Costume jewellery and hair accessories - Fashion forecast 2005

Fashion trends for Spring / Summer 2005 are diverse but, in general, we see the return of colour. Prints are big news from bold striking patterns to more refined florals. Jackets are shorter and fitted, skirts are flatteringly full and floaty and there's huge emphasis on cropped trousers. In equal contrast, we see cleaner non-fussy lines with ethnic and safari inspired pieces while ruffles and dresses, corsets and blouses are overtly feminine in mouth watering sorbet shades. Costume jewellery sees the return of turquoise, from chunky bracelets to bib necklaces and romantic-inspired styles to compliment more feminine trends. Think pastel shades, roses, butterflies and heart encrusted jewellery and delicate hair accessories. Bold costume jewellery necklaces are a key accessory and we see a focus on multi layering various styles, lengths and materials. Such trend diversity gives us great scope to accessorize, emphasize and adapt every trend to compliment our own personal style.

After numerous seasons of being left out in the cold, the fashion scene embraces the cool shade of blue for Spring / Summer 2005. Think ice, azure, through to midnight - every shade of blue imaginable. The catwalks have been flooded with a sea of blue from dresses, skirts, cropped trousers, to costume jewellery and accessories. If wearing a bold colour is not for you, wear blue costume jewellery or hair accessories for a diluted splash of this fashionable colour.

Centre Of Attention Necklace
Chunky blue necklace mixing several shades of this season's cool colour. The costume jewellery necklace is a key accessory this season.

The Blues Hair Clip
A magical mix of blue tones. The perfect hair accessory to compliment overtly feminine and blue trends.

Mermaid Magic Earrings
Fashionista's can show they know the key colour of the season with bright and vivid blue costume jewellery clip-on earrings.

Following on from the blue theme, turquoise costume jewellery and hair accessories are set to be big news. Think western chic - long prairie skirts, cowboy boots, gypsy tops. Costume jewellery ranges from chunky turquoise bracelets to bold drop necklaces all with a western chic theme. Turquoise hair accessories provide yet another opportunity to accessorize with such a fashionable colour.

Waterfall Necklace
Turquoise drop necklace. Encapsulating trends for 'the necklace' and turquoise costume jewellery

Blue Beat Earrings
Western chic earrings. Turquoise costume jewellery takes you from work to play for Spring / Summer 2005.

Antique Allure Hair Clip
Turquoise hair accessories compliment every hair colour and are the perfect way to accessorize with this cool colour.

Taking a slightly different slant, this season's ethnic look is polished with a sophisticated edge. Think luxurious fabrics, heavily embroidered for an opulent look. Costume jewellery should follow the luxury theme with rich colours and bold designs. Wear multiple costume jewellery bracelets and bangles and layer necklaces for a look which exudes style. Hair accessories continue the polished look with a focus on rich jewelled hair clips, golden toned hair pins and ethnic inspired hair slides.

Love To Love Earrings
Ethnic inspired earrings for a polished, ethnic inspired look for Spring / Summer 2005.

Hippy Click Hair Band
Dress up a simple ponytail with rich toned hair accessories.

Indian Princess Necklace
Add even more opulence to luxurious embroidered fabrics with Spring / Summers key costume jewellery item - the necklace.

The safari look is yet another key trend. Long shorts are set to be huge and neutral earth tones will be the order of the day with animal prints playing an important role. Accessorise with bronze, olive green, and gold tone costume jewellery. Think bold chunky styles with less sparkle for perfect daywear.

Material Girl Necklace
Wear bronze bib style costume jewellery necklaces with earth tones and animal prints.

Hula Hoop Bracelet
Big and bold - the only way to wear costume jewellery for Safari chic. Layer bracelets and bangles to make a statement.

Down To Earth Earrings
For evening chic, wear bronze, olive and gold crystal costume jewellery. Think earth tones with less sparkle.

Pretty dresses are a key item this season. Think floaty, feminine, flattering shapes and ruffles and frills to flaunt femininity. Costume jewellery and hair accessories to enhance girlie dresses will be overtly pretty, feminine and delicate with a romantic theme. Pastel toned costume jewellery will subtly enhance floral prints and delicate hair accessories pinned in loose waves will compliment this feminine trend.

Pretty Perfect Jewellery Set
Romantic costume jewellery encrusted with roses is the perfect way to flatter feminine trends.

Angelic Allure
Enchanting girlie pastel costume jewellery earrings enhanced with flowers and butterflies will be the perfect accessory to flaunt femininity.

Petals Of Passion Hair Slide
Bejewelled hair accessories in feminine shapes will adorn luscious locks.