Fall Trend Alert! Bling Out Back on the Chain Gang

By now everyone has seen this picture of Madonna with a gazillion gold chains around her neck, right? It looks painful. Well, the multiple chain trend is actually in (just look to the Givenchy and Gucci Fall '08 runways). OK, maybe not that many gold chains, but you get the idea. Personally I am thrilled to see gold back in such a bold way. Don't fret, silver works too. It's all about the necklace this season so think about piling on some chains with a medallion necklace.

Below are some fab finds at virtually every price point. You don't have to spend a fortune. That is the beauty of the costume statement necklace! It's a great way to deflect attention from that simple black wrap dress you have been wearing for years. Remember, more is more. As long as you can hold your head up.

Shopping details:

1. Tuleste Market Six Strand Mixed Chain Necklace $125

2. Cynthia Multi-Layer Cross Necklace $198

3. Long Golden Necklace by Subversive Jewelry $1,800

4. Chain Glory Necklace $5.80

5. Multichain Necklace with Amethyst by Francesca Romana Diana $425

6. Maison Martin Margiela Short Waterfall Chain Necklace $275

7. Multi-Strand Chain Necklace by Erickson Beamon $730

8. Multi-Strand Necklace with Lucite Ring $17.99

9. Diamond Dress Antique Brass / Gold Mirror $685

10. Tuleste Market Layered Ball & Chain Necklace $140

11. Dirty Librarian Chains Glossary $140

12. JANIS BY JANIS SAVITT Multistrand Chain Necklace $975

13. Cara Couture NY Women's Large Multi Chain Necklace $98

14. Malababa Mad Max Multi Strand Necklace $130

15. Juicy Couture Vintage Estate Layered Necklace $168

- Lauren Dimet Waters

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