The oversized bag will never go out of fashion, but it does have a new contender in the race to which product is the most accessorised. Recent research has shown that people are spending more than ever on jewellery. The good thing is there are really affordable pieces available for all.

Autumn/Winter 2008 sees statement of giant jewels being a must have accessory, and the easiest and cheapest way to accessorise your outfits. The catwalks have seen breathtaking pieces of jewellery including Burberry’s bright neck pieces and the now famous Dries Von Noten’s bracelet collar: colourful large bangles threaded around the neck.

Whether you are looking at cuff bracelets, chandelier earrings, cocktail rings or necklace sets, the bigger the better.

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The London Paper did a fabulous piece yesterday on the hottest buys of the week. Amongst Jimmy Choo shoes and Missoni scarves as well as Nike Sportswear was Shefaly | House of Jewels’s fabuolous cuff bracelets.

Jewelled Cuff £21

The Journalist wrote ” Shefaly - The new online jewellery label does colourful jingle jangle at affordable prices. Wear this (see above) hand-set amber, blue and aqua-stoned cuff with a bright kaftan”. At only £21 for such a fantastic bracelet, we think you should take their advice (if not ours!) and go for this fabulous piece!

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Bangles continue to be a real trend and have gained a fashionista following in the past year. Chunky bangles and cuffs have been seen on all catwalks for next season. But jewellery cuffs can be cheap and cheerful, especially since costume jewellery is coming back with a vengeance. Statement bangles and cuffs can be worn at the wrist or on the upper arm. Bangles can dress up any outfit from a t-shirt and jeans to a little black dress.

Will the trend continue into autumn/winter months? If so what will the style and colour be?

As far a jewellery trends go for Autumn/Winter 2008-2009, Bangles are a must have for every jewellery box. Choose from narrow bangles to wide deep cuffs. Bangles and cuffs that contain crystals are a very glamorous alternative to the Summer trend of plastic and wooden bangles. The main colour trend for next season will be blues and lilacs with red undertones, moving away from the traditional autumn subdued and quiet colours. Carribean blue opal is seen as a very popular colour for jewellery and accessories next season.

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