Statement Jewelry: Stand Out in a Crowd

I attended a conference back in the spring, and I watched the mayor of a little known city to tell a room full of meeting professionals about the great things about the city. As I watched her on the screen, I noticed something peculiar. Although her makeup was flawless, suit well tailored, and hair gleaming, she wore no jewelry. No earrings, no necklace, no watch. Nothing. Sigh.

I thought to myself, "why on earth would she come to a conference expecting to speak, knowing she would be on a huge screen, and not wear any jewelry?" I suspect her people thought she didn't need any. WRONG.

Jewelry is one of the easiest ways to make your outfit pop. LBDs (little black dresses) pop against a strand of gold. Spring and Resort 2010 runway shows boasted bold colors, statement jewelry and hot new looks that make me want to shop for new pieces. Check out the many creative options!

Anna Sui Spring 2010 (photos courtesy of style.com)

Amrita Singh Jewelry Collection http://www.amritaingh.com/

Steve Madden Fall 2010 collection

http://www.trendhunter.com/link/spring-2010-dandi-maestre