I think spring may be the only time we can get away with wearing colorful, over-the-top, flowery accessories without shame. Usually, a flowery necklace might make you look like an eight-year-old. But in spring, all is forgiven. People are happy to be outside again without wearing five layers of clothing, and everything’s in bloom again, so seeing a few floral accessories isn’t all that unusual. Now, I’m not saying you should go to work wearing a big hibiscus in your hair, or drape yourself with a plastic daisy chain. But a few small, well placed flowers can go a long way to add color and some spring fun to your wardrobe. That said, I know a watch can be considered an accessory too, but I hardly ever wear one anymore. I usually check the time on my cell phone, which is never very far from reach. But I may have to make an exception now. The only reason I can think of to wear a watch anymore is if it’s as cute as this Marc by Marc Jacobs Bloom Pendant Watch!
As cute as it is, you should know that it measures one and a half inches in diameter, so keep that in mind when matching it to an appropriate ensemble, or with other accessories. In other words, it’s kinda big, so don’t pair it with other big things or you’ll overdo it. The chain is 33 inches long, which gives plenty of space to lift it to see the watch face. That is, if you even remember you’re wearing a watch, and not just a cute necklace. The chain is gold tone metal, so if you have metal allergies, you may want to replace it with a real gold chain. Enamel petals are shiny and smooth, in a pretty spring green. The Marc Jacobs Pendant Watch is also available in a daisy option, with white petals. Both of them go for $175 at Zappos.com.
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If you want something that’s just as cute and feminine, but without the utility of a watch, check out the Betsey Johnson Flower Girl Plaid Ribbon & Flowers Necklace. It’s a mouthful, but it describes exactly just about every feature of this funky, flowery necklace. It’s 16 inches long, with a three-inch extender, and hook clasp. Attached to the extender are lengths of black and white plaid ribbon, threaded through dainty chain. Interspersed with the flowers are dangling pearls and charms—leaves, a dragonfly, and a cute little ladybug, which are about the only kinds of bugs I can tolerate, along with butterflies. In fact, that’s one thing that’s missing from this necklace. A little butterfly charm would have been a nice addition. It’s still fun, though, and just $139 from Zappos.com.
This Kenneth Jay Lane Blossoms Pendant really is everything rolled into one. It’s a ball cluster of multi-colored flowers, clear and light blue rhinestones, and yes, butterflies. What’s really nice about it, too, is that it’s 18-karat gold-plated, so no worries about metal allergies. Yeah, I keep mentioning that, but it’s because if I wear earrings that are anything but gold or sterling silver, my ears become huge, red lumps. It’s not pretty. So yeah, you need to be aware of what’s real and what’s not. Some people can wear the fake stuff with no issues. But some of us who are more delicate and sensitive can’t. What? I can be delicate! Anyway, the rope chain is 32 inches long, with a hook clasp. The pendant itself measures one and a quarter inches in diameter, so again, watch what you pair it with. It’s on sale, too! The blossoms pendant is usually $164, but you can get it now for only $115 at Zappos.com. But hurry—there’s only one left!
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