This camera necklace, which I purchased in Camden Lock Market in London this month for £18 ($29 USD), is available all over the internet for an average price of $36. Of course it looks lovely in this photo, but up-close a camera lover will truly be thrilled with the intricate amount of detail work; it has all the essential pieces of a basic manual 35mm camera, just without the ability to take photographs. This necklace also makes a great conversation piece, so be ready to talk photo, or fashion, while you wear it! (To buy online search for "Bidel camera necklace.")
Lockets, which have been around for centuries, are starting to go mainstream once again. Throughout history lockets have held owner's personal possessions, including locks of hair, keepsakes, rumors of magic potions and powderss, and more recently photographs.
While I was a young girl I always found lockets magical and mysterious, a way to keep something secret yet always with me. No doubt that spirit is shared by many others and a reason why lockets are never out of fashion and always available in jewelry shops. This season lockets are even more readily available and affordable in various styles from Topshop, Urban Outfitters, Forever 21,
and just about any other shop that sells jewelry.
This decorative oval locket to the left from Topshop sells for $30, while this book-style locket to the right from Urban Outfitters sells for $24.
From necklaces to broaches, earrings to belt buckles, cameo jewelry has also made a striking come-back. Even British artist La Roux has been seen wearing
cameo necklaces.
While Topshop features a tiered necklace with both a locket and cameo piece, while this little beauty is an actual cameo locket from Forever 21 for only $7.80!
Forever 21 also has this lovely cameo earring set on offer for $4.80, but matching it to a cameo necklace may be a bit much. Try a discreet, yet fashionable neck scarf, or even just a fashionable shirt and nice bracelet; nothing says, "I'm trying too hard," like going overboard while matching every aspect of your outfit to itself, so just mix it up a little to look a bit more chic.
However, if you want a cameo product that is guaranteed to grab attention, check out Pipetto where you can find vintage belts with cameo belt buckles. (Featured to the left.) A chic classic with a modern twist, these items look luscious. However, at £65 ($105), the price is a bit steep.
Another item taking center stage these days are watch necklaces. Big in the 1960's, these are popping up all over the place. While I did see many in Camden Lock Market this month, Topshop is not currently selling any in their online store. However, Urban Outfitters is featuring a few, including this adorable mouse watch for $34! Also check out Forever 21 for more variations on the time pendant theme.
Other pieces that have taken precedence in the pendant arena of the jewelry scene include bows, strawberries, owls, and hearts. All so cute and child-like, it's as if we're granted permission to relive the days when everything was magical, mysterious, and full of treasure. So many of these pieces have a vintage feel to them, almost an age-earned approval of the style.
While wearing any of these pieces, keep in mind what you want to be the focus of your outfit. You want your statement jewelry (or other various accessories) to speak for itself without competing to be heard, so don't wear a chunky necklace with a frilly blouse, or a large pendant and an intricately patterned shirt.
And always remember: When in doubt, try on a few different pieces to see which works best because you may be surprised at what you find.
And always remember: When in doubt, try on a few different pieces to see which works best because you may be surprised at what you find.
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