The follwing are necessary

The statement neck-piece is a trans-seasonal item. Great with summer dresses, swimsuits and sarongs, it also pairs fabulously with jackets, shirts and coats. Chanel, Lanvin and Marni show you how...



Okay everyone, let's go buy some $1400 Swarovski neck-pieces! *cough*

What kind of a lazy on-and-off blogger would I be if I didn't reveal cheapie alternatives? So here they are! My favourites from Diva and Sportsgirl, Equip and Bijoux. They range from 25 to 50 pieces of silver. Not bad eh?



There are two ways to do this trend.

1. Find something big, bold and spectacular and wear it with most any thing and everything. Wearing intricate pieces with prints might look a little busy, but that's not to say that you should shy away from it. Pair crazy prints with big chunky beads in a subdued colour for a more eclectic look.

2. Layers! Forget three layers of pearls, go for 12! Add big black flowers and bows to add a Gothic, Victorian feel to your look. If you are going to layer, use chains or smaller beaded necklaces, and add a few chunky pieces to mix it up, and wear your creation with anything your heart desires.