December 18, 2008
Mai Travels
Whilst everyone is preparing for a week or so of eating too much good food and lots of festive cheer, I am preparing for something completely different. At the end of this month, I will be travelling to China to meet my suppliers Wu and Jenny in order to put together two new collections; Autumn Winter 2009 and Spring Summer 2010! It will be great to catch up with my suppliers and to see what new things that they have been working on since I last saw them about a year ago. Of course sadly the new collections will not be revealed for a while but you do have the launch of the Spring Summer 2009 to look forward to in mid January!
Posted: December 18, 2008 11:16 AM
December 17, 2008
Christmas shopping deadlines!
As Christmas is nearly less than a week away, this is a gentle reminder to place your Mai Pearls orders. For deliveries before Christmas, please place your orders by Monday 22nd December at 2pm to avoid disappointment.
Posted: December 17, 2008 12:59 PM
December 12, 2008
January has come early!
Great news! January has indeed come early and Mai Pearls have launched their January sales today! Have a look at the Sale 25% off pages for some Christmas present inspiration that will definitely not break the bank.
Plus, we have just lowered our postage and packaging costs to a mere £4.99 per order. All orders are sent by special delivery insuring the items whilst in the post and insuring that they arrive quickly and efficiently.
Enjoy shopping!
Posted: December 12, 2008 01:36 PM
October 15, 2008
Dorset Branch of the British Red Cross at Lulworth Castle
No news is certainly good news...
Apologies for not blogging before now, things have been busy in the Mai Pearls office!
We will be selling at Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, South Dorset tomorrow (Thursday 16th October) from 10am - 4pm along with many other boutiques with money raised going too the Dorset branch of the British Red Cross. They are hoping to raise enough to enable them to purchase a new vehicle for their ever-increasing Medical Loan service.
Hopefully see you then!
Posted: October 15, 2008 02:08 PM
September 17, 2008
Mai Pearls have been in the press
Mai Pearls jewellery has been featured in Woman's Weekly (Sept 9th issue) and Attire Accessories this month and have received great response from this. To view our most recent press, please click on the following link PRESS. Should you come across any other features including Mai Pearls, please CONTACT US and tell us!
Posted: September 17, 2008 04:01 PM
September 15, 2008
Mai Pearls newsletter
The second ever Mai Pearls newsletter has just been sent out today containing all sorts of goodies. Updates on recent features in magazines, fashion tips and news, sale events along with any Mai Pearls news. So if you'd like to join up to our newsletter please click on the following link Newsletter and fill in your details to receive a twice monthly newsletter.
Posted: September 15, 2008 02:26 PM
September 02, 2008
The Launch of the Autumn Winter 08 Collection
With the end of the Summer 08 sale comes the launch of the new Autumn Winter 08 collection.
In the Contemporary Collection this season we see a green revival which includes a range of inspiring natural greens.
This collection also plays with shades of neutrals; beiges and creams are must-haves of elegance with yellow and balsamic traditional hues highlighting the collection’s palette.
A great deal of sober colourings such as prune and deep purple can also be found in this season’s collection whilst flower patterns remain strong.
The Classic Collection continues to include a wide range which brings the public affordable classical pearl jewellery with some new and inspired design additions.
Enjoy browsing the new Autumn Winter 08 collection
Posted: September 2, 2008 03:28 PM
August 27, 2008
Last few days of the Summer 08 Sale!
Sadly all good things do seem to come to an end and this is the case with the Mai Pearls Summer 08 sale which will end tommorrow. So hurry and place your orders online. But it's not all doom and gloom, the Autumn Winter 08 collection will be launched very soon...
Posted: August 27, 2008 10:57 AM
August 20, 2008
The Luxe Card
Mai Pearls has just joined The Luxe Directory as one of its latest stockist. The Luxe Directory is there to make your life as easy as possible when looking for a range of reputable companies. Whether you need to find a good personal trainer or a reliable handyman, The Luxe Directory can help. That’s because they’ve handpicked each professional company in the directory and negotiated a special offer exclusively for you.
Members can enjoy a variety of offers and price reductions from an extensive range of selected high-end boutiques, shops, salons and spas to hotels, bars and professional services.
Members of The Luxe Card can literally save thousands of pounds each year on a wide range of selected luxury products and quality services they probably already buy and use.
Members enjoy the ultimate sale that lasts all year round, at their favourite shops and boutiques without the discomfort of crowds and queues.
The Luxe Directory also provide an on line concierge that puts you in direct contact with the best services that a woman could ever need or want - they do not take commission from their suppliers so our members can benefit from the fabulous reduced rates and offers.
As a member of The Luxe Card, you’ll also be offered complimentary champagne and cocktails at some of London’s leading hotels and bars. To view the privileges available to you right now, search The Luxe Directory and be sure not to miss our variety of Luxe Exclusives, which includes invitations to exclusive shopping events.
Where is The Luxe Card accepted?
The Luxe Card is accepted in a range of shops, services and establishments in Chelsea, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Kensington, Holland Park, Parsons Green, Maida Vale, St Johns Wood, Notting Hill Gate, Mayfair, Marylebone Village, Primrose Hill and the West End.
Members can also login to the website to view the promotional codes for our fabulous range of online shopping offers.
Coming Soon…
The Luxe Card will soon be offering you privileges in Wimbledon Village, Hampstead, Battersea, Chiswick and Brighton.
We are also in the process of creating a superb range of Spa Breaks around the UK and we’re very excited about the forthcoming launch of The Luxe Wedding Directory - perfect for anyone organising the ultimate luxury wedding.
www.theluxecard.com
Posted: August 20, 2008 02:42 PM
August 14, 2008
Hot tip...
For amazing offers and 50% off old Mai Pearls stock, visit http://stores.ebay.co.uk/maipearlsdotcodotuk
To begin with, there are just 4 designs of earrings available for sale, however keep an eye out as more and more things will be added!
Posted: August 14, 2008 06:46 PM
August 13, 2008
Colours for Autumn Winter 08
Last Friday I had a meeting with the jewellery buyer of a large family run department store in the Bond Street area in London. Mai Pearls have been stocked at this particular store for just over two years and the meeting was to show the new Mai Pearls Autumn Winter 08 collection.
The collection, which will be launched on the website by the beginning of September includes not only the classical favourites but also lots of greens, browns and reds.
But here’s the hot tip: this particular buyer selected pieces that included silver or grey pearls and fluorite with greens and lilacs and amethyst. So it looks as though greys and purple shades along with greens are set to be big this season.
Posted: August 13, 2008 09:52 AM
August 06, 2008
Yang Xiaojuan's story
Here is the last of the translated letters from the Chinese students that Mai Pearls were able to sponsor last academic year;
Dear Aunties and Uncles:
How are you? How is your work?
I’m so lucky to have received your help and with a deeply grateful heart, I write to you. You have changed my life and I have gotten rid of my selfishness. I find that to give oneself to others is a happy and noble thing.
Time flies by so quickly. Soon, I will leave Juji Middle School. What does that mean? It means that I will start a new life. Now, although I have no idea about my own future, I am confident in myself. This confidence is from your encouragement to me, which gives me enough energy. I have received school materials through your support. Thank you very much.
When we were asked to fill out the question on what is our desire, I really had no idea. I find that future of mine is so uncertain. When I tried to get some advice from my family, they simply said: “Up to you to decide, or you might blame us later!” At that time, I found myself so isolated, but my elder sister encouraged me to continue to senior school and to enter university. She said: “Don’t follow the path I took.” My elder sister discontinued her studies 3 years ago because of our poverty. She gave up her studies so that my younger brother and I will continue studying. With your help and my elder sister’s support, I have finally chosen to go on with my high school education. I’ll try my best to realise the dream to enter university and later to help the children as you do. Even if I fail, I will not look back. At least, I have tried my best for my dream. Thank you very much. my dear aunties and uncles.
Wish you a good health and success at work. Wish you a happy life everyday.
Sincerely yours,
Yang Xiaojuan
2008.05.26
Posted: August 6, 2008 03:18 PM
August 05, 2008
Wang Zonglan's story
Below is a letter from Wang Zonglan, a student who has been financially supported via Operation Blessing (and Mai Pearls) in his education over the past 3 years and who has now graduated.
Dear Aunties and Uncles:
How are you? Wish you a good health and a success at work.
I haven’t written to you in a long time. Am now writing down this letter during a time when the flowers are blooming, I send my best wishes to you in this coming summer.
Time has passed by so quickly. I have already completed my 3 years junior of school and will soon start a new life. In the past 3 years, I have received so much help from you, which has given me the chance to go on with my studies and also the strength to cope with the difficulties. It’s you who has given me a bright future. Let me show my honest and deepest appreciation to you.
Your support to me has been able to support my living and studying, and change my life. You are the symbol of love to me. You lead me to the sea of knowledge. You show me hope in my desperate time. You give me the confidence and you taught me to face difficulties calmly and bravely. You are the spring shower that has fed hope to this heart.
Aunties and uncles, I’ll graduate from school, don’t know if we will have the chance to meet each other in future. Tomorrow is unknown, however, I’ll keep running on the spirit you give me. I know the only way to success is to master the knowledge. I’ll go on with my studies and realise myself through practice.
Please let me say thank you very much again. And I wish you good health and a successful work.
Sincerely yours,
Wang Zonglan
2008.05.13
Posted: August 5, 2008 01:59 PM
July 31, 2008
Summer 08 25% off sale!
Hopefully summer has not quite come to an end, but the Mai Pearls Spring Summer 08 collection is, and there is 25% off selected items throughout the website.
Please note that there is limited stock and sale finishes in a few weeks!
Happy browsing!
Posted: July 31, 2008 02:36 PM
July 29, 2008
Operation Blessing
Here is a letter from Ma Hucheng, a Chinese child who was sponsored last academic year by Mai Pearls enabling him to go to school...
Dear Aunties and Uncles:
How are you？ Wish you a good health and work successful.
Thank you very much for the support. I’m so lucky to have your help and I can go on with my studies. Before the start of this school term, I hesitated on whether to go on with my studies. At that time, it was either my brother or I who would have to discontinue with studies as my family can’t afford the tuition of us both. I wanted to give up my studies to allow my older brother the chance to continue. I really didn’t want make my mother to be burdened with our tuition fees.
On the school enrolment day, when I saw my neighbours’ children go to school together, I felt so painful. I thought I wouldn’t be able to go to school any more. But exceeding my expections, I returned to class and kept on studying again. It’s the help from you that gave me a chance to realise my great dream. I’m so grateful to you. Your support to me is like a delicious meal to a bird who would otherwise starve to death, allowing me to see the good that is on this earth. Thank you very much.
My dear aunties and uncles, I just wish you well to your health and work from the bottom of my heart.
Sincerely yours,
Ma Hucheng
2008.05.22
Posted: July 29, 2008 01:37 PM
July 28, 2008
Operation Blessing
Dear Aunties and Uncles:
How are you? I hope that you are well and your work is going well. Appreciate you extending a helping hand that has saved me from discontinuing my studies. With your help, there has been a great change in my studies and even in my life. My parents need not worry about my education fees anymore. Instead, they can now buy for me some school books and stationery relevant for my studies. Thank you so much for your help, allowing me to have a good foundation in life.
I am gradually realizing that in life, there will always be difficulties. But these challenges and difficulties do not have to dictate one’s direction of his development. I have never complained that the world is unfair even though it seems that all the tribulations fall on the poor and all the happiness is bestowed on the rich. I thought that we poor people suffered all the hardships in world. But now, I find that I’m wrong in my thinking. The rich get their success through their own struggles to break away from poverty. So, although living in these remote mountain regions, I won’t complain about how unfair my fate is any more. I believe that as long as I can try my best to work hard and struggle against all the obstacles in front of mine, I can also reach success eventually.
My dear aunties and uncles, thank you again for your help time after time. It has really caused me to think a lot about life, and now I can understand it better. Your help is so appreciated, it has done me a great favor and given me a desire to be able to soar.
Best wishes for your good health and good work.
Sincerely yours,
Cui Xuemei
2008.5.13
Posted: July 28, 2008 10:20 AM
July 18, 2008
The Carrie Bradshaw Necklace
Thank you for your patience, finally the necklace has arrived!
A long white pearl necklace is the perfect accessory for any outfit, clearly shown by Carrie Bradshaw in the latest Sex in the City film. As she demonstrated, it even looks great with nightwear!
To view and buy this necklace online, go to the Mai Pearls home page.
Posted: July 18, 2008 12:55 PM
July 15, 2008
Where do some of the profits go?
I have just heard from Operation Blessing in Beijing that during the year 2007-08 Mai Pearls were able to sponsor 25 chinese students through the Adopt-A-Student program.
Although many children living in poor areas in China are not required to pay for their full tuition, related school and educational costs exceed the ability of many families living in poverty and extreme poverty. Operation Blessing China’s Education Program has assisted thousands of children from 14 provinces with their tuition and related educational costs, helping many who otherwise would never complete a primary and middle school education.
I am hoping to receive some letters from the students that Mai Pearls have sponsored and once I do so, I will post them on the blog. Keep looking out for them!
Posted: July 15, 2008 01:28 PM
July 07, 2008
Bridal-parties.net
Getting Married? We’re hosting a party in your honour!
Join us for a drink and sample the ideas and advice on offer
Tuesday July 15thth, 7.30-9.30pm
myhotel Chelsea, 35 Ixworth Place, London, SW3 3QX
THIS MONTH:
complimentary makeovers from The Light Rooms*
free taster sessions from The Skin Specialist*
burlesque session from The Cheek of It!
free bra fittings from Chic’est
* advance booking recommended
the free advice is a great idea…the free gifts is a lovely treat!
Places are limited so r.s.v.p as soon as possible
www.bridal-parties.net...making wedding planning fun!
Posted: July 7, 2008 02:58 PM
June 18, 2008
Sex in the City
Having gone to see Sex in the City the movie, I was totally shocked… by the number of pearls that were worn by the leading character, Carrie Bradshaw throughout the entire film. She wore them with her day wear, bridal fashion shoot and even in bed!
So whatever the weather, whatever the occasion, whip out those pearls and they are bound to complete any look!
In honour of the Sex in the City movie, I will be designing a Carrie Bradshaw white pearl necklace, so keep your eyes peeled over the next few weeks to the website for the launch of what will certainly be a show stopping sell out!
Posted: June 18, 2008 12:52 PM
June 17, 2008
Black Lilly Boutique
Mai Pearls is delighted to have recently become a member of Black Lilly Boutique!
Black Lilly Boutique provide a lifestyle not just a brand, bringing you the latest in designer, individual & handcrafted accessories. An amalgamation of tastes and influences from around the World have led to sculpting these beautiful pieces of jewellery and accessories, using only the finest fabrics, gems & beads.
Most items will be delivered between 5 - 7 days. As some of our items are made especially for you, please allow a delivery date of up to 14 days for handmade jewellery and handbags and up to 28 days delivery for tiaras (from the date when the order is placed).
Have a look at www.blacklillyboutique.co.uk
Posted: June 17, 2008 05:29 PM
June 03, 2008
Looking Good
Hilary Alexander in The Daily Telegraph makes some great suggestions for finding a frock that makes you feel fantastic and gives ideas as to how to dress it up or down. Consequently in her article “One great dress to see you through the summer” she suggests a sunray-pleat dress with white beaded yoke by Manoush, leather wedges by LK Bennett along with crystal and pearl drop earrings from Mai Pearls! See link to read more…
http://www.telegraph.co.uk
Posted: June 3, 2008 05:43 PM
April 01, 2008
Sale - 25% off
Just a little reminder to check out the Mai Pearls Sale – 25% off page. http://www.maipearls.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=22
More pieces have been added today and with pendants starting at £6.00, they make a perfect “pick me up” for anyone, a great birthday or anniversary gift and ideal for brides, bridesmaids and mother of the bride!
Happy browsing!
Posted: April 1, 2008 04:13 PM
February 20, 2008
Bridal Parties.net
Mai Pearls are delighted to have joined forces with bridal-parties.net, a new, free network bringing together brides with select, suppliers offering personalised, top quality products and friendly, professional service, with no pushy sales people or hard sell.
The venture is the brainchild of Kate Wynn of Designed to Impress, a wedding dress designer of 10+ years experience.
Register online at www.bridal-parties.net to join an exclusive party for unique and creative ideas and advice to inspire your wedding planning. Try on jewellery and accesories while you sip cocktails and chat to suppliers and other brides.
The first bridal party ever will be at stylish myhotel Chelsea at 7.30pm on Tuesday February 26th. We look look forward to seeing you then!
Posted: February 20, 2008 01:41 PM
February 06, 2008
Spring Summer 2008 Collection
We are delighted to launch Mai Pearls’ Spring/Summer 2008 collection.
This collection incorporates two lines; the Classical Collection and the Contemporary Collection.
This season’s Contemporary Collection includes soft pastels, tones of powdered skins and silky grey. Continuing along the grey palette, metallic and concrete greys with green and khaki also feature within the collection. Other colours to have been included are various shades of soil with traces of indigo and yellow and fruit skins and flesh colours. Delicate flower patterns are back this season!
The Classic Collection includes a wide bridal range which continues to bring the public affordable classical pearl jewellery with some new and inspired design additions.
Mai Pearls’ affordability makes them even more attractive!
Earrings start from as little as £11.95 whilst necklaces start from £15.00 and bracelets from £14.50. At these obtainable trade prices, they make ideal gifts and are suitable for most budgets!
Posted: February 6, 2008 03:52 PM
December 15, 2007
7 more days left of internet shopping!
As there as only another 7 days of internet shopping left on the Mai Pearls website, I thought that I would take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Christmas 2007!
If you are a little behind on the Christmas shopping front then fear not. As long as you put your order in before midday on Saturday 22nd, then you will have everything that you need for a perfect Christmas. It could not be an easier or less stressful way of shopping, so get browsing! www.maipearls.co.uk
Posted: December 15, 2007 01:17 PM