It’s Monday. Fashion week starts this week, including our presentation of the new collection on Thursday. For better or worse, this is my theme of the week. (Ok ok, so it’s my theme every week. What’s it to you?!)
Richard Diebenkorn, "Coffee" (1959)
AdamsMorioka, "Seattle Breakfast Poster" (1999)
Pablo Picasso, Still Life "The Coffee Pot" (1944)
All images from San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Valentine’s Day is coming, and if your love is anything like mine, he/she needs some assistance. Mine plain ol’ needs to be told what to do. To help things along, I’m passing out Valentines that contain a special little something…
… a code (B-MINE) for 20% off at AmandaPearl.com!* It can be used site-wide, but I’ve also put together a little Valentine’s Day Gift Guide, full of bags and baubles that will be sure to warm your heart. Here are some of my personal favorites from the guide:
Don’t have a Beau/Belle? You are your own special someone? Even better (and easier). You can get yourself EXACTLY what you want as a Valentine. No messing around.
Click HERE to check out the Gift Guide and make use of that 20% off! Enter code B-MINE at checkout to redeem.*
*Offer good through February 14, 2012.
Well, less than a week to go until our presentation during New York Fashion Week. Where does the time go? It seems like we were just showing the new Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Sheesh!
This season is going to be ultra fun. We will again be showing at the Empire Hotel at Lincoln Center, and we are excited to announce our sponsorship by Pearl Vodka. You know what that means… COCKTAILS! I’m looking forward to this partnership (no, not just for the cocktails–what do you take me for?!). Pearl Vodka uses pristine, crisp water “from the crystalline streams of the Canadian Rocky Mountains”, and comes in a series of delectable flavors. Original, Pomegranate, Plum, Blueberry, Coconut, Caramel, Cucumber, Orange, Citrus, YUM. AND, it’s called PEARL. Does it get any better? Pearl Vodka and Amanda Pearl have lots in common — both are made in “micro-batches” to ensure unsurpassed quality, using the purest, finest ingredients…. er, materials. You know what I mean.
As always, I’m looking forward to presenting the new pieces. After all of the labor of putting a collection together, it’s great to get them in front of a crowd and see what people respond to. Here are some little behind-the-scenes instagram shots I took during development, as a teaser until I can present the real thing. Enjoy!
“Vogue” says, Get Cultured. It’s not such a bad idea, particularly for a bridal look. What could possibly be more romantic than pearls in your hair?
From "Vogue" magazine
Chanel showed pearly hair accoutrements on their runway for Spring, and are offering their hairpins for $350 each. An alternative would be Amanda Pearl, light-as-a-feather, Pearl hair accessories. (slightly less expensive…!)
$28
$48
$48
$98
See my previous post about Chanel’s runway pearls.
I know it’s only Tuesday… it’s not even hump day yet, but I think we all deserve a minute to just LET GO. Turn the music up, close your eyes, and go crazy for a minute.
Don’t you feel better? :-)
Do it once a day, maybe every afternoon at 4pm, when you need a pick-me-up.
It’s the cheapest therapy ever!
The Bachelorette. Typically it’s a don’t ask don’t tell situation, which is probably always for the best. I love this idea of “morning after mugshots” of the bridal party, however. One can only imagine what went down the night before, and for those who took part, the morning after shot is probably all they need to (safely) remember the wild night before!
Click the image above to read more about images and the photographer.
Happy Chinese New Year! It’s the Year of the Dragon…
The Chinese New Year 2012 (according to the Chinese Zodiac) Year of the Dragon begins on January 23, 2012 and ends on February 9, 2013.
The Dragon is a symbol of good fortune in Chinese Astrology. According to tradition the Dragon brings in the Four Blessings of the East: wealth, virtue, harmony and longevity.
Indeed, of the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac, the Dragon is the most special, as it is a mystical being rather than an earthly animal–a karmic sign. We can expect grand things this year–it is the year for great deeds, innovative ideas and big projects.
What do you have planned for the year of the dragon?
Wishing everyone a Happy Friday. What are you up to this weekend?
I am looking forward to a little snow, perhaps.
The Sleeve. It seems like such a simple thing–way too basic of a detail to make an ensemble original, but when it comes to wedding gowns, that’s exactly what having a sleeve does. Sleeves provide elegant modesty, a little extra warmth & security, and helps your gown to stand out from the sea of strapless. Not that I can knock strapless. I wore strapless myself. (I distinctly remember when I was looking at gowns, I asked to see some options with sleeves and was told they don’t exist! ?!@$%)
I’m loving this embroidered sleeve with a long tulle skirt. But you know I have a thing for tulle skirts… (Case in point ONE, TWO, THREE, and FOUR.)
What do you think of sleeves for a bride?
I posted this video (below) some time ago, but I continue to get so many messages about it. I wish I could take credit for it — I didn’t make the video or have anything to do with it, I just posted it for your enjoyment. Thank you for your emails! I’m glad to hear it’s been enjoyed!
One of my New Year’s Resolutions was to try one of these a day, so that I can learn and practice them all. While I haven’t started this “experiment”, and one-a-day is probably much too much to expect of myself, I will do my best to do a couple a week, and maybe even post snapshots of my handiwork. If you try any of these yourself or have some other good scarf tying methods not seen here, send me your photos or post them on my Facebook page!
By the way, Santa somehow knew I was going gaga over this over dyed “Jungle Love” scarf, and brought it to me for Christmas this year. How crazy-beautiful is it? Well, I think it is anyway, and it will be the first up in the scarf tying project:
Here’s the video again, in the event that you need a refresher!
Looking forward to seeing everyone’s creative tying…
What a tease… I’m not sure how I’m expected to wait to see what’s new from Wes Anderson, after seeing this little jewel of a preview.
How about you?
If this isn’t an argument for shopping somewhere other than a
wedding boutique for a bridal gown, I don’t know what is.
Gown by Valentino:
Photos by Bayly & Moore, as seen on The Boho Wedding Blog. Click to see more!
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I would love this with my black silk leaf headpiece…
Black Leaf Headband: SALE $39
What do you think?
STOP TO SMELL THE ROSES
Take some time to stop and smell the roses, so to speak.
EMBRACE PALES
Pales are a breath of fresh air after a long dark winter…
SALE: $124
$498
SALE: $24
$795
$2295
$1495
$115
$250
$195
READ MORE:
TRAVEL MORE:
GET A LITTLE BIT MORE EXERCISE:
CALL MY MOTHER (AND MIL) MORE OFTEN:
BE A SUPER BOSSLADY:
GO OUT ON THE TOWN MORE OFTEN:
GOOF OFF MORE:
HELP MORE ANIMALS:
REALLY BEGIN COLLECTING HATS:
SEE MORE ART:
DANCE MORE:
LEOPARD: MORNING, NOON & NIGHT
If you know me at all, you’ll know that there’s always some leopard involved, but one of my resolutions will be pump up the volume on the animal print. It goes with my earlier resolution about RED. It’s empowering and invigorating and will help me to better take on 2012.
SALE: $59
$1495
SALE: $398
SALE: $598
SALE: $249
$195
$1295
$195
$795
WEAR MORE RED
Kirsten Dunst by Terry Richardson for "T" Magazine
Red is invigorating, empowering, and good luck. Exactly the jumpstart I’ll need as I grab 2012 by the horns!
$395
$550
$2295
SALE: $148
$495
$250
$995
$195
$125
SPARKLE MORE
It makes you (and others) smile, and makes every day a special occasion.
$195
$195
$125
$128
$1495
$98
$328
SALE: $29
$2295
From all of us at Amanda Pearl!
We’ve all gone “home” for the holidays, so pardon the lull in blogging. Stay tuned though, because I’ve got a few posts up my sleeve. There will be sure to be some goodies blogged, tweeted, Tumblr’d and Facebooked from my mountain perch out here in the West!
Hope everyone is enjoying their holiday!
Loving this video of Garance Doré for Petite Bateau…
How cute is she? How cute are they?
Starting at 6:30 pm every other Wednesday, artisanal Italian Restaurant Cafe Lago (in Seattle) hosts a series of classes on various aspects of Italian Food and culture–paired with dinner of course! ”In Italian culture, there is no better combination than food, drink and good company,” says Cafe Lago’s owner Carla Leonardi. ”Our Doposcuola classes provide all those things plus crash courses in a wide range of fun Italian subjects.” Doposcuola is typically an after school study or extracurricular activity–at Cafe Lago the topics have included Vespas, hand-built espresso machines and Italian hand gestures. All very important life topics indeed!
I am excited to report that I have been invited to be a speaker for Cafe Lago’s Italian Fashion Doposcuola series, coming up in the new year. My topic? I’m sure you can guess. ITALIAN HANDBAGS!
Photo by Carla Leonardi
If you’re in the Seattle area, join me at Cafe Lago on Wednesday, January 4th at 7pm when I will be on hand to discuss the process of small, old-school Italian luxury handbag production. I’ll show original design sketches, talk about how I select raw materials, and tell stories about working with multi-generational Italian workshops. And we’ll eat and drink, of course. Doesn’t that sound like a nice way to start the new year?
Call to reserve, as there is limited space available: 206-329-8005. Arrive at 6:30pm to get to know your neighbors over complimentary Prosecco and antipasti. Dinner orders are then taken, and the class begins at 7pm. Dinner is served during the class and my “lesson” will wrap up around 8pm.
Leave a note in the comments below if you might be attending. I hope to see you there!
For more information about Cafe Lago, visit their website: www.cafelago.com.
Arrivederci!
Here we are again. With the first chills of the winter season, an uncountable number of multi-colored lights start popping out from Christmas trees, city parks and whatever is naturally or unnaturally suitable to shiny decorations and glowing bulbs. Yes, the holidays are finally here and we can smell the fragrance of cinnamon cookies, punch drinks and licorice sticks or, here in Italy, of Panettone and Pandoro cakes, of almonds and honey nougat, of tangerines and spicy hot wine. We probably all have different ways to celebrate the Holidays and welcome the New Year. Some of us celebrate with a big midnight dinner, others party as much as they can before it is time to wish a Merry Christmas or Happy New Year, but we are all bound in the awareness that, once the clock strikes 12, the good resolutions we have conceived for the future are not part of a wish list anymore.
So where to spend the winter holidays and celebrate the last trails of the year before we start trying to be good again? In my previous posts I have always written about Italy, but this time I want to be more international and, as old Ebenezer Scrooge in Dickens’ “A Chistmas Carol” said, I’ll let my past, present and “yet to come” be the leading guides to the New Year.
PAST: MUNICH
Speaking of past recollections and sweet memories, Munich is to me what the sweet madeleine was to Marcel Proust in his novel “In Search of Lost Time”: everyone one of us as a flavor, a fragrance, a scent that magically takes us back to some past event we remember with pleasure, or even to some episode we have inattentively put in some hidden corner of our minds. With the blink of an eye we are there again. The aroma of freshly baked pretzels and butter cookies is my direct connection to wintery Munich, an inspiring mix of impressive architecture and Christmas markets offering every sort of decoration, gingerbread cookie and hot drink that really makes it “a city with a heart”, as its old motto said.
Munich is an elegant, refined, history-bound city surrounded by castles that inspired many fairy tales (Disney’s castle was inspired by the breathtaking Neuschwanstein Castle), but it does not forget its folk traditions and its spirit, which is evident in the lively nature of its inhabitants. The winter event of Tollwood is the perfect witness to Munich’s double nature, showing different cultural “delicatessen” representing sensuality, the lust for life, and ideas about how to make the world a little bit better while having a really good time. Cirque’s exhibitions go along with cultural debates, Christmas markets are the perfect setting to enjoy the all-organic certified menus and drink hot wine while listening to different bands and watching street performers. Why not celebrate New Year’s Eve with live bands and DJs in 4 venues, and the traditional midnight waltz before literally slipping into the new year? Gute Rutsch in neues Jahr! (it means: have a nice slip and fall into the New Year).
Munich’s mix of elegance and understatement is remarkable also in concerning fashion: at Tollwood, day looks are embellished with evening accessories and the most refined outfits are refreshed by some quirky accessories and casual looks. So, my word for Munich is “VERSATILITY”, represented by the Octo Clutch that can be carried as a clutch or worn with its long chain to run, dance, have fun without losing your New Year’s Eve charm.
PRESENT: ISTANBUL
Winter holidays are characterized by well-known flavors and fragrances, so dear that we often think it can’t be Christmas or New Year’s without them. But what if we try to make new flavors part of our Holidays and enrich them with new scents and new landscapes? My choice for this year is the 1001 nights city of Istanbul, a border city between two Continents or, namely for this peculiarity: a city without borders. Indeed, where does Europe finish and Asia begin? What is the imaginary line that divides what we call West and what we imagine as East? Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul–this city with many names embodies this dualism and at the same time it represents it univocal soul, with its middle-East look and its cosmopolitan spirit that encompasses both sides of the Bosphorus Strait.
Visit the Souk and walk through the stalls of the Spice Market, have a special Turkish dinner in one of the many Ottoman buildings that face the breathtaking landscape given by the estuary of Golden Horn and watch the amazing fireworks that light up the Bosphorus, the street parties with electronic music in the contemporary neighborhood of Nişantaşı. Istanbul is really the place of wonders, the watershed between past and future, the city that dares to break conventional geographic and cultural borders between Occident and Orient.
Istanbul is the only metropolis in the world that is situated on two continents, and is a designated alpha city. Is there any better place to celebrate the end of the current year and start a brand new one?
My word for Istanbul is “DARE”: with the chartreuse satin roll clutch and the agate horn necklace: to be edgy and confident with a look of contrasts. Timeless, decadent and magnetic like the Euro-Asian borderline city.
YET TO COME – REYKJAVIK
It happens. When talking with friends, when deciding about the perfect Christmas Holidays trip, even when willing to stir a wave of jealousy among our acquaintances: in which city is the best to spend New Year’s Eve? Usually the top choices are New York, London, Paris, Rome. Is it the Big Apple, the shiny metropolis on the Thames, the Ville Lumière, or the Eternal City that will gain our attention for our holidays? There is a city that I am really craving to visit, and that is therefore on my wish list for the near future: Reykjavík.
Everybody knows my love for big crowded cities, where I can feel part of a heterogeneous and marvelously chaotic group of people. But this time I want to be part of something new, far from the crazy rush that precedes and follows the Holidays. This small city, far from any continent, is a cocoon where one can enjoy the ancestral atmosphere of the North without giving up the fun. The smoky bay (the meaning of Reykjavík) does not only offer boreal dawns and fabulous spas empowered by the geothermic power of its geysers, but it is also home to spectacular events that welcome the new year and create a very enchanting atmosphere. From the very first hours of the evening, people light up huge fires according to an ancient rite followed by the entire city, and it is enriched by folk songs and dances until midnight when the New Year comes.
In this Country, proudly linked to its ancient traditions with a capital that leads straight forward to the future, music plays a primary role. Ancient songs whose words seem to belong to old sagas, mesh with new wave music. It is said that Iceland is home to more music bands than families! Whether it is true or not, a trip to Reykjavík is definitely on my wish list to Santa.
The word for Reykjavik is “LISTEN”: to the music, to the atmosphere, to the vibe. Like the vibrant red of the Ruby Lucite that pops up from the long blue nights of the North!
Have you decided which Amanda Pearl beauties to put on your wish list to match with your winter Holiday destinations? There is one thing I haven’t told you and this one is from Italy. After New Year’s Day we need to fulfill our good resolutions and start being good very quickly! In fact, we do not get gifts from Santa only. The night before Epiphany day (which, as we say, “takes all the holidays away”) we hang stockings to get candy and gifts from an old lady who has the task of brushing away the old year. We call her “Befana”, because she is old and messy, and she will fill up the socks with goodies if we have been good, or dark coal if we have been bad. I still remember me hanging the longest stockings I could find and my mom (because I knew it was my mom!!) filling it with sugar coal! So if you have forgotten to add some Amanda Pearls to your list to Santa Claus, do not despair! There’s still time to receive a big surprise from our old and messy lady!
Last but not least:
I wish BUON NATALE E FELICE ANNO NUOVO to all of you and to all your loved ones! May the New Year bring you many opportunities, smiles and dreams to your way! May you be happy, always!
Claudia
Claudia at a very Italian holiday tree
Here is my latest contribution to Adorn London. The theme this time: how I would adorn (sorry, I couldn’t resist) my holiday party look. With lots of sparkle, naturally. How else?
A crisp RED dress is the perfect place to start when thinking about holiday party dressing. I would layer up my chandelier crystal necklaces and bracelets, tied with festive ribbons in Black and Gold, which sparkle so beautifully in the evening light. Star (or snowflake) themes are a must, in champagne colored gold, and festive gems like Emeralds & Diamonds polish off the look and play off of my favorite glittered clutch.
Images from bottom left, clockwise: Vintage Yellow Gold & Emerald Fringe Cocktail Ring from Hancock; Amanda Pearl Vintage Crystal & Ribbon Bracelet; Alexandra Mor Earrings; Amanda Pearl Vintage Crystal Necklaces; Amanda Pearl “Davies” Clutch; H.Stern “Copernicus” Ring; Vintage Chanel watch from Alice Kwartler Antiques; Lanvin dress.
What are your holiday dressing and adorning plans?
Nestled above the fray in New York’s Meatpacking district is a peaceful haven of white silk, netting, jewels, and feathers. To get to this enchanted place, one must venture through a mysterious door near the corner of West 14th Street and 9th Avenue, where an elevator will whisk brides-to-be to begin their boutique bridal experience with Gabriella New York Bridal Salon.
If you’re looking for a personalized experience and bridal fashion that you won’t see on every other bride that season, Gabriella’s is where you should go. She offers a unique selection of styles, many specific to her boutique that one won’t find anywhere else in Manhattan, and her gracious staff makes sure the experience is memorable, personal and genuinely enjoyable. Besides and incredible assortment of bridal gowns from designers from the coveted and well known (Marchesa, anyone?) to the less known, but no less covetable (Sarantina), Gabriella stocks bridal accessories from veils, to new and vintage jewelry and handbags (including Amanda Pearl, naturally). On one of my first visits, I was already very much married, but couldn’t help but poke about the armoire of sparkling accessories and even try on a stunning dress, for which I’m still trying to figure out how I can rationalize the purchase… That’s how enticing of a selection Gabriella has!
Started in 2008 by Gabriella Risatti, the salon has certainly achieved its founder’s goal to provide a unique, comfortable, and intimate shopping experience for brides. Gabriella worked in the Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren buying offices for 10 years before starting her business, adding valuable industry experience to her exquisite taste and attention to detail. ”Martha Stewart Weddings”, “New York Magazine Wedding Guide”, “InStyle Weddings”, and “Entertainment Tonight” have even taken note.
The salon itself has been described by clients as less of a “store” and more of a personal boudoir, or cozy sitting room, with its original hardwood floors, flooding natural light and friendly staff. The tufted couches and chairs are certainly inviting and I’ve never seen a bride rushed out of there, as they often are at many of the other bridal shops. If I were to go back in time and do my wedding again, I certainly would be making Gabriella’s my first stop.
Gabriella New York Bridal Salon
400 West 14th Street, Suite 2A
New York, NY 10014
212-206-1915
info@gabriellanewyork.com
Here at Amanda Pearl we know how difficult it can be to figure out what to get for everyone. In order to help you give good gift, we have put together gift guides for all of the ladies in your life.
The next gift guide in this season’s series is inspired by “Bazaar” magazine’s holiday gift guides. Next: EASTERN PROMISES.
Click the product images to purchase, and don’t forget, we offer complimentary shipping!
Wood discs necklace: $95
Lace Clutch: $1345
Link & Crystal Earring: $95
Lava Swirl Clutch: $795
Limpet bracelets: $75
Black Roses Clutch: $795
Green Jasper Earrings: $125
Indigo Leopard Clutch: $195
Green Jasper Necklace: $295
"Ruby" Ring: $250
Leopard Alessia: $1495
Kate Clutch: $1495
Newmar Clutch: $2295
"Ruby" Trumpet Necklace: $225
Orig. $498, SALE $249
Click HERE for more suggestions in this theme.
Fashion + Puppies + the Holidays. Can you think of anything better?!
Here at Amanda Pearl we know how difficult it can be to figure out what to get for everyone. In order to help you give good gift, we have put together gift guides for all of the ladies in your life.
This gift guide’s is focused on the good little things for small packages–be it a stocking or Secret Santa exchange.
Click the product images to purchase!
Orig. $148, SALE: $45
Pearl Comb: $48
Lippy Case: $38
Orig. $148, SALE: 37
Orig. $38, SALE: $15
Orig. $138, $69
Orig. $348, SALE $79
Crystal Earrings: $88
Khaki Lucite: $95
Tassel Earrings: $125
Gobstopper Drops: $125
Kenya Clutch: $128
Click HERE for more Stocking Stuffing ideas!
Here at Amanda Pearl we know how difficult it can be to figure out what to get for everyone. In order to help you give good gift, we have put together gift guides for all of the ladies in your life.
The next one is a biggie:
OK, so you have someone really special to buy for this holiday season. She’s chic, a classic beauty who appreciates the finer things in life. But you don’t know what on earth to get her.
I have an idea. It’s the Amanda Pearl Bauble of the Month package of classic, must-have jewels from the Amanda Pearl collection. Each month, your special someone (ladies, you can buy it for yourself–we won’t judge) will receive a beautifully packaged bauble, so that by the end of the year they’ll end up with a stunning collection of ALL of our classic “must-haves”. From our Gobstopper Pearls, to Vintage Crystals, Lucite and Gold Wood, the group was chosen to be mixed and matched amongst themselves as well as within an existing jewelry collection. What accessory lover wouldn’t want to receive such a gift? Sparkly jewels all year round? Yes please!
The super insanity is that fact that this special package offers this collection of jewels for 55% less than if you were to buy them individually–that’s about $80 per month. Talk about bling… er bang for your buck…! You’d better hop on it, because this special package is only being offered for the next 7 days. Ready, set, shop!
The Bauble of the Month: Classic Collection. Click to check it out!
The California born, but exotically beautiful Anjelica Huston is the next in our MUSE series. The daughter of director/actor John Huston and ballerina Enrica Soma, Huston spent much of her childhood overseas in Ireland and England and first began acting in 1969 at the age of 18. The tall beauty modeled for several years, but began to focus more on movies in the late 70′s when she studied acting and began to get roles. From “The Postman Always Rings Twice” (1981), to “The Addams Family” (1991), to my Wes Anderson favorites, “The Royal Tenenbaums” (2001), “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” (2004) and “The Darjeeling Limited” (2007), Anjelica Huston always cuts an imposing and aristocratic figure in her films, whether in the spirit of Drama or Humor.
If you haven’t already checked it out, get on over to RAREculture.com as quickly as you can. It’s full of some amazing work by emerging artists and designers (yours truly, very humbly included). RAREculture is dedicated to promoting and marketing this group and to giving them a voice. It’s the “global marketplace for extraordinary design”. Now through December 15th, if you register at the site, you can get 20% off (with code FFV2)! Check it out… there’s even a “small luxuries” section with gift ideas under $100.
Here are some of my favorites from the site. Which are yours?
(Click images above for more information)
Get the look from the new Miu Miu ads and layer up our gobstoppers and crystals…
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Click the product images to purchase!
Here at Amanda Pearl we know how difficult it can be to figure out what to get for everyone. In order to help you give good gift, we have put together gift guides for all of the ladies in your life.
The fifth gift guide in this season’s series is inspired by “VOGUE’s” December gift guides, with ideas for all different types of women. Next: GOOD SPORT
Click the product images to purchase, and don’t forget, we offer complimentary shipping!
Orig. $175, SALE $124
Tess: $198
Orig. $278, SALE $139
Munga tote: $45
Crystal Necklace: $328
Kenya Clutch: $128
Jennifer: $1398
Tiger Lumbang Bracelet: $78
Agathon: $198
Glass Nugget Bracelet: $178
Gift Card: Any amount!
Orig. $78, $15
Puget: $425
Orig. $38, SALE: $15
Samantha: $995
Uhuru Necklace: $348
Crystal Bracelet: $178
Orig. $178, SALE: $89
Click HERE for more suggestions for your GOOD SPORT.
Tonight might be the last episode of Gossip Girl until 2012, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to get your dose while they’re on vacation. Starting at noon, you can shop our Gossip Girl pop-up shop via our Facebook page, and get your hands on all of the glam accessories worn on the show so far. (opening this afternoon)
Still need to catch up on your episodes? Watch some of the recent episodes here and play “I Spy” and see if you can find all of the pieces from Amanda Pearl that were featured on the show. Enjoy!
The most recent episode can be watched HERE.
Click HERE to check out the Pop-Up Shop.
Here at Amanda Pearl we know how difficult it can be to figure out what to get for everyone. In order to help you give good gift, we have put together gift guides for all of the ladies in your life.
The fourth gift guide in this season’s series is inspired by “VOGUE’s” December gift guides, with ideas for all different types of women. Next: CLASSIC MINIMALIST
Click the product images to purchase, and don’t forget, we offer complimentary shipping!
Lucite Bracelet: $145
Taliana $1345
Crystal Ring: $195
Aria: $195
Gobstopper Earrings: $125
Zoë: $1398
Silver Ball Necklace: $395
Blush Sparkle: $1495
Silver Earrings: $145
Gobstopper Earrings: $148
Gobstopper Bracelet: $98
Lucite Earrings: $145
Click HERE for more recommendations for your CLASSIC MINIMALIST.
Here at Amanda Pearl we know how difficult it can be to figure out what to get for everyone. In order to help you give good gift, we have put together gift guides for all of the ladies in your life.
The third gift guide in this season’s series is inspired by “VOGUE’s” December gift guides, with ideas for all different types of women. Next: CONSTANT GARDENER
Click the product images to purchase, and don’t forget, we offer complimentary shipping!
Orig. $168, SALE $84
Columbia: $745
Crystal Necklace: $325
Rita: Orig. $198, SALE $99
Crystal Necklace: $328
Corallo: $
Gold Athena: $165
Samira: $1595
Tweed Raffia Necklace: $328
Gia: $1495
Orig. $168, SALE $84
Clara: $198
Hair Ribbon: $138
Kenya Clutch: $128
Villea: $1798
Kenya Clutch: $128
Bangle: Orig.$58, SALE $15
Orig. $495, SALE $249
Click HERE for more suggestions for your Bohemian Artist.
Here at Amanda Pearl we know how difficult it can be to figure out what to get for everyone. In order to help you give good gift, we have put together gift guides for all of the ladies in your life.
The second gift guide in this season’s series is inspired by “VOGUE’s” December gift guides, with ideas for all different types of women. Next: BOHEMIAN ARTIST
Click the product images to purchase, and don’t forget, we offer complimentary shipping!
Cosima: $1295
Headband: Orig. $78, SALE $39
Patricia: $1345
Gobstopper Bracelet: $98
Edith: $795
Crystal Bracelet: $178
Lulu: $198
Orig.$248, SALE $148
Thalassa: $795
Earrings: Orig. $138, SALE $69
Francia: $1345
Necklace: Orig. $328, SALE $164
Orig. $368, SALE $184
Earrings: Orig. $148, SALE $74
Paua Collar: $425
Tassel Earring: $225
Alegria: $795
Bangle: Orig.$58, SALE $15
Jeanne: $195
Aqua Ring: $250
Gold Earrings: $145
Click HERE for more suggestions for your Bohemian Artist.
Here at Amanda Pearl we know how difficult it can be to figure out what to get for everyone. In order to help you give good gift, we have put together gift guides for all of the ladies in your life.
The first gift guide in this season’s series is inspired by “VOGUE’s” December gift guides, with ideas for all different types of women. First up: FEMME FATALE
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Agate Necklace: $495
Jane: $1595
Crystal Earrings: $168
Davis: $2295
Bangle: Orig.$88, SALE $19
Alameda: $1295
Spike Brooch: $245
Pamela: $795
Impression Jasper Earrings: $165
Sculpted Sparkle Ring: $250
Gift Card: Any amount!
Loren: $1345
Indira: $1295
Crystal Necklace: $328
Paisley Bracelet: $195
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It was love at first sight for me when I saw this photograph by Alistair Taylor-Young a few years ago in “Departures” Magazine. The flower, the veil, the lip, oh my! This photo was actually a part of my inspiration collage for my very first collection.
It must have been on my mind when I created this:
What do you think of this look for your walk down the aisle?
As the weather gets colder and we start layering up our cozies, what better thing to layer in than some winter jewels on metallic KNIT ribbon. From Chandelier Crystal to Semi-Precious stones to easy Lucite–some is even on sale. As a special treat for our friends, get 25% off between Black Friday and Cyber Monday using code KNITTER at checkout. Enjoy!
This is what I want to wear for every holiday event between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. A genius sparkly, drapey, champagne knit by Oscar de la Renta. It’s much nicer looking that the sweat pants that I’ll be wanting to wear throughout all of those meals. …and what WOULDN”T go with this one?
What would you pair with it?
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I don’t think there’s anything quite as romantic as jewels in the hair. I loved this look from Oscar, which is exactly what I like to do with our Vintage Crystal Necklaces. Since I make them adjustable on a ribbon, it’s super easy to tie them into your hair. All you need is a couple of hair pins to secure for a long day, and voila!
As I’ve always said, there are way more tiaras out there than princesses. If you’re not a princess, I don’t recommend wearing a tiara, but a sparkly necklace in your hair is a perfectly appropriate and super romantic option.
I’m not an ideal hair-model for sure, but here you go… Shown in Navy:
What do you think?
I loved this spread from the November 2011 issue of “Marie Claire” magazine…
…but it was definitely missing something. The Amanda Pearl “Kenya Clutch”, perhaps?
These make the perfect gift for yourself or others. It’s the gift that keeps on giving, with 20% of the proceeds going to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya. I designed this capsule after becoming inspired by my trip there a few years ago. (You can read more about that HERE)
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT) is an organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of Kenya’s wildlife–particularly the endangered elephants and black rhino–and are best known for the hand-rearing of orphaned elephants so that they can return to the wild when ready. The trust was founded by Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick in 1977 and was named in memory of her late husband, David Sheldrick, the naturalist and founder warden of Kenya’s Tsavo National Park.
The Trust places emphasis on the 8069 sq. miles of the Tsavo National Park, Kenya’s largest wildlife refuge, harboring the country’s single largest population of elephants and a greater biodiversity of species than any other reserve in the world.
Servicing seven full time anti-poaching de-snaring teams, two fully equipped Mobile Veterinary Units, the Orphan’s Project as well as community outreach programs, it is easy to see why the DSWT has been a pioneer of Kenya’s very effective conservation strategy to retrieve the highly endangered Black Rhino from extinction, something that has been emulated elsewhere in Africa.
To learn more about the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and ways that you can help, please visit their WEBSITE.
I was super excited about the Chanel Spring 2012 collection, most especially because of the plethora of pearly accessories. I love the look of pearls EVERYWHERE, especially for holiday. To get your hands on something that is most certainly more attainable than what went down the Chanel runway, click on the product images below.
I love a handful of these sticking out of a messy bun.
Get a few of these and stick them throughout your hair at different angles.
Easy, elegant and immediately elevates your look: a single row of ivory pearls across the top of your head.
You could even put one of these bracelets around your bun!
The scarf is one of my favorite accessories (after bags and jewels, along with eye glasses). I wear or carry a scarf just about every day of the year because I never know when I might need to ward off a little chill, and it happens to be one of the easiest ways to accessorize an outfit. A friend recently sent me a link to this video, which is as adorable as it is informative. Enjoy!
Recently I was invited to a dinner hosted by “Manhattan” Magazine. It was aptly called “Six Degrees of Manhattan” and was held at Michael White’s restaurant at the Setai hotel on Fifth Avenue called Ai Fiori. The restaurant’s name translates from Italian to ‘Among the Flowers’, which seemed another apt choice given that the dinner was populated with all of the intriguing Manhattanites that had been featured in the magazine’s recent issue. What fun it was, not only to enjoy the beautiful setting and amazing food/drink, but to meet some of these New Yorkers doing amazing things across the spectrum of NY industries. Below are a few photos from the event (more HERE), but click HERE to check out the issue and everyone in it!
The restaurant...
...is in the Setai hotel on 5th Avenue.
Manhattan's Editor-in-Chief James Heidenry and Ai Fiori's super talented Chef Michael White
Table settings...
Our special menu...
New friends: Cocktail Architect Yusef Austin (www.yusefaustin.com), and Fashion Entrepreneurs Jenna Sloan and Natalya Rovner (www.luxcartel.com)
Manhattan's publisher Leslie Wolfson addressing the group
Natalya et moi enjoying the company, conversation, and vino.
All photos by Jeffrey Fried, www.jeffreyfried.com
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What a night!
A MUSE-ing America: At just twenty three years old, (our youngest muse yet) Emma Stone has taken the world by storm with her stunning looks, down-to-earth attitude, and most of all her sense of humor. No matter her outfit, or hair color, her easy elegance and smile always seem to steal the show on the red carpet. Our favorite is her look from the Met Gala a couple of years back, naturally, because she carried an Amanda Pearl color-block Roll Clutch!
We give her an “Easy A”. (Pun totally intended. Sorry, couldn’t help it).
