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PEARL FASHION: Gorgeous and Sophisticated Plus Size Wedding Dress with Pearl Accents

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As a lady with curves you may find it difficult to find your dream dress that is complimentary to your shape, style, and budget. We, at Pearls Only, may be able to help you find everything in one!

This dress “Antoinette Sample Wedding Gown” by Michelle Bridal is on Sample Sale for the amazing price of $495.00.

This beautiful formal bridal gown is made of Mikado satin and features a strapless bodice with asymmetric pleating and lace-up back offer a stylish look along with elegant pearls, shells and rhinestones around the waistband. read more

GREAT MOMENT IN PEARL HISTORY: Billie Holiday Looks Stunning Singing in Pearls

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We love to go back and find some of the most iconic women of all time wearing pearls!

Today’s feature is an American Jazz legend.

The late, Billie Holiday is a woman known for her melodious voice, gorgeous face, and her beautiful signature of flowers that she wore in her hair. We think she is a great addition to our “Great Moment in Pearl History” because she made pearls a sophisticated and stylish statement in her jazzy look.

Eleanora Fagan, most commonly known as Billie Holiday and nicknamed “Lady Day” by friend and musical partner, Lester Young, was born on April 7, 1915 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She later died in   New York City, New York, United States on July 17, 1959 at the age of 44. read more

5 BEST DRESSED CELEBRITIES: The “Pearls” of the 2014 Billboard Music Awards Red Carpet

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Although the pearl trend was not seen during the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18th in Las Vegas, Nevada but here are a few “pearls” that we deemed gorgeous and so very stylish. The red carpet was filled with many great celebrities and we have gathered a list of some of very best dressed.

Jennifer Lopez looked stylish and sensual in this long Donna Karan dress. Bold and furious, this red and flowing sheer and bodysuit style made JLo look like a breath of fresh air. We also loved the up-do hairstyle because it made the look goddess friendly. read more

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: 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

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

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