The Big Bang theory

Don' be afraid to pile on, is the message designers sent out to recession-struck customers. No one has the cash to invest in the IT bag or fancy stilettos. Picking up a quirky accessory, like a bangle, doesn' cost the earth, says iTalk

Don't be afraid to pile on, is the message designers sent out to recession-struck customers. No one has the cash to invest in the IT bag or fancy stilettos. Picking up a quirky accessory, like a bangle, doesn't cost the earth, says iTalk

Tips to piling on
Metallic: Unless they are the chunky variety, make sure you don't stock up more than two bangles on one wrist; you don't want a recipe for noise pollution.
Geometric: Team circular with square shapes, preferably in wood, for uncluttered geometry.
Rotund: Take round bangles in pop colours, and different sizes, to make that right runway impact. Pick acrylic or plastic ones.
Fabric: Stalls at Linking Road (Bandra) and Colaba Causeway stock slim bangles (like glass chudis), except that they are in fabric. Great, because they won't make a racket.

Bangles with zig-zag edges, in animal print and matt gold are sure to add a wild streak to a subtle wardrobe.
At: Golmaal.
Rs 1,045 for three

Acrylic bangles with rivets and pure silver electro gold plating.
At: Aquamarine, 6, Sankalp, opposite Tava restaurant, Turner Road, Bandra (W). Also at 20, Colaba Causeway, opposite McDonald's.
Rs 2,000 (orange), Rs 1,500 (white)

Crazy about the wacky 80s? Pick these.
At: Chemistry, Waterfield Road, Bandra
Rs 275 each

Real gold-plated chunky kadas.
At: Aquamarine
Rs 4,800 and Rs 5,200

Pure silver bangles in pop colours.
At: Aquamarine
Rs 4,300 each

Gold bangle with semi-precious stones by Jamini Ahluwalia.
At: Zoya
Rs 2,600 each

Pile this rainbow on your wrist.
At: Stall in front of Lucky Stone Necklace, next to Titan showroom, Colaba Causeway
Rs 30 each

Engraved bangles.
At: Stall next to Woodland Shoes, Colaba Causeway.
Rs 100 each

This wooden bangle defies the conventional shape.
At: Stall next to Lucky Stone Necklace, Colaba.
Rs 40

This tribal bangle will take you to the wild side.
At: Golmaal, Lokhandwala Complex.
Rs 595

Bangles with metallic finish.
At: BK Thakkar, next to Cafe Mondegar, Colaba.
Rs 50 each

Fabric-wrapped bangles by Jamini Ahluwalia.
At: Zoya, A Gulistan, ground floor, 184, D'Monte Park Road, off Turner Road, Bandra (W)
Rs 950 each

Three-tiered copper bangles.
At: Tribal Fusion, Lifestyle, Inorbit Mall, Malad (W)
Rs 395

Psychedelic bangle in translucent plastic.
At: The Oak Tree, 18, Cusrow Baug, Colaba
Rs 550

Zebra colour combination metal bangles.
At: Choice Collection, Church View Apartment, Shop 7, Junction of IC and LIC Colony, Borivali (W)
Rs 210 each