The Perennial Style Journal
Trend alerts, wardrobe staples and the pieces we’re wearing, wanting and wishlisting.
As Halloween has come and gone, my mind has already moved on to the next holiday, Thanksgiving! This is one of my favorite holidays because you get to spend quality time with your family without the pre-Christmas stress (my other favorite holiday). Plus, the weather...
Seeking a fresh new neutral to replace the ever-so-classic black? Behold, hunter green. This rich hue is one of Fall’s hottest colors and is making a huge statement on the fashion scene. Since it looks fab on every skin tone, now’s the time to incorporate it into your...
Last fall I was fortunate enough to be a part of the grand opening of the Diane Von Furstenberg store in Highland Park Village. As she paraded in, we were drawing in crowds chanting “DVF, be the woman you want to be.” This chant fits her line of wrap dresses very...
As I've expressed before, I am OBSESSED with leather at the moment. This is one of the reasons I was beyond excited to preview C.M.J.'s newest line. C.M.J. has been creating handmade Italian leather garments for over 20 years and has become a favorite of many...
Still think mixing prints is a no-no? Well Stella Jean is here to change your mind! Last night I was lucky enough to score seats to the Italian Fashion Week fashion show in Dallas to get a sneak peak of Stella Jean’s newest line. The Hatian-Italian...
When it comes to dressing up, I like to add a little edge to my outfit. I fell in love with this studded blouse as soon as I saw it. The white chiffon material keeps it feminine, while the studs toughen it up a little. Mix it with these awesome coated hunter green...
Inspired by the elaborate and royal styles of the European 17th century, Baroque makes a comeback into this season’s fashion scene. Be on the lookout for overly ornate detailing, jewel encrusted pieces, velvets, metallics, brocade jackets, and lots and lots of...
I've always had a love for girly bows, but they were typically large hairbows I would wear to Sunday church. I love that bows are now a high fashion item that designers are incorporating into clothing and accessory items! Check out a few of my favorites: Purse Pumps...
Top or bottom. Day or night. I can't seem to get enough of this leather trend right now. Best news of all, leather is popping up all over the Spring 2013 catwalks! Time to invest. Check out some of my new favorites: Leather Dress Leather Peplum Dress Leather Shorts...
What do you get when you mix old Hollywood glamour, today’s bold platforms, a couple golden spider webs, and Italian shoemakers? You guessed it, London’s newest shoe goddess: Charlotte Olympia. In just four short years, Charlotte Olympia has made her mark on the...
If you haven’t heard the tragic news yet, Barneys New York in NorthPark announced yesterday it will be closing its doors in April 2013. The good news is, we have a solid 6 months of shopping until closing day (and hopefully in April we will get some great items...
BHLDN is the new store from the Anthropologie Group specializing in wedding and party dresses. The wedding gowns are very fun and eclectic, whereas the “Partygoer” dresses are classic and timeless. Currently, BHLDN has stores in Houston and Chicago, so if you aren’t...
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