We’ve talked several spring 2010 fashion trends already, but one of our favorites is the return of the stacked bangle and chunky bangle.

Bold eye-catching bracelets are the jewelry item you need right now. Stacks of bangles were the top accessory trend at the Oscars, in fact (although you don’t have to go so far as Fred Leighton to wear the look).

Here are the Savviest ways to wear bangles this spring:

THE Name to Know right now is Alexis Bittar. This former bad boy turned accessory designer is a darling of the fashion world and his collections are simply TDF. His pieces have been on the cover of Vogue, and he did Burberry’s first ready-to-wear jewelry collection.

Bittar-sweet: check out this collection of fantastic stackable bangles in different shapes, finishes, embellishments. Alexis does unbelievable things with Lucite and gemstones. He’s in most of the top department stores (Nordstrom at Stonebriar has a prominent display right by the piano, in fact)

Perfect for the beach weekend: this stretchy turquoise cuff with faceted gems saves you the hassle of a clasp.

Stackable = Versatile. By picking a handful of slim bangles in complementary metals, shapes and styles, you can create a look that is unmistakably you. But don’t go overboard, lest you like you were shopping in the 50¢ bin at the dollar store; pick a unifying element like silver, chunky stones, or a common color to make sure your stack isn’t whack.

Get Bangle for the Buck. Even if you aren’t regularly a cuff bracelet person, pick one or two statement pieces and just rock them all season. As often is the case with bold jewelry looks, this is a perfect way to add a zap of style to your wardrobe without a lot of investment or commitment.

Not that we’re commitment-phobes or anything.