One Piece, Three Ways: Holiday Necklace

The mercury is dropping and it's beginning to at least look like the holidays are just around the corner. Everywhere I look - department stores, coffee shops, book stores - Christmas trees are popping up and red, silver, and gold are sparkling away. For me, the "red cup" at Starbucks signals the official launch of the holidays season, and well, I got one over the weekend.

All of this holiday cheer got me thinking about festive jewelry and accessories.  The necklaces tend to be bigger; the earrings, fancier; and the bracelets, sparklier.

Let's start with the necklaces. Look for a versatile piece that you can wear with a party dress or jeans. Stick with silver or gold or mixed metals. You don't really need to add in color here.  Look for a piece that you wouldn't likely wear in the summer. Think crystals, pearls, and other heavy gems. This Kenneth Cole Urban Glitz Link Necklace from Piperlime is a good example.

Office Holiday Party

Necklace, Piperlime

Dress, Free People

Shoes, Schutz

Clutch, Clare Vivier

Holiday Brunch with the Girls

Necklace, Piperlime

Jeans, Joe's

Sweater, Jack by Bb Dakota

Booties, Steve Madden 

Christmas Eve Celebration

Necklace, Piperlime

Top, 213 Industry

Skirt, Tinley Road

Tights, Kate Spade  

Shoes, Envy Footwear