Guide to Choosing Necklaces for Different Outfits

Going on a hunt to buy different types of necklaces? Ready to make your debut with a new outfit? There’s definitely no better way to finish your look than with the right accessories. In order to avoid stepping out with the right outfit and the mismatched jewelry, here are some pointers to help you put together the perfect outfit.

Beaded Necklaces

The thing with beaded necklaces is that they are quite noticeable whenever you wear them. Because of the beads, you can easily create a design just by wearing this accessory over a plain outfit. The best time to wear beaded necklaces is if you want to spice up a plain shirt or blouse. Wear a beaded necklace over a white round neck. No matter how simple your round neck looks, a beaded necklace will always succeed in making it look elegantly fashionable. On the other hand, if you’re more into the boho-chic look, you can always choose to downplay your outfit. Wear a simple tank top with a long, flowing skirt. Finish off the outfit with a necklace with smaller beads. This way, your necklace only emphasizes your boho-look, but it won’t outshine your whole outfit.

Pearl Necklaces

Necklaces made out of pearls are pretty precious to wear to any casual event. Instead, use this elegant fashion jewelry for formal events. If you’re wearing a low-cut dress, accentuate with a pearl necklace. Just make sure that your dress doesn’t have any detailed designs on the chest area so that it doesn’t fight for attention with your pearls. The reason your pearls are there is to add detail and elegancy to your formal outfit. White pearl necklaces are best worn with dark colored dresses or outfits.

Long Chains

Now onto the more casual side of wearing necklaces. Once upon a time, men were the only ones who wore necklaces with long chains and extravagant pendants. Today, even women take interest in those kinds of necklaces, especially when they’re attempting to downplay their casual outfit. Long chains with big pendants are best worn when you’re wearing your best jeans. Whether it may be pants, jean shorts or even jump shorts, long chains are your best bet at accessorizing the outfit. Keep your top simple, though, nothing too fancy or you’ll beat the purpose of wearing long chains.

If you’re open to wearing see-through blouses, these are also perfect to match with jean shorts and a long chained necklace. Be careful on the chains you buy, however. You don’t want them staining your best white blouse.

Silver necklaces Long chains give an outfit a rather casual, casual look. But if you’re aiming to sophisticate your casual look, then silver necklaces will definitely work. Unlike long chains that will reach up to your stomach, depending on its maximum length, traditional silver necklaces are meant to lie just above your chest, enough to make a perfect V-neck look sophisticated and chic, even with jean shorts.

Remember though, fashion isn’t about having many stylish accessories. It’s in how you handle your outfit and accessories – no matter how many pieces you’re actually wearing.

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Hayden Panettiere: Tween Fashion No More

When it comes to young adult fashion, people always think of Disney stars like Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato and Miley Cyrus. However, someone NOT from Disney is definitely making waves in fashion for young adults. Hayden Panettiere, who was first known as the cheerleader from the superhero-thriller series, Heroes, is one gorgeous young lady to look up to. Despite her not-so-thriving career as an actress, she is making a big come back as the young pop star, alongside Connie Britton (Friday Night Lights) in the new series Nashville.

And because the series is hitting positive rates with its viewers, let’s take a look at some of her best outfits and fashion jewelry.

In this outfit, Hayden Panettiere is simple, but casual in a white low-cut v-neck and jeans. She styles her outfit with a big, brown belt and a set of long brown chains to make her outfit appear casual, but pretty elegant. Trivia? This chain is actually from her own collection called Chain Gang. The chain is hand-made from clay beads and stones and turtle and gorilla skull charms. Her collection may not be ready for the masses, just yet, but they are definitely something to look out for. According to Hayden, her collection is part feminine and punky as well.

Only a few young adults can carry off gemstone chokers, with matching crystal dangling earrings on the red carpet. Sometimes, they really have to pull off the right outfit to make the accessories work. Hayden Panettiere wears a low-cut dress to give way for her choker to highlight her neck area. She wears her hair down, however, making her face and head area look a little too crowded. If only she had styled her hair up.

Only few people can pull off a bright red lips at the right time. This blonde bombshell can really wear her best on the red carpet. In this outfit Hayden Panettiere wore at the Elton John AIDS Foundation, she paired her gorgeous white dress with red lips and rose cut diamond earrings. Because Panettiere wore her hair up, keeping her face clean and clear, her earrings, dress and lips make quite a statement on the red carpet. At least, besides her teen and casual style, she can also pull off the elegant and sophisticated look.

Want more proof that Ms. Panettiere is more than just the casual dresser? In the Golden Globe Awards of 2009, young Panettiere wore this off shoulder, violet Gianfranco Ferre gown, looking neat and gorgeous with her hair swept to one side and completely accessory free, except for the beautiful crystal Fred Leighton earrings that added spice to her dress. The dress is very appropriate for her age and she looked sophisticated, especially for the event.

Young and fresh. This is how Hayden looks like in this picture. Just like Neutrogena advertises. Hayden Panettiere looks refreshed and beautiful in this multi-colored blouse and white pants, accessorized with a blue ring and necklace to complete the outfit. In this event, Hayden is fun, young and stylish.

What do you think of Hayden’s style? Too preppy or elegant and chic? Maybe Emma Watson's style suits your taste better. Why not check out her transformation from Hermione to Sam of The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

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