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PEARL FASHION: 5 Reasons Why Every Women Needs Pearls

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A Fashionista must constantly update her wardrobe and accessories in order to keep up with the ever changing fashion trends and styles. “Big bangles are in; costume jewelry is out;” but there is one thing that never changes in your collection and that is your pearls. Beautiful strands of pearls are a staple in a fashionistas jewelry box and they are important accessories that never go out of style.

There are millions of reasons to invest in pearls but here are just a few reasons we feel every woman needs a strand or two. read more

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

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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

CELEBRITIES IN PEARLS: Molly Sims in Fresh Water Pearls

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American supermodel and actress, Molly Sims, looked amazing on the red carpet at the premiere of “Just Go with It” (2011).

The accessory that made the all black attire pop was her fresh water pearl necklace which she designed and can be found on HSN.com.
We love a Fashionista who can not only rock pearls but also make them!

What do you think of her look?

Photo Credit: Stylebistro.com

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

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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

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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. 

Check out some of the most heartfelt pendants for this loving holiday.

 Leeza Pendant – Lavender AA 9-10mm Freshwater Pearl Pendant read more

PEARL FASHION: 5 Unique Pearl Pendants

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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

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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

DIY Pearl Peter Pan Collar by @laurDIY

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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.

Here is what you will need:

-felt material
-stencil- you can find it at her website
-pearls/beads/glitter
-liquid glue
-ribbon read more

CELEBRITIES IN PEARLS: Ciara wearing pearl look by Zara

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 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