Obsessed by Pearls

Just when visions of sugarplums should be dancing in our heads, many of us are fretting over what to wear for the holidays. With Black Tie galas, office cocktail parties, and New Year’s Eve ahead, the art of glamorizing can present challenges if you’re not prepared. We’ve rounded up some holiday outfit ideas that are not only on-trend but easy to achieve.

In case you haven’t noticed, pearls are EVERYWHERE these days! Baroque, Akoya and colorful pearls are embellishing accessories like shoes and handbags, being sewn into Couture fashions and sweaters, and of course, adorning designer outfits in jewelry.

It’s that time of year. The soothing voice of Burl Ives begins to greet us everywhere, crooning softly, encouraging us to celebrate the festive colors of the holiday season.  As tinsel and garland begin to go up, remember to decorate yourself this year, too.  Look to the iconic décor of this magical season for fashion inspiration, adornment and of course, gifting!

October was quite a month for wedding watchers. At New York’s Bridal Fashion Week (Oct. 5-10), we saw a record number of designer collections, followed closely on their satin heels by Princess Eugenie’s lavish nuptials in London (Oct. 12). Fun fact: Wedding authority The Knot reports

Prized for centuries for its natural beauty, Angel Skin Coral belongs in a rarefied circle of extraordinary gems. This precious coral is beyond rare, hailing from the seas around Japan, Taiwan and Hawaii.