I ADORE statement necklaces - yes, all-capital-letters ADORE. They're wonderfully over-the-top and make an ordinary outfit jaw-droppingly stunning - you don't know whether they're part of the dress or what. And the best thing about them is their versatility: you can pair them with something you've worn a hundred times before and still create an entirely different look.

Here is Padma Lakshmi in a simple black gown and Chanel gold statement necklace - I love the details on her necklace, it looks like it's made of tiny gold feathers:



And Sarah Jessica Parker in an Oscar de la Renta gown with a beautiful gemstone statement necklace:



Extra points to SJP who wore the gown with a chic Theyskens Theory motorcycle jacket - the badass in me always loves seeing a little edge in an outfit :)