Create28: Statement Necklace

What does your statement necklace department look like? Do you have a few versatile pieces that can easily be woven into various outfits? This continues to be my goal. I would like to have a few really great necklaces that can easily give a pop of color or interest to multiple outfits. Today I'm featuring just one of my statement necklaces. This piece can be used to dress up a look, enhance a look for the office but still can be worn with denim just as easily. I am leaning toward some dressier looks in this post but my featured necklace has been worn with tees and chambray as well.

Back in the day { read year} when I worked in those tall and elegant office buildings in Dallas, I dressed similar to this. I would wear this type of look to the office but this would not fly at my current office. I'd be completely overdressed. This is sad news for someone who truly does enjoy getting dressed up.

pants/the limited {similar} top/showinbuy {similar} belt/the limited {similar} shoes/dsw {similar} necklace/walmart {similar} earrings/walmart {similar}

For a more evening look {read casual dinner date w/the hubby}, I changed out the pants for a lacy skirt. I opted for flat metallic sandals but strappy heels or another type of sandal would also work. It depends on your venue and the look you want to portray.

 

skirt/west-n-lou {similar} top/showinbuy {similar} shoes/famous footwear {exact} necklace/walmart {similar} earrings/walmart {similar}

What type of necklaces do you own or want to add? I continue to ask myself what would be my best investment in this area. Because I tend to be a visual person I created a Pinterest board to help. If you need a little inspiration, take a peek at the Pinterest board.

Follow Carrie Carson's board Statement Jewelry on Pinterest.

Tomorrow Whitney will be posting about a new hair style. I'm so looking forward to what she puts together. She has gorgeous hair and it always looks pretty. Hope you'll stop back and see what she has in store for us.

  Where I'm linking up.

Create28: My All-American Patriotic Look

Happy Independence Day!  I hope that you are busy celebrating today with parades, barbecues, baseball and fireworks!  I also hope that you will take a deep breath today and appreciate the freedoms that we enjoy in the United States as well as the men and women who have worked hard to protect the lives that we live.

Today's theme for Create28: Lovely Summer Looks is keeping with the holiday spirit: My All-American Patriotic Look.  Carrie, Casey and I are all featuring our own looks today so make sure to stop by their blogs to check-out their red, white and blue!

I have extra-special July 4th plans this year.  A good friend of mine is marrying the love of her life this evening!  I'm super excited to have such big and joyful plans this holiday weekend.  I mean, wedding cake and fireworks.  Does it get any better?!

For the wedding festivities, I wanted to look patriotic without being cheesy.  Way back in December I found this gorgeous, red maxi and knew that it would be perfect for the event!  To keep with the American vibe, I purchased classic navy espadrilles and a white crystal necklace.

How are you sporting your red, white and blue today?  Don't forget to show us on Instagram (#Create28SummerLooks) and to link-up with us on Monday!  Need some more inspiration?  Check-out our Patriotic Pinterest board!

Follow A Little Bit of Cheer's board Patriotic Looks on Pinterest.

And please come back tomorrow to see how Carrie styled her Denim Look!

What I'm Wearing:
Dress: Boutique (similar, similar)
Espadrilles: DSW (exact)
Necklace: c/o Rocksbox (similar, similar)