Item of the Week

I don't know if any of you have been to the jewelry sections of Banana Republic or J.Crew recently, but these retail stores have really amped up their collections to include vintage-inspired pieces that don't look tacky and cheap (J.Crew even has a fine jewelry line). It's hard to find interesting, beautiful, or sometimes even decent quality jewelry on a recessionista budget, but these stores have just the antidote. Check out my most covetable pieces below (black backgrounds - jcrew.com; white backgrounds - bananarepublic.gap.com):

Crystal Floret Ring (in Crystal) - $65

Beaded Fireworks Necklace (in Heather Nectar) - $118

Wide Pearl Garden Bracelet (in Natural) - $88

Floral Fringe Cuff (in Gold) - $55

Garden Statement Necklace (in Gold) - $98

Vintage Beaded Bracelet (in Multi) - $44

Floral Fringe Necklace (in Gold) - $49.50