Lets train

When I try to describe my style, I usually come up with "colorful and whimsical with a statement necklace".  Granted, this is when I plan an outfit, have time, etc.  Other times it is "needs washing because of the food remnants/dog hair and also needs ironed".  I don't really collect anything EXCEPT I seem to have become a statement necklace collector.  The most I have spent on one is $40, and I died a little inside when I spent that (it was originally over $200 and I have worn it dozens of times so I feel much better about the purchase now). 

I think I partially love statement necklaces because I HATE (my mom would say "hate is a strong word") shoe shopping because of my height.  All of the cute shoes I see have 8" heels on them which would make me taller than my 6'7" hubs!  When I see cute 8" heels I send the link to my bestie because she can rock them like none other.  So since I am not a shoe shopper like almost every other woman in the world, I am a necklace shopper! :)  Most I find at Forever 21 or little boutiques and get giddy when I find the perfect new necklace.  I don't purchase them all that often, but since I have loved them for quite a few years my collection is growing!

I need a better way to store my collection, but my drawer is working for now.  I just hate (again, I know it is a strong word, mom) any necklace organizer because usually they hang, and I don't want to have to rehook them every time to store/hang, you know?  A look into a few of my favorites below.

This first necklace is dear to my heart - I wore it at my wedding reception!  My boss is extremely talented and made this necklace for me out of vintage brooches and fabric flowers.  Such a special piece to have!  I now wear it for special occasions.