PEARL BEAUTY: Top 5 Pearl Tutorials for Nails

Just when you thought that you that you couldn’t do anything more with pearls, we have come across a really cool idea that is fashion forward and very trendy especially for soon to be brides.

If you are looking to add just a little pearl to your wedding that is subtle and chic, then adding pearls is an awesome way to do it.

We have chosen the top 5 tutorials on pearls that add a touch of beauty, will complement the beauty of your ring, and add a little pizzazz to your bridal party. read more

Why Every Fashionista Needs to Be Professionally Styled Once a Year

Often times we find ourselves standing in front of a stupendous passage way, also known as our closets, filled with all things that are currently in trend or of fashions past. From top to bottom we are overwhelmed with an array of colors, textures, and brands that speak to us in a language that only Fashionistas understand. Everything that we have bought is something that we loved and wanted, and most importantly, made people say, “You look fabulous.”  But now when we look at these items, they feel so blah. read more

PEARLS OF WISDOM: A Famous Quote about Pearls

“As coal pressured into pearls by our weighty existence. Beauty that arose out of pain.”
― Suzanne Collins, Catching Fire

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CELEBRITIES IN PEARLS: Carmen Dell’Orefice

82-year-old American model and actress, Carmen Dell’Orefice, looks great! Adorned with the title “world’s oldest working model” as of the Spring/Summer 2012 season, she is the epitome of style, grace and chic. She has appeared in magazines all over the world including on the cover of Vogue at the age of 15 and she still has it. Not only does she still “walk the walk”, she also dresses to kill especially with her accessories. This glowing mature woman knows her pearls and she knows just how to rock them effortlessly with the perfect amount of class and sophistication. read more

PEARL FASHION: 5 Lovely Pearl Heart Pendants for Valentine’s Day

As you hold and embrace the one you love this upcoming Valentine’s Day, give her something she will always cherish and wear close to her heart—a pearl heart pendant. These pendants that we are sharing with you are not only beautiful but they are also an inexpensive way to give the one you love something totally unique and straight from the heart. There is no doubt that she will love these pieces for years to come.  read more

PEARL FASHION: 5 Unique Pearl Pendants

Many of us associate a pearl necklace with a simple strand of white freshwater pearls, but in modern times, you can now find some really gorgeous pearl pendants in different styles, colors, pearl qualities, and origins—how wonderful is that?

With unique and beautiful pearl pendants like the ones we included below, you can now give up the “old school” ideas that pearls are for a mature woman, and catch up to the latest trending pearls that are sleek and chic. Pearls can now be worn at any age and for almost any occasion. read more

CELEBRITIES IN PEARLS: Marilyn Monroe Only Loved to Wear Her Husband’s Pearls

Marilyn Monroe is forever an icon of style but an interesting fact that many of you may not know is that this fashion influencer had almost no interest in jewelry. There was one piece that she really treasured and that was a simple 16 inch string of pearls given to her by her husband, Joe DiMaggio, during their Japan honeymoon in January 1954.

Monroe and DiMaggio divorced later in the year (1954) allegedly due to DiMaggio’s constant requests for Marilyn to give up her career. During their divorce hearing, it turns out that she still had love for not only DiMaggio, but she also still had love for the Mikimoto pearl necklace he had given her because she wore it to court during their divorce hearing. read more

FASHIONISTA OF THE DAY IN PEARLS: Bebe Zeva

This Fashionista was chosen as our “Fashionista of the Day in Pearls” because she shows that there is nothing wrong with mixing up style and having fun with pearls and ruffles.

Bebe Zeva, blogger of her own fashion blog, Fated to be Hated, shows off her style in a cute combination of a layered baby blue pearl sweater, beige ruffled mini skirt with matching socks, oversized bowler hat, beige handbag, and tan wedge ankle boots.   We really love the way the drastic look comes together and those supersized eyelashes…priceless. We love her confidence! read more

DIY Pearl Peter Pan Collar by @laurDIY

This is a very cute and trendy DIY that many people have been following. The Peter Pan collar created by Laura at Desire and Inspire (desireandinspire.com), is a simple and easy way to create the growing trend in just a few minutes. We love this look not just because of the pearls but it can totally change the look of a sweater or blouse that doesn’t have a collar.

We would pair this with a black top and a pair of blue skinny jeans. read more

CELEBRITIES IN PEARLS: Ciara wearing pearl look by Zara

 Take a look at beauty at its finest! There is nothing “Like A Boy” on recording artist Ciara, especially in this cream colored pearl embroidered blouse and skirt by Zara, and pumps by Christian Louboutin. This was during her “Body Party” touring in August, 2013 and she looked like a million bucks!

 Recent News: Ciara and her baby bump (that’s right, she is having a baby!) will be hitting the stage at the 56th annual Grammy Awards, post-ceremony event that will have the Roaring 20’s theme.  If you know anything about Ciara, you know that she is an amazing dancer that really knows how to move and entertain the crowd! We wonder if she will still be able to “Get Up” and shake a tail feather with a baby on board. We will be watching… read more