Get the look – How to wear pearls

Ever wondered how to wear pearls? Pearls have been enjoyed by many people over centuries, often know as being the ‘Queen of the Gems’ pearls seem to be the stone of preference when women would like to make a statement, look smart and dazzle with class. Going back in time, pearls were only worn and cherished by the rich and powerful and were objects of desire for everyone else. A pearl necklace or a pair of pearl earrings can be worn for all those occasions where you need a little bit of formal glamour such as weddings, job interviews, business meetings and many events in between. read more

Stylish Pearl-inspired Wedding Themes and Ideas

The warmer months of the year are typically the most popular time to get married. Chances are you’ll participate in a few weddings this summer as well – statistically, more couples get married in June than in any other month of the year (Assuming you are in the Northern hemisphere).

So now’s a great time to explore some particularly stylish wedding themes and ideas. Of course, we wouldn’t be called Pearls Only if all of these ideas didn’t revolve around pearls! read more

10 Best Dressed at the Met Gala 2015 “China: Through the Looking Glass”

The 2015 Met Gala was a star-studded event with lots of glitz and glamour as always, but this was one our favorites. With so many looks to choose from it was quite difficult to do our yearly Best Dressed list for the year.

Although many did not hit the mark on this year theme which was “China: Through the Looking Glass”, there were many great looks to choose from that were on point.

“I love that some people got it and some people didn’t,” Jay- Z’s stylist, June Ambrose, told Pagesix.com this week. There were several dresses that made is feel like we had just received access into an emperor’s abode where he held a festive event that was meant for only the elite. It was phenomenal. There were also those that made us wonder how they received an invitation. read more

Marriage Proposals Around the World: Traditions and Trends

In the 1800’s, a gentleman who desired to propose to a lady sent her a pair of gloves signifying his intentions. Then he had to wait until the following Sunday to see if the lady wore these gloves to church. If she did, the proposal was considered to be accepted and further arrangements could be made.

In Wales, the gloves were substituted with a wooden spoon carved by a man looking to propose. If his loved one accepted the wedding proposal (and liked the spoon), she showed it by wearing the piece of cutlery on a ribbon around her neck. read more

10 Great Ways to Wear Pearls This Summer

10 Great Ways to Wear Pearls This Summer

We can barely contain our excitement for the upcoming summer months! The great days of summer are getting closer and during the spring is the perfect time to begin shedding bulky winter threads and replacing them with fun, breezy and incredibly chic clothing. When a new season comes, the annual renewal of trends (the old and once forgotten) begins.

What comes along with filling your closet with exciting new trends? Matching those trends with accessories that enhance your look from fabulous to overly sensational! At Pearls Only, we are ecstatic to find all of the many ways you can add pearls to your wardrobe. read more

10 Of The Most Beautiful Pearls For Mother’s Day

Shopping for Mother’s Day can be an overwhelming event if you don’t have an idea of what your mother will want. When it comes to mom, you want to get her something that is special, sentimental and of course within your budget.

Finding the perfect gift can sometimes be complicated because there are so many things on the market to choose from but one item that seems to never go out of style for Mother’s Day because they are a classic buy are pearls! read more

When it really is ‘til death us do part’

Secrets of the world’s longest marriages

About to tie the knot? Keen to get your marriage off to the best possible start? We take a look at the couples who really have made love last a lifetime…

The world’s longest married couples

The world’s longest living married couple are based in Bradford, UK.

Karam Chand and Kartari Chand were born in 1905 and 1912 respectively – and were married almost 90 years ago, on the 11th December 1925. The Chands, who met in India as teenagers, now have a combined age of over 211. read more

9 Must Have Fashion Items for the Upcoming Summer

After the long and harsh winters that many had to endure, we at Pearls Only are ecstatic about the forthcoming warm weather and we know you feel the same! In honor of the warming months, we have created an amazing list of 9 must-have fashion items for the upcoming summer.

A LARGE FASHIONABLE SUN HAT

We find a sun hat is essential to have during the summer because we are always searching for ways to stay cool and a sun hat is an instant way of finding shade. We say opt for a large brim hat and look for neutral colors to ensure your hat works perfectly with your selected looks. read more

Top 45 Fashion Blogs to Follow in 2015

Fashion month is officially kicking off this week and we are excited to see all the fabulous new trends and looks for the Spring/Summer 2015 season. While we can’t give you a ticket to the shows in New York, London, Milan or Paris, we can give you the next best thing.

After hours of scouring the web, we have put together a list of the top 45 fashion blogs to follow in 2015. In no particular order, these fashionistas offer insight and inspiration into the world of fashion. Follow them to see beyond the runway! read more

The Most Controversial Lady in Pearls for 2014: Kim Kardashian for Paper Magazines

If there is anything that we all can agree on when it comes to the Keeping Up with the Kardashians Reality TV star is that she is very famous. We may argue about how she became famous, but it does not take away from the fact that she is known in homes far and wide; and she has a derriere that could cause an eclipse.

So it should have come to no one’s surprise when the wife of Kanye West promised that she would break the internet. On November 11, 2014, Paper Magazine revealed the cover image for the magazine that had people talking about Kim from Earth to the Milky ways. Dressed in nothing but Mikimoto pearls, and a dress caressed around her most valuable assets, Kim Kardashian outdid herself and set new boundaries for those that have followed in her footsteps to be a famous reality star. There was also a second cover in which Kim was wearing the same pearls and the dress was now actually being worn on her body but her posterior gave a new meaning to the concept of bottoms up as she popped the cork to her bottle of champagne. read more