How to Update Your Wardrobe for the Fall?

Here is our quick guide to updating your closet for this Fall. Pearls are finally having their moment, so don't forget to add a pair of earrings or a statement ring to your collection!

Wardrobe updates for Fall 2013 by lovemypearls featuring pearl jewelry

Ivy pearl ring with 3 pearls
US$ 114 - love-my-pearls.com

Salome black pearl earrings
US$ 58 - love-my-pearls.com

Bangle Triplets
US$ 61 - love-my-pearls.com

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.

Dress up & down: black pearl earrings by lovemypearls featuring Salome pearl earrings

Salome pearl earrings
58 USD - love-my-pearls.com

How would you style these lovely sparklies?

4 Most Common Problems With Earrings

I was recently browsing celebrity photos from this year’s Cannes festival in search for upcoming jewelry trends. What I found instead inspired or rather pushed me to write this post. I saw a picture of the gorgeous Sharon Stone wearing a stunning white gown with a golden snake detail across her back. Miss Stone matched her outfit with quite impressive pair of diamond earrings. So impressive, that Miss Stone’s earlobes almost doubled in length! I was shocked. Why would one suffer so much just to make an impression… with a pair of earrings?  Wasn't the dress enough?

Sharon Stone's excessive and regular earlobes

Then I started looking around me and saw that many girls do the same on a daily basis. Current jewelry trends impose chandelier or long dangling earrings on us and we happily comply, but how can we make this experience more bearable?

Here are the four biggest earring sins and how to deal with them.

4 Things Every Woman should have in her Closet

What every woman should have in her wardrobe? A flattering pair of jeans, a white silk shirt, and a casual blazer. Why? They all look good together, so they are a safe bet on days when you simply can't decide what to wear. They also make a great canvas for other, more daring clothes. How to accessorize them? With pearls, naturally!

We particularly love the black & white color combination in pearl necklaces, which gives them a modern tough-luxe feel. This juxtaposition of contrasting tones has lately become very popular on fashion runways. The necklace shape of a casually tied chain is very versatile and works well with unbuttoned shirts or v-neck necklines that are flattering to all of us. Our version of the necklace costs only $73 and its intricate silver chain beautifully complements the two 8.5 mm drop pearls.

Casual Friday Spree vs. Steal by lovemypearls featuring a white pearl necklace

Yang & Yin white pearl necklace
US$ 73 - love-my-pearls.com

Remember, looking stylish doesn't require spending your entire salary on your clothes! To prove it to you, we created two versions of the same outfit. The less expensive version that includes our Yan & Ying pearl necklace costs only a fraction of the high fashion pieces, but the look is almost the same!

What every woman should have in her wardrobe? A flattering pair of jeans, a white silk shirt, a casual blazer ...and a pearl necklace to wear with them.

Pick of the Week: Gold-plated Pearl Hoops

Ashanti, our pick of the week, are feminine and lightweight pearl hoop earrings.

Adorned with 6 lustrous tiny white pearls on each side, these earrings are a great summer accessory with a bohemian twist. Their hand-crafted filigree design will  surely amp up the opulence of everyday separates and complement the boho luxe of vivid-colored strapless dresses. The earrings are made of gold-plated sterling silver and are anti-allergenic.

For advice on how to wear hoop earrings, we have prepared a fool-proof guide on how to wear hoops like a lady, but here are few propositions on how to match Ashanti  (at US$ 29 only!) with your favorite outfits for this summer.

Spree vs. Steal: Pearls for Businesswomen

Don't we all want to look classy in the office environment? It doesn't have to cost a fortune though! Here is our proposition on getting the same office look for a fraction of the price. Pair our long pearl necklace with tailored pants and a chiffon blouse for an understated office chic.

Spree vs. Steal: Honeycomb Dream by lovemypearls featuring Stephanie pearl necklace

Stephanie long pearl necklace ($59)
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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.

Trend Focus: Pastel Art by lovemypearls featuring a Kim - Pearl and Amethyst Bracelet

Kim - Amethyst & Pearl Bracelet by Love My Pearls
$239 - love-my-pearls.com

Trend Focus: Sweet Pastels by lovemypearls featuring Katia - Black Pearl Collar

Pearl Collar by Love My Pearls ($101)
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Pick of the Week: Pearl Earrings, Chanel Style

Looking for a fresh way of incorporating classic dangling pearl earrings into popular styles? Here is our proposition for those who are particularly fond of cute blazers with black trims that Chanel is known for:

I am woman by lovemypearls featuring hot shorts

Keira - silver baroque drop pearls - $69
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Pick of the Week: Ultra-Feminine Pearl Earrings

This week's pick is very feminine and classy. Keep them for special occasions, shine at the Christmas table or enchant your dearest one at a romantic dinner for two.

Classy Girl by lovemypearls featuring Aurelie pearl earrings

Aurelie pearl earrings
$59 - love-my-pearls.com

Keep Your Hoops in the Loop

Hoop earrings never really went out of fashion. They just change sizes. This season, they are particularly gutsy, featuring barbed wire and feather-like designs, just to name a couple.

A staple in our jewelry boxes, a pair of hoops can take many forms. Plain or embellished, small or large, round or oval, they all can be made in any color and with any type of material. They are almost universally flattering. Simple and small they become a great addition to office wear, medium with a few embellishments they can greatly complement a casual jeans and tee ensemble.

The larger they get, though, the more they are prone to accessory overkill. We compiled a list of expert advice on how to avoid the “Hoochie Mama” look and enjoy hoops in their all-around splendor.

Bride Alert: Pearl Necklaces and Wedding Gowns

Are you in love? Are you getting married soon? Do you have troubles accessorizing the dress of your dreams? The match made in heaven does not need to refer only to your relationship. We have prepared an easy guide to help you with your jewelry choices.

Nothing completes better a wedding gown and adds to its glamour than a well-chosen piece of jewelry. Pearls are considered as essential in bride’s and bridesmaids’ wardrobe. They symbolize love, purity and are believed to bring happiness and prosperity to marriage.

True, not all brides pick pearls (oh, well, Kate, we forgive you, because you looked gorgeous anyway), but the versatility of pearl jewelry makes the choice easier for many. The safest approach is to follow the neckline of your gown with the shape of your necklace. A correctly chosen pearl jewel should not stand out too much and enhance your natural beauty instead of overwhelming it.

What if you don’t want to follow the classics and are willing to choose something more wowing than a simple strand? Here are some ideas for those of you who went for a strapless gown. (For the article about pearl necklace matches for V-neck and halter wedding dresses click here.)

Strapless neckline includes sweetheart and tube décolletés. It emphasizes your shoulders and the neck region. The right pearl wedding jewelry helps to compliment the top line of the dress and draws attention to your face. Many necklace styles work well with the strapless dress: close to the neck ras-du-cou, large pearl chokers resting at the collar bone and pearl necklaces in princess length are a good match. 

Multi-strand necklaces are also a great choice for the strapless wedding gown as long as you keep the necklace length at least one inch above the dress’ neckline to avoid overcrowding. A word of advice: remember that there are other pearl shapes than round that are great for the big day. We absolutely love petal-shaped keshi pearls that bring this extra-feminine sparkle to your neckline.

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Lariats and simple pendants are great with sweetheart neckline as they imitate the top line of this type of wedding gowns. Although they also work for other strapless dresses, the lariats might be tricky if they go too low and touch the dress’ neckline. A general rule for bridal pendants is or to keep it short above the neckline or go in the opposite direction and use ultra-long chains and statement pearl pendants to enhance the bustier part of the dress.

If you are not the biggest fan of necklaces, you might opt for chandelier earrings and an opulent bracelet instead. After all, the most important thing in choosing your wedding wardrobe is that you feel your beautiful and relaxed self in the first place! No bridezillas allowed!

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Honeysuckle Pink

Have you noticed that each year has its official color? Last year we were diving in the coolness of the turquoise. This year it's the honeysuckle. Vibrant. Poised. Daring. 

This delightful reddish pink makes us think of carefree days of spring and summer as it produces a healthy glow on our skins when worn by both men and women. It’s eye-catching and uplifting hue works well for day and night in women’s accessories. Naturally, we find its alternative in pearls. Deep pink or lavender pearls provide a more toned down alternative to the vibrant honeysuckle, complementing it in a much understated way:

Maud Pearl Necklace from love-my-pearls.com

Pearl Studs & Nautical Accents

It looks like stripes will stay with us for longer than one season. This spring they are getting bolder and more pronounced than ever. Body-hugging dresses, tops, and sweaters became our fashion staples for the warm and sunny months. Pearl studs are a perfect accessory to underscore the nautical styles. Check out our two propositions for simple studs and a more daring starfish stud alternative!

Juicy Accents by Pearlbuzz on Polyvore.com

White stud earring
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Sea Beauty by Pearlbuzz on Polyvore.com

Button earring
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Happy New Year of the Rabbit!

According to Chinese tradition, the Rabbit signifies times in which you can relax and calm your nerves. It is a year of negotiation and diplomacy, of focus on home, family, and relationships. The year of the Rabbit is also associated in Chinese astrology with good taste and refinement. We shall benefit from the Rabbit’s good influence to update our jewelry cases!

No Fuss Class by Pearlbuzz featuring black jewelry

Kung Hei Fat Choi!

Undull the gray, wake the beige up

This Fall we get to choose between grays and nudes in our clothing color palettes. These are always safe bets for any occasion, but we have to be careful so that they do not become too safe! 


If you want to invest in one piece only, I would go for pearl stud earrings, but definitely not the white ones. I would pick a pair that is outrageously large, screamingly bold, and shockingly golden! Take a look at our two examples of how to wear these beautiful pearl earrings:

Autumn Sobriety by Pearlbuzz featuring cashmere tops

Snugly Chic by Pearlbuzz featuring a patent leather handbag

The possibilities are endless. After all, we will never have enough of pearl-fect stud earrings!


In the sets: Queen Pea Golden Pearl Earrings

Dangerously Feminine for Halloween

The Halloween is close and we should think about picking the best outfits for the night. But what to do if you don't feel like becoming a pumpkin for the night? There is still a dark princess option available, that, naturally, incorporates black (oh, but of course, what other color would be better?) pearls into the outfit.

Dark fringes, lace, and ruffles of the dress and shoes nicely hint the vampire trend of the year, an animal print clutch in orange brings this extra claw to it (while still remaining in the pumpkin-colored universe of Halloween), but it is the pearl earrings that polish the entire look to make it dangerously feminine.

Dark Side by Pearlbuzz featuring a miu miu dress

And what are you planning to wear to your Halloween party?

...because you are Gold!

This season's stylish '60s silhouettes suit every single one of us. Classy and elegant feminine lines are complemented with plain warm colors of ivory, caramel, and oxblood. The perfect accessory to polish off the look? A golden pearl necklace, worn in layers, to cut through the sobriety of the outfit. Lushing and luxurious, yet so simple...

...because you are Gold! by Pearlbuzz featuring fendi handbags

The 64inch-long necklace Sylviane can be found here.

Pearl Lariat for the Fall

This Fall is all about femininity and conservative glamor, but also about wearable clothes and accessories. Seductive laces, furs, velvet vests, camel-colored dresses, and chunky knits, they all embrace the real, true woman in each of us. Pearls inscribe so well in this easy grown-up chic!

Late Summer Accessories

The summer might be almost over, but our summer moods keep on feeding our style cravings. This year's hit frocks, shorts and denim, are a great match in a city setting. Especially if they come together complemented with the new fling of street fashion - the Oxford shoes. Finally something for those who love strolling across the town without risking an ankle sprain because of the 6-inch heels!

Bold color juxtapositions and over-the-top necklaces spare us the boredom of looking as our younger brothers. I am throwing in some golden pearl studs for style statement and a purse belt for convenience.

Summer Purrfection by Pearlbuzz featuring Rachel Comey tops

The Art of Stacking

It has been already for several seasons that designers all over the world encourage us to pile up our favorite jewelry pieces: pendants, necklaces, rings, or bracelets. The more, the better, the more colors and shapes, the better. Beware, it's very easy to go overboard with a style like this!


Personally, I would not try to follow styles presented in fashion magazines to the letter. Everyday wearing of 20 cocktail rings and 15 statement bracelets in one go is not particularly practical or comfortable. I am more of Coco Chanel's adept: before going out, one should remove one piece of jewelry.


You can transfer the style to your casual wardrobe though. Begin with the easiest: wear three pendants, each on a separate chain of different length. These will add lightness and femininity to any outfit:

Tough Cookie by Pearlbuzz featuring TopShop dresses

Bracelets are also easy to stack: choose different colors of pearls or mix them with simple silver bangles and faceted gemstones to achieve a textured look:

Yes, please, I will take this call by Pearlbuzz featuring Stella McCartney dresses

My advice is to bet on one type of jewelry: if you stack rings, forget the bracelets. If you pile up necklaces, make them the focal point of your outfit and skip the rings. But above all: have fun!

Bangle Triplets by Love-My-Pearls.com