Love Island USA fans, the follow-up content is here. Olandria Carthen is starring in a new Pandora campaign alongside legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath, and yes, it’s exactly as gorgeous as it sounds. The collection translates McGrath’s bold beauty aesthetic into jewelry, with lips, lipstick and heart designs that feel like her iconic makeup looks you can wear on a charm bracelet.
The story behind the partnership makes it even better. Carthen publicly said she wanted to work with McGrath after meeting her last year, and now that dream is a real campaign. She told Marie Claire that McGrath’s encouragement on set made her feel more confident than ever, calling the whole experience surreal. Her first Pandora charm bracelet was a Christmas gift from her mother, so this moment is a full-circle one.
Carthen also shared a style lesson every budget-conscious fashion lover can steal: during her Love Island days, accessories were what stretched her limited wardrobe. Her take? Fashion is about self-expression, not trends or price tags. So consider this your sign to pull out the jewelry box and let one great piece do the heavy lifting.
What’s one piece of jewelry you own that tells a story?
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