How To: Lengthen a Necklace

I love my braided Gemma Redux necklace.  It goes with nearly everything I own and is the perfect mix of gunmetal and bright silver. The only thing I sometimes wish, depending on what I am wearing, is that the necklace was a little longer. There are times when a longer necklace just looks better. Longer necklaces are slimming, a little more laid back, and are an interesting switch up from the omnipresent shorter necklace.

Today is one of those days. I threw on a very fitted black tank, a boyfriend cardigan, and skinny jeans and wanted the help of a long necklace to keep drawing the eye down and keep my proportions in check.

In a matter of minutes I found a simple solution and wanted to share this helpful trick with you. I know I'll be doing this a number of my necklaces this season!

Step one:
Choose your a short to mid-length necklace.

Step 2:
Measure out a piece of matching chain to the desired length and fold chain in half.

Step 3:
Loop the chain through one end of the neckace.

Step 4:
Guide a jump ring through the open ends of your extension chain. Guide the same jump ring through the other, clasped end of your necklace.

Step 5:
Cloe the jump ring for a finished look.

Here you have your longer necklace in 5 simple steps!

 Can you see yourself trying this trick at home?

Giveaway: Spark and Pepper Necklace

I am thrilled to share this special little giveaway with Jolie Jouel readers. Last week I introduced you to Meredith Peck, the designer behind Spark and Pepper and today, I am giving away one Spark and Pepper necklace!

One lucky reader will win the Amelia necklace in gold. The Amelia necklace has a large gold bar, gold filled chain, and clasp. Valued at $63.00, this necklace is dainty and perfect for everyday wear.

To enter:
1. Leave a comment below! Say hi, tell me how you'd wear the necklace, or simply leave your name! At the very least, leave an email address so we can get in touch if you win.
2. Follow Spark and Pepper (@sparkandpepper) on Twitter
3. Follow Jolie Jouel (@JolieJouel) on Twitter

The lucky winner will announced in a week! Best of luck!

DIY Friday: Double Bead Necklace

Spring is in the air! Time for a pretty spring time DIY project.  I whipped together this pretty greeny-blue necklace and thought it was perfect for the season. Doesn't it look like something you'd see in Anthropologie?
You're just a few steps away from your own one of a kind necklace!

 (I totally forgot to use the silver spacers - so that's why they're optional! ;) I was going to put one between each bead.)