Lauren Egen writes...
The tone for the next few weeks has been set, as the well awaited London Olympics 2012 is very much up and running. We've seen sports wear steam ahead as the latest trend this season, fitting perfectly with the mass of Gold, Silver and Bronze accessories that have caught our eye. Just as Team GB have kick started their gold rush of the games, we thought it was only appropriate to share with you our favourite medal matched accessories of the moment.
GOLD [left to right]: Reiss Farra Multi Chain Necklace £60, Anya Hindmarch glitter-embellished clutch £350, Casio Watch £64, Longchamp Metal large shopper £89, H & M Hairclip £2.99, Topshop Chunky Chain Necklace £16.50, Marc by Marc Jacobs Heart Earrings £40, Maison Martin Margiela' Chain-embellished gold-tone cuff £260, Ring Gaia Repossi for Zadig & Voltaire £260, Topshop spike stretch bracelet £10.
SILVER [left to right]: Whistles Lorranna petal belt £35, Michael Kors silver watch £195, Dorothy Perkins Silver glitter clutch £15, Topshop Game Metallic Pointed Courts £20, ASOS double smooth cuffs £15, Kurt Geiger chain bracelet £20, Topshop Neoprene Backpack £28, Miss Selfridge Triangle Earrings £8.50.
BRONZE [left to right]: Topshop Nails in Gilted £6, Exclusive Slyvia Bronze Box Clutch £14.99, Topshop Thin Spike Stretch £8.50, Kurt Geiger Apple key loop £3, Guess Chronograph Watch £179, Nadine Leather Slim Belt £20, Topshop Triangle Studs £7.50, Marc by Marc Jacobs Bracelet £72, Marc Jacobs quilted leather clutch £350.
With the theme of gold, silver and bronze we've watched handbags and shoes be transformed into iconic, metallic statement pieces, whilst bold jewellery has become essential aspects of our wardrobes. You can't go wrong with a pair of metal cuffs or even an everyday watch, so why wait?
Whether it be high street or designer, metallic accessories are a must this season as we've seen Marc Jacobs perfect the trend with a bronze padded clutch, and Topshop create a futuristic approach with their silver court shoes. If gold is more your style, we've selected our favourite finds of the most fashionable gold accessories that are sure to set you up for first place.
