OVERSIZE NECKLACES

After the overwhelming enthusiasm for the huge gold Givenchy chains in yesterday's post, CC decided to dedicate a not insignificant amount of time to rounding up fall's oversize necklaces, both on the runways and in stores. Today's post has 2 PARTS: Huge Necklaces & Gold Necklaces! As always, runway first, then real way!

I. HUGE NECKLACES

Burberry (top left)

Emanuel Ungaro

Duro Olowu, via nymag.com

Gucci

Dries Van Noten

Lanvin

Prada, courtesy nymag.com

Pucci
Tuleh

Now, with this runway inspiration in mind, let's see what's in stores! This survey proceeds from color to monochrome.

Price notes are provided on some more affordable gems!
CC posted the gorgeous Vera Wang necklace above last month, but it's making another appearance since it's now half price at presseboutique.com!

Another colorful beauty? The Tom Binns crystal choker pictured at right and available at intermixonline.com.
Mended Veil Stone Slices necklace, at Aloha Rag, New York

Missoni long stone embellished necklace. Purchase at net-a-porter.com.
Juicy Couture Summer of Love necklace, $230, also at net-a-porter.

Candace Ang necklace. Visit etsy.com

Tom Binns chunky graduated link necklace. Visit presseboutique.com

Lanvin pearls and organdy necklace. Go to aloharag.com.

Valerj Pobega Byzantine icon choker, at presseboutique.com.

Tuleste Market large hammered square necklace. Visit shopbop.com.

II. GOLD NECKLACES

Think Mr. T, only chicer!

The trendsetter, of course: Givenchy! Photo at left via French Vogue online. According to the experts, though this appears to be a number of layered chains, it is actually one single necklace!!

Givenchy

Philip Lim, via nymag.com
Beth Lauren metallic canvas ribbon bugle bead necklace, $238 at The Intermix, New York
Card Catalog necklace, at dirtylibrarianchains.com

Fendi layered chain necklace goldtone, $255 at Neiman Marcus

Tuleste Market Ball and Chain necklace . Go to intermixonline.com to buy - just $138!

Gold tier necklace, $16.50 at alloy.com

CC Skye triple layer gold mesh necklace, $305 at singer22.com.

(This one is the author's fave, and not just because her initials are the same as the designer's!).

CC hopes that there is something for everyone in today's post and she'd love to know how you'll be wearing the trend!!

Fashion note: Runway pictures in today's post via style.com unles otherwise credited.