French Connection Molly Suede Knee High Boots
The Pearl Source White Fresh Water Pearl Necklace
French Connection Luxe Leather Mini Skirt
Forever21 Marilyn Monroe Sweatshirt
Asos Black Turban Headband
MAC Sushi Kiss Lipstick
Pearls have definitely withstood the test of time, but how we view them seems to be changing. With all of the new pearl jewelry trends out there, pearls are no longer just for your grandma and prepsters. Gone are the days when you only see pearls on a housewife slaving over dinner in her freshly pressed fit and flare dress or the preppy country club lady enjoying an afternoon of bridge. They are being worn in every way! With so many options from ear cuffs, to chokers, to oversized and all over accessories, you can play the trend up or down by staying classic or pairing them with grunge and style looks.
I styled my Chanel pearls and a smaller strand from The Pearl Source to create this retro sixties vibe. I cannot tell you how glad I am that I have a Chanel long strand in my wardrobe. I reach for it all of the time! Even more, I am glad that I have this classic strand from The Pearl Source, because it will always stand the test of time and can be styled so many ways. Pearls are one of those pieces of jewelry, that when real, can be rather affordable (yay). As you can see above, I am far from the preppy sweater vest gal adorned with a strand of grandma’s pearls. xo
“A woman needs ropes and ropes of pearls”
– Coco Chanel
nikki stratton says
October 27, 2014 at 6:37 amGorgeous! Love that headband on you and really wanting those boots!!
xxx
nikki
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Megan says
October 27, 2014 at 7:12 amLove the pearls, you’ve inspired me to throw some on today. Skirt + Headband = love love love.
-Meg
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Harley says
October 27, 2014 at 7:27 amThe headband is totally channeling Brigitte Bardot. Love it
chelsea says
October 27, 2014 at 2:24 pmloving the Chanel pearls and french connection boots!
Alecz says
October 27, 2014 at 3:00 pmI love this! Great combination of textures and colours. And the pearls are fabulous 🙂
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Angie says
October 27, 2014 at 9:15 pmAlecz thank you!
Angie says
October 27, 2014 at 9:16 pmChelsea, the boots are my new favorites!!
Abby says
October 28, 2014 at 2:35 amSuch a cute retro tee!
XoXo One Stiletto At a Time
Agoprime says
October 29, 2014 at 4:06 amCUTE LOOK!
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Megan says
November 3, 2014 at 1:27 pmI just found your blog from The Fashionista’s Diary and I am loving it! This outfit is amazing! The skirt is such a fun color and I love that sweatshirt! I can’t believe it’s from Forever 21! I really love that Chanel necklace too! I just followed you on bloglovin and I can’t wait to read more of your future posts!
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~~Megan~~
Kacie's Kloset says
November 4, 2014 at 12:34 pmYou look so glamorous! I love the classic pearls in this outfit!
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Cynthia says
June 14, 2015 at 8:32 pmThank You for showing how lovely both the Chanel pearls and the single strand from The Pearl Source can work together…I have them both! Can’t wait to try this….