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Fleet Ilya is a London-based fashion brand that specializes in leather goods. While they're best known for their handbags (thanks to celebrity fans like Rihanna), it's their jewelry that I've always liked best. The above cuff, pictured in neutral, retails for $220. It's one of my favorites from their current collection because of the gold accents and the unique design and hardware work well with the neutral color...so chic! Plus it's a conversation piece without being too avant-garde. The only worry I would have would be sweating with this leather piece on (it's not the most breathable material), when it gets hot!

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, pewter, glass, and crystal which help keep his pieces looking a lot pricier than they are (few pieces are over $400 and you can get many for as little as $60). Celebs love the line because they can wear pieces without having to worry about insurance, body guards etc. when they're doing casual on-air appearance. The line has also been used in Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, and Ralph Lauren shows. 

A lot of the pieces aren't my style (a bit too boho), but click through the site and you'll find some wonderful costume pieces at prices that won't have you stressing!

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Metallic Silver Italian Resin Cuff as featured in W Magazine, $125
Expandable 14k Gold Plated and Jet Resin Bangle as featured in Vogue, $225
Crystal Bracelet as featured in Marie Claire, $270

I'm totally gaga over Hayden-Harnett's newest cuffs. I first discovered the brand when I ran into a friend in Paris wearing one of Hayden-Harnett's signature Ramone Studded Slim Cuffs ($90, pictured on the left) and immediately looked-up the brand and feel in love with all of their jewelry, handbag, apparel, and shoe offerings. The Ramone is so easy-to-wear and versatile that it has become one of my staples and I wear it at some point almost every week. For Spring the Vesuvius Tie Cuff ($188) is an eye-catching, bold leather cuff which can double as an ankle accessory! It's got this great fashionable-rocker thing going on, while the Lava Wide Cuff ($98) shows off HH's custom hardware (there was actually a matching clutch to this cuff which I'm totally kicking myself for not snatching:-(. Love the contrasting red and black leather), in a more classic silhouette.  

What do you think about Hayden-Harnett's new cuffs?

This is more novel than it is beautiful. And not all that practical, make sure you wear this on your non-eating wrist or you'll be sopping up pasta sauce with this and making a huge mess. Halle Berry is known for her off the radar style and she is wearing this with a leather jacket so it almost looks like it is a part of her sleeve. Wear it with caution and it would be a focal point of conversation. Pazz Fringe Bracelet at Vita for $525.

You can never have too many fun little trinkets especially when they are well priced. Sometimes on a casual day, just throwing on something like this multiple wrap chain and leather bracelet is all you need to take your look up a notch. It is very young so wear it with something sophisticated for an edgy look. Or just be young =) At Shopbop for $72.

Hmm... I might be changing my tune when it comes to cuff bracelets after all. This stunning piece comprised of leather, lucite and enamel has me drooling. Sexy, sleek and sculptural.
$250 at SFA.