by The Perennial Style | Aug 7, 2013 | Beauty, Uncategorized
Last minute dinner plans and your hair is looking drab from a long day in the office? Meet your new best friend: dry shampoo. I am sure you have already heard about the miracles of dry shampoo, but finding a good one is not an easy task (like the time Janie tried the blonde Bumble and Bumble powder that turned the bathtub black afterwards… no thanks), so after years of searching we have finally found our top two: Oscar Blandi and Pssssst. Whether you prefer luxury or simplicity, these two take the cake. I definitely recommend you add these to your beauty routine:
Oscar Blandi / Pssssst
by The Perennial Style | Aug 6, 2013 | Style, Uncategorized
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!
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 | Jul 25, 2013 | Style, Uncategorized
Statement tees are always a favorite of mine for casual days, which is why I’m loving these designer parody tees. There’s something unexpectedly chic about these fun twists on well-known fashion logos. So tell me, which is your favorite: Hermes, Balmain, Cartier, Celine, or YSL?
Homies
Ballin
Partier
Feline
Your Life Sucks
