adorned around your neck

now, i'm not one for loads and loads of jewelry. the pieces i have are unique items that i hope you can't find somewhere else or they're just basics that every woman most likely has (e.g.- silver hoops, pearl studs, etc.). obviously, this necklace falls into the unique category. i mean, just look at it! what stands out most to me are the lamé flowers. lamé is a type of fabric woven or knit with thin ribbons of metallic yarns where the ribbons are wrapped around a fiber yarn. they make the sparkling and edged crystals seem delicate. and they make the whole necklace inviting. the one qualm i have with the piece is that the edges of the ribbon as well as the edges of the ribbon bows seem to be frayed. i don't know if this is vera wang's intention to make the necklace look less uptight. but it really just looks sloppy. plus, if you're shelling out one month's rent for one necklace, i would want everything to be spot-on. right? anyway, wearing a statement necklace like this would call for a very simple outfit, maybe even a dressy tee with a pencil skirt. but no matter what you wear clothing-wise, you will be turning heads with this around your neck. oh, and i would double knot the closure ribbon so that nobody tries to five-finger-discount you.

Vera Wang
lamé & crystal necklace
saks.com
$650