PEARL DIY: Pearl Embellished Jumper by nudeonbroadstreet.blogspot.com

Are you looking to upgrade your old sweater or jumper? If so, this is the DIY for you! 

Today, we have a great do-it-yourself to spruce up your favorite sweater or jumper. We found this DIY by Olivia, a young designer who also has her own blog, nudeonbroadstreet.blogspot.com, and we were happy to share!

Olivia gives you a simple way to give your old jumper new life and we thought with it being so simple, why not update your sweater or cardigan?

The supplies are as simple as:

  • Strand of pearls
  • Jumper/Sweater/Cardigan
  • Sewing Needle
  • Thread
  • Scissors

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CELEBRITIES IN PEARLS: Olivia Wilde in Pearl “Lolita” Heels

September 2013- American actress, Olivia Wilde, arrived at Revlon And Tribeca Film Institute for the screening of ‘HALF THE SKY: Turning Oppression into Opportunity’ in style.

The actress looked great in a simple yet chic knee length Alex Kramer black dress with a belted waist,  but what made her look dashing was her leopard,  “LOLITA” heels by Angeline Lee. The shoes features leopard pony hair, hand beaded freshwater pearls and leather soles.

The Lolita leopard heels have a 5 inch heel and a hidden 1 inch platform which makes them super comfortable! They have exquisite pearl detailing on either side of the instep. They are a truly special pair of heels for a very special occasion. read more

ASK MS. ELITOU: How does a teen wear pearls?

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Dear Ms. Elitou:

I am 16 years old, and I received pearls for a Christmas gift from my boyfriend. What in the world do I wear with pearls?

-16 year old Pearl Girl

At 16 years old, there are many things that you can wear with pearls, and depending on the length of the strand, plenty of ways to wear them. Perish the thought that pearls are just for your mom and your grandma. Pearls are for every girl that loves to be stylish and girly.

Here are a few looks with pearls that are perfect for a stylish teen: read more

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

CELEBRITIES IN PEARLS: Miranda Kerr Sports Pearls on the Beach in Australia

Many of us are extremely eager for Spring to make its awesome return, let alone summertime! We are all waiting for that moment when we can go outside with no coat, feel the breeze on our skin, and reap the benefit of the wonderful sun.

Well, supermodel Miranda Kerr, got to experience fun in the sun and take a break from the cold on the beach in her native country, Australia.

Sydney native, Miranda, showed her appreciation for Australia Day on Instagram when she posted an image of her in a fashionable black bikini, wide-brim hat, and darling pearls along with the caption: “Sending lots of love to my fellow Australians! We’re so blessed with such a beautiful country! #happyaustraliaday.” read more

PEARL FASHION: Fancy Pearl Clutches

As you plan for your wedding, you will need something that will hold your necessities; nothing too big, but something that can carry your gifts of cash, gift cards, hotel key, unmentionables and makeup. Think about purchasing a clutch handbag that will complement your beautiful dress.

We always recommend having an elegant pearl clutch. There are many styles and colors of clutch bags with pearls so you may be overwhelmed, so here are a few things that you want to consider:

Price- A stylish pearl clutch can range in prices of $50- $3,000. It all depends on your budget so choose the one that best fits your price range. read more

ASK MS. ELITOU: How do you wear pearls with a casual outfit?

Pearls are commonly known to compliment more upscale evening pieces or professional clothing like dress suits. They are not commonly associated with casual wear, so I completely understand you inquiry. Pearls can be styled with causal looks like the look above featuring a gray and white striped sweater, dark blue distressed jeans, pink statement cat-eye glasses, a pair of simple white wedge sneaker boots, flower earrings, and a perfect combination of layered rhinestone and pearl bracelets.

This look really works because the pearls are just an accent piece rather than the full focus of the look. The combination of the pearls and rhinestones layered as a bracelet creates an awesome appearance that speaks class and sophistication with a little fun and daringness.  They truly complement each other.

To keep your look flawlessly casual be sure not to overdo the pearls (i.e. pearl necklace with pearl bracelets, ring and earrings together) because this will instantly make you look overdone and overdressed. read more