# Pearly Pasted Portraits The Hot Topics Marie Claire China Editorial Features Feminine Accessories By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-07-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-topics-marie-claire-china References: [beautyscene.net](http://www.beautyscene.net/beauty-shoots/marcelina-sowa-by-amber-gray-for-marie-claire-china/) & [ambergray.net](http://www.ambergray.net/) Marcelina Sowa stars in the 'Hot Topics' Marie Claire China editorial. The fresh-faced model beauty is captured by photographer Amber Gray's lens while posing in a wardrobe of pastel hued garments and [pearl-encrusted accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-pearl). In addition to wardrobe styling by Yana Kamps, this fiercely feminine image series also features bold and [pastel-hued beauty looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanels-spring-2025) by makeup artist David Tibolla. Model Marcelina sports neon eyeshadow looks, punchy lip-color applications and pearl-encrusted eyewear accessories among other jewelled statement pieces that make this a photo series to remember. The 'Hot Topics Marie' Claire China editorial highlights statement pieces from a slew of [spring designer collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025). From Louis Vuitton and Prabal Gurung to the latest from Giambattista Valli, this chic and sublime editorial epitomizes elegance and embraces a ladylike aesthetic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pearl-encrusted Accessories:** Opportunity for designers to create more innovative accessories with pearls as the main material and an emphasis on feminine aesthetics. - **Bold Pastel Beauty Looks:** A chance for makeup companies to develop more pastel shades of makeup to match the bold, vivid aesthetics of feminine fashion in the spring. - **Ladylike Aesthetics:** An opening for fashion brands to create designs that are feminine and elegant, with a focus on ladylike fashion. ### Where This Applies - **Jewelry Design:** The jewelry industry can take advantage of the use of pearls in accessories and create unique, fashionable pieces inspired by feminine aesthetics. - **Cosmetics:** The beauty industry has the opportunity to create more bold and pastel shades of makeup to match the vivacious aesthetics of feminine fashion in the spring. - **Fashion Design:** The fashion industry can create more Ladylike designs that are feminine and elegant, with a focus on fashion reminiscent of the Victorian era. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lunar New Year Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-campaign1.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Tarnish-Resistant Jewelry Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-cos-winter-edit.md) - [Floral High-End Makeup Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camlia-futura.md) - [Playful Spring-Forward Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection.md) - [Cross-Cultural Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models.md) - [Seasonally Appropriate Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petals-pearls.md) - [Luxury Jewelry Collection Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couleur-vivante.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md)