FASHION: Pearl Mix & Match (Forever 21 x Pearls Only)

Are you ready to enjoy the spring weather? We sure are!  

As the fashion editor for Pearls Only, I am here to help you edit your wardrobe and get ready for the Spring. I have the perfect look for you. For today’s Pearl’s Mix & Match, we are pairing our fabulous pearl earrings with a cute black and white floral dress from Forever 21.

The “Forever 21 Prairie Floral Cutout Dress” and “Pearls Only Ingrid Earring Set” are a perfect combination of cute and classy with a little bit of flirt. Pair it with a small waist belt and you will be ready for a date with your suitor or a nice lunch date with your BFF. read more

CELEBRITY IN PEARLS: Laura Brown Wears Faux Pearls

New York City, 2014—Laura Brown, Features/Special Projects and Executive Director of Harper’s Bazaar magazine, looked simple and sweet when she attended the Harper’s Bazaar’s Laura Brown, iCrossing, Shinola, & Zady Celebrate An Evening Of Collaboration event in January.  

The Harper’s Bazaar Director brought her simple blouse, black pants, and oversized coat together with a Chanel Headphone necklace that featured two large faux pearls. read more

FASHION: Top 4 Trends for the Spring (Including Pearls Of Course!)

Spring is here—hooray! Nothing is better than the smell of rain, warm rays from the sun, and the sight of blooming flowers! We, Fashionista’s, wait anxiously for the Spring because it’s the “green light” for us to wear a little less and give a whole lot more in floral fashion.

Trends are always going to change, evolve and repeat mirroring the life of Spring.  Above, we created a look that shows the must-haves for your closet. Below you will find 4 trends that are totally in for this season and why it will make you a Fashion-YES!

Floral Dresses

Dresses are always going to be a Spring and Summer staple because they are easy, breezy and create a lady-like look and feel. We are forecasting that floral patterned dresses will be a major hit this Spring because the blooming flowers are so very cheerful. You can find the floral patterns come in many colors and flower sizes. read more

FASHIONISTA OF THE DAY IN PEARLS: Arianna G. (@TheOneCelebrity)

This Fashionista was chosen as our “Fashionista of the Day in Pearls” because she gave us a little of the Elizabethan style without looking outdated. In fact, she looks rather stylish.

Arianna G., fashion blogger of The One Celebrity, shows off her name brand flair with her Slu collar, Zara jacket, Mango over-the-knee boots, H&M blouse & skirt, Valentino bag, and of course her enchanting pearl accessories which includes, Chanel necklaces and Chopard sunglasses! read more

FASHIONISTA OF THE DAY IN PEARLS: Prisca E. (@mochaccinoland)

This Fashionista was chosen as our “Fashionista of the Day in Pearls” because she looked springtime ready and completely charming. We love her cute girl style and amazing pearl necklace.

Prisca, blogger of Mochaccino Land, shows off her doll baby style in a cute lace dress by H&M which she accompanied with heart print tights from Primark Legwear, a girly pink bag, black pumps, and a show stopping pearl collar necklace from Topshop. read more

GREAT MOMENT IN PEARL HISTORY: Audrey Hepburn Wearing Pearls

We love to go back and find some of the most iconic woman of all time wearing pearls!

Today’s feature is a movie legend.

British actress, Audrey Kathleen Hepburn (May 4, 1929– January 20, 1993) was a woman of style best known for her little black dress and pearsl in her role as Holly Golightly/ Lula Mae Barnes on Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961).

We all loved her class and how can we forget her famous saying, “how do I look?” read more

PEARL FASHION: Kate Spade New York Features ‘Georgica Road – Emanuelle’ Clutch with Pearls

Pearls are surely making their debut this Spring. Kate Spade of New York’s new addition, the ‘Georgica Road – Emanuelle’ Clutch featuring pearls a hit!

We love this clutch because it mixes the classical look of pearls with the modern sleek style of horizontal stripes.

We also find the hard case attractive and the drop-in snake-chain strap adds great versatility.

You can easily pair this with a long black maxi dress or even an all-white jean and t-shirt combo for a cool, clean and breezy look. read more

PEARLS OF THE PAST: 1984 Monet Advertisement for Vogue Featuring Pearls

We love to see pearls of the past from vintage advertisements to vintage pearls on sale now.

Today’s feature is an awesome Monet Ad.

Above is a very rare print advertisement from Monet Jewelry that was featured in Vogue November, 1984.

The shot features supermodel, Paulina Porizkova wearing glamorous strands of pearls and earrings that are beautifully accompanied with diamonds.

We love this image. It is a great display of the darlingness of pearls. What do you think of this glimpse of the past? Do you love it? read more

GREAT MOMENT IN PEARL HISTORY: Joan Collins as Alexis Carrington on Dynasty Wearing Pearls

We love to go back and find some of the most iconic woman of all time wearing pearls!

Today’s feature is a TV show legend.

English actress, Joan Henrietta Collins, born May 23, 1933, was a woman of style best known for her role as vengeful Alex Carrington on Dynasty, in 1981.

On Dynasty, Joan’s character, Alex Carrington is a glamorously chic ex-wife of a tycoon and every show was fabulous when she showed off her polished style. read more

Pearl Fashion Fact: Queen Alexandra of Denmark Wore Pearl Chokers to Hide Scar

Alexandra of Denmark, full name Alexandra Caroline Marie Charlotte Louise Julia was born on December 1, 1844 and died on November 20, 1925. She was Queen consort of the United Kingdom and Empress of India as the wife of King-Emperor Edward VII.

Queen Alexandra was well known for her style, jewelry, and most importantly her pearls.

In a majority of her images, you will notice that she has layers of pearls and diamond dog-collar chokers, called a ‘collier de chien’ on her neck but the question is why. read more