Nothing finishes off an outstanding outfit like an eye-catching statement necklace.  

Not sure where to start? Take a look at these eight standout styles to get you on your way.

- Chain - 

A traditional or modified chain necklace looks cool and classic when worn with a bare neck or collared blouse.

- New metal -

Break away from the traditional silver and gold with a sensational rose tone. It's brighter than silver, but has a more soft and seductive tone than yellow gold. 

Remember, to make a memorable statement you don't have to spend a fortune. I spent less than $15 on all of these and only $2 for quite a few of them on clearance at Forever 21 and 

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This jacket is a survivor.

No, it has neither returned from a major journey nor survived a natural (fashion!) disaster, but it HAS managed to remain in my closet for more than six years after countless culls ... and THAT is saying something.

Soldier on, my trusty topcoat.

Oh, Valentine's Day. It's a holiday that's hated by some and loved by many.

But, to me, it's just another good excuse to go heavy on the red!

I'm totally digging dove grey.

An ultra-cool shade that's a nice alternative to my failsafe white, it pairs well with almost every colour -- and is especially eye-catching when it's caught with my favourite shade: black.

And, as you may know,  when I like something (be it a colour, a certain brand, etc.), I often become fixated on acquiring more of it.
So, what's next on my list of dove grey must-haves? I thought you'd never ask.

This Prada tote, of course!

Nothing says spring like a sailor-inspired striped dress and a denim jacket. 

Anchoring the outfit with pops of cherry red accessories and a mess of gold chains keeps the look from setting sail. 
Ahoy matey! 

Dress (H &M), jacket (J Crew), shoes (Tory Burch Reva), bag (Celine Nano), sunglasses (Prada, old)

 
 

I have wanted to try an ombre-inspired look for quite some time, so when I picked up this sweater on clearance at Forever 21, I thought it would make the perfect base for my look.
I added mint jeans and light silver accents (including the Ela Mirror Ball clutch and grey Tory Burch flats) to let the colour-on-colour do the talking.

 Retro-inspired looks can be a tonne of fun -- as long as you keep it out of costume territory with a few modern tweaks.
I love the simplicity of this (modified) victory roll hairstyle, and paired with a bold ombre red lip, it reminds of the glamorous stars of old Hollywood.
A hi-low tucked sweater and chunky, layered jewelry firmly anchors this look in 2013, while still giving a sense of retro glam.