FASHION TRENDS

Dress up your hair with a glittering, standout piece of jewellery – à la Chanel (see all current ads) and the crystal decorated ladies walking down the runway at Alexander McQueen. Take it from me, the jewellery-in-the-hair look is just the thing for all important summer do's. And the bigger the bijou, the better. Customise rhinestone brooches with hair clips in place of pins, such as this bobby dazzler from Butler & Wilson or do like an Indian princess and drape a crystal necklace over your crown.

www.butlerandwilson.co.uk

Brit-artist, Abigail Lane, has collaborated with the London-based boutique, Matches, to create a Big Top installation for their recently opened Marylebone High Street store. Entitled For Your Pleasure, all artworks are on a circus theme, where dancing elephants, performing tigers and flying acrobats adorn the two-storey store - as prints, pieces of furniture and clown-motif cufflinks. All available to buy, this is the first of a series of art projects sorted by Karen Ashton, founder of the Art Car Boot Fair.

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If you're after some clarification on the trend that is Tribal Luxe, then clarify yourself in Fiona Paxton's direction. Formerly at Chloe, Armani and Moschino, the RCA-grad launched her debut jewellery collection for autumn/winter 2008-9 formed of slinky woven necklaces and beaded fringed silk scarves. Think Twenties glamour combined with intricate Indian artistry, each piece is totally unique.

Prices from £140, available from Selfridges and Kabiri.
www.kabiri.co.uk

On trend as ever, the new polish from the Hollywood-based nail pros, O.P.I, can be summed up in one word. Coraliscious. Renowned for their chip-resistant shades, this coral delight magically complements whatever you're wearing - and also has a canny way of making you feel happy as can be. Cutely named, the Mod-ern Girl chalky opaque lacquer from the current MOD Collection is the colour for your fingers. And don't forget your toes.

O.P.I Mod-ern Girl nail polish, £9.75
www.lenawhite.co.uk