Look - I know what your thinking - I can read your mind: "Is this one of those horrible 'adverblogs'?" "Is 'Statement Pieces' commissioned by Mimco?" The honest answer is - no, we just happen to be huge fans of their products, and whilst we try and be as unbiased as possible when it comes to delivering fashion advice, it does come down to personal taste. It's difficult to separate and distance ourselves from what we're writing and often this blog becomes another way of documenting our latest splurge! But we do try and remain level headed in the hope that we can offer some good advice.
So whilst we intend to go out and buy the piece we are about to comment on we are not just blogging about it because of that - we genuinely believe that it is a breathtaking statement piece and are therefore more than happy to offer a bit of advice to someone who may be struggling as to what pieces to select in a world filled with fashion choices.
The "Life on Mars" pendant first entered our fashion radar for it's genuinely quirky name, however, it was it's ancient Egyptian stylings that lured us in. We first spied it on the Mimco website a few months ago and were left underwhelmed - it was neither here, nor there - a little ho-hum for our liking, basically the name was the only thing that made it stand out. It wasn't until a few weeks later when we were actually in the Mimco store that we were drawn towards a structurally magnificent neckpiece with a striking pyramid in the centre - after inquiring about it we were shocked when the shop assistant uttered it's obviously memorable name - surely this bewitching piece wasn't the same necklace I had so quickly ignored? But it wasn't until recently when I was reading "Shop: 'Til You Drop" Magazine in which they featured the pendant that it took on a whole new light - transforming from a Cleopatra-esque Egyptian dream to a breathtaking nautical heaven (it sounds bizarre - but trust me it worked!). It was this transformation which showed the stunning versatility of the piece.
The above image does not do the necklace justice and I suggest that if you are interested you should check out the current (November) issue of "Shop" (page 135) or head to your nearest Mimco boutique - it is definitely well worth the trip. The pendant features a futuristic mixture of silver and gold with marble blue acrylic, and the length can be adjusted to a long or short profile to take you from office, to party, to bar. It retails for $249. We suggest throwing it on with every outfit combo imaginable just to test out that versatility - but nothing beats a simple black blazer (as Shop clearly demonstrates). Don't be afraid by it's seemingly Egyptian/Ethnic elements, take control and manipulate its features to your advantage - something as simple as a button can shift the focus (for example a casual jacket with a gold button can heighten the gold ring taking the focus off the blue pyramid, minimising the Egyptian feel). Whatever you choose to wear - make sure you have fun experimenting!
So whilst we intend to go out and buy the piece we are about to comment on we are not just blogging about it because of that - we genuinely believe that it is a breathtaking statement piece and are therefore more than happy to offer a bit of advice to someone who may be struggling as to what pieces to select in a world filled with fashion choices.
The "Life on Mars" pendant first entered our fashion radar for it's genuinely quirky name, however, it was it's ancient Egyptian stylings that lured us in. We first spied it on the Mimco website a few months ago and were left underwhelmed - it was neither here, nor there - a little ho-hum for our liking, basically the name was the only thing that made it stand out. It wasn't until a few weeks later when we were actually in the Mimco store that we were drawn towards a structurally magnificent neckpiece with a striking pyramid in the centre - after inquiring about it we were shocked when the shop assistant uttered it's obviously memorable name - surely this bewitching piece wasn't the same necklace I had so quickly ignored? But it wasn't until recently when I was reading "Shop: 'Til You Drop" Magazine in which they featured the pendant that it took on a whole new light - transforming from a Cleopatra-esque Egyptian dream to a breathtaking nautical heaven (it sounds bizarre - but trust me it worked!). It was this transformation which showed the stunning versatility of the piece.
The above image does not do the necklace justice and I suggest that if you are interested you should check out the current (November) issue of "Shop" (page 135) or head to your nearest Mimco boutique - it is definitely well worth the trip. The pendant features a futuristic mixture of silver and gold with marble blue acrylic, and the length can be adjusted to a long or short profile to take you from office, to party, to bar. It retails for $249. We suggest throwing it on with every outfit combo imaginable just to test out that versatility - but nothing beats a simple black blazer (as Shop clearly demonstrates). Don't be afraid by it's seemingly Egyptian/Ethnic elements, take control and manipulate its features to your advantage - something as simple as a button can shift the focus (for example a casual jacket with a gold button can heighten the gold ring taking the focus off the blue pyramid, minimising the Egyptian feel). Whatever you choose to wear - make sure you have fun experimenting!
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