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Leather Trimmed

by The Perennial Style | Sep 19, 2014 | Style, Uncategorized

One trend we cannot stop craving this season is definitely leather. Whether you choose a full-on leather look like Ellen or decide to add subtle hints into your look like I did, leather will definitely give your look a simple yet bold kick for Fall. Finding an awesome pair of jeans at an incredible price is often a rarity, so when I found these distressed leather-trimmed skinnys, I knew I had to have them. I paired them with my leather-trimmed top and my Gorjana earrings for a fun birthday night look! See how I styled this bold trend below and shop my links beneath to steal my look:

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Leather Trimmed Top (similar: this or this) // Express Leather Trimmed Jeans (SALE!) // Tory Burch Wedges (similar) // Gorjana Earrings c/o RocksBox // Stacked Rings // Nail Polish // Necklace (similar: this or this)

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Keek’s – Buy + Sell Designer Handbags

by The Perennial Style | Aug 29, 2014 | Style, Uncategorized

I am so excited to share with you all the newest (used) handbag boutique in Dallas! One of my sweet friends, Kristen Donnell, created Keek’s after spending several years at Goldman Sachs as an analyst. Keek’s is a boutique in North Dallas that buys and sells designer handbags. They have everything including Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Coach, Tory Burch, Chanel, etc. Basically it’s the Neiman Marcus handbag department with permanent sale prices… yes please!

Kristen has a very impressive authentication process, so they never buy or sell anything that is fake- ever! In the off chance that a fake slips by and you purchase it, they will refund 100% of the purchase price and give you a 25% store credit too. Talk about standing behind your item, right?! Keek’s is very determined to sell a good product at a good price for everyone who wants that designer bag, but not the designer price tag! Also, if you have handbags that you no longer want, they will typically purchase it for 40-50% of the retail price or even more if you want store credit. I hope everyone can visit the Keek’s on Preston Road and find that perfect bag you’ve been coveting!

Be sure to follow them here and here to see new handbags daily. Check out Kristen’s debut on CBS news to learn even more about Keek’s!

Katydid: One Designer, Two Ways

by The Perennial Style | Aug 5, 2014 | Style, Uncategorized

Bright colors and patterns are always a favorite of ours, so we are loving these fun pieces from the new Katydid collection. Blair’s patterned cardigan is so breezy and easy to wear, and the lightweight material makes it the perfect add-on for a white summer look. Janie paired her comfy printed shorts with a colorful blouse and statement necklace to bring out the vibrant hues. What we love most about the Katydid collection is that the company is based right out of Dallas! Check out how we styled our new pieces and be sure to visit their website to learn more about the brand.

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Janie: Blouse (similar) // Katydid Shorts c/o // House of Harlow Necklace c/o RocksBox // Kate Spade Bangle

Blair: Katydid Cardigan c/o // Stateside Tank // White Jeans // Wedges (similar) // Aviators // Tory Burch Purse // By Lilla Bracelets //Kate Spade Bangle

Seaside Summer

by The Perennial Style | Jun 6, 2014 | Style, Uncategorized

Happy Friday! This weekend I am home with friends for a wedding in Seaside. Seaside is one of my favorite areas on 30A, so if you haven’t visited, I definitely recommend it! The area is filled with colorful houses and restaurants, and perfectly exudes the vibe of a preppy beach town. As a lover of bright colors and fun patterns, it’s only natural that Lilly Pulitzer would be one of my favorite fashion designers. I decided to pair my Lilly Elsa top with white shorts and sandals for an afternoon of shopping and roaming. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Get the Look:
Lilly Pulitzer Else Top // J Crew Chino Shorts // Tory Burch Bag // Jack Rogers Sandals // Kate Spade Bangle // Kendra Scott Necklace // Judith Ripka Ring // David Yurman Bracelet // Flamingo Nail Polish // Aviator Sunglasses

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Born Free

by The Perennial Style | Apr 23, 2014 | Style, Uncategorized

As most people are well-aware, HIV has been an epidemic affecting Africa for quite some time now. With over 260,000 babies born with HIV last year alone, the transmission rate from mother to child during childbirth is largely at fault. Physicians have discovered that with only one pill a day taken by the mother during pregnancy, the child has a 98% chance of being born HIV-free.

John Megrue, of Apax Partners, reached out to Anna Wintour and Diane von Furstenburg to bring Born Free to life. Born Free is a new non-profit that plans to bring funding to African countries to provide women with the medicine they need to help prevent the spread of HIV during pregnancy. What makes this charity different than others is that there is already a solution to the epidemic, therefore this issue can be drastically controlled through raising funds. Born Free is a collaboration of 22 fashion designers to create a collection of mother-daughter apparel produced at a cost-efficient rate to raise money for the cause. The MAC Aids fund plans to match up to $500,000 in proceeds. Designers such as Prada, Versace, Marni, Stella McCartney, Victoria Beckham, among others have contributed.

The Born Free collection is now available on Shopbop. Click here to see the full collection and take a look of some of the pieces below. Go ahead, start shopping! (Did I mention everything is under $245?)