Apparently Kanye West and friend Russel Simmons are the latest stars to grace the Occupy Wall Street protestors with their presence.

They turned up today to see the protestors, thus joining the ranks of others such as Susan Sarandon and Michael Moore.

The problem is, it’s difficult to see what kind of discourse they can share, when the protestors are denouncing inequality and Kanye West has a watch with his own likeness encrusted in diamonds…

Even Susan Sarandon, who is decidedly less bling than the rapper, followed her visit to the protest with a flight to Italy, and cynics have been quick to suggest that any stars on Wall Street have been there to gain air time rather than really further the cause or add to the debate.

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It’s funny how even in times of global economic crisis and turmoil, expensive and pointless bling is still considered to be an appropriate way to spend one’s cash.

So, with the launch of Apple’s iphone 4S, comes the ultimate accessory for those who feel that the iphone simply does not look posh enough. Those with more cash than brains can now spend in excess of $100,000 on a Brikk diamond encrusted case to ensure that their iphone fits in with the rest of their bling.

For those who can’t quite stretch to one hundred thousand dollars for their phone case, there’s always the budget option. £300 will buy you a gold-plated and crystal ‘bumper’ (whatever that is) for your iphone, so that you too can pretend to have more money than sense.

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More than £1.9 million in luxury items was stolen from celebrity homes by a gang baptised the ‘Bling Ring’, before members were arrested in late 2009.

Two members have now been before court, with the second being handed down a sentence of four years imprisonment.

The gang targeted famous young celebrities, including Lord of The Rings star Orlando Bloom, socialite Paris Hilton and actress Lindsay Lohan, breaking into their homes and made off with whatever they could carry. Items taken included designer luggage, shoes and clothing.

Four other gang members are still awaiting trial for other burglaries committed during the same period.

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It would seem that Kanye West may not be cut out for a new career as catwalk designer, following the unveiling of his début collection at Paris Fashion Week earlier this month…

Anna Wintour has reportedly refused to comment on the collection at all, which is strange, considering her usually forthright approach to evaluating fashion collections. Maybe she feels it’s not even worth the effort?

Other fashion editor comments range from ‘absurd’ to the clothes not fitting at all. Time will tell whether the luke-warm reception will dissuade him from designing a new collection or not, or prevent other models/singers/actresses from launching their own fashion careers.

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Calling all divas and fashion fans! The fun and fabulous website diva bingo is giving away free handbags… to everyone!

As long as there are enough handbags left in the diva bingo warehouse (we are only guessing that such a place exists), you can win one. All you have to do is join the site as a member and make your first cash deposit of £20 or more.

Once this is done, your free handbag will be popped in the post and delivered to your door. Remember to allow up to three weeks for diva bingo to deliver your handbag, then you can start accessorising to your heart’s content!

On their website, diva bingo points out that this promotion is not just for girls, and we agree. Handbags make the ultimate gift for the ladies in your lives, so all you guys out there should sign up and win one for your partner, sister, friend, auntie, cousin or even your dear old mum.

The handbag supply is likely to run out fast, so you’d better get a move on. If you do miss out, ohmybingo.com has loads of suggestions for where you can win other free gifts and prizes.

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Even if you like to keep your jewellery to a minimum during the working week, there’s nothing stopping you from bringing out the bling for a big girl’s night out at the weekend, and it really does give you the opportunity to go all out.

Think big chunky bangles and lots of sparkle- whatever your style tastes there’s no reason why you should act the wall flower on your night out.

There’s nothing worse than spotting someone in a club wearing the same outfit as you- although by transforming yours with some statement jewellery, you don’t have to worry as much about this happening and you can hit the dance floor in complete confidence.

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Jewellery trends pretty much change with clothing trends, and even if you pride yourself on being an avid follower of fashion, keeping up with these trends can be soooo expensive, and few of us have got a lot of spare cash at the moment.

This is why it’s always a good idea to invest in a few classic pieces that will stand the test of time when other trends come and go.

White gold jewellery is always guaranteed to look showstopping, and simply teaming a pair of stud earrings or a little bracelet with a jeans and t shirt combo can look uber glam.

So if you’re sick of splashing out on jewellery trends which come and go, you know what to do…

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Finally the spring is here- and what better excuse to splash out on some cute new jewellery to go with your cute new outfits?! (Not that any excuse is needed!)

Spring/ summer fashions are all about pretty florals, and there are some great little pieces of jewellery in the shops at the mo which will look fab with florals.

Pastel coloured beaded bracelets and long necklaces add the perfect finishing touch to floral clothing and will look just as fab in the office as they will for a night on the town.

Chunky wooden jewellery is also bang on trend this spring/ summer and looks amazing with the nude clothing trend.

Get spending!!!

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Well, the Christmas party season is pretty much upon us now, and if you still haven’t chosen an outfit to make sure that you blow the rest of your colleagues out of the water at the office Christmas do, you need to get a wriggle on!

Whether you’re going for a classy gown or maxi dress or are planning on flashing a bit of leg this year, one thing that every outfit should have in common is lots of sparkle!

Hit the shops and splash out on the most bling rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings you can get your mitts on- even if it’s not your usual style it’s Christmas and you’re never going to get a better opportunity!!

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Well the weekend has finally arrived again and now that the Friday wind down has begun I’ve started to think about what I’m going to wear tomorrow night.

After a bit of a mental one last weekend, I’m keeping it classy this Saturday (well, I’ll try my best to anyway), and this means lots of sparkle to go with my very little black dress!

I’m thinking diamante earrings, a diamante headband, chunky silver bracelet and a black and jeweled necklace chucked in for good measure.

These little beauties have never failed me before, and I can guarantee that by midnight I’ll have been given at least 2 glasses of free champers.

Whatever jewellery you’re donning this weekend, have a good one- I will- cheers!

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