Any time you give a gift – whether for Christmas, a birthday or an anniversary, you want it to be special. You want something the recipient will appreciate – and this is especially true when it comes to your grandmother. On the one hand, grandmas are easy to buy for.…
Top 50 Bloggers to Follow for Office Outfits Inspiration
Looking the part at work is hard work – pun intended. But these next bloggers know exactly what it takes. We’ve searched the web at large to bring you the 50 Best Bloggers to Follow for Office Outfits Inspiration. Whether you need tips on how to create the best business…
Power Pearls: A Closer Look at Kamala Harris’ Style
Kamala Harris made history when she became the first female Vice President in the United States. Her influence has extended beyond the Beltway and into the fashion sphere. The Pearl Source, one of the largest online pearl retailers, conducted a study among fashion authorities on Vice President Kamala Harris’ style.…
The Complete Guide to 80s Fashion
When thinking of 80’s fashion, the words ‘big and bright’ surely sums it up. It was a decade of big hair, shoulder pads, large and dramatic earring types, acid wash jeans and eye-straining fabric colors and patterns. Fashion trends in the 1980s were about materialistic values and flaunting wealth. Having…
Where Does Mother of Pearl Come From?
What is mother of pearl? This is the name commonly used to refer to the nacre that coats a pearl. It’s a mixture of minerals secreted by oysters that actually forms the gem. Nacre is secreted by oysters and various pearl mollusks as a defense mechanism against foreign irritants. With…
21 Timeless New Years Eve Outfit Ideas That Are Easy to Recreate
Year after year, Christmas shopping and preparations take all the spotlight – and all of our energy. But with just a couple of weeks to go till New Year’s, the hunt for the right look is definitely ON. This New Year’s might look different than the previous ones – but…
Tying the Knot: 2021 Wedding Statistics and Facts
The wedding industry is a big business and we’ve got the stats to prove it. About to tie the knot soon and don’t want to go overboard with the budget? Or perhaps curious to know how your wedding ceremony measures up against everyone else’s? We collected data from a wide…
Back to Basics: What is Mother of Pearl?
Many people would recognize mother of pearl when they saw it, but how many of us actually know what this material is, where it comes from or how it is made? Or, more specifically, how many know the difference between mother of pearl and pearls? Mother of Pearl: The Basics…
Pro Tips for Smart Shopping During the Holidays
These days, there really is no excuse not to engage in smart shopping. Between price comparison tools, apps and discounts, you almost have to go out of your way not to shop smarter. This is especially true during the holiday shopping season. With holiday sales starting in mid-October and lasting…
From the Classic White Pearl to the Exotic Black – A Close Look at Pearl Colors
They’re lustrous, they’re iridescent – and they are often the perfect pop of color to an outfit. The classic milky-hued white pearl is iconic in countless ways, but few know that the enigmatic gems of the sea come in nearly every color of the rainbow. Classic whites were believed to…