Fashion Accessories

Its hard to avoid witnessing first hand the fun that the super rich have in splashing their cash. The roads are a brim with Bentleys, Ferraris and Porsches. The press keeps us only too well informed of the glamorous parties and holidays that celebrities seem to flitter between. Indeed, in these times of rising food, energy and mortgage bills, it can easily become too much to bear.

Susannah Lovis, one of London’s leading West End jewellers, has moved to new premises at 50, Burlington Arcade in the heart of Mayfair. The move to a spacious and light dominated showroom will enable Susannah Lovis to showcase one of London’s most comprehensive antique jewellery collections to maximum effect and provide an outstanding visual environment for customers.

Grunge just got gorgeous with Ollie & Nic’s bad-girl bags and accessories. Toughen up your look with low-slung and slouchy bags, chunky knitwear, beanie hats and fingerless gloves. Wear with just-got-out-of-bed hair and an insouciant pout to complete your look with a soundtrack of Nirvana on your iPod.

Forget the Chloe Paddington, Hermes Birkin and Chanel 2.55, the Jason Halsey Viper Clutch is the only ‘It’ bag to covet for your 2008 Christmas wish list. Crackle glazed black leather is off set against soft canary yellow, pewter and white leather and fused together in pleats that create a harmonic linear form that are then graphically slashed into an intense angular pattern.

Become a goddess with the new range of Grecian inspired accessories from Mikey London. More is more with this decadent and indulgent trend. Spoil yourself with opulent metallic or shell cuffs, intricately detailed earrings and embellished necklaces. Wear with a draping gown and bronzed skin for a sultry and stylish look that will make men will fall at your feet.

While the world recovers from Olympic fever, Astley Clarke believes that the pursuit of gold needn’t be such an exhausting exercise! Some of the most sought after gold jewellery has just arrived at Astley Clarke and with only a few clicks it can be delivered to your door.

An art deco sapphire and diamond clip brooch, originally owned by the legendary musician Sir Elton John, is expected to fetch over £12,000 at Bonhams' next London Sale of Fine Jewellery on 25 September 2008.

In line with the 08 catwalk shows, Rock Goth is the theme for the latest offering from Silver Service Jewellery. This whimsical collection of rings, bangles, earrings and chains – in the form of bold Crosses, Serpents and Skulls – is made from solid silver, diamante and pearls. Mix the charms – romantic, edgy and ‘dark’ - and pile them high on multi-layered chains for a look that is pure ‘shock and awe’ chic.

While London Fashion Week is typically for those very lucky, well-connected few; shoe designer Hetty Rose has decided this year to offer a little taster of fashion week for everyone.

For their first ever designer jewellery collection People Tree are delighted to have collaborated with internationally renowned Sam Ubhi. Inspired by Sam’s own line the jewellery which includes necklaces, earrings and bracelets come in two distinctive styles. Firstly bone disks, a signature material from Sam Ubhi, are attractively married with delicate brass leaves to create a set of earrings and plunging necklace.