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Statement Necklaces

Dec 032012

I have always admired costume jewelry but rarely purchase it. I honestly don’t have a great “eye” for finding fabulous costume items, and the pieces I’ve liked in the past have all been fairly expensive (Chanel, Oscar de la Renta, etc) to the point where I would rather skip a few and buy a “fine” jewelry item. It’s a shame because there are certain statement necklaces which I love and could never afford to buy the “real” version of, and I would really like to have more versatile accessories.

So when I saw my friend Frances with a gorgeous necklace from J.Crew, I decided to take the plunge. The price wasn’t too scary and when it arrived I found that I loved it. Thank you Frances for the inspiration!

Helmut Lang jacket (more sizes here)
James Perse tee
J.Crew necklace
BDG denim
Louboutin heels
Hermes bag (similar in three lovely colors)

One thing that I’ve noticed with these larger necklaces though – they weigh on my neck! It’s not painful but I definitely feel their presence. I know that there are many ladies who wear necklaces much larger and heavier than this one regularly, so perhaps I just have a weaker (ahem..wimpier) neck. What have been your experiences with larger, heavier necklaces?

Suited

Nov 122012

A few times each quarter, I end up needing to dress more professionally for some reason – a work thing, or some kind of related function. Though of course “professional” dress in Silicon Valley of course means something quite different than what it means in say, Boston.

Helmut Lang jacket (also here)
Old Navy blouse (similar with lovely details)
Ann Taylor pants
Hermes belt (similar here)
Hermes bag (similar and beautiful!)
Louboutin heels Continue reading »

Jacket Reviews – Helmut Lang

Nov 052012

*From now until November 12, you can also get 20% off on my Helmut Lang tux jacket here, at Bloomingdales using the code HOLIDAYFF for Friends & Family*

I am always on the lookout for an excellent black jacket, since over time I’ve realized that they are by far the outerwear item I wear the most. Like a little black dress, I like to have a variety of styles for every which occasion. I recently found two that I both love and which I anticipate will get a ton of wear in my wardrobe.

The first is one that I am very happy about: a Helmut Lang tux jacket. I have quite a few black blazers in my wardrobe that I’ve accumulated over the years, but I have always had a hard time making use of them – both during the day and night. While I do have some more formal work dress occasions, the traditional blazer + trousers in a suiting fabric has always looked a little too formal for my needs.

I have the same issue for night – I love the black blazer over little dress/top and pants look, but for some reason just throwing on my Theory suiting jacket has always looked a little off to me, especially while wearing little dresses. It just looks too “office” in my mind. Continue reading »