Chunky jewellery

Statement accessories

We have noticed that as handbags are getting smaller, jewellery is getting bigger and bigger. This summer, the statement necklace, an armful of bangles and (thank you Kate Moss) chandelier earrings are all de riguer

And the good news is this chunky trend is going to be just as huge come autumn, so beat the credit crunch and buy now, wear till Christmas

by Alyson Walsh

Resin oval bangle, £10, from Wallis, www.wallis-fashion.com