Inspiring ways to wear necklaces

3/12/2015

Are necklaces an afterthought for you? Or do you sometimes plan an entire outfit around one?
Now that the weather's warming up, I'm excited to start layering necklaces & wearing statement necklaces.

Layering necklaces
It's easy to layer necklaces to create new looks. Here's how I do it...

Take one strand of short beads &

one longer pendant

add a drop of color

It's fun to mix different textures too.

Necklaces from Treasure Tower, Madewell, & PoseManikin

You can create your own combinations...

Necklaces from Banana Republic & the Artisan's Center

Or you can find necklaces that are already layered (but it's much less expensive to layer your own).

Banana Republic Triple Layered Necklace, $49.50 minus 30%

Sundance Catalog Multi-Strand Necklace, $158

Free People Cherish 3 Chain Necklace, $38

I've also gained layering inspiration from Baroni Designs:

Baroni Jeweled Halo Necklace, $75; Inner Fire Necklace, $135; Aquamarine Mala, $95

Baroni Helen Necklace, $235, & Tumbling Pearl Necklace, $138

Bib necklaces & collars
I love bib necklaces & collars, though they take some bravery to wear.

Most of my necklaces have been gifts from my friends & relatives.

My dear friend Tami has joined me on trips as I search for statement necklaces & just bought me this beautiful Zara collar necklace below for my birthday!