She would perhaps have approved of the entrepreneurial initiative. Memorabilia from Baroness Thatcher's funeral, including a mint condition Order of Service, is already being auctioned to the highest bidder on eBay.

Add a bit of razzle-dazzle to your outfit with colourful chandeliers, clusters of crystals or geometric shapes

Forget the LBD. This winter, party dresses are purple-hued and sparkly

Main image: ombre circle perspex bangle, £63, and ombre rings, £3 each, both by Kitty Joseph from Bengt; frames, from £5, John Lewis

'I was having my nails done and I screamed out loud because Julian was on TV'

Time for a change? From dive-proof to dainty, here's our pick of bang up-to-the-minute wrist candy

Styling: Gemma Hayward

The hair

Statement baubles - whether chunky or dainty - are the ‘it’ accessory with the ability to make any outfit sparkle

Reality TV may have made amateur model scouts of us all, but it's not that easy to spot a winning look, says Rebecca Gonsalves

And on to the accessories. Autumn's aglitter with ruby slippers, jewelled purses and chandelier earrings, says Gemma Hayward

A university student was jailed for 16 months today after taking part in looting during last week's riots.

It makes bling for teens and cut-glass crystals for the fashion elite. After more than a century in business, how, asks Harriet Walker, does Swarovski keep on sparkling?

Strictly Gershwin is an in-the-round extravaganza, stuffed with guest stars and glittering with Swarovski crystals. The dancers of English National Ballet are joined by singers, ballroom and tap dancers.