Sunday, March 22, 2015




Style enthusiasts all over are rocking the statement necklace trend in bold bright colors. You can dress up even the simplest of outfits with a statement necklace. Add a bold lipcolor for an icing on the cake effect. Or go with nude lips and let the necklace speak without words. I did both. Very captivating! Hello FI readers, welcome back!

An array of colorful gemstones make up this trendy, covetable statement necklace, a gift from Takai By Angela. From the beautiful packaging, to the very intricate details, this necklace packs a powerful punch. Just like a dream and I do dream in color, hehe. The best part is that it comes with matching equally dreamy earrings. As a big chested gal, I prefer my necklaces not to lay directly over the girls so the length of this one of a kind piece was just perfect. I fell in love with the colorful blossoms and I’ve thought of multiple ways to style this fab piece. 

If you are a girl that enjoys the pretty things in life and most of us are, I urge you to stop by Takai By Angela and shop the breathtaking selection of chic and trendy items on display. Each piece is very carefully handcrafted and appears to tell a story, a beautiful story. There are designs at Takai By Angela to suit every style from simple to over the top and they all have one thing in common. Each piece is strikingly beautiful, very rich and will make any and every plain outfit into a memorable one. What I know for sure? From this crystal glass set to this emerald topaz set, you will consider every piece at Takai By Angela a must have. Grab them while they are available. Get ready to turn heads and drop jaws. Enjoy the ooooohs and ahhhhhs from admirers and thank me later, ;). 

The rule of thumb with statement pieces like this is to pair them with something simple in a solid color preferably and have them remain the star of the look. Much as I love a LBD and thought it’d be great with the jewelry, I wore a black turtle neck top aka blank canvas (hehe) instead so this stand out piece still popped. I paired it with this amazing statement skirt with a long train that would get heads turning. Designed by you guessed it, Fausto Puglisi. Very unique. What's not to love? The blues from the necklace picked up the blue from the skirt and the color block mini bag. To ward off the early evening chill and add interest, I threw on a fur collar in a subtle gray color that was not competing with the necklace but framed and showcased it even more. 

Your thoughts? I say glam, chic, girly, all at once…


Outfit Deets

Jewelry From Takai By Angela (Here)
Ribbed Turtle Neck By Forever 21
 Skirt By Fausto Puglisi (Here)
Snakeskin Slingback By Manolo Blahnik
Bag By Marc Jacobs

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80 comments:

  1. The necklace is not the only item making a statement in the outfit my dear darling Idu fantastic. That skirt got me from hello. Gosh me, lady this outfit is super fabulous. Enjoy the rest of your week. xo

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    1. Elsie darling. Thanks a lot. I hope your week has been fabulous!

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  2. Ok your makeup is amazing but omg that SKIRT! It's incredible!

    Danika Maia
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  3. Wow, Idu! Those legs!!! ;-) You look gorgeous, beautiful lady! Totally impressed by your powerful feminity looks and your colorful blog! Love your skirt, too! Wonderful piece! I can even imagine you wearing it at the MET Gala in NYC!!! Thank you so much for your lovely comment on my blog, my dear!!!

    JOURNAL OF STYLE

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    1. Glad you love my blog, It's surely a gorgeous piece and the jewelry stole my heart completely, :)..

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  4. This statement neck piece is beautiful , I'm heading over to the site to check them out.Your outfit is so gorgeous , couldt have been more perfect to compliment the colours on the necklace. Gorgeous as always.

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    1. I'm sure you found 1, 2 or more more pieces over there Uzo. Just don't buy them all, save me some girl. Lol. Thank you...

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  5. Hi beautiful!
    You are a style muse!
    So elegant and chic
    Cool skirt
    Kisses
    Maggie D.
    Fashion Blog Maggie Dallospedale fashion diary

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  6. OMG ! cant stop looking at this outfit! going up and down with the mouse and see this amazing look! the necklace is just fab, but what ir really catches me was that amazing skirt!
    Kisses
    Fashion Avenue
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  7. OMG! Idu I am actually drooling here over that skirt..........................AMAZING! You look gorgeous, girl, drop dead gorgeous!
    xox
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

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    1. :) :) :) enjoy the rest of the week Maggie, thank you...

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  9. Happy Monday, darling! Swooning over today’s look! You are so pretty!!
    xoxo, Vanessa
    www.whatwouldvwear.net

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    1. Thanks love, I hope you've had a great week so far.

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  10. i love the skirt style
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  11. This Fausto Puglisi skirt is absolutely to die for!!! I m totally in love!
    Love love love your style, you are always perfect darling!
    Kisses

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    1. Dania thanks darling, I hope your week has been nothing short of phenomenal...

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  12. I'm dead!!! That skirt just literally took my breath away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    You my dear is indeed a fashion guru!!

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  13. This statement neck piece is really gorgeous , I'm heading over to the site to check them out.Your outfit is so pretty , couldn't have been more perfect to compliment the colours on the necklace. Kisses :)

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    1. It sure is Rakhshanda, I'm sure you'll find lots of good things there, :)...

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  14. Oh my! I need that skirt like right now! What? Fab-u-lous!! Love that necklace too but I'm here for that skirt! Amazing.
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  15. Omg ! This outfit is absolutely fabulous! That skirt is such a statement and so fun! Love it :D

    Xx
    Estephanie
    MissEstephanie820.blogspot.com

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  16. This whole look is great. I love that the skirt transforms into a maxi in the back and I love the accessories as well. Everything here is perfection!

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  17. Such a gorgeous skirt, love the outfit :)
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  18. Looking fabulous, like always !
    xoxo

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  19. beautiful…Such an inspiration! I need a skirt like this one in my life <3
    Kisses from Miami,
    Borka
    www.chicfashionworld.com

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  20. Sweet blossom indeed... Idu i so admire you love for bright colours and your styling... It take a bold lady to rock such looks... This skirt am already lusting over...lol.. nice one dear

    Xo, Jennifer

    Emeraldfashionblog.blogspot.com

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    1. :) :) I so love colors Jennifer, thank you for stopping by love...

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  21. Great skirt! you look gorgeous. :-)
    April xx

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  22. Your blog is gorgeous, something for me to aspire to!

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  23. Great necklace and skirt!! Love it.
    Kisses from Spain.
    Xoxo, P.

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  24. You are so pretty!! Loving it from head to toe, darling!!
    xoxo, Vanessa
    www.whatwouldvwear.net

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  25. I absolutely love statement jewelry & constantly in search of new stores that sell them. Thanks for introducing me to a new shop. I just checked their collection, everything looks great! I personally too love pairing them up with a simple plain color to let the necklace do all the talking. Love the post & as usual you look picture perfect & I guess that explains why all your pictures are so perfect too.
    Love,
    Sushma Reddy
    www.sushmareddystudio.blogspot.com

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    1. Hi Sushma, how have you been? Don't they have some lovely items!
      Thanks a lot...

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    2. I have been good Idu! Thanks :)

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  26. Accessories are so on point, and I love the colors you chose to combine, so fun and so chic!!! ;) xo

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  27. Your face is a work of art when it comes to makeup. Wow!! I love statement necklaces and this one on you is so beautiful. The skirt is so dramatic. Wonderful! :)

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    1. Thanks a lot Missy.
      Makeup and I get along really well :-)

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  28. Wow this skirt looks absolutely stunning and I love the statement necklace too!

    Bella Pummarola

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  29. Hi Idu and thank you for stopping at my blog!!! I love this necklace and your amazing skirt!!! Fausto Puglisi is a very big!!! Today I have a new post on my blog! If you want, take a look at my blog and let me know what you think.....Have a nice day, kisses from Italy,
    Eni

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    1. Of course Eni, you always stop by my blog and sprinkle kindness.
      I will check out your new post
      Have a great weekend ahead.

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  30. Sure will and you do the same.
    Thank you :-)

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  31. <3 doll
    Kisses from Miami,
    Borka
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  32. WOW, beautiful look, You look amazing, Love the skirt! Xx
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  33. Wow, that's what I call an outfit with drama! I wouldn't dare, but you with your killer legs can rock it any time!
    Love your light pink lipstick sooo much!

    xo, Marky
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    1. You would look absolutely fabulous in this Marky. What can't you pull off? Thanks darling.

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  34. Beautiful is you Idu!! Glamorous outfit and cha-cha-ching on that necklace. I just started collecting statement necklaces myself and yours is sure an eye candy. Love you whole look.

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    1. The fairest of them all Busola! kisses doll, you are just too fab!

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  35. Shoes to die for!
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  36. Love love love this look! That skirt!!! x
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  37. The jewelries and THAT SKIRT are pretty Uhhh-mazing!! You are just perfect!!

    Xo
    Ro
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  38. Great style, the colours are fab and so is the makeup. Keep up the good work hun xxx

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    xoxo

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    1. Thanks a lot Sanya. It was a fun look to create, :). Kisses...

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  39. sooo chic..necklace and Skirt on point!

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