This week on my wish list it’s time to stalk some statement necklaces.
You know when you’re having one of those anti fashion kind of days, when all you can muster is a pair of boyfriend jeans and a plain white tee? That’s me today. I’ve had my head in photoshop for so long perking up all the beautiful pics from the recent Jimmy Choo and Browns Fashion event, that my fashion mojo seems to have fizzled out.
The only solution to such a heinous situation is to smack those senses around with a bit of bling. I’ll try and steer clear of the usual suspects for statement bling like Lanvin and Marni, which are perennially on my wish list, because I can only just about afford those things in the sales at the best of times.
First up on my wishlist is this knockout number from Sveva Collections available at Calypso St Barth. A punchy little piece which would immediately perk up my tired old BF jeans. Kind of high end at $495 though, so perhaps not the sort of thing that would immediately perk up my tired old bank balance.
A little closer to ‘reality check’ territory is this zesty piece from Ily Couture. I love this site – it’s all about bigging up the style with no excuses for lame colours. It’s bright and brash and this chandelier necklace in lime at $49 is a no brainer.
“Bigger is better” I hear you cry. No problem – from the same company meet the Caprisse. When sparkles meet turquoise baubles at a whopping 20″ length and at a mere $65, it’s no wonder this baby is on back order.
For a less lumpy look, why not opt for a bit of shimmer like this Tatty Devine radiance shimmer necklace at Selfridges for a not to be sniffed at £90.
So, does a statement necklace always have to be about the brights? Well actually, this season, that’s a big fat no. What with the monochrome trend going on and the usual mad dash for whites for the summer season, a girl could certainly think about some bling in a neutral and still hold her head up high.
Take a gander at this beautfiul Kelly collar necklace ($450) from native New Yorker Gerard Yosca. This guy has been in the jewelry game for over 25 years, so he knows a thing or two about what us punters want. This piece is gunmetal, swarovski crystals and hand-cut glass stones. Perfect with any white linens you plan to pop on for that first vacation cocktail.
The other thing about statement necklaces that bothers some people, is the sheer weight of them. It’s all very well rocking the latest extra large look but sooner or later your neck is not going to thank you for it. Luckily, there’s also a slimline version of the trend which could work equally well if you’re trying to avoid any Arnie Schwarzenegger bulging neck side effects.
I love the Turchese necklace by Rada ($325). Just enough bedazzling mixed with beading to give the trend a nod.
For more affordable high street prices check out J.Crew (who, by chance, have just started a huge promotional assault on the UK ahead of their first shop opening here later this year in London.)
