It's all about the necklace today!

Ann Taylor Mainsail Blue Seamed Shell, Size 6 ($38.49 on sale)

Ann Taylor Windsor Tweed Skirt, Size 4 ($41.92 on sale)

Purple and Blue Bib Necklace ($26.99)

Good morning and TGIF!!!  I usually dress down on Fridays, but I have a meeting today and didn’t want to be too casual.  Plus, I’ve been dying to wear this new necklace and this top and skirt worked with it.  I first saw this necklace at Banana Republic for around $79, which I thought was too expensive.  Low and behold, I was looking for statement piece necklaces on Etsy.com a few days later and came across an identical necklace for $26.99!   I was so excited and had to have it.  The only drawback was that it came from China, so it took 3 weeks to arrive, but once it did arrive, I was thrilled.  It’s made well and hasn’t snagged my top, which is a concern I have about these chunky necklaces.

It really was all about the necklace today, but I like the rest of my outfit too.  The top is from Ann Taylor (it seems like most of my wardrobe is from Ann Taylor these days).  I found the Mainsail Blue Seamed Shell in the store earlier this summer for around $30 on sale, but it can be found here on sale for $38.49.  It ran a little tight on me, so I bought the Size 6, which fits well.  I also found the Windsor Tweed skirt on sale in the store earlier this summer, which is currently on sale here for $41.92.  I bought the skirt in a Size 4 and it fits perfectly.  I don’t normally think of tweed as a summer fabric, but the skirt is light and doesn’t seem to retain heat, so it works for me!  As far as accessories, I already mentioned the necklace, which can be found here, I paired it with a simple pair of gold earrings, a blue patent leather skinny belt and Nine West Blue Leather Peep Toe Slingbacks with bow detailing.  

Have you ever based an outfit on a necklace or a fun pair of shoes?