by The Perennial Style | Sep 25, 2013 | Beauty, Dwell, Style, Uncategorized
Happy 1st birthday to The Perennial Style! I cannot believe it has already been one full year since we started this fashion blogging journey. Thanks to all of our followers and supporters throughout this past year. It has been such a blast! When it comes to birthdays, what better way to celebrate than by donning a wardrobe of sparkles and shine! I plan on rocking these fabulous (and affordable) earrings from Bauble Bar, cheersing with these contemporary glasses from Z Gallerie, lusting over this Philip Armstrong skater dress, and topping it off with some neon pink lipstick – my weakness, of course. With that being said, cheers to one year and many more to come! xoxo
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by The Perennial Style | Sep 17, 2013 | Beauty, Trends, Uncategorized
Say goodbye to pastels and neons, and hello to deep, rich tones for Fall! With each changing season, a whole new array of polishes debut to add a little edge to your fingertips. Fall 2013 is coming strong with dark neutrals, deep reds, and metallics. What color will you be rocking this season??
Feel like going bold? Check out some of the other edgy nail trends from New York Fashion Week:
3D accents
Glitter
Gold accents
Half moons
Matte Polish
Outlines
by The Perennial Style | Aug 1, 2013 | Style, Uncategorized
Who is the man behind the red sole? We all have come to know and love Christian Louboutin, but do we REALLY know him?
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.
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.
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!
Just a warning for all you shoe lovers, his shoes are addicting! Click here to see his collection
by The Perennial Style | Jul 31, 2013 | Style, Uncategorized
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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by The Perennial Style | Oct 29, 2012 | Events, Style, Uncategorized
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 Hollywood stars. Check out some of the pictures from the show and let us know what you think!
C.M.J.
