PEARL FASHION: Colorful Chic in Pearls

For those of you that think bright colors are only for the spring, think again, dear Fashionistas!

Although the climate is reaching levels of below freezing which can be dreadful, you can still be warm and look fabulous and cheerful in bright and bold colors. Bright colors have become very popular in the recent years since color blocking has become a trend that doesn’t seem to be dying anytime soon.

Some of our favorite celebrities have been spotted wearing beautiful bright colors around town. Rihanna, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez are just a few ladies that know how to stand out in the crowd with statement colors that can be seen from great distances. read more

PEARLS ON THE RUNWAY: Pearl Chanel Clutch on the Spring 2014 Runway!

No one ever said that pearls have to dangle from only your neck and ears! The iconic designer house that has been known for its relationship with pearls has made it a point to feature the precious stones not just as jewelry but as an accessory. For the Spring of 2014, the beautifully embellished pearl box clutch will make its appearance on the runway. Totally Chic!

It takes a real designer to come up with such a sophisticated and unique clutch. The bag is covered in beautiful white pearls, bordered with daring black legos, and topping it all off with a long pearl strap. I clutch my pearls as I write… too fabulous! read more

FASHIONISTA OF THE DAY IN PEARLS: @theserenasaga

This Fashionista was chosen as our “Fashionista of the Day in Pearls” because she shows us that pearls can be fun and fabulous.

Serena, blogger of her own fashion and style blog, Serena Saga, shows off her care free and fun style by layering multiple strands of pearls on top of a layered plaid and denim button-down blouse; black leather skirt; red accent clutch, and red and black ankle strap shoes.

More than having great hair, her beautiful smile makes the pearls a sensation!

Take a closer look at the detail of the necklace… totally adorable! read more

PEARLS ON THE RUNWAY: Pearl Shoes on the Spring 2014 Oscar De La Renta Runway!

Oscar Da La Renta showed off his amazing 2014 Spring collection during New York Fashion Week. While his clothing was as uptown chic as you could imagine, with lots of black and white; floral made their appearance and were absolutely stunning in colors and textures, but nothing was more gorgeous than the “fairy godmother meets fashion rocker with style” look.

What caught the eye of a true Fashionista in this entire look… the shoes! They are absolutely spectacular with pearls weaved into the mesh giving us panache and class all rolled into one. read more

Celebrities in Pearls: Lady Gaga

Photo: Just Jared

Well, someone seems to love pearls just as much as we do. When it comes to the “born this way” artist, Lady Gaga knows how to make a statement and she proved it by showing up at the 2010 amFAR annual gala wearing pearls all over her body.

Painting her skin white, Lady Gaga dressed herself in a bikini, crop jacket, and 12 inch heels that were covered in pearls. If that wasn’t enough, she also had tons of tiny pearls glued all over her face, stomach, and legs.

We are not exactly certain of her statement but for us, she is saying “hey, we all need a few pearls in our life!” We agree Lady Gaga, we agree! read more

Buying Pearls for My Daughter

 “My daughter is turning 13 and I would like to get her a string of pearls. Is this a good idea? What should I get her?”

Thirteen is a great age for a young lady to receive pearls for her birthday. In a young ladies mind, a set of pearls from her father is a statement that he notices that she is growing into a young woman and that she is responsible enough to care for such a precious gift. She will love you much more for such a generous and meaningful gift. It will become the most cherished item in her jewelry box. read more

YOUTUBE: DIY Pearl Braid by @foreveryours072

Nothing is more fun than doing it yourself and the feature below is a creative and fun activity!

If you are in love with pearls, and already have a collection for your ears, wrist, and neck, how interesting would it to add a few pearls to your hair?

This young lady, Kayleigh, shows use on her Youtube an awesome and quick DIY to wear pearls in your braid! It is so simple that we wish we would have thought of it sooner.

Here is what she used:

  • Pearls/Beads
  • Hair Elastic
  • Bobby Pins
  • Scissors
  • Ruler

Check out the video below:

To learn more about Kayleigh Noelle visit her blog at: www.soloveleigh.com read more

Pearl Fashion: Working Woman Chic!

Working Woman Chic by younghipchic featuring long sleeve sweaters Confidence is a key element to being a successful woman in business. A woman’s confidence is first seen in her appearance. When you are up for that promotion consider what is in your closet and what is in your jewelry box. A woman that looks professional wear colors like brown, blue and black. These colors come forward as serious and strong. That is what a lady needs to be in the concrete jungle. Tough yet oh so chic! Adding a little pearls to her wardrobe reminds her colleagues that although she is tough as a lion she is also a lady with class and beauty. What do you think a woman should wear when she is working? Share your thoughts.

Pearl Fashion: Enjoy the Holiday in Style!

Get into the holidays and make them come alive in the colors of gold, red, white, green and silver!

Green brings forth health; red brings about cheer; white is purity; silver is patience and gold is for wealth… all of the things that we wish for during the holiday season and into the New Year.

Fashion is a key element when celebrating the holidays.  Think about Christmas sweaters. They have surely made an impact on the holidays and they are also making a major comeback.  But there is one classic that never goes away. You guessed it, PEARLS!!! read more

21 Ways to Wear Your Pearls Day or Night

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Pearls are not just for your grandma anymore!

Pearls have become a growing trend in fashion as they add a since of class and panache to bright colored clothing like ruby reds and emerald greens. Perish the thought of wearing just a thread of white pearls because pearls can be found in an array colors including black, pink and lavender. There are also a variety of styles and setting to choose from. Whether the pearl is in a star setting surrounded by diamonds or a cluster of pearls wrapped perfectly into a double strand necklace, pearls are the new go-to pieces to accentuate your wardrobe. read more