The Bangles

No, darlings, don’t walk like an Egyptian! The bangles to which CC refers are those über-popular bracelets that seem to be creeping up the arm of every catwalker and celeb the world over! And the rules are: there are no rules! Wear them oversize, mismatched, in multiples, whatever strikes your fancy!
The following is a runway synthesis with ideas about what to buy tossed in for good measure – enjoy!

At top right: Kate Moss languishing in a Turkish bath, via W. Admit it; the gold bangles totally make this look! At left: the 3-D trend at Marni. Runway pics via style.com.
Blue blazes: Monochrome madness at Gucci, right. Is that turquoise petrified wood? Stunning!
Alberta Ferretti's armload of plastic bangles compliments a similarly-hued tiered frock (at left).
At La Perla (right): bejeweled blue bangles with a billowy aqua ball gown
Get the look with a sparkling celestial Roberto Cavalli resin bangle from net-a-porter.com.
Hermés offers a whole new monochrome: match your bracelet to your clutch! CC is digging these fiery red accessories!
Or make bracelet and clutch one and the same, as done at Jil Sander (right) - CC loves this idea!
Any excuse to show Gisele, sporting copious Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun bracelets in W.
3.1 Phillip Lim
Marc by Marc Jacobs square bangles in bold shades
Burberry Prorsum’s oversize take on the trend
An Aquilano e Rimondi model is weighed down with an armful of chunky stunners.
Missoni mixes metal and enamel in scalloped silhouettes; CC really appreciates the clever chain attachment!
Iosselliani bangle set, pictured at right and available at Barneys New York.
Emilio Pucci multiples with silver accents
Day Birger Et Mikkelsen silver bangle set. Visit net-a-porter.com.
Pocket friendly: Forever 21’s assorted bangle set (shown at right) is just $5.80!
Maurizio Pecoraro's multicolor mix and mismatch totally works!
Loewe’s double-arm bangles add interest to a whitewashed palette.
Pink and perfect: Alondra floral bangle, at forever21.com.
Jaeger London
Matthew Williamson... sweet and feminine!
Ippolita bangles at Neiman Marcus
Louis Vuitton spiked bangle
Get LV’s dangerous runway look with this Fallon XL Machine Age spiked bangle, at barneys.com.
An outsize colorful cuff at Roberto Cavalli
Another Louis Vuitton accessory winner: a trio of colorful patterned bangles.
Channel the bold-hued trend with these Vita snakeskin bangles (a celeb fave!) at shopharmonylane.com.
Matthew Williamson patterned and matchy-matchy.
CC says: get the printed look with this Coach zebra bangle.
Last look: How adorable is this plaid bangle? And it’s on sale for $3.99 at forever21.com!

So, darlings, which are your faves? How do you wear your bangles?