2008 has been christened the year of colour and vivacity. Out with understated, muted bag shades that blend you into anonymity: now a new dimension of colour is taking over, which will take your breath away, grab your attention and appeal to your senses!

So what are the new colour tones of 2008? Let's check them out.

Purple/Olive

Purple is perfect for accessories and shoes, giving a touch of originality and shaking up your whole look, so you appear glamorous and attractive.

If you want to be noticed without losing out on elegance, this is the colour for you, to suit your personality; a vibrant, fresh and fashionable shade that will make you feel like the most beautiful and desirable woman in the world.

Olive goes perfectly with all other colours, but its true beauty is set off best by white or beige, two contrasting colors that further enhance its qualities.

Gleni supplies Italian luxury handbags to exclusive boutiques and stores around the world. They also have an online boutique at www.gleni.it