Neck and neck

Your dark, boring sweater is suddenly smashing when topped with an eye-popping necklace like this one from Zara. There are dozens of other bargain jewelry options at Charming Charlie, Forever 21, Marshalls, T. J. Maxx and others. They're at prices so low that you won't worry that you might not wear them more than once.<br><br>

The statement necklace is an especially good option for those of us not so happy with our figures. It pulls the eye up, away from those problem areas. That's so much simpler than diet and exercise!<br><br>

<b>Zara,</b> $35.90, <a href="http://zara.com">zara.com</a>

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( Bill Hogan, Chicago Tribune / November 14, 2012 )

Your dark, boring sweater is suddenly smashing when topped with an eye-popping necklace like this one from Zara. There are dozens of other bargain jewelry options at Charming Charlie, Forever 21, Marshalls, T. J. Maxx and others. They're at prices so low that you won't worry that you might not wear them more than once.

The statement necklace is an especially good option for those of us not so happy with our figures. It pulls the eye up, away from those problem areas. That's so much simpler than diet and exercise!

Zara, $35.90, zara.com