Today I wanted to share with you my tips on purchasing statement necklaces. But before I do, be sure to check out last week's post Let's Talk: Statement Necklaces (Part 1).
Here are my tips for purchasing statement necklaces:
1.) Feel the Weight: In order to determine this, you must try the necklace on. A statement necklace should not be too heavy. If it is too heavy, you may not be able to wear it the entire day. You want it to be just right!
3.) Price: Sometimes what you pay for is what you get. I have learned this lesson (many times) the hard way. It's great to save money and get the best deals, but sometimes it doesn't always result in good quality. I don't like to spend a lot on fashion jewelry, but sometimes it is better to invest a little more in something that is of good quality, especially if you plan on wearing it often. 4.) Think About Versatility: Be sure to think about how many outfits you could wear it with. You should buy a necklace that matches what you already have in your closet, instead having to buy outfits to match the necklace.
Hope this blog post helps you to find a statement necklace that is perfect of you! Stay tuned for next week's blog post where I'll show you how I like to style statement necklaces! Sending you lots of love from my heart to yours!
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Happy Aloha Friday! I wanted to share with you this picture I took of Rabbit Island during one of my mini road trips around O'ahu. It was such a serene day and the sapphire ocean was so mesmerizing. For those of you who live on O'ahu, I definitely recommend just taking a day to "play tourist" because there are so many beautiful sights to see. And for those of you who do not live in Hawai'i, I just wanted to bring a little Hawai'i to you. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
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These necklaces are a bit more ornate or elaborate than the ones above, but they are still versatile. Also, you can't go wrong with a pearl necklace. It's sophisticated, timeless, and so elegant!
I also like to purchase statement necklaces that match the colors of my wardrobe. Since my closet is primarily black, white, and burgundy, it would only be appropriate to compliment those colors. Although the cross necklace looks a bit over-the-top, I have worn it both with casual and dressy outfits. (To see a how I styled a similar burgundy cross necklace, you can click here and to see how I styled the black and gold necklace, click here)
For those of you who are bold enough to take your statement necklace to the next level, you can pair it with another necklace. Yes, you heard me right, another necklace. When combining two necklaces that compliment each other, this task in not impossible. In the pictures above, the gold necklace is a statement on its own, but when combined with the rose pedant necklace, it almost looks as if it is one necklace.
Fashion inspiration can come from anywhere and everywhere, including other people's closets. Looking through other people's closets (with their permission, of course) is a great way to experiment with different styles without costing you a penny. For my first closet raid, I challenged myself to find at least three pieces in my mom's closet and style them.
The first piece I chose is by far my favorite piece in her closet- this Free People over-sized blouse. If I were to describe my mother's style it would be "boho-chic" because she loves loose, "flowy" silhouettes, embroidery, and floral prints. Since it's a free-flowing piece, I decided to pair it with a tight, high-waisted jean short on the bottom.
This next piece is a sheer cobalt blue blouse by Vince Camuto. I absolutely adore the color and the cut. Since my mom and I are not the same size, it was a bit big for me. In order to make it wearable, I gathered the extra fabric on the bottom and tucked it in the back of my white jeans and threw on a blazer to give me a more sleek silhouette.
This is my second favorite piece in my mom's closet. This casual Rachel by Rachel Roy top is sheer with holes all over it. Since I am short, it's very long on me. Therefore, I decided to slip on a burgundy velvet skater skirt over the top to add color and help define my waist.
Hope you enjoyed this post and stay tuned for my next closet raid! As always, sending you lots of love from my heart to yours.
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For my first Aloha From Hawai‘i picture I wanted to share with you a photo of one of my favorite beaches on O‘ahu, Makapu‘u Beach. I took this picture from the look out point where you can see a bit of everything. Days like this makes me feel truly blessed to be living in Hawai‘i.
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