Charmed: One Necklace, Three Ways

I bought this charm collar necklace when September's NYFW had me thinking of ways to spice up my outfits with unique and interesting pieces. Chokers have been making a big come back, but they will always remind me the 90's and 2000's when I wore them with bell-bottoms and blue eye shaddow (thanks fashion, for bringing back the awkward memories...). I have mostly avoided the choker come-back, but this particular piece stood out to me. The dangling charms and structured gold wire brings a certain elevated edge to the piece that I like. That edgy yet sophisticated feel adds an element of 'cool' to your outfit, and I'll bet you'd never guess where it's from: Banana Republic!

One thing I was unsure about was what types of necklines I could wear this necklace with. It turns out that it works perfectly with a few different styles. I love the way it compliments a high neckline by bringing a bit of sparkle to the neck and resting just along the fabric. This is my favorite way to wear it, with high neck dresses, tanks, and crewneck tees. I like that it blends in with the neckline when they fall at the same spot, but still adds a unique touch.

For a more statement look that definitely evokes a 90's vibe, I paired the collar necklace with a low scoop neck top. Anything that exposes the collarbone, like a scoop or v-neck tee, will show off a choker and draw attention to the neck. For this look, I paired a long tank with slouchy distressed jeans and ankle booties for a tough-girl look offset by soft curls and hot pink lips. 

The third neckline that I discovered works incredibly well with a charmed choker, is the split-neck or button-down style. The shirt itself comes up high on the neck but with an opening at the front it allows the necklace to peek through and add a little sparkle. I like the subtlety of this combination and the way it incorporates the necklace into a dressier, more formal outfit.

Necklace: Banana Republic (also like this and this). Earrings: Gorjana.
High Neck: Top: Zara. (1/2/3) Jeans: H&M. Booties: Jessica Simpson. Lip: BareMinerals "Risk It All." with Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush "So Jelly" gloss.
Scoop Neck: Top: Three Dots (black/white/navy). Jeans: H&M. Lip: BareMinerals "Risk It All."
Split Neck: Top: Old Navy. Jeans: J Brand. OTK Boots: Sam Edelman. Lip: e.l.f "Pink Umbrellas."

xoxo, CC

Blush Pink for Fall

Happy October! 

Since fall is now well underway (even if we're still experiencing some warm days here in NYC) I wanted to share one of my favorite fall colors: blush pink. While this shade is often seen as a more summery color it works amazingly well alongside traditional fall colors too. I like that it is a softer shade than the deep browns and burgundys often seen this time of year, which I personally tend to steer clear of. Keeping to shades of blues, beige, and grey fits my style better when it comes to fall colors, and blush pink updates my looks while still keeping a neutral palette. 

This past spring I finally got my hands on a soft pink moto jacket and I'm loving how it incorporates into my fall outfits now. Today I'm sharing a few other items I've had my eye on in this same soft hue. While the bag, sunnies, and jacket have been on my radar for a few weeks, I just discovered those Giuseppe Zanotti sneakers, and oh boy am I obsessed! Wouldn't those be the perfect finishing touch to a sweet and casual fall ensemble?

Banana Republic jacket / Sophia Webster high heels stiletto / Giuseppe Zanotti low top sneaker, $670 / Rebecca Minkoff crossbody shoulder bag, $225 / Kate Spade round frame glasses, $180 / Kate Spade tech accessory / Miu Miu pink sunglasses, $295 / Essie nail polish 

xoxo CC