When it comes to summer accessories, I reckon you just can’t go past a necklace.
Some women have a thing for shoes; handbags; earrings or bracelets (arm party anyone?!).
But I think a necklace gets the best bang for my fashion buck during summer (in winter I love scarves).
Every year or two, I seem to pick up a new favourite that I then wear A LOT, even though I have quite a collection of necklaces to choose from! These are some of my favourites from the last couple of years.
This summer, I’m loving this wooden disc necklace which was kindly gifted to me by Melzbeads.com.auΒ (though there are some others on their site I’m already lusting after!).
And just to show you how much I’ve been wearing it lately, I now present to you: one necklace – seven days!
Sunday
Just hanging out at home – and the necklace takes a standard shorts and tank combo, into the style stratosphere!
Monday
I may work from home but I can still stay stylish! Mixing it up with a maxi dress,
Tuesday
Heading out to a meeting with a client means I get to dress up a bit!
Wednesday
Running a few errands today – grocery shopping and the like – the fun never stops π
Thursday
Loving the contrast of stripes and circles!
Friday
A simple shorts and t-shirt makes it feel like it’s almost the weekend!
Saturday
Heading out for some op shopping fun, in a simple summer dress, smartened up with my new favourite necklace.
Three reasons it’s a winner in my books:
- It’s adjustable – you can change the length to suit whatever you are wearing.
- It’s light and fuss-free to wear – otherwise I wouldn’t be bothered wearing it in the hot and humid weather we’ve been having.
- It might be neutral in colour, but the shapes help to make it a standout piece – transforming the plainest outfit into something stylish.
And now you could be a winner too, as I have one of these gorgeous necklaces to give away to one lucky reader …
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AND THE WINNER IS: Congratulations to Helena Leung, whose favourite summer accessory is her sunhat, because it’s stylish, practical and helps to hide the bed hair!
Lyndall @ Seize The Day Project says
Cute necklace Janet! I just bought the silver bangles from Melzbeads too. Love them! #TeamLovinLife
Julia says
Gorgeous necklace! Love how it makes every outfit so stylish x
Deborah says
I hadn’t heard of Melz Beads before Janet but I certainly like the necklace. It looks light – so perfect for summer!
Min@WriteoftheMiddle says
Love the necklace Janet! It seems to go with a lot of different outfits which is a bonus! Like Lyndall – I too just bought a trio of vintage looking silver and turquoise bangles from Melzbeads! Wore them yesterday and love them. #TeamLovinLife
Kathy Marris says
Such a versatile necklace Janet. It would be a great addition to anyone’s jewellery collection.
Jo ~ Lifestyle Fifty says
Such a cute and versatile necklace – loving how you’ve teamed it with so many things, and it really works π I’ve got the trio of vintage silver bangles from Melzbeads, and I wear them every day ‘cos I love looking at them and they too go with everything π
Sydney Shop Girl says
What a star performing necklace!!!!!! I have a clutch of Red Phoenix Emporium necklaces I love to bits.
SSG xxx
Beth | AlmostPosh.com says
Great necklace, I love it when a simple piece is so versatile! My favourite summer accessory is probably a stretchy bracelet or two – easier to wear when you don’t have your winter long sleeves on!
Krystal-Murray says
Taking ‘Time Out’ to wear my chocolate bangle makes Summer a ‘Picnic’.
Complimenting a ‘Bounty’ of clothes, it never generates ‘Snickers’ from friends !
Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit says
Wow. It actually goes with everything!! Love it.
Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit says
PS thanks for joining the Lovin Life Linky!
#TeamLovinLife
Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit says
PPS Oops
PPPS My favourite summer accessory are my bangles. Love the way they jangle and make me feel all Elle McPherson Boho like. Although I do love me a big long necklace too.
Maria says
My beach umbrella……can’t go to the beach without it! I love that this gorgeous necklace is adjustable.
Karina L says
My sunnies, so I don’t get blinded by the sun when I am out chasing my kids around the yard.
Michelle says
Nice necklace! I love wearing my thongs in summer and love dressing them up with an anklet.
Anastasia Xynos says
Sunscreen – because it keeps my skin protected and looking young.
Karen says
To me there is something so satisfying about circle shaped beads – they go with everything. Plus the colour of this necklace reminds me of sandy beaches and sunny days. Bonus!
Jacky Burkett says
I’ve not heard of this online store before, I’ve just looked and they have some really lovely items (and well priced) – this could be dangerous! I do love a bright necklace in summer to either bring a pop of colour or highlight colour in what I’m wearing.
Helena Leung says
My uber cool sunhat, because it’s both fashionable and practical and hides my bed hair when I can’t be bothered to style it in the morning!
AH says
sarongs – they are very durable
Laura Power says
Love big over sized sun hats perfect for the beach , park, bbqs keep you col and helps stop wrinkles…!
Emily says
So cute! My fave summer accessory is a lightweight scarf. I’m in Melbourne, so it’s (usually) often cool enough to still wear them. Then when it heats up, I spread it over my shoulders to protect them from the sun, or make a head wrap on windy days.
Jo @ You had us at hello says
Love a pretty necklace that lifts an outfit! My favourite summer accessory is Aeroguard! Haha! It just screams Aussie summer. Family bbqs, visits to the beach, lazing by the pool with friends – so many memories from such a smell!
Renee Wilson says
Loving that necklace! It goes with everything. My favourite summer accessories are these new earrings I bought from Pink Woods. They are hot pink and bright blue and make me feel fresh, bright and summery wherever I go.
Sheryl says
Thanks for sharing this gorgeous necklace from Melzbeads – As a lover of girgeous necklaces I have just visited their website to choose my new favourite summer fashion statement!
Monica S. says
Sunnies….hides my ‘happy wrinkles’ and protects my eyes…and they speak volumes about my summer style!
Sarahmary says
My straw sun hat. Its overly large, and ive had it for years, but it does the job of keeping me shaded and cool, while looking after my pale skin
Tonia Zemek says
I’m with you, Janet. Love a nice necklace to mix and match with lots of different outfits. This one’s a beauty!
Sara says
It’s a gorgeous necklace! My favourite summer accessory is my hair ties. Feeling wind across my neck makes summer days not quite so hot.