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GREAT MOMENT IN PEARL HISTORY: Billie Holiday Looks Stunning Singing in Pearls

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

Today’s feature is an American Jazz legend.

The late, Billie Holiday is a woman known for her melodious voice, gorgeous face, and her beautiful signature of flowers that she wore in her hair. We think she is a great addition to our “Great Moment in Pearl History” because she made pearls a sophisticated and stylish statement in her jazzy look.

Eleanora Fagan, most commonly known as Billie Holiday and nicknamed “Lady Day” by friend and musical partner, Lester Young, was born on April 7, 1915 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She later died in   New York City, New York, United States on July 17, 1959 at the age of 44. read more

5 BEST DRESSED CELEBRITIES: The “Pearls” of the 2014 Billboard Music Awards Red Carpet

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Although the pearl trend was not seen during the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18th in Las Vegas, Nevada but here are a few “pearls” that we deemed gorgeous and so very stylish. The red carpet was filled with many great celebrities and we have gathered a list of some of very best dressed.

Jennifer Lopez looked stylish and sensual in this long Donna Karan dress. Bold and furious, this red and flowing sheer and bodysuit style made JLo look like a breath of fresh air. We also loved the up-do hairstyle because it made the look goddess friendly. read more

CELEBRITY PEARL FASHION: Janelle Monae Shows Style with Large Pearls at 2015 Chanel Cruise

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Janelle Monae showed up and showed out when she attended the Chanel Cruise 2015 Collection in Dubai decked out in large statement pearls!

Although she wore her traditional black-and-white color scheme and favorite updo, she kept her style unique be adding a cube ring with three massive pearls, pearl earrings, a pearl brooch and Chanel’s signature pearl headphone necklace.

She also posted a great image of her pearl style on her Instagram which gives you a better insight of the ring’s immense glory. read more

PEARL FASHION: Natural Pearl Earrings Sell for Over $3 Million Dollars at Doyle New York Auction House

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Pearls can bring you much more worth than its beauty, especially when you can sell them for over $3 million dollars.

According to numerous sources including Diamonds.net and Forbes.com, on April 28th, Doyle New York Auction House claims to have set a record for the most spent on a rare pair of natural pearls when they sold a set of pearl earrings at their “Auction of Important Jewelry” for a staggering $3,301,000.

The earrings beat out the previous auctioned pearls including, Sotheby’s Geneva who sold a pair of natural pearls from the collection of Gina Lollobrigida for $2.4 million in 2013, as well as Christie’s New York sale of the collection of Elizabeth Taylor in 2011 which sold for $1.99 million. read more

PEARL FASHION: Zack Dobbins Says Pearls Are No Longer Just For Your Mom And We Agree!

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As we stated multiple times, pearls are no longer just for your mother and we found that Zack Dobbins, from Gulfshorelife.com totally agrees!

Dobbins wrote an article entitled, “Style File: Not Your Mother’s Pearls”, which explains his thoughts and opinions on how pearls are for the chic and fashionable youth as well!

“However I think it’s time they [Pearls] come back, but in a different mix. Not in the expected “lady-like” way but much to the contrary. My favorite acting teacher and early style Icon, Andi Horowitz, used to wear the longest strand of pearls to acting class almost daily.  But she did it in the chicest way. Thrown on with a white T-shirt and skinny denim— the anti-lady, more rock star. It felt glamorous without trying.” read more

PEARL FASHION: Rihanna Look Pretty In Pink with Pearls at 2015 Dior Cruise Fashion Show

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Rihanna is a true example of a fashion chameleon! She is constantly changing her style and for the most part, it’s a HIT.

Rihanna once again showed that she can go from grungy black lace and leather attire to angelic white. Looking like a complete sweetheart at the 2015 Dior Cruise Fashion Show, on May 7th, Rihanna is dressed so feminine with a soft pink fluted dress by Dior; an artsy Lady Dior bag, an abundance of pearls, fun heels, and an adorable up-do hairstyle that makes her look so darling. read more

CELEBRITIES IN PEARLS: Mariah Carey Covers Wonderland Magazine in Nothing but Lingerie and Pearls

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Are you “Obsessed” with Mariah Carey? If you answered yes, then you are going to be extremely excited to know your girl is back!

The 44 year old is not only on the cover of U.K.’s Wonderland Magazine but she has also released her new album after a five year stretch.

On May 2nd,the newsummer 2014 issue was released featuring the mother of two showcasing her assents with nothing more than a black lace bra, knickers and suspender set by Agent Provocateur, black silk jacket by Roberto Cavalli, black leather gloves and pearls. read more

PEARL BEAUTY: Hello Glossy (@helloglossy) Creates Pearl and Tweed Nails with Inspiration from Flare Magazine

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Everyone loves a great nail art job and we have found just that!

Natacha Medeiros, owner of blog, Hello Glossy created fabulous nail art with pearls! Natacha created the nails as a special request from Flare Magazine, who asked her to create a nail look using their May 2014 cover as inspiration.

“I recently got contacted by Flare (ahhhh!), one of my fav mags, to do some nails inspired by one of their recent covers, so naturally I jumped at the opportunity. I chose to emulate their most recent, May cover featuring Eva Mendes in some pretty pink tweed, silver accents and pearls with a beigy-peach backdrop. Can you tell I did just that? I hope my nails look like tweed. And I especially hope they evoke the cover! My mani will be on Flare.com sometime soon (so exciting!), so I’ll defs link back once they’re up!” Natacha stated. read more

CELEBRITIES IN PEARLS: Eva Mendes on Cover of Flare Magazine Wearing Pearls (May 2014)

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Lovely Latina, Eva Mendes looks more beautiful than ever as she graces the cover of FLARE Magazine for May 2014.

What caught our attention other than the actresses stunning looks? The pearls, of course!

On the cover Eva can be seen with natural makeup, a Chanel dress, and a gorgeous pearl necklace.

Photographer, Guy Aorch, continued to take great images of the beauty and her retro-inspired style in complementing Zac Posen, Rochas and Chanel dresses.

In the magazine the star shared some really interesting facts about her including her mother’s critiques about her work and style: read more

PEARL FASHION: College Grad Decorates Cap with Pearls (PHOTO)

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Graduation time is right around the corner and what an exciting time it is!

An elated college graduate shared her excitement on her Tumblr, “mrsmonogrammedbelle”, with really fun images of her cap in which she had decorated with awesome graphics, fun pearl bordering and even a cutie pink bow– how creative!

Along with the pictures she made the following comments:

“I am officially a college graduate!! I feel so blessed to be able to earn this degree!! I cannot believe that this day is here!! #graduate #blessed #lillypulitzer #pearls #anthropologie #lifeinlilly #monogram #monogrammed #graduation #pandora” read more