MEGAN AUMAN

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coming soon: big stones, skinny chain

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bold dendritic opal necklace on handcrafted skinny chain: coming soon to meganauman.com // click through for details

One of my favorite things about creating the Contra Collection is getting to decide what each stone gets to be. A ring? A necklace? I try to really reflect on each stone and think about where it should go on the body. And if I decide a stone is going to become a necklace, I’ve still got to think about what kind of chain I’d like to use and how long it’s going to be. For some stones, it’s obvious, but other stones sit on my bench for a while, as I try to really listen to what they want to become.

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off the shoulder for the end of summer

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off the shoulder floral print top, wide leg jeans, wedges, and a bold necklace // click through for outfit details

1/ off the shoulder floral top // 2/ wide leg jeans // 3/ bold contra necklace // 4/ embroidered clutch // 5/ mixed metal stacking rings // 6/ espadrille wedge sandals

Summer may be drawing to a close but I’m guessing floral prints and off the shoulder tops will persist well into fall. Something else I’ll be doing well into fall? Layering a bold necklace over a patterned top. It’s my current obsession and I don’t see it subsiding any time soon! (And yes, you can wear a bold necklace with an off the shoulder top!)

five ways to style a statement necklace

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five ways to style this versatile (and beautiful) handcrafted statement necklace // click through for details

I’m hard at work getting a new batch of Contra Collection necklaces ready to release in my online store, and this statement necklace has got to be one of my favorites. It’s an incredibly versatile (not to mention beautiful) piece, as these five ways to style it prove!

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professional style: floral pants for fall

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fall office style: floral pants // click through for outfit details

1/ cashmere t-shirt // 2/ lapel cardigan // 3/ floral print trousers // 4/ contra pendant // 5/ black frame glasses // 6/ gramercy watch // 7/ anouk pumps

These floral pants are a great way to add a bit interest to what would otherwise be a fairly basic work look. And they’re also a great way to incorporate florals into your fall wardrobe in a professional (rather than romantic or bohemian) way. Perfect if your day to day involves meetings in an office and not riding a white horse through a forest.

nice outfits - jewelry for casual style and professional attire

mix it up by mixing pattern

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pattern mixing: bold floral top and bib statement necklace // click through for outfit details

1/ floral blouse // 2/ distressed jeans // 3/ contra bib statement necklace // 4/ floral clutch // 5/ mixed metal stacking rings // 6/ julina booties

I’m a big fan of black and grey when it comes to my wardrobe, but even I like to mix it up from time to time so that I don’t fall into a style rut. Lately, I’ve been finding myself drawn towards layering a big bib necklace over a boldly patterned top. It’s the kind of next level pattern mixing that can really help your style stand out.

how to wear a summer dress into fall: layer over jeans

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how to wear a summer dress in fall: layer over jeans with ankle booties // click for outfit details

1/ a-line dress // 2/ distressed jeans // 3/ petite victoria necklace // 4/ curve post earrings // 5/ crossbody bag // 6/ julina booties

Last week I talked about how to transition a simple summer dress into fall. Today, I’m sharing another option: layering a dress over jeans. I love layering dresses over jeans, particular if the dress is a little short for your comfort level. (Especially if you accidentally shrunk it in the wash, which seems to always happen to me!) And of course, you can top this look off with a cardigan (always my preference), jacket or blazer as temps start to drop!

eight casual summer date night outfit ideas

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what to wear on a casual summer date night: 8 outfit ideas // click through for outfit details

Yesterday I shared eight outfit ideas that were perfect for a summer date night! But since I know not everyone wants to go super fancy on date night (that rarely happens in my house) today I’m sharing eight casual summer date night ideas. From distressed denim to simple skirts (and even shorts) these eight looks will have you feeling chic yet comfy on your next night out!

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how to wear a summer dress into fall

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how to wear a summer dress in fall: layer with a chambray shirt or denim jacket and ankle booties // click for outfit details

1/ chambray shirt // 2/ a-line dress // 3/ curve post earrings // 4/ contra pendant // 5/ buckle strap bag // 5/ julina booties

A simple dress is one of summer’s easiest styling tricks. You can keep comfortable in the heat and look put together at the same time. But as temps start to drop, there’s no reason to retire those summer dresses to the back of your closet. Instead, extend summer dress season by tossing on a chambray shirt or denim jacket and a pair of ankle boots. Take it even further into the year by tossing on a pair of tights, and suddenly you can justify scooping up a few more summer dresses at the end of the season when they go on sale!

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