Let's talk about goddesses. Rewind back to last summer when Taylor Swift, who just revealed she finally owns the rights to her full catalog and her "entire life’s work", closed out the London leg of her Eras Tour. It was then she unveiled new visuals for “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart” - a four-minute love letter to her fans featuring backstage and audience clips from the sold out tour.
And of course while we love everything about the video - the song, Taylor’s tour looks, her signature red lipstick and of course the fan outfits (which we were so excited about we even created a what-to-wear shopping guide) - one of the singer’s backstage looks in particular has us, let's say... inspired.
© YouTubeIn one shot from the clip, Taylor rocks WISKII Active’s $149 Beyond Denim dress - but what caught my eye was a goddess necklace from one of her favorite brands, Awe Inspired.
- Taylor Swift is a fan of symbolic necklaces, including Awe Inspired's goddess pendant
- Taylor's Rhiannon pendant, $195 / £185, is inspired both by the Welsh goddess Rhiannon and the classic 1975 Fleetwood Mac song
- Goddess necklaces are on trend: I found less expensive lookalikes at Monica Vinader, Mint & Lily, and Abbott Lyon
The gorgeous Rhiannon pendant is disc pendant inspired both by the Welsh goddess Rhiannon and, amazingly, the classic Fleetwood Mac song. You can buy the pendant on its own, or choose one of five different types of chains to create your perfect necklace. (Side note: you can also explore other celebrity-loved pieces from the brand - I was awe-struck with the roster of A-listers!)
According to Awe Inspired, the pendant was created for “lovers of nature and beauty” and represents passion, healing and wisdom. And it also makes us think of legend Stevie Nicks - bonus! It fits so well with Taylor’s philosophy and style.
EXACT MATCH: Awe Inspired Rhiannon Pendant
Editor's note:
"Shop the pendant on its own, or add one of five chain styles to create your personal Rhiannon necklace look."
Taylor's goddess necklace: The best lookalikes
If you're looking for a less expensive option, let me introduce you to Mint & Lily's Greek Goddess Pendant Necklace, $79 / £72. That's the discounted price as it's currently 50% off. The 18k gold-plated sterling silver necklace comes with a chain and you can choose from one of six goddesses, including Aphrodite ( love and beauty), Artemis ( the hunt and wilderness), Athena ( wisdom and war), and Persephone (spring and the underworld) to name a few.
© Abbott Lyon; Mint & Lily; Monica VinaderA similar pendant that's on my wish list is the Goddess Coin Pendant Charm, $148 / £98 by Monica Vinader - yes, the Princess Kate favorite - which is handcrafted in 18k Gold Vermeil, and carries the meaning of strength, protection and courage. The design is inspired by “a rare Celtic coin depicting a warrior queen” and you can have the back engraved with text, symbols or even your own doodle for free.
I absolutely love the Awe Inspired necklace and these dupes but, full disclosure, I already have a goddess necklace of my own: the water-, sweat- and heat-resistant Coin Pendant from Abbott Lyon, $40 / £29, which I absolutely adore. It’s emblazoned with the image of Nike, goddess of strength and victory - some girl power for every day. It's currently wait-listed but I'd recommend signing up to get yours as soon as they're back.
On the back, you can personalize it with an initial and the disc swivels so you can wear the pendant facing either way - I like the goddess side showing with my special initial close to my heart. You can shop the pendant solo, or choose a necklace to go along with it for an additional price when you add to basket.
If you can't wait, since I'm a huge Abbott Lyon fan, I'd advise you to also take a look a the pretty Mini Molten Coin Pendant, $35 / £35, an 18k gold plated piece featuring star engravings and a white opal preciosa stone that symbolizes hope and new beginnings.
How to style a goddess necklace
I wear I wear my goddess necklace for both every day and special occasions, and Taylor's look and the lookalikes would all be great for layering.
Add a cool factor to a V-neck t-shirt, chunky cardigan and jeans, or dress up a black dress with a touch of luxe.
For summer, all you need to accessorize your floral dress is glowy skin and your goddess pendant necklace. And the best part is that you’ll have your very own girl power talisman as your best accessory.
