Oh, that looks pretty. I haven't seen it in person, but it looks like a cross between those JCrew bead necklaces and one that Gap had last year. It looks like it would fill in a neckline really nicely. I don't think you can ever be overpowered by pearls, it's just a look, you know? :)

It's gorgeous! The color is lovely! Go for it!

I have not seen the necklace in person. I do think it is very pretty in the picture. I would consider this dressy. Am I wrong?
I have a long strand of grey pearls that I love. I also have a matching long strand of white pearls. I love the grey ones but sometimes I feel the white ones work better. For me I like having both colors in my collection and I love them both equally.

San, I wonder about it being too dressy. I want to wear it with jeans & more casual looks. I thought about getting a long strand but wanted to get something just a little different.

Juli it may very well be casual on you. I am a shy introvert and I have to have very plain things.
I must say though that I like how this necklace hangs and will fill in a scoop neckline area. All of my necklaces are longer and I will be looking for one that does the job of this one, but for me it will have to be more plain, for a plain Jane. So please don't let me stop you from trying this if you love it. I love it too, just couldn't wear it unless dressed up.

EDIT:
After reading your post Juli, I decided to look at AT's jewelry and I ended up ordering this one with my 40% discount.
http://www.anntaylor.com/catal.....pe=Regular
Does this one look too dressy? I hoped that the chain loops would bring it down a notch.

Ohh. That one's pretty too! I'm more of a gold gal than silver but that is very nice. I don't think it's too dressy and I thought it would mix things up if you wore a dressier necklace with the rest of the outfit being casual. What do you think? Kind of like what Angie blogged about today.

I was going to use my 40% discount too. What a deal!

EDIT - and by the WAY - you are so NOT a plain Jane! Everytime I see your outfits I think you are amazing and beautiful.

I have seen it in reality last night and it is gorgeous! Go for it, I think it would look great with an otherwise simple more casual outfit.

I think it would make an impact when worn with a casual ensemble. I don't think it would look over the top as our eyes have adjusted to statement necklaces.

i really like it, Julie! I think you could definitely wear this in a more casual way if you wanted. I agree with Tanya--if the rest of the outfit is more simple, then I don't think you would feel as overpowered.