CELEBRITY STYLE WATCH: Long Necklaces

The latest lust-have look sweeping the world of celebrities is long, luscious necklaces. Not only do they enhance your outfit in an effortless-chic understated way, they help to slim down the appearance of your silhouette.

Rihanna

Iconic style-setter Rihanna is a major fan of the statement-making drop necklace, adorning her white ensemble with a beautiful-meets-bling inspired chunky gold chain and pendant. Plus a selection of our favourite fashionista’s from Reese Whitherspoon to Heidi Klum also know how to rock a long outfit-transforming necklace. 

Heidi Klum

Reese Witherspoon

Here at Sophie’s Closet we’ve tapped into the trend and have an abundance of luxe long necklaces just waiting to entice you.

Take your pick from the Rachel Zoe Crystal Tassel End Rope Necklace, as seen on super-stylist Rachel Zoe herself. This covetable creation also doubles up as a belt, plus nails the nautical trend too!

Rachel Zoe

Rachel Zoe, Crystal Tassel End Rope Necklace

AED 2,595 (US) $706

For a wear anytime, anywhere option, this Lulu Frost Gold Tone Long Drift Pendant offers a natural romantic edge and fabulous feather motif set on a long brass plated chain. Wear yours with a vest and animal print a la the stunning Olivia Palermo or team it with your ultimate LBD for after-dark lustre.

 

Olivia Palermo 

Lulu Frost, Gold Tone Long Drift Pendant

AED 990 (US) $269

*matching earrings available

For a splash of perfect pearl, the Kenneth Jay Lane Long Pearl Tassel Necklace or Miriam Haskell Pearl and Crystal Tassel Necklace are intricately infused with striking Swarovski crystals. They host glitz and glam for instant evening allure.

Kenneth Jay Lane, Long Pearl Tassel Necklace 

AED 650 (US) $177

Miriam Haskell, Pearl and Crystal Tassel Necklace

AED 4,550 (US) $1,238

For an ultra-glamorous addition and to bring a bolt of colour, our Elizabeth Cole Turquoise Neon Yellow Art Deco Drop Long Necklace is gold plated, gorgeous and features Swarovski crystals blended with vintage stones.

We hope you love them!

Elizabeth Cole, Art Deco Drop Long Necklace

AED 1,570 (US) $427

All About Stacking

Adoring your arm with a stack full of bangles is once again a major top trend. Stacking bangles is an art form, requiring a perfect mix of colours, textures and various size bracelets and bangles.

Blake Lively 

Drew Barrymore

Olivia Palermo

To get your arms looking as beautiful as Drew, Olivia & co, just follow our guide on how to stack your arm candy in the most stylish way:

1. Odd numbers are more visually appealing, so start with just three or five bangles. Wear more if you feel comfortable to gain maximum impact.

2.Keep to the same shades or styles i.e. all gold. Crystals are a neutral and can be worn with whites or silvers.

Sarah Jessica Parker

3.Pick a theme and stick to it! (For example; edgy, preppy or ethnic.) An edgy spike bracelet will look out of place alongside a tribal friendship bracelet.

Heidi Klum

4. Consider the fit of your bracelets. Bangles with a larger circumference will sit lower on the wrist and fall over smaller sized bracelets. Keep to similar sizes for a clearer, more streamlined look.  

5. Start with the largest, boldest or widest bracelet toward your elbow and add smaller bracelets as you move towards your wrist. (Sometimes this rule can be broken by making the SECOND TO THE TOP bracelet the biggest instead of the first.) See what suits your arms best.

Rihanna

6. Watches can also be added to your stacking selection – just follow the rules above and ensure the size and colour complements your bracelets.

7. It’s OK to experiment and add in other materials, such as leather, thread or plastic. Again, just keep to your chosen colour theme.

8. With all this attention being drawn to your wrists, it’s advised to keep your nails manicured or painted, as they’ll now also be on display.

And remember…

The ever-glamouours stylist, editor and designer, Rachel Zoe always uses the phrase ‘more is more is more’. When it comes to stacking bangles along your arm – this phrase is only too true!

Follow these rules and simple steps to earn yourself some serious stacking-chic style cred!