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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by The Perennial Style | Jun 30, 2014 | Style, Uncategorized
I love finding classic pieces that I know I can wear for years to come, which is why I am loving this Kate Spade tie back dress I found recently – also try this printed version! I love the feminine and flowy material that can be dressed up or dressed down for any occasion. The high neckline is perfect for adding a bold statement necklace or earring, and the cinced waistline adds shape to the piece. I paired this dress with a fun statement necklace and Kate Spade nude pumps for cocktails at The Stoneleigh this weekend with friends.
Get the Look:
Kate Spade Tie Back Dress (also available in this print) // Kate Spade Pumps // Statement Necklace (similar: this or this) // Ear Cuff (similar) // Cuff Bracelet (this, this, or this) // Pearl Earrings
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by The Perennial Style | Jun 27, 2014 | Style, Uncategorized
As a girl who is basically addicted to social media, I couldn’t resist this French Connection #selfie tee when I found it online. My weekend uniform is generally denim cutoffs and a comfy tee, so I figured why not add a little statement to my usual look. I paired my tee with my new favorite ankle boots for a casual night out, but I tossed on a fun statement necklace to tone down the grunge a little. My favorite part about this shirt? The amount of strangers who asked to take selfies with me on the street… crowd pleaser.
What I wore:
French Connection #Selfie Tee c/o // Milk & Honey Denim Shorts // Kate Spade Clutch (similar) // Patent Ankle Boots (similar: these, these, or these) // Rolex Watch // Hermes Bracelet // Leighelena Bracelet c/o // Tootsie’s // Judith Ripka Onyx Ring // Rue Gembon Earrings c/o // Gold Chain Statement Necklace // Ray-Ban Aviators // Essie Polish
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by The Perennial Style | Jun 26, 2014 | Style, Uncategorized
We always love a good sale, but Shopbop sales are always our favorite thanks to their free 3-day shipping and returns. By using their code “25MORE” at checkout, you will receive an EXTRA 25% off ALL sale items! We picked out some of our favorite sale items for you to see, but visit Shopbop’s sale section to see everything – Today is the last day of the sale, so don’t wait! Happy shopping! xo
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