Philadelphia - March 07, 2007

Little Giants

Aveen Jewelry

Often it’s the little things that count.

Because someone always notices the zit on your forehead, scuffs on your boot, or tiny coffee stain on your cuff.

One way to rise above those who love to hate you? Create a distraction with Aveen jewelry.

Designer Aileen Abercrombie fashioned the limited-run collection of necklaces from antique found objects and Swarovski crystals. This season’s full of cameo pieces used in unusual ways, like hanging in the center of a circular gold pendant or dangling asymmetrically from long chains.

Fun fact: The collection is based on Leonetto Cappiello posters from the 1920s. (Oh, right, those.) Abercrombie wanted to reference the feminine aesthetic typical to that time period while simultaneously making each piece wearable and pretty, no matter how small.

Proving, once again, that size matters.

Available at Bambi, 1817 Frankford Avenue (215-423-2668 or bambiproject.com). Open Thursday through Sunday or by appointment Monday through Wednesday. To see styles, go to aveendesigns.com.