Pearls don’t make as much of a regular appearance on my body as they should. Why has this classic, perfect jewel been relegated to the top drawer of my jewelry box, only to be pulled out on formal, rather stuffy, occasions? My friends Tori and Kate are trying to rebrand pearls, to reposition them, quite literally, on ladies in new ways to be worn. Their brand Hazel and Marie not only sells chic, modern pearl jewelry, but also gives women tips on how to style pearls in a way that your grandmother never did.  Hazel and Marie’s website is chock full of ideas, especially their blog – I especially love how Tori and Katie have a knack for intertwining long strands of pearls with chains a la Chanel, chunky bangles and even a soft knit chain. Hazel and Marie’s Shanghai spokesmodel is my dear friend Anna, who is wearing pearls wrapped around her wrist in this photo. This mishmash of her watch, dainty bracelets and pearls make for a fun arm party.  On a side note, Anna is also wearing a vintage Scottish sweater and vintage J.  Crew flannel.