Although far from classic, these earrings are still very versatile and go well with relaxed and more polished, office looks, which makes them a great addition to this Fall's accessory list.
How would you style these lovely sparklies?
Showing posts with label fashion trends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion trends. Show all posts
Sunday, September 1
Versatile Pearl Earrings
Pearl earrings don't have to be white and they definitely don't have to come in the form of a classic (and, for many of us, slightly boring) spherical studs. Our newest addition to the loving pearl earrings' family is all about the Dark Side of Pearls. Single black pearl is adorned with a sparkle-studded earring that has been made of black, oxidized silver.
Although far from classic, these earrings are still very versatile and go well with relaxed and more polished, office looks, which makes them a great addition to this Fall's accessory list.
How would you style these lovely sparklies?
Although far from classic, these earrings are still very versatile and go well with relaxed and more polished, office looks, which makes them a great addition to this Fall's accessory list.
How would you style these lovely sparklies?
Monday, May 27
Why do Fashion Designers Stray Away from Pearls?
Have you ever wondered why we see so little pearls on
catwalks? Pearls are one of the most feminine and universally flattering
gemstones and yet they often get a cold shoulder from the fashion designers of
this world. Naturally there are notable exceptions, such as Chanel, but overall
most fashion power houses will readily choose sparkly diamonds or bold-colored
sapphires, rubies, or emeralds over delicate and shimmery pearls.
I have given this a lot of thought, and I finally settled on
red carpet events as at least one of the guilty parties. Why, you ask? Let me
explain.
 |
| Izabel Goulart wearing emerald statement necklace and Dita Von Teese rocking pearl earrings at Cannes Film Festival Photos via Harper's Bazaar |
On one hand, we have flash-hungry celebrities that want to shine during such events. Figuratively, yes, but mostly they want to literally exude sparkle from every earlobe, finger, neckline, or toe. They want to be seen and admired. They work closely with fashion designers to put together head-turning outfits and accessories in the hope that they’ll help to maximize their media presence. On the other hand, outfits seen at the Oscars, Grammy’s, or MTV Awards, just to mention three, all set the tone for the current and upcoming fashion trends, so designers produce their trend-setting jewelry pieces to be shown off during such events. Again, this means most of them are more likely to create over-the-top, daring, and highly visible pieces (read: *Bling*Bling* ;o)
 |
| Emily Blunt wearing ruby earrings to Golden Globes and Zoe Saldana adorned with pearl earrings in Cannes Photos via Harper's Bazaar and Trend911 |
Unfortunately, one of the easiest ways of attracting the
general public’s attention – you and me! - or that of photographers to begin
with, is to wear something bold and/or sparkly that screams big money. As often
as not, the resulting jewelry pieces are not feminine, maybe not even flattering -
but definitely loud and audacious. As for the pearls, well… their delicate
shine suffers and their beautiful colors tend to disappear when overpowered by the
strong flashes of today’s cameras, so they are not as photo-attractive on the
red carpet as their more sparkly and colorful alternatives. Also, from a designer’s
point of view, pearls are more difficult to work with because their special sheen,
voluptuous forms, and ethereal appeal require more creativity in marrying them
with modern and daring styles. In consequence, the fashion scene has fallen in
love with the fire of diamonds and the boldness of rubies. Don’t get me wrong,
I love diamonds and colored gemstones too - but I would love to see more pearls
on today’s catwalks.
So if you are a designer and reading this: Hi there! Please
include pearls in your fashion repertoire. We love them dearly and they love us
back even more. I dare you, show me one woman who doesn't look good in pearls!
PS. Luckily, I have noticed some changes in this bling-fever. Details in our next blog post :o)
Friday, February 10
Trend Focus: Pearls and Pastels
Sugary pastels are one of the most prominent fashion trends for Spring/Summer 2012. After few seasons of bold, in-your-face shades, we are going back to the feminine feel of soft colors.
Don’t get me wrong, daring colors are still very much in, but now we have a choice between a fashion statement of neon pinks and femininity declaration of pale corals.
How to pick the right jewelry for the pastel trend to avoid a sugar overdose? You can pair light-colored clothes with statement necklaces, such as Katia pearl collar, or with chunky bracelets, just like the pearl and amethyst bracelet Kim. Supersized jewels will sharpen the overall soft look. As for the colors, gold-plated metals are great, and so are black and white pearls.
Don’t get me wrong, daring colors are still very much in, but now we have a choice between a fashion statement of neon pinks and femininity declaration of pale corals.
How to pick the right jewelry for the pastel trend to avoid a sugar overdose? You can pair light-colored clothes with statement necklaces, such as Katia pearl collar, or with chunky bracelets, just like the pearl and amethyst bracelet Kim. Supersized jewels will sharpen the overall soft look. As for the colors, gold-plated metals are great, and so are black and white pearls.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
