by Sophie Okulick
Oct 5, 2011 6:52 AM PDT
Pearls have always been a symbol of wisdom and class. Wearing them can instantly transform a look from casual to sophisticated, and when you combine that with a peter pan collar you get a major fashion breakthrough. We're updating two classic looks to create one modern piece of neck candy. Not to mention the insane amount of pearls seen on the Chanel runway yesterday. These collars compliment almost any look, wear it with a dress in the evening or a crew-neck sweater for an easy daytime look.Take off your geek chic training wheels and become a little wiser with this do it yourself pearl collar necklace.
What you'll need:
1 piece of 81/2 x 11 creme piece of felt
2 yards of strung pearls.
glue gun or E600 adhesive
1 ft ribbon
scissors
1 piece of paper
pen
hole puncher
Step 1 - Fold your piece of paper in two. Sketch half of your collar from the folded side out. You can also print an image of your favorite peter pan collar and trace over half of it to make this part easier. Then cut out your paper collar and unfold it to reveal your stencil.
Step 2 - Place your paper stencil on the felt and trace around the edges. Then cut out your felt collar.
Step 3 - Place your adhesive around the outer edges of the collar.
Step 4 - Keeping the pearls strung, carefully place them in rows behind one another. You can cut the end of each strand and continue to use it as each row gets smaller.
Step 5 - Add in pearls where missing and let dry.
Step 6 - To turn your collar into a necklace punch holes at each end.
Step 7 - Thread one piece of ribbon through each hole and tie.
Daily Obsesh - Peter Pan Collar Top
by Melisa Verrecchia
Aug 17, 2011 9:57 AM PDT
Peter Pan collar tops were all the rage on the Fall 2011 runways.
'It; girls like Alexa Chung and Carey Mulligan have modernized the modest neckline and made it a top trend for the upcoming season. It's oh-so office appropriate for all you working girls, yet still hip enough for the downtown crowd.
Tap into your inner ingenue with this perfect piece from Zara. The printed top comes in a deliciously rich salmon color and is printed with little white pooches all over it! Made of 100% silk, and finished with a stark black Peter Pan collar, it's a must-have for your fall wardrobe!
We suggest tucking it into a pair of slouchy palazzo trousers or wearing it loose with some black skinny pants and pointy flats.
Where to Buy - Zara
Price - $79.00
Who - Melimeli was the first to add the Peter Pan collar top from Zara to the Hive.
