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Best of 2008: Favorite New Trend
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Best of 2008: Favorite New Trend

It's hard keeping up with trends; nevertheless, it's an obsession of mine.
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It's hard keeping up with trends; nevertheless, it's an obsession of mine. While I bring you daily trend alerts, there were several trends that kept our attention throughout the year. Some tempered volume — shoulder love and the new crop of pants — these trends are for the more daring fashion darling. Meanwhile, the It bag gave way to the It shoe. Designers showcased over-the-top shoes on the Spring and Fall runways — to many a model's demise. We bought more clutches this year than ever before (oops). Countless celebrities shined thanks to statement necklaces and florals bloomed like crazy. We know which trend we hope lives on, what about you?

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Our Top Ten Statement Necklaces
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Our Top Ten Statement Necklaces

Lately we've been seeing necklaces that are really blowing our minds--our Network Partner, Style Bubble, has been hot on this particular fashion topic for some time now--cluing us in to a few of the designers on our top ten list.
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Lately we've been seeing necklaces that are really blowing our minds--our Network Partner, Style Bubble, has been hot on this particular fashion topic for some time now--cluing us in to a few of the designers on our top ten list. Otherwise, Pixie Market has been keeping a full-stock of shocking necklaces (that sell out immediately) and small designers, like Deka Ray, are making bigger statements than ever before. Whatever the reason, large and in charge necklaces are taking the fashion world by storm. Check out our top ten favorite statement necklects right here.

Statement Necklaces From Spring 2009
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Statement Necklaces From Spring 2009

The statement necklace is here to stay and this Spring 2009 there were two distinct (but equally covetable) camps.
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The statement necklace is here to stay and this Spring 2009 there were two distinct (but equally covetable) camps. Bauble necklaces cropped up at Burberry and Marni, they were colorful and mis-matched for the artistic Type-B chicsters. Then, there were those on the straight and narrow. Geometric necklaces cropped up at United Bamboo and VPL and they were Type-A all the way. The rule with personality types, remember, is that few people are just one type or the other. Bauble or geometric, it could just depend on the day.

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Love It or Hate It? Lee Angel Judi Cascading Necklace
Love It or Hate It

Love It or Hate It? Lee Angel Judi Cascading Necklace

When I saw this Lee Angel Judi Cascading Necklace ($275) on a mannequin in Neiman Marcus, I thought, talk about statement necklace!
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When I saw this Lee Angel Judi Cascading Necklace ($275) on a mannequin in Neiman Marcus, I thought, talk about statement necklace! The bottom row of beads are enormous, ornament-like. Statement jewels are huge right now, but would you wear one this dramatic?

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Missoni Stone Embellished Necklace: Love It or Hate It?

I pretty much love everything Missoni does, but this Missoni Stone Embellished Necklace ($1,465) is freaky.
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I pretty much love everything Missoni does, but this Missoni Stone Embellished Necklace ($1,465) is freaky. It reminds me of an alien creature. I feel like it would be activated when putting it on, and that wouldn't be a good thing. Statement piece or scary piece?

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Trend Alert: Long and Lovely Beads
Trend Alert

Trend Alert: Long and Lovely Beads

A subtle way to wear a bohemian rhapsody is by trailing some long and lovely beads around your neck.
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A subtle way to wear a bohemian rhapsody is by trailing some long and lovely beads around your neck. SJP has been advocating statement necklaces all year, here, she lightened things up with some bronze double stranded pearls. Pearls are a fine option, and there's so much more to play dress up with. Play away . . .


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Sequin Long Mixed Stone Necklace Disco Glam Necklace Apt. 9® Jet-Tone Long Beaded Necklace Nordstrom 10mm Glass Bead Long Strand Bead Necklace Giles & Brother Nile Strand Beaded Necklace
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Blake Lively in Vena Cava jumper and Miu Miu bag
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This Week's Fab Favorite: Blake Lively

Try to stop staring at Blake's legs and focus on her teal Vena Cava Resort zigzag print jumper, her black Miu Miu bowler, and Gemma Redux statement necklace.
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Try to stop staring at Blake's legs and focus on her teal Vena Cava Resort zigzag print jumper, her black Miu Miu bowler, and Gemma Redux statement necklace. Blake has been the best dressed of all her co-stars this week during her promotions for Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2; she was also Celebrity Styled in a chic jean outfit. But I have to say all four of the young ladies have been looking smashing. And remember, fellow sister Alexis Bledel got last week's vote.But Blake is just so foxy. I'm adding this adorable sophisticated romper to my wish list. Her necklace brings the ethnic feel home. Black patent pumps polish off any look and also help boost one's stems. Her oversized Miu Miu is an It bag in the making. But the one accessory that always melts my heart with this girl is her beaming smile. Happy girl, happy outfit.

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Celebrity Style: Reese Witherspoon
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Celebrity Style: Reese Witherspoon

Oooh, rarely do we catch a glimpse of someone shopping at Stella McCartney.
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Oooh, rarely do we catch a glimpse of someone shopping at Stella McCartney. Reese was doing just that, in a tried and true shopping outfit: Belle by Sigerson Morrison flats, crisp white cropped jeans, and an easy throw-on, throw-off pewter top. The artsy necklace and the calm colors make for a cool and collected shopper. But the bigger question here is: What did she buy?!

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Long Faceted Necklace Versace Women's Criss-Cross Rhinestone Sunglasses White cropped straight jeans Prada ivory glazed deerskin dual pocket bag Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings
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Celebrity Style: Blake Lively
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Celebrity Style: Blake Lively

Blake is forming quite a fan club and we can all see why .
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Blake is forming quite a fan club and we can all see why . . . just look at her! She is the quintessential American girl. Blonde, beautiful, bubbly, and on her way to visit ABC's Good Morning America with the rest of the adorable cast of Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2. There's always room in my week for a great jeans look. Blake made this her own by throwing on layered aquamarine beaded necklaces and natural cork wedges. As always, her hair looks amazing and her smile is dazzling. I don't know if I would have opted for a black bowling bag, but Blake makes it work.

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Antica Murrina Kiruna - Murano Glass Bead Necklace Stone Ring Floral Trim Halter Tunic AG Jeans Mona Trouser Gold-and-glass beaded necklace
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Teen Choice Awards: Scarlett Johansson
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Teen Choice Awards: Scarlett Johansson

We can always count on Scarlett to do something different on the red — or blue — carpet, and this time, she's got some neck action going on.
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We can always count on Scarlett to do something different on the red — or blue — carpet, and this time, she's got some neck action going on. Just look at the size of those Sonia Boyajian baubles! They, plus the multicolored collar, may be a little too much, but the Matthew Williamson peach dress looks pretty otherwise. What do you think?

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