Monthly Archives: May 2014

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: Kim Kardashian Attends Her Bridal Shower in All White with Pearls

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Kim Kardashian got pearled up for her Beverly Hills Bridal Shower on Saturday, May 10th. The bridal shower was said to be lavish with celebrity friends including a very pregnant, Ciara in attendance with all smiles.

Paparazzi from X17 Online caught the “Keeping Up the Kardashian” socialite, entering her party wearing a strapless white dress, pearls and silver heels.

We think she looks rather stylish clean and ready to be married.

What do you think of her style? Do you think it is appropriate?

NOTE: Kim and Kayne West are said to wed on May 24. read more

FASHIONISTA OF THE DAY IN PEARLS: Priscila Diniz (@pri_diniz)

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This Fashionista was chosen as our “Fashionista of the Day in Pearls” because she combined color, lace, and pearls to make a completely stylish look!

Priscila Diniz, fashion blogger of Look At Me BR, showed off her modestly chic style LACE GOLD TOP, and black wide-brim hat, stylish black pumps, and bright yellow midi skirt by RSTYLE.ME. The look is perfectly balanced with a classic leather and pearl bag by M. Leon making for a polished appearance.

We think this Fashionista looks like a lady and she looks bright and approachable from head to toe, and we are sure that you will love her look as well. 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

PEARL NEWS: Teenager, Maya Van Wagenen, Becomes “Popular” with Pearls and Girdles!

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Some things never change and apparently that stands true for pearls and girdles.

An interesting article by the Associated Press caught our attention. The story highlighted a teenage girl who discovered through experience that when you take a visit back into history, you can gain knowledge that will make the present and the future an extraordinary.

Not a believer? Then read Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek by Maya Van Wagenen.

“Popular” originated as an experiment encouraged by teenager, Maya Van Wagenen’s parents. They challenged their then non-social, eighth-grade daughter to follow the advice from “Betty Cornell’s Teen-Age Popularity Guide” written by teenage model, Betty Cornell in 1951, and used the book’s advice in secret and journal the experience and responses. 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: Pearl Tattoos are Trending—do you love it?

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Pearls seem to not only be a stylish trend for this Spring/Summer. We can find pearls on almost everything from shoes to hats and even handbags, but now the trend has gone beyond of favorite accessories… Some very interesting people seem to be placing pearls on their skin—permanently!

What do we mean?

Many people are actually tattooing the precious jewel on their skin for everyone to see. Surprisingly the tattoos are really amazing and quite beautiful. Don’t believe us? Check these out!

Above are a few of the best looking pearl tattoos that we have seen thus far and we plan to look for more. We have a funny idea that you are going to like them too. 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