by The Perennial Style | Jan 20, 2015 | Style
There’s something about a midi skirt that just makes you feel ultra feminine the second you put it on. Since I snagged this midi at the Missguided showroom in NYC, it has become one of my favorite items in my closet – also worn here and here. To make it a little more weather-appropriate, I paired it with a gray cropped sweater – which was perfect for balancing out the silhouette and making the skirt look less heavy. Check out my midi look and shop the links below to steal my style: 
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Missguided Midi Skirt c/o // Express Cropped Sweater (similar) // Laura Pierson Clutch // Peach Statement Earrings (similar) // Sunglasses // Christian Louboutins (similar or look for less) // Hermes Bangle
by The Perennial Style | Aug 12, 2014 | Style, Uncategorized
The palm print is one of my favorite prints of the season, which is why this neon painted palm crop is my perfect tee to toss on for a casual afternoon look. I paired my crop with my high-waist white flares for a weekend trip to the DMA. I love stocking up on loose-fitted printed tees (try this, this, or this) for those days where I want to feel relaxed and comfortable, while still appearing put together. See my weekend look below, and click here to shop the look!
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Palm Crop Top c/o Milk and Honey // Flared White Jeans // Wedges (similar) // Earrings (similar) // Ray-Ban Aviators // Kate Spade Handbag (similar) // Hermes Leather Bracelet // Leighelena Bracelet c/o
Photography by: Kaitlynn McConville | Edited by: The Perennial Style
by The Perennial Style | Jul 23, 2014 | Style, Uncategorized
I have come to decide that crop tops are my favorite item for any occasion. There are so many different shapes and varieties available this season, so the opportunities to style them are endless! Right now I have a tendency to gravitate more towards zip-back crop tops, as they generally have a more structured or intricate shape than the classic pullover crop. I am loving this floral one I found at Milk & Honey the other day. I decided to pair it with my high-waist blue pants to keep a modest look with more coverage for a visit to the DMA with a friend. See how I styled this structured crop and visit the Milk & Honey website to find yours!
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Crop Top c/o Milk & Honey // Romeo & Juliet Pants (similar) // Gold Leaf Earrings (similar)// Ray Ban Aviators // Leighelena Bracelet c/o Tootsies // Hermes Bracelet // Cork Wedges // Essie Polish: Bikini So Teeny
Photography by: Kaitlynn McConville // Edited by: The Perennial Style
by The Perennial Style | Jul 7, 2014 | Dwell, Style, Uncategorized
We’ve all been there – that moment when you find a piece of clothing you love, and due to an unfortunate situation like a spill or tossing it in the wash with the wrong color palate, your item is left looking drab and spotted, rather than vibrant and fab. This recently happened to me when I tried to wear a neon green JOA boxy top on a rainy and muddy St. Patricks Day – big mistake. After a quick trip to the dry cleaners, my shirt arrived home looking washed out and blah with no neon in sight. Since I had only worn the shirt one time and loved the fit, I decided to get creative and pull out an old trick my mom taught me when I was younger: RIT Dye.
RIT Dye is one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to bring your clothes back to life. Whether you are feeling creative and want to give your favorite piece a new hue, or just want to bring your faded blacks back to life with this, RIT Dye is a simple and quick solution for all of your needs. Since my top began as green, I chose a blue dye for a safe option in the same color family.
1. Gather all of your ingredients: 1 bottle of RIT Dye, 1 cup of salt, 1 large pot of water
2. Pour 1 cup of salt into the pot of hot (but not boiling) water.
3. Pour 1 cup of RIT Dye into the water. Stir to mix the ingredients.
4. Drop the item of clothing into the pot and stir to make sure the entire piece is under the water.
5. Let the item soak in the pot for 30 minutes to absorb the dye.
6. After the 30 minutes has ended, carefully run the item under hot water (eventually switching to cold water) to rinse out all the dye. Once the color stops flowing through the sink, drop the item in the washing machine on one cycle with cold water and detergent to thoroughly rinse the dye. Hang dry the item, then admire your new masterpiece!
Get the Look:
JOA boxy top // J Brand Lovestory Flares // Michael Kors Belt // Kevin Aucoin Lipstick // Hermes Bracelet // Rolex Watch // David Yurman Bracelets
** RIT Dye is carried is most grocery stores in the detergent department. One piece of advice if you choose to use RIT Dye: be very careful when handling the dye. It will stain anything it comes in contact with, so make sure to wear something you don’t care about when dying your other items. **
by The Perennial Style | Jul 1, 2014 | Style, Uncategorized
As I have said time and again, matching separates are my style weakness of the moment (seen here and here), so of course a new matching Missguided crop and wrap mini would be my go-to for celebrating my 25th birthday this past weekend with all of my amazing friends! I discovered Missguided earlier this year at the rewardStyle Conference and instantly fell in love with the collection. The pieces are so affordable for the quality, and I love the way that if I find a piece I love (like this dress), I can order it in other prints (like this or this)! I paired my giraffe print look with my favorite Gianmarco Lorenzi slingbacks and some bold gold accessories, like this ultra-fab fringe anklet – yes, revisiting the 90s anklets. Take a look at how I styled my set and visit their site to see more of this fun collection!
Get the Look:
Missguided Crop Top c/o // Missguided Wrap Mini Skirt c/o (Love the print? Try this Maxi Dress version) // Gianmarco Lorenzi Slingbacks (look for less) // River Island Anklet c/o // Earrings (similar) // Judith Ripka Ring // Gold Cuff (similar) // Midi Rings // Essie Polish: Bikini So Teeny // Fuchsia Lipstick
** Be sure to pay attention to the UK sizing chart – Missguided pieces run on the small side! **
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