I’ve been on a NONSTOP search for the perfect black flat….and while I have purchased upwards of 4 pair, none have met the challenge until now! Dolce Vita Naveen Black snake $108 ($143 less 25% discount thru tomorrow) GO! I know it’s not the right season but, grab it while you can!!
Instead of sterile racks of shirts, you’ll see saddles, vintage maps of London and late-1800s photos of Richmond, all shipped up from Ledbury’s tobacco-warehouse-turned-showroom. (Blame the Surgeon General.) You’ll order up a bourbon from the bar in one corner and take in the stylings of the bluegrass banjo player in the other.
Slow & steady wins the race: choose 2 investment items per season…(this season: trench coat & statement necklace)
A stylish start to the week from last week’s lessons learned…. Double-fisted: one cell phone is hard enough to manage but, two….not cool (and unsafe). Road-weary: men who travel extensively should not have shoes that look like they “walked” the road less traveled…. Mistaken identity: (this is really for the ladies) don’t mistake kindness for weakness….men “power thru”! See. Do. Be. Dapper.
Men & sweaters: these should be a staple in your wardrobe and, like crayola, come in many colors and styles. Focus on 1 or 2 cardigans, 1 zip-front sweater that can double as a jacket but not as stiff, and 3-5 pullovers (crewneck or v-neck….v-neck being optimal especially if you’re more solid). There are others but, let’s start with that so, if they have holes…take them to your tailorwho can tell you whether they are repairable otherwise, let them go.
Blueprint for Style has written an article for It’s A Movement e-magazine, an online publication focused on music, news, and fashion, titled, “What to Watch For”. Click here!
Spring is finally here and everyone is preparing for the first round of weekend forays and getaways. Here’s your packing list to get through Thursday evening travel, Friday running around and extended ‘happy hour’, Saturday happenings and jazz club/concert, and Sunday brunch:
Be stylishly smart and shoe savvy at the same time….. for the Felicia Coley Book Signing & Shoe Drive What: Meet The Well-Heeled Society blogger-turned-author and pick up a copy of her new work, How to Stylishly Fall from Grace. Why: Take three pairs of shoes for Dress for Success and receive a $25 gift card (to use next time) or 30% off (immediately) When: Sat. Signing, 3-5pm; shoe drive, 3-8pm Where: Jedal Italian Fashion, Phipps Plaza, 3500 Peachtree Rd.,
Transitioning from winter to spring can mean re-arranging your closet, shuffling clothes from closet to closet or storage to closet, or even a few moments of angst to find suits that no longer fit or shirts with holes in them but, to kick spring off in style is simple. Consider changing out your standard white shirt for a more colorful alternative: If you go with a colorful shirt, keep everything else understated and neutral Opt for a more traditional tie to “calm”
411: J Crew • color: bone grey • $39.99 • will look fabulous with standard navy, camel and seersucker!
I had the misfortune of missing the fashion show for the Jodi Arnold for The Limited items last week but I had the good fortune to be able to talk with Jodi and her partner about the new line and the must-haves. Jodi Arnold is a Birmingham, Alabama native who has made Brooklyn, NY home. With the introduction of her MINT line in 1999, we saw a unique yet wearable mix of fabrics, prints and embellishments
Men & pants: just like the ladies, if you’re having trouble fastening the last button, (take a silent moment) and agree to let them go! If you’re under 45 and your pants have darts/inverted pleats, please discard them. and for the professional man, if you own more than three pairs of sweats, please explain….because all of your work and outings don’t even lend themselves to having that many- trash them. Women & shoes: this is a sensitive subject so let’s
A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulousity, finds, forgetables, regretables, and the like… Spring Showers: be prepared with a fun-loving rain hat, well-fitted trench & whimsical umbrella Shade of Blue: beyond DC power-suit-blue, there are tons of shades; find one and add it to your closet Stay Warm & Be Cool: a light sweater for layering, a long scarf around the neck or a blazer to go both ways (dress up, casual down) See. Do. Be. Stylish.
A stylish start to the week from last week’s lessons learned…. In The Trenches: not meant to keep you warm, just dry…a staple for every dapper don. The Smackdown: chewing with your mouth open (or smacking) wins you no friends or style points! It’s Hammertime: or at least that’s what it looks like for a lot of fellas that have neglected their feet all winter. Practice pedicure….pronto!! See. Do. Be. Dapper.
Question: Who do you think is the single most influential menswear designer and why? Contest Rules: Simply answer the question…. Contest Timing: April 5th – 17th Winner: Patrick….who said “Although not a designer in the contemporary sense, the most influential menswear designer is Beau Brummel (1778-1840). He gave us the suit, the collar and tie and modern trousers.” Note: Thank you to all of the participants for your creative and personally inspiring answers. We selected Patrick because, indeed, Beau Brummel can
I love to hear sound advice and here’s some great insights from Burberry about how to shop for a raincoat: 1. Come Prepared: When buying a raincoat, wear a suit jacket to the store. You need to know how it’ll layer up: is there room in the shoulders? Does it look bulky at any point? 2. Know Your Materials: Find out what the coat is made of and whether it’s water-resistant, such as waxed cotton (good), or waterproof, such as
David’s Bridal has created bridesmaids dresses that are ideal for just about any wedding party!
A man of few words and even fewer public appearances, Helmut Lang is considered the forefather of minimalist designs and has with surgical precision, laid groundwork for other great designers like Dries van Noten. Here are a few notables: Lang was born in 1956 in rural Vienna, Austria. Of growing up in such spartan surroundings, Helmut said, “To grow up under really simple circumstances and to understand that certain things were ornamental—the idea of the simple life interrupted by the
Sounds a tab bit strange but, for those of you who are avid scarf wearers, you know what we’re talking about here. Sometimes a light and airy scarf is all you need to ward off the cool summer breeze in the evening or add a pop of color to your summer uniform. And Lindsay Phillips can help do it without breaking the bank — most scarves are around $25 (I grabbed the Bridget Pink)! A great alternative to a jacket
While these collaborations aren’t due into Target stores until Sunday, April 18th, some stores appear to have jumped the gun. But that’s not important nor is the point of this post — more importantly, these collabs mark two more notches in Target’s belt and pursuit to bring high-end fashion with low-end pricing. Cynthia Vincent: she is the designer behind Twelfth Street (2003). While Cynthia started designing clothes that became staples for the Ashley twins and the likes, she began designing shoes and recntly
This one is easy (and essential): a v-neck sweater. Now you may wonder why we are so specific in the advice that it should be a v-neck as opposed to crewneck sweater — simply put, a v-neck creates a more open look and with less stuck to wrap around your neck, you’ll be cooler (in all ways)! The best options for spring v-necks include: J Crew Express Men Gap Barneys Opt for something with at least a splash of color and
Because Blueprint for Style is always trying to keep our readers in the know about what’s to know…the things that really count! Today is part deux of our focus on sequins…during the day….dare we say! So, we’re here to show a few more options of daytime sequins and, guess what, several of these pieces will be available on Swirl by Daily Candy this week at the Robin sale (shhhh, we got the inside scoop…).
Men & shirts: a few have little itsy bitsy teeny holes in them…likely from keeping the plastic on them so, let them go. Any shirt that has a frayed or slightly discolored collar, just say ‘goodbye’; and consider any shirt where you can no longer button the top button as too small!! Women & sweaters: ‘fabric shavers are great wardrobe extenders (used for removing the occasional peeling) but if you have to do the entire sweater and it takes more
Rod Keenan Sample Sale: his fedoras have adorned the heads of guys like Brad Pitt and Jamie Foxx. And now, Keenan’s unloading about 900 handmade toppers for up to 90% off. Summer’s just not summer without a trilby. 411: Rod Keenan hats • normally priced $300-$1200 now between $25 – $600 • sale runs thru the end of April • click above or email rodkeenanarchive@gmail.com with your style # and request!
Even Michael Kors understands how to wear sequins during the day…..this beautiful sequin tank can add just a touch of sparkle to any daytime suit or lunch outfit! 411: Michael Kors • Sequin tank • available in Chocolate and Khaki • $69.50 • sizes, x-small to x-large
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