Neck Exercise
Forever 21 Top (seen here), J.Crew and Forever 21 Necklaces, Michael Kors Watch, Vintage Bracelet, Pleasure Doing Business Skirt, H&M Tights, Fendi Wedges
Ever since I posted this collage last week of chunky necklaces, I’ve been looking for a few pieces to wear together for a dramatic effect. Turns out, the ones shown online are never quite as impressive in person and fall short in terms of their overall girth and presence. I found this and this from J.Crew yesterday and could have easily walked out with several similar variations. The four pounds of metal dangling from my neck leaves me slightly sore, but I’m already on the hunt for my next piece to throw into the mix.
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Wow! Emily, you look absolutely stunning in these pictures! I love all of the necklaces you got but my favorite part of this post would have to be the lace top. Absolutely gorgeous.
Xoxo
http://sweatshirtdressshirt.blogspot.com
Ah what an amazing look… I love the shirt, the skirt, the shoes, the jewelry, your hair, your makeup……. I have a major girl crush!!!
HAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAA
XXX
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love it!!!!!
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Love the lace top!!
Love the necklaces. Beautiful.
Cuuuute
Looks so good!
I definitely have some necklaces that I love but in a few hours my neck is hating me for it. Here’s to making the sacrifices for beauty!x
Love that top – and the necklaces set it off beautifully. ck
x
Looks lovely, Emily. I’ve seen the look on Frichic’s blog, you can buy some of the necklaces there (http://frichic.blogspot.com/).
I don’t wear necklaces at the moment, my baby girl likes to grab, pull and tear them…..
Lovely necklaces and that lace top is lush!
I laughed at your comments on biscotti, my sentiments exactly so you’ve encouraged me to have a go at making some!
the lace is amazingly pretty! and those necklaces?! WOW! I have been looking for some pretty bold necklaces for a while, so in love with yours!
xox Vicky
Bikinis & Passports
i love your outfits
you look gorgeous,i`m mad about lace right now,your shirt is cool
top is gorgeous just as you are!
love it all
Marika
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The lace top is just stunning!
Great outfit!
Kisses:)
love the necklaces…looks amazing against the lace.
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Love the lace top, gorgeous!
I’m loving this outfit. I’m especially all about that forever21 top! Xx
Love the look but don’t think I could pull it off with my two kids already dangling around my neck.
Sadie at heyMamas
I’m in love with the lacey top!
LACE LACE LACE!
yooray for lace. you look soooo romantic today.
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Great chains! I also love having necklaces with some weight around my neck. That way, not only do they have a visual presence, but they have a real physical presence, too. The girly lace top also pairs perfectly with the heavy chains. Where did you find such an interesting shirt?
xo,
Meredith
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I loooove your top and your chunky necklaces. I might layer some of mine own today!
your shirt is amazing! is it vintage? my sister and i were actually just searching for something similar for her to wear as a closed bolero for her wedding.
xo,
eve
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I like this shirt also, maybe next present for my girlfriend
You look sooooooo pretty!!!! Absolutely LOVE the outfit!! And the necklace is a great finishing touch!
Emily, your makeup looks beautiful! It’s so fun to stack a bunch of chunky necklaces on top of each other. The trap glass necklace is awesome, so vintage looking. I love J Crew jewelry.
xo
Valerie
Uggh I adore that delicate little top. I still have my eyes out looking for one similar but to no avail.
This summer I’ve got alot of bridal showers and dressy parties and perusing your outfits has been very inspiring (looking forward to floral dresses and neck weights!)
Do you wear extensions? Your long summer locks tempt me to never cut my hair!
Love it.
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I loved the pics! Beautiful!
You look amazing. The whole outfit looks vintage, which I love!
xx
Nikki
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Emily, what a lovely top!
i love all the jewelry
so cool how it can all change an outfit 
make up looks great too btw!
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I love that top and all of the hardware mixes nicely with the lace.
STUNNING – as always. Love the entire outfit!
I love the lace top!
I adore the look of a necklace pile, but hear you on the weight issues. I made a Tom Binns-inspired piece and it weighs about three pounds. Oy!
love it all, necklace+ lace perfect match!
The lace top is a must have ….
xxx
CEO
beautiful pictures, i love that skirt! pleasuredoingbusiness makes the best skirts!
xoLindsey
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There’s the top I love! Stupid F21 decided not to stock it in my area
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This look is fantastic. I could easily see adjusting a few pieces to make it go from “work” to “weekend” in a snap. Plus, I can’t live without a little J.Crew in my life! Love it!
I love it, I got the dress instead of the top.
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I absolutely agree with @sweatshirtdressshirt. There is nothing more I can say. You look amazing!
xoxo, Sandra.
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Totally love the vintage bracelet paired with the MK watch!
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Cute look! I love that skirt and all the necklaces. xo
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Are they really that heavy? I love the look of the necklaces.
I am obsessed with that top. Great look, as usual!
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I always love catching up with you blog! That watch is seriously amazing!! xoxo
Great combo and stunning photos! Love the lace shirt!
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I love that shirt! So girly and pretty. I love that you paired it with that band skirt. Your jewelry is also so awesome.
Love the outfit! And the smoky eye tops it off perfectly, well done!
-Ashley
http://lerougestylo.blog.com
I love the look, and your hair is amazing!
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I would totally wear this outfit! I love it!
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I’m so happy I finally scored this top at f21! I actually wore it the other night with black pants and wedges to the Phoenix concert in dc:)
Love this outfit! I only recently discovered the greatness of layering necklaces! It’s such a cool look! I went to the launch party of this new jewelry line the other day – the pieces are gorgeous and definitely do not lack substance!
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You look so great!!! Love the necklaces !
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Everything about your blog is fabulous and inspiring. Keep of the great work!
Gorgeous look! I am a BIG fan of the metal pile around your neck…the more the merrier! Your hair looks amazzzzzze.
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I love how much edge there is to this outfit and the lace top adds just a pop of sweetness. Very dramatic indeed!
Wow, that does look heavy! Lovely outfit
I love that first J.Crew necklace, and that third picture of you is insanely pretty, Em!
You look absolutely stunning, per usual! I love that you layered the statement necklaces — you pull it off beautifully!
xxoo Josie
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Gorgeous outfit, love the heavy necklace!
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Love the smokey eyes and all the chains!
xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com
loooooooooove the outfit, Emily. You always put everything together so nicely.
Question: what camera do you use? who takes these pics for you?
Love your make up too! Very cute top–I love mixing lux & “cheap” items for a look that’s my own!
Ashley
http://honeysucklechic.com
I love that top! I tried it on at F21 after seeing you in it, but it doesn’t quite look as good on me.
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You are gorgeous! The necklaces are pretty, but Im totally digging that lace top. Been looking for something similar in black. I am now following you!
I love that you combined the necklaces together! But yes, I so know what you mean about them being heavy. Even one of mine is heavy on it’s own!
I love this outfit, I feel like this is the perfect look for the summer. I love skirts and tucked in cute tops with a chunky necklace or two. I have been on the hunt for a couple key pieces to wear. I feel like you can dress it up or down
said this in your lookbook, but will you marry He? you are beyond beautiful…let me know if your interested?
-HE
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Emily you look ohh so fashionable:)
I looove the necklaces, I think I will always will be in love with statement pieces of jewelery.
Have a great weekend
xo
I absolutely love that lace top! And what a clever name for the skirt
-Jane @ http://brunchatthebeach.blogspot.com
I have that F21 top & love it – interesting idea to just tuck in the front slightly. I also love the perfect combo of necklaces (esp that long one!) and they look great over that top! Only complaint – too much eyeliner on bottom? VTartak – check out her FAQ.
I adore that F21 top – so cute and great for the warmer weather headed to CA.
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I have the same exact skirt and have been trying to pair it with a Spring top and seeing this gave me so many ideas. thank you. i love that no matter the season you aren’t afraid to wear black. black is a staple in my wardrobe.
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Love this look – as always
The necklaces are great! My first outfit post was wearing several vintage necklaces that looks like this look! Love J. Crew jewelry lately!
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stunning! i love the lace top and the necklaces are awesome!
I just picked up this top at F21 and it’s just as cute in person! I love both ways you paired it- with the more casual boyfriends and this lovely skirt and tights.
Not everyone could fit into that skirt and look as decadent. I’ll always be a lover of gold chunky jewelry paired with the simplicity of black and white.
Also, I’m having a giveaway on my blog right now for a piece of fine art (by me!) so please stop by and enter if you’d like
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That lacy top is so classically elegant (I can’t ever get enough lace). And, the way you’ve paired it with the chunky jewelry gives the whole ensemble a contemporary flair. Bravo!
XO
Carly
All this is Grace and Charm
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Gorgeous! Jenna Lyons would be proud!
I love that necklace! It’s so beautiful. I get annoyed with the really heavy necklaces too though lol
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OMG, girl! You look FAB-U-LOUS!!! That outfit is simply divine. Rock on!
Beautiful! Every piece and especially you
The lace is gorgeous on you!
I really love your blog! Thanks for the great posts. I sale Stella & Dot jewelry, are you familiar with that? Thought you might like this necklace:
http://www.stelladot.com/sites/shellyruggiano/productcatalog?page=productdetail&sku=N114S
I just ordered it for myself…it is my new obsession!! (For now!).
Love the necklaces! And where did you get that lace top?!
Love that lace top with the structured black skirt!
Great outfit! I love the way you combined all those necklaces.
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seriously, could you be any more beautiful?! i love your outfit too! [as always]
beautiful lace top! and you are too
i love the contrast of your lace top and your smoky eye, gorgeous!
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Can I find this top ANYWHERE, or is it completely out of stock? Someone help! I love it!
Oh, I just remembered that you are the reason why I want to buy a lace top. Haha
great outfit,love that skirt
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oh my, oh my…love me some lace.
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The light in those pictures is absolutely gorgeous. I can not wait for the sun to come out where I live.
That necklace does look fabulous on you! Another great option – and lighter weight – for a fun summery look is to layer these two necklaces from Stella & Dot: the Rosie Multistrand Pearl and the Avery Pearls & Chains.
http://www.stelladot.com/jennyrat
I love this outfit! So classy and yet it has a fun and sexy look to it!
I adore the lace sweater! Where did you get it?
-Tanya
This is soo stunning and well put-together! You’re beautiful!
J.Crew has the best Jewlery I am a HUGE fan!
wow Emily, you are so beautiful!!
Does anyone have a link to that amazing top? couldn’t find it one the Forever 21 website…
This looks like a lookbook sequence from Urban Outfitters or H&M!
What a gorgeous lace top and chains! You look beautiful as always,
oh my god, such an awesome golden watch….!!! and i like your hair..
xoxo
Great find! The photo portrays it as a piece made from a high ed designer. Love it
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You are absolutely divine! I love the lace and the necklaces are the secret ingredient. I love the lighting it looks beautiful with your hair…you my girl are a natural. Love it!
You look amazing as usual!
LOVE the Michael Kors watch … I’ve been desperate to find one like it that doesn’t look to oversize/masculine on me and yours fits the bill. Any suggestions on where to find it?
hi !
what is your shade of hair on those pictures?
greetings from poland
oh i love the layered necklaces!!
you look great (as always) lady!
Okay. I love the outfit you have on here, but I cannot figure out what you are wearing under the lace top. Did you just put on a nude bra or a tank top or what?
whenever I try a full lace top, it’s beautiful but looks a little trashy without anything under.
Chelsea
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