Pearls used to be the jewellery choice of our mums and teachers, but now they've had make-over and are hot hot hot!

Forget the bling - diamonds are out and chic, ladylike pearl are in!  Pearls instantly add a bit of girly glamour to an outfit and they're so easy to pull off that anyone can wear them.  Try out a statement pearl collar necklace, or go for a subtle alice band, depending on how much you love the trend.

Diana Vickers may have been booted off the X Factor, but she's right on our fashion radar.  We love her pearl-encrusted shift dress by Darling and she keeps it simple with a just a strand of pearls and mussed-up, boho hair.

Nicky Hilton proves that pearls can be rock 'n' roll, as she wears a Chanel pearl necklace with a tight leather dress and some fierce shooboots. 

Nicola keeps her look sweet and sophisticated with a ribbon and pearl necklace.  The colour really compliments her pale pink dress and porcelain skin tone - we like!

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