Some may call in garish, some 'different' but if like me you are interested in finding some unique accessories to add to a base collection then Anna Lou of London fits the bill.

Featured heavily in the media of late, Anna Lou of London has gone from strength to beyond expectation since it was established in 2004 with a large range including pendants, necklaces, bangles, cuffs and earrings.

My eyes are drawn to these two necklaces from the Downtown and Mish Mish collections, neither are cheap at £31 & £75 but save cheap for that base collection I was talking about!

This is good quality, well crafted head turning, comment enhancing, trashy chic and I am a huge fan. 

 

Secretsales.com is a free private online club which organises exclusive sales for its members only.

The sales include well-recognised, established brands and are sold at reduced prices (typically between -30% and -80%) compared to the retail price.

The Secret Sales include fashion, accessories, home wares, sports equipment, jewellery and watches and all items are 100% genuine.

Items are put on sale on a brand-by-brand basis and these sales will continuously change every 2-4 days. This is worth checking out ladies and just to tempt you further;

This Chloe brown patent Betty Bag is available for £490.00 down from £970.00 - from the totally unjustifiable to the very big treat.

Keeping things girlie is key to the trends for summer 2008 and what better way than to accessories accordingly with beautiful hair clips.

Floral and  crystal hair clips are the way to go with no shortage available on the high street or online. But remember to keep things classical with accessories to a minimum to achieve a sophisticated look.

Johnny loves Rosie has an exquisite range of crystal clips at very reasonable prices, below are my pics for livening up beautiful locks.

          

 
Mango has always been an 'odd hit, mostly miss' shop for me, often leaving me uninspired which led to me leaving it out only to be led back in by a beautiful window display once in a while.

Cue Penelope Cruz (and her sister - who cares!) to bring a well needed profile raising touch of Spanish sophistication to the wilting brand.

The online shop is not the most enjoyable shopping experience but hey what a great excuse to get down to a shop and sample some of the collection in the flesh.

Things are looking good for Mango this summer and I will certainly be considering the spotted dress for a wedding I am attending later this year.

The fashion mood is changing as we hit mid April, things are looking pretty, flowing and feminine and even if this is not your usual style you could just flirt with it a little with a touch or crochet and the odd frill?

These tops from Topshop, Warehouse and Oasis (respectively) worn with straight-leg jeans and boots or sandals will give a taster without going full blown flowers and ruffles.