Michael Acton-Smith and I met on Twitter. The eccentrically cool founder of the hugely successful kid's company Moshi Monsters, happily entered an @ chat with me about management at which point I decided to log on and see what this Moshi business was all about.

Lo and Behold my 12-year-old Neopet gaming days had been re-born into a wondrous land of virtual pets that one can actually own. What's more, whilst it's witty and silly, it's also full of parodies that adults have fun picking up on.

So as SATC's Carrie might say: 'I got to thinking' … about charms; more specifically Moshi Charms. I mean, who wouldn't want a silver 3D Hansel (as a too-good-to-eat gingerbread man) or a dopey eyed panda or even an awkward donut charm swinging from a bracelet!

And so, with much midnight oil burned, I'm excited to have recently unveiled My Flash Trash's debut Moshi Monsters jewellery line! On which note, I'll sign off by saying 'go forth my friends and release your inner 7-year-old'. And failing that, invest in an eclectic charm or three and earn some cred with your kids!

Amber Atherton

Call us contrary, but with all the clashing patterns, bright colours and bold prints out there right now, we're feeling in the mood for something a little more serene.

These white and gold S/S12 lovelies should do it.

Images from top:

Aurelie Bidermann (left), Givenchy (right)

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Giambattista Valli

Roberto Cavalli

Maia Adams

January is an awkward sartorial month. As you visually gorge on the March issues of magazines with their summery offerings, and the S/S collections arrive in store, you look with what can only be described as resentment at your coat and winter boots.

What is one to do in this gloomy, cloudy month? I'll tell you what: let some sunshine into your wardrobe with a bevvy of colourful, smile-inducing jewellery.

Suitably bejewelled, may I suggest you then plan a series of fun-filled activities to celebrate January's more appealing milestones. How about a dinner party on the 18^th in honour of the birth of Winnie The Pooh author A.A. Milne? Alternatively, pop open a bottle of champagne with commuters at Charing Cross when the station turns a whopping 148 on Jan 11.

Last but not least, raise a toast to our friends down under on the 26^th, when Australia Day gives us the perfect excuse to make like it's summer and don our sunniest of sunny jewels.

Here's some of my favourites:

Boho chic 'Peace Sign' bracelets by Silver Service (main pic).

Cute coral droplet and 18k gold 'Edie' earrings by 8LA and a gorgeous 'Mars' oversized agate ring also by 8LA - love that sweet hummingbird!

Patricia Nicolas' ' 8 Colours' bone bracelets and a piece from her 'Royal Boyfriends' pendant collection.

Words: Amber Atherton