Posts Tagged ‘Necklace’

Okay, so perhaps you thought it died when Mary-Kate finally succumbed to trimming her hair, but guess what, my loves? Whether you want it to be or not, boho-chic [hobo-chic?] is back. But this time around I think it really is more bohemian-centric and less I-slept-on-a-street-corner-in-Manhattan-rific. Think: less Mary-Kate, and more Kate Hudson. How can you spot this trend? Expect to see an overwhelming amount of Native-American inspired pieces from head-to-toe. Literally. Like from braided headbands to fringe-full moccasin booties. And what does this mean for jewelry? A couple of things. Feathers. Semi-precious stones. And beads. Lots of em!

Blue 40 Strand Necklace

One of my personal favorite ways in which beads are being shown this season are in full, very eye-catching necklaces that act as makeshift collars. These necklaces are far from a single strand of seed beads; in fact, they’re more like a million little strands – enough to possibly hide a good portion of your neck from the sun. In this economy though, you will rarely see necklaces that are as full in shape and size made in any other material – because to put it simply, almost no one could afford anything else. [These guys all ring in at 65 dollars or less!]

Green Large Bead Necklace

The beautiful thing about a collared necklace is that it is a wonderful [and thoughtless] layering piece. You can wear it with a plain solid tee or tank to spice up a casual look, or wear it over a funky dress [preferably one with a neckline that hits at the collarbone] for a faux look that appears like the necklace and dress are all one stunning piece. [Take a cue from the picture of the woman in the yellow and white striped dress.] People will ooh and aah over this pairing, I promise! If the scalloped look is a little too stiff-collared for you, try the 40-strand single twist option on for size. A necklace like this will take you straight into the whimsical nature of summertime when paired with an ankle-length, full, tube dress [like we saw last summer] and some gladiator sandals. And if you’re feeling a little unique, take a note from Lindsay Lohan and go for a bib made of beads. Just promise me you won’t use this bad boy to wipe your face!

Copper Fringe Necklace

If we think back to an earlier post about Michelle Obama in all her fierceness and how she’s bringing sexy back [by way of oversized pearls], we will see a big trend on the rise. Literally. Not only are classic pearls being shown in outrageous proportions, we’re seeing blown-up trends of other classics [beads, balls, bows and more]! Apparently our little Obama-nista is really onto something here.

Gold 5-Ball Necklace

We are starting to see neckwear wrapped in gumballs of gold [much like miniature versions of the ones you hang on your xmas tree], a trend which can be done in mild to brave interpretations. In the clipping from Harper’s Bazaar, the model is airing on the brave side with a very ornate and artistic “piece” [I say piece because that's exactly what it is] that incorporates balls of all sizes. For the milder at heart, try an interpretation that is symmetrical and resembles that string of bubblegum pearl – this way you can still wear it with most outfits you’d be inclined to wear that strand of pearls with, too. And good news, girlies – gold is going to pair beautifully with those shades of grey and neutrals we discussed earlier for a day-to-day look, and really make eyes pop when you pair it with an LBD or some of those brighter hues for nighttime. So tomorrow, when you go to reach for the “classic” string of pearls you usually wear, reach just a little further to the golder, more gumbally version instead. Consider yourself a “new classic” kinda gal…