I was inspired by jacket I saw at Harrod's in London last summer. Boy, was that jacket cute (and expensive!) so I decided to make my own version for a fraction of the price (under $45!!). I get so many compliments when I wear it- it is very chic and is perfect for these transitioning weather days. I even made one for my daughter.
and arranged flowers and washed dishes. Happy Friday my sweet loves. It's Friday and it's warm. This makes me very happy. Some days ago I mentioned I would try this pearl DIY with my jeweler friend. So we did, and made some cute things: rings, bracelets and a necklace. DIYing with a friend is so much more fun than going at it solo. We laughed so much and gossiped- perfect girl time. We then did the usual...arranged flowers and washed the dishes...
I adore statement earrings when I go out- for dinners, nights out, parties.....but when it comes to my day-to day earrings I'm a pearls kind of a girl. I may occasionally switch them out here and there but 98% of the time if you see me during the day I will be wearing my simple pearls. Predictable I know but somehow I feel that they brighten up my face and that I look prettier. A few months ago I spotted these amazing pearl earrings on one of Dallas' chicest Ladies, Merry Vose. I had to ask- where are your earrings from? Christian Dior. Little did I know they would become my new obsession. I have never seen earrings that are both classic and edgy at the same time. How can that be? They are not terribly expensive (If I remember correctly around $300), they are light and come in so many color combinations there is one that will suit you perfectly. I can't tell you how cool I feel when I wear my Christian Dior pearls? VERY. I love being able to be both modern and classic. I feel ahead of the fashion curve for sure with these.
I can't wait to see the Great Gatsby. I think it has to do with a few of my favorite things- Leo, Art Deco, lavish parties, champagne, and jewelry (and more specifically pearls!). In the 1920s the style was to wear long strands of pearls and so from the images I have seen the movie is filled with beautiful pearl pieces. I think nowadays pearls are thought of as too classic in style for some, but I think this will start to change as jewelers adapt pearls into more modern designs and they get more press (like the Great Gatsby movie!). Plus prices for pearls are currently very good making it easier for them to make it to the mainstream.
When I think of pearls, the first person that comes to mind is Coco Chanel who used to love her pearls and rarely be caught without them. Here are a few of my favorite images of her sporting pearls.