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[Cool Breeze]

Hi! I've always shyed away from the camera, and a hand shot is probably the extent of my photos.
But I would be happy to share ideas...

To me, a long necklace (not a long pendant) is a super versatile piece of jewelry. You can wear a long necklace such as a 20 motif everywhere. I work in corporate, so when I was flying, I was wearing business suits to meet with clients. Off hours, I am the complete opposite of my stiff suit look. I dress super casual, think round neck top, skinny jeans, and Chanel ballets flat. For summer, round neck tops, skinny white Bermuda shorts, and Chanel espadrilles. Very very casual.

I am short and small boned, 5' 2", and 108 lbs. All my friends are amazons compared to me. I have a friend that is 5' 10" and one that is near 6' tall. I am not model tall, but I am of the mind that small petite women look great in bold jewelry. They almost need it as it pops and makes a presence. Dainty jewelry does not do it for me.

A long necklace works with everything... you can wear it with a round neck, vneck, collared shirt, turtleneck, long flowing tunic, t-shirt, belted top. I cannot say the same about a short necklace or pendant. Short necklaces or pendants look beautiful against bare skin (e.g. think vneck or open collar). But to me, they compete and look sloppy/messy with round/scoop/ballet necklines.

For you, since we are on the VCA forum here, I think you are asking about the 20 motif as I am wearing one in my first photo (good eye!). You can see how casual I wear it. My top is a striped top. I was also wearing skinny jeans and red Chanel ballet flats (my wanna be French look ). Very casual. What you don't see is I am also wearing my matching Alhambra MOP earrings and bracelet with the 20 motif.

One other comment I want to add, high price does not mean formal wear. It is the design that dictates formality. A 20 motif is nothing more than a quatrefoil/four leaf clover station necklace at it's purest. A Frivole ring is nothing more than a diamond flower ring. Station necklaces and flower rings can be found in all price points, including costume jewelry. These are simple classic designs and can be worn casual.

That's just my point of view, and I hope it was helpful. If you are considering a 20 motif, I would highly recommend it. It is a very wearable piece.

Well said! I respect your point of view on this discussion and others. Thanks for contributing to the various threads.

 

[cafecreme15]

In the park the other day, taking advantage of the unseasonably gorgeous weather. Of course, back to gray and rain today.

 

[XCCX]

Sharing my sister’s stack

 

[eternallove4bag]

In the park the other day, taking advantage of the unseasonably gorgeous weather. Of course, back to gray and rain today.

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Love your diamond star bracelet. So unique and perfect with your stack!

 

[eternallove4bag]

Sharing my sister’s stack

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Beautiful! Even though I am not a watch person but this particular watch has really caught my attention!

 

[XCCX]

Beautiful! Even though I am not a watch person but this particular watch has really caught my attention!

It is beautiful, like a piece of jewelry

 

[880]

Hi! I've always shyed away from the camera, and a hand shot is probably the extent of my photos.
But I would be happy to share ideas...

To me, a long necklace (not a long pendant) is a super versatile piece of jewelry. You can wear a long necklace such as a 20 motif everywhere. I work in corporate, so when I was flying, I was wearing business suits to meet with clients. Off hours, I am the complete opposite of my stiff suit look. I dress super casual, think round neck top, skinny jeans, and Chanel ballets flat. For summer, round neck tops, skinny white Bermuda shorts, and Chanel espadrilles. Very very casual.

I am short and small boned, 5' 2", and 108 lbs. All my friends are amazons compared to me. I have a friend that is 5' 10" and one that is near 6' tall. I am not model tall, but I am of the mind that small petite women look great in bold jewelry. They almost need it as it pops and makes a presence. Dainty jewelry does not do it for me.

A long necklace works with everything... you can wear it with a round neck, vneck, collared shirt, turtleneck, long flowing tunic, t-shirt, belted top. I cannot say the same about a short necklace or pendant. Short necklaces or pendants look beautiful against bare skin (e.g. think vneck or open collar). But to me, they compete and look sloppy/messy with round/scoop/ballet necklines.

For you, since we are on the VCA forum here, I think you are asking about the 20 motif as I am wearing one in my first photo (good eye!). You can see how casual I wear it. My top is a striped top. I was also wearing skinny jeans and red Chanel ballet flats (my wanna be French look ). Very casual. What you don't see is I am also wearing my matching Alhambra MOP earrings and bracelet with the 20 motif.

One other comment I want to add, high price does not mean formal wear. It is the design that dictates formality. A 20 motif is nothing more than a quatrefoil/four leaf clover station necklace at it's purest. A Frivole ring is nothing more than a diamond flower ring. Station necklaces and flower rings can be found in all price points, including costume jewelry. These are simple classic designs and can be worn casual.

That's just my point of view, and I hope it was helpful. If you are considering a 20 motif, I would highly recommend it. It is a very wearable piece.

I love this post, your aesthetic, and your jewelry philosophy! Thank you!

 

[7777777]

Thank you so much! I loved the Frivole pendant in the small size and I am planning to purchase that to pair it up with my Frivole BTF ring. I do pairs of two to create sets but for Frivole I was willing to make an exception and get the earrings in small size too. I was so convinced I would get the earrings till I tried them at the store. The earrings just didn’t sit well on me. The clips were showing and it looked awful and too big on me. I am attaching pics for you to see. So they went off my wishlist. I would rather pair the Frivole pendant with my vintage pave earrings.
I do remember that you were going to visit the VCA store in April to get your Frivole earrings in WG pave. I like the idea of the long Frivole pendant to make it a set of 3. Would you consider the Frivole necklace (9 flowers) in pave WG instead or would that be too blingy? View attachment 5036050View attachment 5036051View attachment 5036052

Love your scarf. Could you please share details.

 

[eletons]

Hi! I've always shyed away from the camera, and a hand shot is probably the extent of my photos.
But I would be happy to share ideas...

To me, a long necklace (not a long pendant) is a super versatile piece of jewelry. You can wear a long necklace such as a 20 motif everywhere. I work in corporate, so when I was flying, I was wearing business suits to meet with clients. Off hours, I am the complete opposite of my stiff suit look. I dress super casual, think round neck top, skinny jeans, and Chanel ballets flat. For summer, round neck tops, skinny white Bermuda shorts, and Chanel espadrilles. Very very casual.

I am short and small boned, 5' 2", and 108 lbs. All my friends are amazons compared to me. I have a friend that is 5' 10" and one that is near 6' tall. I am not model tall, but I am of the mind that small petite women look great in bold jewelry. They almost need it as it pops and makes a presence. Dainty jewelry does not do it for me.

A long necklace works with everything... you can wear it with a round neck, vneck, collared shirt, turtleneck, long flowing tunic, t-shirt, belted top. I cannot say the same about a short necklace or pendant. Short necklaces or pendants look beautiful against bare skin (e.g. think vneck or open collar). But to me, they compete and look sloppy/messy with round/scoop/ballet necklines.

For you, since we are on the VCA forum here, I think you are asking about the 20 motif as I am wearing one in my first photo (good eye!). You can see how casual I wear it. My top is a striped top. I was also wearing skinny jeans and red Chanel ballet flats (my wanna be French look ). Very casual. What you don't see is I am also wearing my matching Alhambra MOP earrings and bracelet with the 20 motif.

One other comment I want to add, high price does not mean formal wear. It is the design that dictates formality. A 20 motif is nothing more than a quatrefoil/four leaf clover station necklace at it's purest. A Frivole ring is nothing more than a diamond flower ring. Station necklaces and flower rings can be found in all price points, including costume jewelry. These are simple classic designs and can be worn casual.

That's just my point of view, and I hope it was helpful. If you are considering a 20 motif, I would highly recommend it. It is a very wearable piece.

Thank you so much for the detailed reply. I thought long necklace looks kind of formal because I found some video clips from TV show Downton Abbey and the main character Mary wears long necklace often with the low waisted dress. They look very nice though. Do you think that long necklaces carry some kind of religious tone? Because a rosary chain also looks like a long necklace. I worry that I look like a nun or a monk wearing one cos I have a serious looking face.

I guess I will need to try the 20 motif to see how it looks on me.

 

[eternallove4bag]

Lucky on Lucky paired with a light maxi skirt and plain yellow tank top because it is 80 degrees out today.View attachment 5036201

You look fabulous! Lucky on Lucky looks beautiful on you!

 

[eternallove4bag]

Love your scarf. Could you please share details.

Thank you so much! It’s Hermès Acte III CSGM. I believe it’s CW 22.

 

[BigAkoya]

Thank you so much for the detailed reply. I thought long necklace looks kind of formal because I found some video clips from TV show Downton Abbey and the main character Mary wears long necklace often with the low waisted dress. They look very nice though. Do you think that long necklaces carry some kind of religious tone? Because a rosary chain also looks like a long necklace. I worry that I look like a nun or a monk wearing one cos I have a serious looking face.

I guess I will need to try the 20 motif to see how it looks on me.

Hi, you will not look like a nun wearing a long necklace. Google "how to wear a long necklace photos ". You will see tons of photos with ladies wearing long necklaces... with jeans, short, dresses... tons. Yes, I would definitely recommend you go in and try it on. That's the best way to know if it's something you like. Good luck.

 

[chiaoapple]

Grey MOP Magic pendant, YG guilloche pendant that was upcycled from the extra motif when I shortened my sweet watch, and YG clover

 

[seasounds]

Some guilloche with a splash of turquoise (thanks to Mateo of NY).

 

[dbcelly]

Grey MOP Magic pendant, YG guilloche pendant that was upcycled from the extra motif when I shortened my sweet watch, and YG clover
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Everything about this outfit is just so elegant!

I've always wondered if they could take out an extra motif from bracelets to shorten, instead of shortening by removing links between motifs.

With the watch, I guess removing the motif is the only option. Did VCA 'make' the YG guilloche necklace for you, or were you able to just put the pendant on any rope necklace you personally owned?