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PEARL CELEBRATION: A CONVERSATION WITH TISH THOMAS- Famous Women in Pearls

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This week we, at Pearls Only, are celebrating the beauty of pearls. I know, we celebrate pearls everyday but this week we will be celebrating with a fashion stylist that knows the importance of wearing pearls and why they are associated with class, elegance, professionalism and great stature.

Tish Thomas, a fashion stylist that has worked with major campaigns that include, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Nordstrom’s. She has also styled the iconic supermodel, Beverly Johnson. Today, she shares her thoughts on the most famous women to make a fashion statement in pearls. read more

CELEBRITIES IN PEARLS: Marilyn Monroe Only Loved to Wear Her Husband’s Pearls

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Marilyn Monroe is forever an icon of style but an interesting fact that many of you may not know is that this fashion influencer had almost no interest in jewelry. There was one piece that she really treasured and that was a simple 16 inch string of pearls given to her by her husband, Joe DiMaggio, during their Japan honeymoon in January 1954.

Monroe and DiMaggio divorced later in the year (1954) allegedly due to DiMaggio’s constant requests for Marilyn to give up her career. During their divorce hearing, it turns out that she still had love for not only DiMaggio, but she also still had love for the Mikimoto pearl necklace he had given her because she wore it to court during their divorce hearing. read more

Celebrity Fashion: Nicki Minaj Covered in Pearls

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When it comes to shock and hip hop, the Pink Friday rapper is no stranger to pearls. On her 26th birthday, Nicki Minaj was not shy about showing all of her assets in a bodysuit decorated in pearls and other gems.

The “Marilyn Monroe” singer is known for being artistic and daring just like Lady Gaga, but with her own flair.

We are not sure if we are fans of this bodysuit that was created by the Blonds, but what we do know is that Nicki is an artist and she tends to be one that creates the trends and people like her “Barbz” follow. read more