by The Perennial Style | Sep 17, 2014 | Events, Style, Uncategorized
Sammi Leder, Rebecca Taylor, Ellen Flowers, Kaitlynn McConville
Rebecca Taylor has always been one of my favorite designers, so when we were invited to attend her runway show at NYFW, I was more than excited! Rebecca Taylor is one designer that my sisters and I have always mutually agreed on, partially due to her mix of printed fabrics, feminine detailing, and flowy boho shapes.
The show was held at Center548 (same as Kate Spade, though hardly recognizable!) and was an incredible parade of fabulous look after look from the 2015 Spring collection. As upbeat music blared through the room, the energy level was at an all-time high as the models debuted her newest pieces. With pastels, embellishments, fresh shapes, and more, it’s safe to say Rebecca Taylor nailed it once again!
Once the show ended, we had an incredible opportunity to head backstage and meet Rebecca Taylor, as well as get a personal look at all of the clothes. Backstage at NYFW with one of my favorite designers was definitely a dream come true and was an experience I will never forget! Take a look at some of our pictures from the show and visit the Rebecca Taylor website to shop her collections:
Sammi Leder, Ellen Flowers, Kaitlynn McConville
Get My Look:
Nasty Gal Blouse // Leather Pencil Skirt (similar or look for less) // GiGi New York Clutch c/o // Gianmarco Lorenzi Slingbacks (similar or look for less) // River Island Sunnies c/o // David Yurman Bracelets // Baublebar Earrings // Statement Necklace (similar)
by The Perennial Style | Sep 15, 2014 | Style, Uncategorized
After an amazing 10 days in New York, I am finally back home in Dallas ready to update all of you on the newest trends, my favorite NYFW outfit looks, and all of our wonderful experiences and events from the trip! One of my highlights of the journey was definitely the rewardStyle party on the rooftop of The Empire Hotel. Catching up with all of my favorite bloggers, as well as meeting many new favorites, was an absolute blast. The entire rewardStyle team threw an over-the-top fete once again, complete with goodies from Kendra Scott, Piperlime, and more!
One of my favorite new trends (which is isn’t necessarily “new”) is the collared white blouse. Channeling a more structured look with a tailored shape and stiff collar, the white blouse is a must-have this season. Paired alone or layered under a dress or sweater, this is your newest go-to for any occasion.
Since crop tops are my number one favorite trend this year, I chose to wear this edgy Nasty Gal collared blouse for my Saturday afternoon event look. Since the sides of this shirt are connected solely by a black elastic band, I paired the crop with a high-waist leather pencil to avoid showing too much skin. The high-neck collar balances out the bold sides, giving an edgy yet sophisticated twist on the white blouse trend. See how I styled this trend for the rewardStyle event and click on the links below to shop my look:
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Nasty Gal Blouse // Leather Pencil Skirt (similar or look for less) // GiGi New York Clutch c/o // Gianmarco Lorenzi Slingbacks (similar or look for less) // River Island Sunnies c/o // David Yurman Bracelets // Baublebar Earrings // Statement Necklace (similar)
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Photography by: Kaitlynn McConville | Edited by: The Perennial Style
by The Perennial Style | Sep 9, 2014 | Style, Uncategorized
Greetings from New York! The past week has been such an amazing whirlwind up here at New York Fashion Week, and I have had such an incredible time with all of these shows, events, and brand meetings, along with exploring the city with all of my favorite bloggers!
Viewing the Lela Rose runway show yesterday at Lincoln Center was definitely one of my highlights thus far! Since I’ve had the opportunity to work with Lela in the past (see here), I was so excited to get a sneak peek of all of her new designs. From her gorgeous florals to her finely tailored pieces, the show was such a feminine and sophisticated display!
For the event, I wore my leather shift dress with a bold statement necklace and my favorite Louboutins for an early Fall look. One trend I have been seeing a lot (not to mention wearing quite a lot!) is leather: pants, tops, skirts, dresses, you name it. It’s safe to say those splurge pieces you snagged last year are good for another season!
Another trend that I keep spotting around New York is braids! Whether you choose a side fishtail braid like mine (courtesy of Tresemme) or a cool braided up-do, this hair trend is definitely one to try out this season for a bold and fun new look!
Check out my look from yesterday’s show. Be sure to stay tuned for more NYFW updates and trends, and follow us on Instagram to join us on our Fashion Week journey!
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Leather Dress (similar: here, here, or here) // Statement Necklace // Christian Louboutin Heels // YSL Handbag (similar) // Stud Earrings (multiple colors!) // Kendra Scott Ring // David Yurman Bangles // River Island Sunnies
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Photography by: Kate McConville | Edited by: The Perennial Style
by The Perennial Style | Jul 11, 2014 | California, Dwell, Hawaii, North America, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, United States
Dinner at Nanea
Wearing: Milly (sale)
Over the past three weeks, I have been enjoying an amazing final summer vacation before beginning the “real world” next Monday with my new career. Mid-June, I left Destin, FL to visit my boyfriend in Los Gatos, CA. While visiting him, we traveled up to Lake Tahoe and to Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Lake Tahoe
We spent a long weekend at the Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe for a friends wedding weekend. We stayed on the North Shore and it was an amazing experience. We spent our free time primarily relaxing at the Ritz spa, doing some light hiking, and playing lawn games. As for the wedding, we went to Lahontan the night before the wedding for a cocktail party. After being in hot Dallas and Florida, it was nice to feel the cool air while standing by the fire. The following day, we went to West Shore Café and Inn where the wedding and the reception was held. The venue was on the water and was absolutely gorgeous!
Wearing: Lilly Pulitzer dress, Burberry shoes, Kendra Scott necklace
Kukio
Following Lake Tahoe, we had a quick stopover in my boyfriend’s hometown of Los Gatos, CA before we headed to Kukio on the Big Island of Hawaii. Since I had never been to the Big Island before, I was excited to see what it was like. Kevin’s family goes to the island often, so they planned such a fun variety of activities and excursions for me to soak in as much culture of the island as possible! Two of my highlights from the trip were a helicopter tour of the island and snorkeling with the manta rays. The three hour helicopter tour (that picked us up directly from the resort) was a great way to see the volcanoes, valleys, beaches, and waterfalls all before lunch. Snorkling with the manta ray’s was also amazing! We saw about 20 manta rays and rubbed bellies with a couple of them… definitely an experience I will not forget. I also loved all of the activities offered at the resort. While there, I paddle boarded, kayaked, swam with the dolphins, played golf, tennis, and took a spinning class. There was never an excuse to be bored at Kukio!
Wearing: Echo cover-up, Coolibar hat (similar), Jack Rogers sandals, Columbia shirt
An afternoon of exploring
Wearing: Express shirt, Free People shorts
Wearing: Lilly Pulitzer shirt, shorts (similar), purse (similar)
Wearing: Lilly Pulitzer
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by The Perennial Style | Apr 21, 2014 | Style, Uncategorized
There’s nothing better than a long weekend home with the family, and since our home is in Sandestin, FL, we packed up our bags and headed to the coast for Easter. We had so much fun all weekend enjoying our favorite spots like lunch at Barefoot’s Beachside Bar & Grill at the Sandestin Hilton, mimosas at Seaside’s Modica Market (they can thank Blair’s wedding for their record sales weekend), live music in Baytowne Wharf, dinner and dancing at the Ocean Club, and much more. Topping off the vacay was a little shopping spree at the adorable Barefoot Princess in Watercolor– You should definitely stop by next time you are on 30a for our favorite brands like Lilly Pulitzer, Milly, Trina Turk, Ella Moss, and more!! Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter Weekend!
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Blair – Blu Pepper Lace Top // J Crew Shorts // Persol Sunglasses // Pearl Drop Earrings // David Yurman Bracelet // Rolex Watch // Bar Necklace
Ellen – Burnout Tee // J Brand Cutoffs // Statement Necklace (similar: this or this) // Ray-Ban Aviators (on sale!) // Mephisto Sandals // David Yurman Bracelets // Enamel Elephant Earrings
Janie – Lilly Pulitzer Shorts // J Crew Tee (30% off with the code “BIGSALE”) // Tory Burch Sandals // Lilly Pulitzer iPhone Case // Essie Polish // Ray-Ban Aviators (on sale!) // Tory Burch Earrings // Bauble Necklace (similar : this, this, or this)
