J. Crew Chandelier Necklace

LADY PREPSTER A boss of mine during my art direction days once made the snarky comment that the women in my best photos looked like drag queens. She was stuck in the idea of 90's minimalism and didn't appreciate my love of statement jewelry. Referencing Coco Chanel just drew a blank look from this woman.

Finally, the mainstream has changed to my way of thinking, from Prada junkyard bracelets to Kenneth Jay Lane earrings that could do permanent lobe damage. There's a middle ground that J. Crew has found with this amazing chandelier necklace, constructed of glass and acrylic beads. Would look as fab at dinner as on the beach this summer, catching the sun's rays.

J. Crew Chandelier Necklace, $98
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