
