Style Story: A Statement Necklace

I can't believe how fast time has flown by! Summer is gone and I'm already 1 month into M2 year. Craziness. But I thought it'd be fun to look at a few of my favorite looks from this summer and share about one of the best surprises I got at the beginning of summer. I won the most beautiful necklace from ILY Couture just by randomly entering a sweepstakes on her blog! Many fashion bloggers have been giving away her jewelry, so be sure to be on the lookout if you want the chance to win one too! I never seem to win these things, so this was pretty awesome.

I chose the Auqa Bubble Statement Necklace from her collection. Isn't it a beaut?! Here are a couple outfits I've worn the necklace with:

Top: Marshalls

Shorts: Somewhere in Hong Kong

Purse: Marc Jacobs

Necklace: ILY Couture

Shoes: Dorothy Perkins

Similar Items:

Dress: Somewhere in Hong Kong

Belt: Forever 21

Necklace: ILY Couture (link above)

Similar Dresses:

And when I'm not wearing the necklace, it's too beautiful to stow away, so this is how I utilize it when it's not on me:

I've got to get back to the books, friends! Don't get used to seeing me as often...this year is already wearing me out. Yikes! Your prayers are much needed! And you know I'm always willing to lift up a prayer for you too! :)