It's a funny coincidence that this collar necklace came across my radar screen today, because I was planning to hit The Vintage Expo in Santa Monica this weekend, with statement jewelry on my wishlist. Still, you can expect to see me there mining the racks for more past-decade deliciousness--and eventually wearing this beaded extravagance with everything from an elegant strapless dress to a navy crewneck sweater to...

1. Topshop tunic,
2. Dorothy Perkins beaded collar necklace, 
3. Chloe leather shoulder bag, 
4. Madewell blue beaded bracelet, ; Madewell braided bracelet,
5. Michael Kors sandals,
6. Iro printed cotton-blend tweed shorts,