The perfect fashion accessory is the one that suits you, and lifts your everyday outfit into the realms of making it so special, that compliments roll fast and furious.

You may have already seen my page of looks for autumn trends 2007, or have read about the influence of Swarovski CRYSTALLIZATION™ on the Swarovski page, or about texture on handbags.  If so, you will be aware that gem encrustation is influencing all areas of clothing and accessories, including underwear. 

The perfect fashion accessory is bound to set off any outfit and the very best thing about accessories is that slimming is never involved!  Fat or thin, there are plenty of accessories to suit all sizes. 

Left - This Plumo Vintage style belt in chestnut brown leather is available in two sizes and can be bought online from Plumo at £109.  Its Swarovski crystal set buckle, is encrusted with ivory fashion pearls and sparkling pink Swarovski crystals.

These belts shown right are also by Plumo and are the perfect item to dress up a favourite black dress or trousers. Price N/K.

The crystal bow is a hot fashion symbol this autumn especially in jewellery items such as earrings or pendants.

Belts had a revival with the gypsy Boho look when the belts were slung low on the hip. 

Belts are now back on the waistline, and these belts here, feature a mixed selection of buckles and clasps. Many more varieties than we saw during the Eclectic Ethnic Era.  The Plumo crystal buckles above offer a feminine daintiness that some of the heavier buckles can never achieve.

In addition to leather and manmade material belts, look out for chain lariat style belts.  This sumptuous gold chain link lariat belt with purple crystal medallion, covers several trends in one item.  The fashion accessory items in the image left are all from a selection at Debenhams Accessories.  The photograph should remind you that purple is the 'it' of colour of autumn.

Jewellery chain belts and bejewelled minaudière are also the alternative to wearing standard jewellery. The gem studded cuff in the upper section of the image, looks like a splendid fashion buy, for that all important pop of autumn 2007 purple. 

Left - This is another bangle cuff from Debenhams with a purple jolt of colour. It's a simple, but modern inexpensive accessory that will help update your look.

Just below, and equally feminine, is this lovely decorative butterfly belt from River Island Clothing at just £19.99.

Wallis have many  various belts that have a bold space age look.

The second elastic black belt below has a lovely central disc clasp buckle fastening that might have been seen in a Sci-Fi film. 
Warrior woman is at large in a city near you.

Right - Wallis black elastic clasp disc belt, price £15/€23.   <img height="85" alt="Wallis black elastic clasp disc belt price £15/