trend alert | statement necklaces // 25 Jul 2011

Welcome to a new week! I hope you’re feeling more rested and energised than I am… I had a fun, hectic couple of days, but the result is a distinct lack of energy today! Onto today’s post and a trend that can provide the focal point to an entire outfit: statement necklaces. They have the same effect as a great bag; however dressed down you are, don one of these stand-out accessories and it immediately makes you look far more put together. Olivia Palermo, Queen of the Accessory, has a penchant for embellished collars paired with a plain top or understated dress, and this really is the best way to do it. Combining an all-singing-all-dancing statement necklace with an already busy outfit is just sensory overload. What do you think of this trend? Are you willing to go bold?

{1. Kate Spade Pearl Street necklace – $448 / 2. Accessorize ruffle flower necklace – £5.40 / 3. Made glass stone necklace – £52 / 4. John Lewis three strand necklace – £35 / 5. Coast mink sequin necklace – £19 / 6. Belier chain necklace – £62 / 7. Accessorize tribal statement necklace – £20 / 8. Accessorize lace collar necklace – £20}