Currently in the midst of a cold and wet Melbourne winter, I leave the house each morning rugged up in a coat and scarf but, always, I am wearing a necklace underneath that I cannot wait to unveil when the coat & scarf come off!
A statement necklace, when styled correctly, can turn a simple and practical outfit into fabulous & chic! Wearing your statement necklace is a great way to show personal style and ensure that your look is unique, most definitely noticed and, most likely, envied by the fashionista's surrounding you!
Here, I am sharing 4 of my current favourite pieces from my own collection. I personally favour a unique style that is most definitely eye catching and almost always commented on, even by the men in my life :)
Pictured above is my absolutely forever favourite piece - it's a Fiorina design (need I say more!) that was purchased from Salt boutique in Brighton, Victoria. Fiorina have a flagship store in High Street Armadale - www.fiorinajewellery.com.au
I wear this necklace probably more frequently than any other in my collection. It completely transforms a simple jeans & t-shirt combo and is beyond chic when paired with a maxi-dress. This Fiorina design is their best seller and I totally understand why! Precious stones & silver findings including the always on trend European coin. LOVE!
Next up is one of my Swarovski pieces. Pictured above, it was purchased from a Swarovski boutique in March 2011. It is very dear to my heart as it was an anniversary gift from my husband. This very unique necklace looks fabulous with a leopard print blouse or an all black ensemble with leopard print heels! I wear this necklace to work very often as it is very appropriate for the corporate look and lifts many of my work wardrobe staples, including a knee length, long sleeved red dress. The gold plated necklace consists of 2 'discs' - one is covered in Swarovski crystals and the other is simply gold with the trademark Swarovski swan pattern. It's a timeless piece - genius from this year's collection.
Here is my latest TRES chic addition to my jewellery collection - a vintage Chanel necklace. I am forever in debt to the (obviously very stylish) lady that sold this to a local recycled vintage boutique. It is a gold plated double loop necklace that has gold coins (yes, I am right into the coin trend!) scattered amongst a few cultured pearls. I am not sure of the age of this necklace but it is in perfect condition. I think it may be from a 1980's Chanel collection. I have only had this necklace for less than one week and have already worn it twice!! I wore it to work paired with a sea-green tunic belted dress, black cropped blazer, opaques and ankle boots. It looked fabulous! I also funked it up a bit for a dinner in Melbourne's Chinatown, accessorising a pair of leather pants and black felt t-shirt top with this gorgeous piece. The top had an exposed gold zip at the back and worked so well with the gold Chanel sitting at my front. The possibilities with a chic, vintage necklace such has this are endless. I am so looking forward to making this necklace one of my best styling friends!
My final piece is this $16.95 necklace that I picked up recently from Forever New when shopping with a girlfriend. It is a long, double-looped chain with several gold flowers that have a coral stone centre on each. It is just so simple yet terribly chic and feminine. I have worn this necklace several times and usually with a feminine, fitted blouse to work. The trick to wearing a cheaper style necklace is to style it with well cut, quality fabric and prints. Refrain from spraying perfume on any necklace (especially cheaper necklaces) and from getting them wet. This will ensure the longevity of your (cheap &) chic jewellery!
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