
With the flood of upcoming chick flicks (He’s Just Not that Into You, Bride Wars, Confessions of a Shopaholic), you’d think the modern woman’s biggest problem is Waiting For Him To Call. And subsequently, Save You From Your Visa. Luckily, Maria Francesca Pepe, an Italian womenswear designer and graduate of Central Saint Martins has created a line that empowers you to prove your mettle. Tube necklaces in plated or varnished brass, iguana and chain shoulder pieces, brass and leather bracelets and sterling silver and Pyrite rings cater to all your shining armor needs. But there’s no white knight included. After all, he can try and use ”the seven different kinds of technology to reject you by”, but you’ll be too busy polishing your chains.









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