Vintage collection: Beaded multi-strand necklaces day 1

It's no secret to anyone who knows me in person that I'm a big fan of accessorizing when I get dressed every day. Even though I'm a stay-at-home mom, it's important for my mental health for me to look nice, even if nobody but the eight- and four-year-old are going to see it! Obviously, some of my very favorite accessories are vintage. I can't stand wearing scarves around my neck but I wear a necklace more days than I don't, and one of my favorite types to wear are from my collection of vintage beaded multi-strand necklaces. All of mine are thrifted--some from stores, some from garage or estate sales. One day last year I dragged them all downstairs along with my dress form and had a little photo shoot but I never blogged any of the photos. Today I want to share a few of them with you.

I don't have any orange clothing in my wardrobe--never have and I can say with almost all certainty that I never will! I just don't think I have the coloring to pull it off. I do, though, have a few orange necklaces, including this one. I wore this several times during October and on actual Halloween. It's a fun pop of color without being too much of an orange commitment and I like the texture on the beads.

I wore this necklace yesterday, which is actually what reminded me of these photos that I took last year! I love the combination of the turquoise blue and green. I have the matching beaded clip-back earrings for this set but that's taking it a little too far into grandma territory, IMO. I do love the oak leaf findings on this necklace--what a pretty little detail!

This gold necklace is a fun one to wear for dressier occasions, although I wear it for everyday too--I love bling! The crystal beads have an aurora borealis finish that adds just the right amount of sparkle.

I know statement necklaces are still very much en vogue right now but that trend is definitely nothing new--these necklaces have been around for probably 50 years and they still look great!