If there was one woman who knew how to rock an armful of bangles it was Nancy Cunard. Rebel, activist and society-baiting heiress, Cunard amassed a collection of over 1000 bangles whilst exploring Africa during the 1920s, and she liked nothing better than wearing them in elaborate stacks on both arms.

As a friend (and sometimes lover) of surrealists including Man Ray and Luis Aragon, we think Nancy would have approved of this tongue-in-cheek take on the classic still life which disconcerts as much as it delights.

Against an all white background, each bangle is showcased as a work of art in its own right, transforming the mundane (in this case everyday homewares) into the marvelous.

Punk meets baroque in a black and gold candlestick fashioned from Nicholas King's resin-encased studs topped off with an elaborately monogrammed Chanel cuff.

Next up comes a less than stable lampstand assembled from Belmacz bangles, each one hand carved from wood collected on designer Julia Muggenburg's globetrotting adventures. Sparingly applied gold inlay and a solitary, blink-and-you'll-miss-it diamond are the epitome of refined luxury.

Drama comes courtesy of ghostly bookends bedecked with Erickson Beamon's lavish gem-set cuffs and the graphic silhouettes of Kara Ross' lizard skin bracelets.

Last but by no means least, a vibrant stack of enameled Hermes arm candy puts a modern twist on a traditional petal plucking guessing game. We love it, We love it not. We love it, We love, love, love….

Georgie loves this... because dancing across the skyline of hazy Munich the new MCM (Mode Creation Munich) mini tote makes us nostalgic for the heady days of the 1970s in the city when the label emerged as the choice of luxury handbag.

Capturing again the essence of that time MCM is finding new favour with those who might not have been there in the furore surrounding the label the first time around. The crafted leather in soft tan with its famous monogram is a mini slice of German glamour and hits on the shrinking bag trend as everyone seems to be trading in their extra-large totes for chic, travel sized numbers.

MCM was created in Munich in 1976 when the city was crackling with talent and creativity. The label quickly garnered favour with a host of starlets and global jet-setters keen to sport the monogrammed luggage and bags. Among its many fans it was famously carried by Diana Ross in Paris and is loved by one time face of the label, Cindy Crawford.