FANTASY SHOPPING . . .

Unfortunately Amanda de Cadenet, Paula Yates and Courtney Love have conspired to give tiaras a bad name, which is a shame because they can be cute and pretty things. This one, by Emily Jo Gibbs, is particularly fine because it is simple and naive - the sort of head-dress a fairy would wear with no sign of the faux diamonds that the aforementioned babes normally wear atop their coiffs. Gibbs's latest collection (for next winter) was inspired by "the stars, the moon, frosty snow and ice, cold hands but a warm filigree heart ..." (in reference to her use of fine worked metal). This should give you some idea how romantic and charming her collection of fashion accessories is. This head-dress would be lovely for a spring bride. AB

Daisy head-band, pounds 156 to order from Emily Jo Gibbs on 0171-490 8834. Other accessories from Browns, South Molton St, London W1; Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge, SW1 and Jenners, Edinburgh