Recently in Lucite Category

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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Simple and flattering ready to wear and big bold jewelry. Donna Karan has it right! She is so amazing, I love everything for Spring. This sabre tooth is a theme she has had for a while now, and is the exact thing I wear with her Infinity dress. The Lucite sabre embellishments are on the sides is not noticeable in the picture but they are super cool! The entire necklace just slips on with no clasps. At Net-aPorter for $1295.

Not only is Ginger McGann one of my closest friends but I am proud to say, she is also amazingly talented and the most creative person I know. She began her collection a year ago but she has been designing since the day she could hold a pencil and draw. Even after all these years of being impressed by everything she does, the latest Industrial collection is blowing my mind and turning me into one of those annoying friends who keeps nagging her to make some pieces for me! These are so bold and expressive with absolute originality. She is really showing her personal style with these and as always, standing out above the fray from the in-the-box jewelry designers.

The Tyra (above) is a super fun and funky piece of lucite cubes and black onyx squares on a silver metal neck collar. It is a choaker length at 16", you can rock this out or wear it with a simple LBD, for $400.

The Gretchen necklace is my absolute favorite, one that I must must have. It also comes in silver but I have been in a gold mood lately. The golden safety pins are strung with black onyx, pearls and glass beads and haphazardly interlocked together to create a cluster that looks dangerous and feminine. There is nothing sexier than being able to pull that off!! The length is 17" so it sits against the neck but is not super tight. The entire thing is surprisingly lightweight so it is comfortable enough to dance all night with it on. This is the perfect New Years Eve accessory! For $500.

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.