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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

FASHIONISTA OF THE DAY IN PEARLS: Mio P. (@candidlymio)

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This Fashionista was chosen as our “Fashionista of the Day in Pearls” because she looked so chic in this plunging back pearl dress.

Mio P., fashion blogger of Candidly Mio, shows off her flirty style in this fun pearl dress which she got from Sammydress.com. We really like the pearl detailing on the back, and sleeves—it gives so much character!  She accompanied the look with simple hair, pearl earrings and a pair of cute black heels from Just Fab.com.

We think this Fashionista looks chic and we are sure you will love her look as well. What do you think of this look? read more

PEARLS OF WISDOM: – Stephen Hoeller

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“A pearl is a beautiful thing that is produced by an injured life. It is the tear [that results] from the injury of the oyster. The treasure of our being in this world is also produced by an injured life. If we had not been wounded, if we had not been injured, then we will not produce the pearl. “

-Stephen Hoeller, American Author and Scholar

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CELEBRITIES IN PEARLS: June Ambrose Wears Pearls during NY Fashion Week

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Fashion Week is the time to pull out all your best fashion tricks and professional stylist, June Ambrose did just that with industry black and pearls.

The stylist to the celebrities featured her great style on NYMAG.com with the following details:

Hat: June Ambrose Design for HSN. “The hat is from the fall collection. It’ll be available in faux, not fur, though mine is fur.”

Sunglasses: Edna, From June Ambrose Eyewear. “The ones I have on today I named after Edna from The Incredibles. My collection is for the fierce and fearless woman who wants to be seen, but who wants blinders. She’s a mom who didn’t get any sleep, or that young girl who drank a little too much last night.” read more

PEARL FASHION: The Cut’s Interview with Dana Lorenz Revisited!

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NYMAG.com, “The Cut” did a really interesting interview with jewelry designer, Dana Lorenz, in 2010 and we just had to revisit it.

What caught our attention about the interview? It was definitely Dana’s unique and interesting concept of pearls and how she makes it complement her style and artistic view. Instead of the classic way of wearing pearls she opts for barbed wire!

Dana Lorenz is known as the “pretty-punk” jewelry designer whose work has be worn by A-list celebrities including First Lady Michelle Obama. She has also worked with famous brands including, J.Crew and Barneys. 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

CELEBRITIES IN PEARLS: Duchess Kate Looks Great in a Pink Alexander McQueen Suit and Pearls

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The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, looked pretty in pink and pearls as she always does!

The Duchess fashioned a gorgeous Alexander McQueen suit with a low-cut neckline, peplum detailing, and A-line pleated skirt. The look was really completed when the royal Fashionista added the classic glamour of pearl drop earrings, a gold clutch and her favorite, L.K. Bennett nude heels.

The royal couple looked quite damper and they really enjoyed themselves when they entered the DJ booth at The Northern Sound System youth community center in Adelaide, Australia. 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

PEARLS OF WISDOM: – Tahar Ben Jelloun

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“Real friendship, like real poetry, is extremely rare and precious as a pearl.” — Tahar Ben Jelloun

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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