Coco's Pearls

Yes darlings, Coco Chanel was known for her little black dress, the Chanel suit, and her ever present cigarette. But this treasured French fashion designer, was also known for making the pearl necklace, the ultimate, must have accessory.
Coco's influence on fashion began back in the early 1900's, when she opened her first boutique in Paris. It was called, Chanel Modes. Here, she designed and sold, gorgeous hats to celebrities and the like. Soon after, Coco's attention turned to a luxe clothing line, styled for leisure and sport. Her fashion empire continued to grow, with the addition of the Chanel perfume line. Coco also tried her hand at costume design, for the stage and film. Of course, she found success here too.

Coco was never without her string of pearls. She would layer them for added drama, in varying lengths. Always looking stylish and relevant. The classic and vintage appeal of the pearl, will go on forever, thanks to Coco's enduring legacy.
Take a tip from Coco, and dig out your treasured pearls. Or, better yet, go out and snatch them up in a wide range of colors! Experiment, and wear them with relish ladies, they won't let you down.

*If you want a more modern approach to this look, try on a bangle. Here, you can see just how hip, the pearl can be. -Al