While bangle bracelets are adorning the elegant wrists of the hottest stars this season, Carolyn Rafaelian, creator and designer of Alex and Ani, perfected the innovative style and mechanism of the modern bangle years ago. Born into a family of jewelers, Rafaelian's signature expandable wire bangles use original technology that replaces traditional clasps with a sliding mechanism, making each piece adjustable for a perfect fit. Rafaelian pulls from her family's massive archive of vintage stones, Swarovski crystals and unique castings dating back to the 1940s, brilliantly turning the jewels of the past into present-day gems. Much like the vibe in Vegas, her pieces mix uptown chic with downtown cool.
"The energy of the Strip makes me feel alive and free to enjoy the little things in life ... especially shopping!" Rafaelian said. Alex and Ani bangles are available at D. Fiori at Desert Passage at Aladdin and at Nordstrom at Fashion Show.