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Roberta Freymann Statement Necklaces

I was first made of aware of Roberta Freymann‘s line of jewelery after doing some research on some fabulous necklace that Olivia Palermo was photographed wearing. The socialite is such a fan of the designer’s pieces, the two actually teamed-up for a collection of statement necklaces. Given Palermo’s impeccable taste I’m not surprised that I’m … Continue reading “Roberta Freymann Statement Necklaces”

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Vera Wang Pearl & Metal Mesh Necklace

Pearls were a big part of Vera Wang’s fall runway collection, and statement making pearl necklaces–such as this gorgeous confection–were the centerpieces. Simply put: this necklace is going to look hot come fall. Don’t you just adore the pearls fashioned into bundles of flowers–all attached on a metal mesh base that’s both cool and lightweight? … Continue reading “Vera Wang Pearl & Metal Mesh Necklace”

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Chrissy Leighton Snake Cuffs

Sure the snake motif isn’t anything terribly original – everyone from Kenneth Jay Lane to the Olsen girls with their Elizabeth and James jewelry line have featured snakes prominently recently — but I’m still loving this Chrissy Leighton Venom Cuff ($189). If I ever saw a real snake I’d be completely grossed out, but there’s … Continue reading “Chrissy Leighton Snake Cuffs”

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Juicy Couture Cuff: Snob or Slob?

      I think the Juicy cuff on the left above looks great, but there are two reasons I would never wear it. One because it’s a total knock off a Spring Summer 2009 Fallon Cuff (pictured above right), that I bought last summer at Barneys and two because Juicy is one of the few labels … Continue reading “Juicy Couture Cuff: Snob or Slob?”

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Frugal Snob: Ben-Amun Jewelry

Odds are you’ve never heard of Ben-Amun, but if you’ve ever flipped through Vogue, Elle, Bazaar, Marie Claire, or tuned your TV on to a red carpet, you’ve likely seen pieces from the collection. The brand has been in business for over 30 years and is designed by Isaac Manevitz who works extensively with lucite, … Continue reading “Frugal Snob: Ben-Amun Jewelry”

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Candace Ang

Candace Ang is the young designer behind these bold statement necklaces. Ang’s pieces are always fun and flirty and often have fringe details making them the perfect final touch to spice-up an LBD. Ang was designing bib necklaces way before they became the trend du jour and fittingly her Volume III Necklace ($610, pictured on … Continue reading “Candace Ang”

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