Rebellious Glamour: Carrera by Jimmy Choo

Rebellious Glamour: Carrera by Jimmy Choo

What do you get when you mix one of the hottest shoe designers in the world with an ultra-chic and classic eyewear designer? Leopard, glitter, and gold of course!  Jimmy Choo meets Carrera this season on their newest collaboration, and judging by the latest pictures revealed, this is one collection you do not want to miss! A thin sheet of silk inserted into the structure of the frames gives the glasses the rebellious glamour the beloved designers had promised. Take a peek at the newest campaign released from the collection modeled by the one and only Aline Weber. These have definitely been added to my wish list!

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SAFILO GROUP CARRERA BY JIMMY CHOO

129 Leslie: Design

129 Leslie: Design

Happy Friday friends! Last night we attended the Sewell Lexus Design party at 129 Leslie. This venue is hands down my favorite location in Dallas – flashback to Italian Fashion Week. Beats by Jeff Mitchell, fashion by Stanley Korshak, dinner by Dean Fearing (who can hate the Ritz?), and beautiful Lexus vehicles parked throughout are just some of the exciting ingredients to a fabulous evening! The best part about the whole night was all the proceeds from the party were donated to the charity of your choice!

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Ellen: Gianmarco Lorenzi Slingbacks / Black Halo Dress (similar) / Kendra Scott Earrings / David Yurman Bracelets / Ear Cuff

Janie: Mesh Dress (similar) / Louboutin Pitou / David Yurman Bracelets / Earrings

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The party ended with these goodie bags filled with fun treats! Not a bad way to kick off a wonderful weekend to come!

Designer Spotlight: Christian Louboutin

Designer Spotlight: Christian Louboutin

Who is the man behind the red sole? We all have come to know and love Christian Louboutin, but do we REALLY know him?

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Christian Louboutin knew from a young age his passion was for shoes. Being the only son to a cabinetmaker who was rarely around in his childhood, Christian spent most of his time with his mother and three sisters in Paris.  On a visit to a Parisian museum, he discovered a sign forbidding high heels. He became fascinated by the image of the heels and began his first shoe sketchbook shortly after.

Christian was expelled from his school at the age of 16, which opened doors for his future success within the shoe industry. Whether it was designing shoes for a cabaret, working under Charles Jourdan, or countless amounts of freelance work, Louboutin gained the experience he needed to open up his first shop in Paris in the early 1990s.

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But why red?

Every pair of Christian Louboutin’s shoes has the trademark red sole. During one of his first fashion shows, Christian felt like something was missing from his designs: something sexy, something fierce, something that would make his shoes his own. As he was mulling over these thoughts in his studio in 1993, he caught a glance of one of his employees painting her nails with red nail polish. That was it! He stole the polish, painted the sole of his heel red, and instantly Christian Louboutin shoes became the iconic heel today.

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Christian Louboutin became an instant favorite amongst Hollywood, not to mention Royalty (Princess Caroline of Monaco was one of his first customers!). His famous red soled heels are seen at almost every single red carpet event among stars such as Britney Spears, Madonna, Beyonce, Rihanna, the Kardashians, and the list goes on and on. There’s just something irresistible about these handmade shoes. Louboutin’s success hasn’t stopped at women’s shoes. He created a handbag line in 2003, a men’s shoe line in 2011, and is rumored to launch a new beauty line this year!

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Just a warning for all you shoe lovers, his shoes are addicting!  Click here to see his collection

Don’t Sweat It

Don’t Sweat It

Love the look of layering, but hate piling on layers of clothes in the 100 degree Dallas heat? Well check out the hottest new way to layer while beating the sweat: mini rings. It’s the newest, no-rule trend where creativity leads to the chicest look. Mini rings are worn right beneath the fingernail, and knuckle rings fall right above the knuckle. Toss some of these dainty bands on with your normal rings, and tada! You’ve nailed it. Are you ready to give this trend a shot?

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