New Ways To Wear A Necklace

2fers and layering were very popular this winter. Since it's currently nice and warm outside, there really is no reason to layer right now (although wearing tank tops or vests over short-sleeved shirts is still a very cool look). I've recently spotted a new trend that seems to be Summer's answer to the 2fer: necklace tops. These are tops that either come with necklaces or have the necklaces attached to them. There are also necklace halters which have necklaces that go around the neck instead of the usual strings you would tie around your neck. Necklace dresses are in style too. Take a look below to see some stylish necklace tops and dresses that will keep you looking good this Summer.

Beaded Necklace Top, $21.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Bright Beaded Necklace Top, $21.99, shown in ivory; also available in brown, sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Chain Necklace Top, $21.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Eclectic Necklace Top, $24.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Necklace Halter Dress, $26.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotttrusse.com

Wooden Bead Halter Top, $19.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Wooden Necklace Dress, $26.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Wooden Necklace Top, $22.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Piper & Blue Juniors' Ruched Top With Necklace, $13.49, shown in holly hock; also available in black and enamel blue, sizes Small-Extra large, kmart.com

4 For Tank With Scarf And Necklace, $20.99, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com

Border Print Tank Necklace, $20.99, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com

Cinch Bust Band/Wood Necklace, $22.00, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com

Halter Print Necklace, $10.00, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com

Necklace Halter, $22.49, available in sizes M and L, mandee.com

Necklace Satin/Print, $29.99, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com

Necklace Shirred V-Neck, $20.00, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com

Slub Surplus/Necklace, $24.00, shown in yellow; also available in black and teal, sizes S-L, mandee.com

Surplus/Fuschia Necklace, $17.99, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com

Byline Banded Bottom Gold Necklace Top, $21.99, available in sizes Medium and Large, sears.com

Byline Slub Tongue Necklace Top, $21.99, shown in turquoise; also available in emerald, eggplant, and yellow, sizes Small-Large, sears.com

Hot Tempered Halter Necklace Maxi, $19.99, shown in purple; also available in black, sizes Small-Large (purple not available in small), sears.com

Self Esteem Solid Rib Tank with Wood Bead Necklace, $9.99, available in sizes Medium-Extra large, sears.com

3 Chain Top, $19.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Chain Necklace Halter, $24.50, available in sizes S-L, wetseal.com

Cold Shoulder Drape Top, $12.99, available in sizes XS-L, wetseal.com

Cold Shoulder Top, $9.99, available in sizes XS-L, wetseal.com

Colored Necklace Top, $12.99, shown in purple; also available in black, sizes S-L, wetseal.com

Drape Chain Animal Halter, $11.99, available in sizes XS-L, wetseal.com

Flutter Sleeve Necklace Top, $18.50, available in sizes S-XL, wetseal.com

Knot Chain Halter Top, $22.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Mock Neck Necklace Tunic, $17.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Multi Chain Halter Top, $18.50, available in sizes S-L, wetseal.com

Solid Necklace Top, $17.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Stone Necklace Halter Top, $21.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Surplus Necklace Halter, $17.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Tonal Zebra Halter Top, $21.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

For the tops that come with necklaces that can be unattached, you can remove the necklace and wear it with a different top. You can also try attaching a different necklace to the top. Also, don't be afraid to pair other accessories with your necklace top or dress. Try adding some bangle bracelets (article on bangles coming soon), hoop or chandelier earrings, some rings, and a flower or feather hair accessory for a fun Summer look. The only thing I would not reccomend doing is adding any more necklaces. Let the necklace on your top or dress be the one to stand out and make a statement. E-mail me at Charmed42787@gmail.com or contact me via myspace if you have any of your own styling tips or if you spot any other Summer trends that you would like me to write about.

Trendy Tribes

Summer is now officially here! One of the hottest trends for this Summer is tribal prints; tribal prints are either ethnic-inspired or nature-inspired patterns. As I've mentioned in my blog post about polka dots, bold patterns are very much in style this year. So it comes as no surprise to see tribal prints taking over the runways, clothing stores, fashion magazines, etc. It may also possibly be branching off from last year's green trend (going green is still very much in style, by the way). Well in case you haven't stocked up on enough tribal patterns for the Summer, take a look at my finds below.

Rope Tribal Top, $19.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Sateen Tribal Skirt, $24.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Tribal Dress, $26.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Tribal Halter Dress, $19.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Tribal Knot Dress, $26.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Tribal Leggings, $12.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Tribal Maxi Dress, $29.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Tribal Tank, $19.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Tribal Tiered Top, $21.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Tribal Tie Top, $19.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Tribal Top, $17.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Tribal Tube Top, $18.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Tribal Tunic, $10.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Abby Low-Rise Square Short, $29.50, shown in teal; also available in navy, sizes 00-15/16, delias.com

Contrast Tribal Tunic, $17.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Fluorescent Tribal Scarf, $9.80, forever21.com

H81 Tribal Abstract Top, $12.90, shown in fuchsia; also available in orange, sizes Medium and Large (orange not available in large), forever21.com

Studded Tribal Woven Top, $19.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Tribal Drawstring Top, $17.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Tribal Floral Shift Dress, $24.80, shown in mustard/grey; also available in navy/teal, sizes X-Small-Large, forever21.com

Tribal Knit Dress, $27.80, available in sizes Medium and Large, forever21.com

Tribal Painted Bangle, $5.80, shown in red; also available in blue, forever21.com

Tribal Print Knit Dress, $24.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Tribal Slub Top, $17.80, shown in black/red; also available in dark brown/purple, sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Tribal Surf Triangle Top, $12.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Tribal Surf Tie Side Bottom, $12.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Tribal Wooden Bangle, $4.80, forever21.com

Tribal Woven Dress, $19.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Tribal Woven Halter Top, $17.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Racerback Tribal, $16.00, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com

Sublime Cut Front Tribal, $26.00, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com

Wrap Around Tribal Screen, $5.00, mandee.com

Beaded O-Ring Halter Top, $19.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Bead Necklace Halter Top, $19.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Embroidered Bib Tank, $15.00, available in sizes S-L, wetseal.com

Ombre Tribal Dress, $24.50, available in sizes XS-L, wetseal.com

Tribal Babydoll Cami, $15.00, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Tribal Halter Top, $21.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Tribal Print Top, $16.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal,com

Tribal Tube Halter Top, $21.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Tribal Waterfall Halter, $15.00, available in sizes XS-Xl, wetseal.com

Hope you liked my little tribal finds. If you find any other ethnic-inspired or nature-inspired prints that you would like me to feature in my blog, let me know. E-mail me at Charmed42787@gmail.com or send me a message on myspace.