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There’s nothing like finding a perfect necklace to give that much-needed final touch to your outfit. And guess what? This season more is more. Indeed, the layering trend is everywhere, and it can take your necklace game to the next level while giving way to getting super creative with your...

To help with the COVID-19 Crisis we’ve destined all funds collected to date to the Afrikable Foundation. In April of last year, part of the PDPAOLA team embarked on an adventure to the Kenyan island of Lamu to volunteer for the...

As we slowly emerge from a time of loneliness and longing, we're flooded with warm memories of the things and people that matter the most to us. Our minds keep travelling back to the life we were used to living. And no matter how tough we had it or how imperfect our lives were, it's inevitable to think that it was a time less complicated...

They say that laughter is the best medicine. So having a go-to list of giggle to LOL inducing movies is key to getting some stress relief when we need it the most. The list and sub-genres of comedies are endless. For this reason, picking just a few was not an easy task. So we gathered the team at PDPAOLA, and after much debate, we managed to shortlist five of our favourite wholesome funnies to put us in a good...

An artist's studio can be one of the most captivating places to discover.
It's where it all comes together, where the minds of great creatives conjure their explorations of their inner and outer worlds to produce works that carry a piece of their souls...

Usually, celebrities become famous for their talent, how they look both on and off the screen, and everything they post on social media. However, for the latest contingent of young females, being successful and praised by their fans is hardly an accomplishment. This group ladies is openly vocal about their beliefs and isn't hesitant to use their celebrity power to shine a light on sensitive topics and serve as advocates for the political and social causes they believe in...

Being a modern, global citizen is challenging. From minor events to significant crises, stress is an inevitable part of life. And as if work and tending to family responsibilities weren't enough, there's also a deep-seated pressure to keep up with social media, friends and to be available via text practically 24/7. While it's true we cannot control our circumstances in most cases, we can control how we react...

Being a mom can come in all sorts of forms and styles. From the perfectionist, the unpredictable and the old-school traditional to the free-spirited and best friend kind of mom; there's no one way of parenting. Every type is valuable and brings something unique to the table, and probably most moms will find a little bit of themselves in every kind of mothering style...

Seriously, very doggie. It is often said that not only dogs and their owners look alike, but that they even share personality traits. The resemblances can be so striking in fact, that dogs, just like humans, change with time influenced by their owners and experiences. There is even scientific research that backs this up! However, in our case, we didn't need to...

Who doesn't dream of travelling the world, seeing amazing places, learning about new cultures, languages and trying exotic foods? Meet four stylish globetrotters who dared to leave their ordinary lives behind and make travel blogging their full-time occupation. Back in the mid-18th century...

Nowadays just having your earlobes pierced doesn't seem to be enough to add some sparkle to your visage. Thanks to social media, showing off piercing fashion has become a thing, spawning trends all over the world and depicting new creative ways of wearing jewelry. Indeed, just like clothing, cosmetics, tattoos and even perfume, piercings, can become the focus of attention, make an identity statement...

When it comes to gender equality, women are getting more representation than at any other point in history. Last year was the first time 33 female CEOs made it to the Fortune 500 list; and according to experts a large number of women will run for office in 2020, after a record-breaking number in 2018. Take it from this fresh crop of multi-talented...

Every artist has a process, and every person a way of taking in the outside world and channeling it into a new, individual form of expression. When it comes to designing jewelry at PDPAOLA, every creation and collection has a unique journey and tells its own story. Behind each jewel lies a creative process and meticulous craft in which, step by...

After lots of practice, awkward mirror poses and failing terribly countless times, you've finally mastered the art of taking selfies, or almost. The truth is that part of being selfie savvy includes showing off enviable skin, which is not hard to do with so many Instagram filters available today. It's tough to tell who's faking it and who's the real deal. True! We are indeed in the times of the selfie craze, and it's easy for one...

Last night's Academy Awards — which took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles — was filled with memorable speeches, hilarious gags, funny moments and social manifestations expressed through fashion. For the second year in a row, the Oscars had no official host. Still, luckily...