If the Chanel show was anything to go by, this year Spring and Summer are going to be all about pearls. Now I’m going to be honest and say that pearls don’t feature significantly in my wardrobe (other than this), mainly because their often prim and proper vibe doesn’t quite go with my whole super casual work-from-home-wearing-converse thing. But this season pearls seem to have re-invented themselves (kinda like the Stepford wife who dumped her husband and joined a garage band) and are no longer the type you can only wear to the Opera, thanks to Chanel it won’t be long before you’ll see them everywhere adorning clothes, tees, accessories – you name it – perfect for pairing with a casual outfit like boyfriend jeans and a slouchy tee.
If you’re still a little on the fence about pearls, why not dip a toe into the trend by adorning a simple pair of sunglasses with some pearl beads? Read on to see how!
You need:
- Black cat eye sunglasses
- Pearl beads
- Strong glue (such as E6000)
- A skewer or match stick
1. Squeeze some glue onto the skewer and then put it onto the underside of the pearl.
2. Press the pearl onto the middle of top edge of the sunglasses. I made sure to face the holes of the beads to the sides so they weren’t obvious.
3. Continue along the whole way to the outer edge.
4. Complete the other side and you’re done!
I love these because they’re a little camp-y and add a touch of ridiculous to a simple outfit.
Inspiration images via Mercura, A-morir and Asos
Thanks Emma for taking the last picture (I always manage to rope my friends into contributing to my website!).
So cute! I love it!
XOXO
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I love this DIY. These sunnies are such eyecatchers. I really need some of these for the upcoming spring and summer! xx
Thanks! I think they’ll be perfect for the beach. đ
fantastic! love it!
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So happy you like them! đ
ıt’s awe!
looks so classy, chic and fun!
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This is very cool!!
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Very good way to add some pearls to a more laid back wardrobe!
Couldn’t agree more.
Will try this DIY. Unique sunnies for summer!
I know right?
Awesome diy! I love it:)
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Thank you! I am so glad you like them!
That’s really adorable!
xxx
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Awesome DIY c: it’s so easy to do!
xx
I’ve decided to do more simple projects for those of you out there who have limited time and skills. xx
How fun, I’m actually going to give this a go with a pair I found when clearing out for the move – suspect they may actually have been yours! đ xxx
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Hahahaha how funny! I found these in my ‘sunglasses box’ which has sooo many pairs that I’ve bought cheaply here and there. When are you coming to visit HK btw? xx
Just spotted this! I think it will be early 2014 now unfortunately – just booked South Africa for December this year and am BROKE. Will you still be there? xxx
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So pretty – love the retro vibe!
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Me too!
ItÂŽs so preppy!
Thanks đ
loving it!!
you look gorgeous
xoxo
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Thank you so much, my friend emma did an amazing job with the pics x
such a cool DIY!
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Thank you so much, glad to hear you like. đ
they’re looking so cute!
have a nice day â„
love it! I think I’ll have to try this!
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I would love to see your version!
Very cute!
Love it! xx
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super sexy đ what a wonderful idea
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Thanks a lot, I never thought of them as sexy but maybe they are đ
Amazing post…great inspiration…
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Oh my gosh that looks great, can’t wait to try it! Thanks for the post! đ
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I would love to see yours if you ever get a chance to make them. xx
Super cute!! Love it.
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This is adorable. I have to try this =^.^=
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Thanks! cute kitty đ
This is such a fun idea. Can’t wait to try it!
Thanks so much rebecca, so glad you like đ
I’m usually not a pearl girl either… but these glasses are such a fun, modern take on a classic that I simply must try.
Thanks for the most amazing DIYs Geneva!
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Thanks so much Julie, I feel the same way – perfect way to add a pop without going overboard!
Love this xx
Thank you đ
Gosh this is such an inexpensive way to jazz up a pair of boring sunglasses! How very cute!
Agree totally, mine were super cheap ones I bought in a market – wallet friend pearl update đ
Wooop so going to ake these
Love them, I think I will make some
I love pearls, my mum bought me a cute pair for graduation!
Not sure about these, they look a little too dame edna for me. đ
I am obsessed with E6000!
I like that watch… what type is it?
Very cute! Definitely gonna try this out.
xx Allie
I love these, they’re so pretty. And it’s such a simple DIY! I’ll definitely have to give them a go.
x
ItÂŽs super lovely and easy to make. Love it <3
xx
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I am soooo going to try this!
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definitly, a must do
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Great!
Would be nice to add a row of tiny little pearls or zircons in the gaps between the big pearls đ
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Absolutely beautiful!! =) We are big fans of your work.
Please check out our version of embellished sunglasses here: http://lilasirena.blogspot.mx/2013/02/diy-embellished-sunglasses.html
Thank you.
Greetings from Mexico,
Lila&Sirena
Adorable!
We are big fans of your work, please check out our version of embellished sunglasses here: http://lilasirena.blogspot.mx/2013/02/diy-embellished-sunglasses.html
thank you =)
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Ooh – a quick and easy D.I.Y. I LOVE pearls but often feel they make me look a little too stuffy-dress-up-disaster. But these glasses are fun rather than posh – might give it a go.
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Very Chanel, so pretty
Lauren
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Amazing work!!!
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Such a nice work!
I probably would add some tiny metal accessory to the sides of the pearl line (to cover the side holes and to add a kind of final touch .
By the way, I LOVE exactly these cateye sunglasses that you have used. What’s the brand?
Such a nice work!
I probably would add some tiny metal accessory to the sides of the pearl line (to cover the side holes and to add a kind of final touch .
By the way, I LOVE exactly these cateye sunglasses that you have used. What’s the brand?
this is so cool!! thank you
Wowww!! IÂŽm kinda loving u!!!!. Congrats!!! u are super cool and have lots of great and unconventional ideas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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