Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Simple Statements

Marni necklace
Marni







3.1 Phillip Lim necklace
3.1 Phillip Lim







I've never been a big accessorizer -- preferring always to keep my looks minimal (and easy). Lately, however, I've rediscovered my jewelry box and found that a bold necklace can be a total outfit transformer -- especially with the basic pieces I tend to always wear. Take a white button-up, plain tank, tee, sweater, or a simple shift dress and top it with a statement necklace -- pow! Instant fashion! It's amazing how one piece can have such an impact.

J.Crew

J.Crew
I love the necklaces at J.Crew. They are relatively inexpensive (and often on sale) so, it's not a big commitment and easier to experiment with.  I'm also a big fan of the ribbon necklace -- I can adjust where it hangs depending on the occasion and the neckline and length of my top. I also end up wearing necklaces as belts all the time!



Proenza Schouler

Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta


Chanel
Chanel


The spring runways showed the variety of ways costume jewelry can amp up a look.  For those of you who are accessory-phobes like I once was, just give a necklace a try -- in different ways with different outfits. The key is to have fun with it!

2 comments:

  1. The bold necklaces have piqued my interest, yet I haven’t taken the plunge. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  2. Go for it! A necklace will perk up the work basics you said you were getting bored with...

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