This simple black bib necklace is actually by Forever 21’s “upscale” line, Twelve by Twelve. Forever 21 is notorious for its’ “inspired by” fashions and very low prices, which allows the average fashion consumer to purchase clothing that has a similar design to a runway piece without paying the runway cost. While the quality is obviously not as good as what struts down the runway and hangs in Barneys’ and Bergdorf’s, it is a perfect place to go to for the latest trends without blowing the big bucks. This necklace is only twelve dollars, so if this trend evaporates quickly, you don’t have to worry about having spent more than you can afford.               

For those of you with bulging wallets and golden trust funds, Tom Binns is your go-to guy for statement jewelry. His quirky and unusual pieces cost from the low hundreds to the low thousands of dollars! With his trendy neon accents, clusters of multi-colored crystals, and vintage costume jewelry look, a Tom Binns piece screams statement! His enormous crystal cuffs and necklaces from his Faux Real line are a candy colored confection of ironic bling, but somehow manage not to appear as if they came directly out of a child’s dress-up toy chest. For those of you wanting to express your inner Biker Babe, his Tough Chic line has all the spikes, skulls and screws that can add to your rough-and-tumble, yet approachable look. Even if you can’t afford it, I recommend you save your money for a Tom Binns cuff, like the neon green and crystal one above; I guarantee you will be constantly bombarded with “where ever did you get that?” inquires all night.