What Drag Queens Kill For

Posted on July 3rd, 2015

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This super fabulous thing happened to me this week.  It was Monday morning, which is generally a universally hated time, and I was getting Starbucks because, as of recently, this is a thing I do.  The barista in our building is totally darling and friendly (Nicholas, thank you), and it just so happens that on Monday morning, he said just the right thing to make my day week.

“Princess Helen,” he said, as he handed me my grande Skinny Vanilla Latte (caffeine and I have rekindled our relationship), “You look great.  I know drag queens who would kill for that necklace.”

Well, that is certainly one of the most wonderful things anyone has ever said to me.  My parents thing I’m smart and motivated and my college roommate thinks I’m a great friend, but a barista thinks my necklace would be coveted by queens.  So after I was done telling every single person I know, I reflected once again on the power of statement necklaces.

In terms of accessories, statement necklaces are my secret weapon.  Even if your outfit is lame and uninventive (which mine almost always is), if you’re wearing a fabulous statement necklace, everyone thinks you look fierce.  Trying to pull off a striped tee and jeans as “business casual?”  Get some excellent jewelry going, and everyone will focus on how put together you are.  Yes, I am speaking from personal experience.

At this point, I have developed a pretty good collection.  That being said, there is always room for improvement in life.  I’m not one to settle!  So whether Bling is your middle name or you’re just starting to take my advice, check out these pieces below as you build out your arsenal:

The Kate Spade number I was sporting on Monday is pretty uniquely fabulous but also sold out in the winter of 2014, but I nobly struck out on a mission to find something similar for you all.  The good news: I kind of found something.  The bad news: it’s $800.  BUT Loren Hope is beautiful and I always find I get my money’s worth on pieces like these.

Of course, Kate Spade always has an amazing selection.  One // Two (only $43!) // Three

For Kendra Scott lovers: Four

To embrace the tassel trend: Five (Extra 40% off!)

To look extra amazing: Six

Everyone should own this necklace, it’s nothing too crazy but I wear it constantly: Seven

Because J. Crew Factory is practically free right now: Eight // Nine

So on Monday mornings, let your gems do the talking.  You never know who will talk back, or what they’ll say!