If there's one jewelry trend I can't get enough of this season, it's the bib necklace---and this specimen from Michelle Roy is the grandest of them all! I love its tough-luxe balance of leather and glimmering jewels. The most surprising thing about this style is how versatile it is! Wear it to transform even a plain LBD into a holiday-worthy cocktail dress. Combine it with evening accessories like tuxedo ruffle pumps, a satin pouch bag, and chunky stones, then spritz and swipe your way pretty. Bundle up under a ladylike coat in rich magenta, and be sure to keep track of your wool hat and gloves at the party--don't you hate when you leave them behind?
A bib necklace at work? Absolutely! Cropped pants in a luscious wine hue are sleek but still comfy when you're on the go, and a navy blue cashmere tee slips easily beneath a drapey charcoal blazer. Get organized with a Kate Spade metallic daybook and a fancy-schmancy pen, then toss your favorite NARS palette into this to-die-for tote. Lace-up brogues, a mannish watch, and defiantly simple studs complete this unexpected twist on stark 90's minimalism. If only I had dressed this stylishly in high school!
Drool over this Michelle Roy bib necklace--as well as the rest of her fab collection--here!
So I am going to crawl the city to find the pieces of outfit 1 and it is going to be my holidays in SF uniform! Amazing post as always!!!
Posted by: RCM | November 10, 2009 at 09:24 AM
Guess we are on the same page today--with the jewelry inspired ensembles!:) Stunning necklace and love that color of that j.crew coat!
Posted by: blair | November 10, 2009 at 09:29 AM
Beautiful! I adore both looks.
Posted by: Jane Flanagan | November 10, 2009 at 09:48 AM
Love these 2 looks- the jewel tones are gorgeous and that necklace is so versatile :)
Posted by: Jaime | November 10, 2009 at 09:48 AM
I am fully convinced bib necklaces have magic powers.
This one is pretty boss, and I love the looks you created1 So chic.
Posted by: evencleveland | November 10, 2009 at 10:59 AM
Spectacular creation that necklace! Love the little 'ensembles' you have put together too! A-M xx
Posted by: a-m | November 10, 2009 at 11:55 AM
what a necklace! I love both sets, too.
have a lovely day, darling.
xoxo
Posted by: Susan | November 10, 2009 at 12:54 PM
i love statement necklaces, anthro does a great job of making gorgeous and affordable pieces :)
Posted by: vee | November 10, 2009 at 01:31 PM
I'll make room in my closet for both of those items, please.
Posted by: Jessica | November 10, 2009 at 05:06 PM
What a specimen indeed! That glam rock bib is to die for.
Posted by: Carolynn Cecilia Campbell | November 10, 2009 at 05:12 PM
So I have the cloche hat in the first outfit, so it looks like I have to go shopping to complete the outfit now!
Posted by: Erika | November 10, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Lovely combos, Anne. And that necklace ~ talk about a Wow factor!
Posted by: Shell Sherree | November 11, 2009 at 01:33 AM
Love the top outfit - what a gorgeous coat :)
Posted by: Rhiannon | November 11, 2009 at 03:38 AM
I'm with you. It's the perfect statement piece!
Posted by: Kristin | November 12, 2009 at 06:32 AM
Oh I love the bottom outfit! I wish I had it right now to put on and go to work!
Posted by: Annie May | November 12, 2009 at 09:06 AM
I liked the Black top. Black necklace would be looking cool on the Black top.
Posted by: ropes | November 17, 2009 at 09:23 PM