Fashion Files: Summer's Best Accessory

Chiseled Drop Necklace in yellow, £34, Anthropologie.

I'm one of those people who buys one accessory a season and then wears it until death do us part. And when I spotted this bauble-y necklace at Anthropologie, I knew it would quickly become my summer staple. You might think that the lemony yellow and melon orange (along with key lime-inspired beads you can't really see in this photo) might be a limiting palette - but I've literally worn this piece with everything! From basic black and white ensembles to the bits of navy blue - mostly in the form of jeans - and cream tops (I found what works and stick to it, I think you'll find...), this is the perfect piece to take any outfit up a notch.

P.S.

Erica of P.S. I Made This is always a beacon in a land of high priced but oh so tempting goods. In the spirit of today's post on statement necklaces, click over to her blog for an easy DIY. And if you love being at the forefront, neck candy just like these will be hanging in the flagship NYC Bloomies window as part of the Helmut Lang display. Craft one today, and you'll be right in step.

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If I Could...

...only change on thing about my outfit each day (undies don't count!), it would have to be a statement necklace.

While I am desperately envious of girls in pleather leggings, my personal style leans toward classics. Case in point? I couldn't even move all of my jeans over to London because of the weight restrictions on airlines...the old weight restrictions, I mean. I would happily don one in my stacks of denim, a solid black or white T-shirt or long sleeve, and simple black flats or brown boots—all topped off with a layered, multi-hued, or textured necklace. While I've spotted some fab ones at J.Crew (as usual) and Boden, the latter having non-headache inducing prices, I have to say the award goes to Anthropologie's treasure trove of a collection. (Plus, one of my brothers-in-law got me a gift card for my birthday!) Here's a roundup of my faves...

From left (prices sans the dreaded tax):
*Mercurial Crochet Necklace, £83.47
*Kingii Necklace, £129.11
*Growth Rings Bib Necklace, £103.03
*Woodruff Necklace, £161.71
*Honorine Necklace, £52.17
*Roped-Off Necklace, £33.91