Necklaces
Oversized “Ethnic” Necklaces: Trend for Less
Last year about this time, we noticed statement jewelry, aka super big, necklaces - as a top trend (some were so big, it was hard not to notice, which, we guess, was kind of the point). But we were careful to warn against overshadowing the rest of your outfit and yourself with a necklace that was just too big. But it seems that bigger could be better these days, especially when it comes to oversized “ethnic” necklaces. We still suggest that you don’t follow in the tiny footsteps of Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen and bury yourself in clothes and accessories that dwarf your body.
By “oversized” and “ethnic”, we mean thick, chunky, wooden beads, brass accents, bold colors- basically a necklace that WASPy sistas like Bree from “Desperate Housewives” wouldn’t be caught wearing in a million years (large wooden beads don’t really match your Lily Pultizer tennis dress). The key to wearing the trend? Keep everything you wear simple. VERY simple. Skip the earrings and bracelets, the necklace IS the statement piece.
How to get the trend for less:
Dark Brown Fashion Jungle Necklace, $25, from Paula Karen
Oversized Funky Animal Print Heart Love Chain Long Necklace Set, $16.50, from TigerStars.com (Pictured)
Cathedral Necklace, $33, from Chico’s
Wood and jasper necklace with large stone pendant, $20 at Etsy
BKE Oversized Teardrop Necklace, $7, from Buckle
Oversized Pearl Necklace with Jade Pendant, $79, from Grandin Road
Lose your job? Claim Your Free Silver Necklace!
What: If you’re a recently jobless (or god forbid, homeless) recessionista, you may be eligible for a free, silver necklace (valued at $99). Simply bring your foreclosure or job termination notice to one of these 45 participating independent jewelers, and you’ll be handed a silver sterling necklace. While supplies last, of course—each jeweler is giving away one hundred pieces.
What They Say:
“We have come together as a group to give back to our communities,” the jewelers said in a media release. “So many people have lost their jobs or homes, and can’t afford to give a gift for Valentine’s Day. There are women whose spirits would be lifted by wearing a new, special necklace, but could never buy it for themselves at this time. We want to help. So we are giving away these necklaces.”
What We Say: Unlike the recent makeup giveaway, this one comes from the heart… and consequently, melts ours. We hope you haven’t recently lost your job or your home, but if you have, you deserve a little something for Valentines Day—so find out if you live near one of these generous jewelers and treat yourself.
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