State of the Union Fashion

Jess — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:43:23 +0000

Like millions of Americans around the country, I tuned in to watch the President deliver the State of the Union address. Before the President enters the room, the cameras

Michelle Obama

pan across the attendees. One thing I immediately noticed were how many of the women in the room adorned their necks with strands of pearls. Undoubtedly, Michelle Obama has had a major influence as her single strand of white pearls has become a type of trademark for her fashion. In signature style, Michelle Obama was wearing a budget-friendly dress designed by Issac Mizrahi and she had on her single strand of white pearls.

Nancy Pelosi

This is such a simple style statement but makes such an impact whenever she puts them on. There is no doubt that other women in the political arena have been influenced by Michelle’s simple, sophisticated style. Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi even made her mark on the fashion world with her sleek lavender suit that she paired with a gorgeous multi-colored strand of pearls. Pelosi’s necklace was comprised of large, possibly Tahitian or South Sea pearls, in ivory, white and gray. She matched her necklace with a beautiful pair of pearl stud earrings. It made for the perfect leadership outfit.

Pearls on a Budget

Jess — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:00:49 +0000

These days pretty much everyone is on a budget. But, being creatures of consumption none of us want to give up the little luxuries we enjoy in life. So now, instead of giving up shopping, we just need to shop smarter. When it comes to jewelry, you want to make a smart investment on a quality piece that will last but that doesn’t necessarily cost three month’s salary. On that note, here are some of my top choices for some great pearls under $100:

Multi Color Pearl Bracelet

This is a great bracelet comprised of beautiful multicolored freshwater pearls. The pearls range in size from 6-7mm. I love this bracelet because it can go with just about any outfit. It can be worn casually with jeans, used to accessorize a business suit or dressed up with a cocktail dress for date night! Grab this bracelet for a steal at $57.50.

White Pearl Necklace

I love the classic beauty of this white pearl necklace. It is a strand of white, freshwater pearls about 6-7mm in size. This is a timeless piece that can be elegant, casual and sophisticated. I love to wear mine with a polo shirt, jeans and flats for a mature but casual look. You can pick this necklace up for $99!

Akoya Pearl Earrings

This pair of earrings is a great twist on a classic. These earrings are beautiful black saltwater Akoya pearls. Whenever you wear these, they are sure to catch attention! Their gorgeous black color is stylish yet simple. At $64 they are affordable enough to pick up for everyday wear.

You can look at all of these pieces of jewelry along with other great deals under $100 at museumwaypearls.com. They have a great collection of jewelry in every style and color for every budget!

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State of the Union Fashion

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