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Thursday, 11 April 2013

The statement necklace

I'm a firm believer that a good statement necklace can totally transform an outfit. I have long been a fan of the scarf which also transforms ANY outfit but as we head into warmer weather (fingers, eyes and legs crossed that it's on its way) I am starting to buy more and more necklaces. Inspired by the ladies on Avenue 57 I am copying what they buy.

 I bought an amazing one from Wallis last month, it was in the sale and it's not online anymore I'm afraid but it totally 'made' this outfit look complete.

And then My Midlife Fashion appeared on Avenue 57 and posted about her pearl one from Zara (I blogged about this yesterday. I bought, it arrived and I fell head over heels in love. It has totally made this outfit and I am one happy bunny today



So where else can you buy a good statement necklace that won't break the bank? Here's my top 5 best buys that I've found/need/want/desire

Mango - £20


Zara - £19.99 - I am wearing this today!


Topshop - £45 - a bit more than I would normally pay but day or night, this would look stunning

Matalan - £12


Next - £15


I'm actually loathed to leave it at my Top 5 but if I don't stop now it means I'll be doing a Top 200 - wow, there are SO MANY good statement necklaces on the high street. Are you a fan? Do you need to buy more? I'd love to see what you have, simply post a look on Avenue 57 of you wearing your statement necklace.

Fiona
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16 comments:

  1. My Midlife Fashion11 April 2013 at 03:33

    I'm soooo tempted by the Mango one, I'd seen it a couple of weeks ago but tried to put it to the back of my mind lol! And I'm also loving the Topshop one too .... you're a bad influence! x

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    1. Avenue 5711 April 2013 at 03:35

      I think if I don't buy that Mango one I will kick myself .. just going to work myself a little magic financially so I can justify it - or show my husband and see if he loves me enough to buy me a gift?!

      And excuse me cough cough, it was YOU that started this obsession of mine!!

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  2. Unknown11 April 2013 at 04:50

    I love a statement necklace too and I agree that it transforms an outfit as well. Love the pearl necklace.

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    1. Avenue 5711 April 2013 at 04:54

      Thank you - it's chunky and feels a good weight - you know you're wearing it but it doesn't feel too heavy if you know what I mean!

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  3. The Flaky Fashionista11 April 2013 at 05:17

    I'm also a big fan of the statement necklace. Love the Mango one that you wore with the white jacket; definitely made the outfit. And now, (thanks!!) I'm seriously lusting after the Topshop one :(

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    1. Avenue 5711 April 2013 at 05:19

      The Topshop one is amazing isn't it but at £45 it's (for me) a decision buy and not an impulse one .. if it were £20 it would be in my shopping bag already!!

      I love the Mango crystal one .. I would love to wear during the day just because you can with these necklaces now.

      If you lived closer we could go halves on some things and share !!!!

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  4. PoppysStyle11 April 2013 at 05:31

    I love them on others and have a few myself but never wear them. I always feel over dressed with them. I love earrings and bracelets but can't get to grips with a big necklace. I always think i look skinny when my neck/collar bone is bare:)

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    1. Avenue 5711 April 2013 at 05:34

      That is exactly how I felt about them but once I tried with a little one, it was addictive to go bigger and bigger! I've now decided to not care about feeling over dressed, people who know me know what I do so I just always look a bit OTT for the school run!!

      I hate having my neck bare .. I need something to replace the scarf I've been wearing for the past 9 months!!

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  5. Alexandra Petersen11 April 2013 at 08:02

    So glad to see you wearing a blazer, I have about 8 and thought they were completely 'out' as everyone seems to be in bike style jackets, which is fine for the petite, but I look like Arnie from Exterminator with a wig in black leather jackets!

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    1. Avenue 5711 April 2013 at 09:17

      Stop putting yourself down! Have I 'seen' you on Avenue 57 yet - if not get posting and I BET you don't have tree trunk legs (think that was one of your other self put downs?!)

      Oh my goodness blazers are amazing - get yours out and start showing and telling!!

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  6. Avril x11 April 2013 at 08:04

    Oh no - stop showing me necklaces I want!!! aaaarrrggghhh.....I totally want that Topshop one now. Ax PS looking hawt missus....two fabulous outfits x

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    1. Avenue 5711 April 2013 at 09:17

      Thank you Avril, I felt really nice today :-)
      I can't believe I stumbled upon that TS one - I NEED IT!

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  7. Unknown11 April 2013 at 09:14

    The Mango one is divine as is the Next one! I bought a cream/gold one this month from a fab boutique here but really want a black one now!! I've already broken the bank this month & so it will have to wait! :( Hubby & I have an accessories stall here & Im always pinching stuff from it too! Ax

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    1. Avenue 5711 April 2013 at 09:18

      Oh my goodness how to you control not stealing all the stock?!!!!!
      The Matalan one is amazing isn't it?

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  8. Katherine12 April 2013 at 09:45

    Oh I love that Zara pearl necklace! It looks wonderful on you with the shirt. Off to go look for it on the Zara site now.

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    1. Avenue 5712 April 2013 at 10:07

      I promise it's one of the nicest things I've bought - it's really good and I cannot wait to wear again and again and again!

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