Garment Care 101
It’s always better to fold and store sweaters than to hang them…the hangars typically create false shoulders or points and over time they are very difficult to remove and ruin the fit of your garment.
2010/06/30
It’s always better to fold and store sweaters than to hang them…the hangars typically create false shoulders or points and over time they are very difficult to remove and ruin the fit of your garment.
Shoes…with a more pointy toebox look more chic and streamline thus, more easily go from day to evening – even if they’re flats. So look for a pair of pointy toe shoes to go from work to workin’ it!!
Stand out for your stylishness by using contrast! One of the simplest ways to get noticed is to wear colors or textures that contrast….dark colors with bright red accessories, monochromatic brights, or lighter top half with darker bottoms
When you get a stain on an item, ♥ place a cloth underneath the stain to absorb the stain, ♥ use cold water, ♥ and dab don’t rub the stain! Last note: if you’re going to try to treat and remove a stain, do so before washing because that essential sets the stain in your clothing!! Our pick: White House Black Market’s Stain Remover, (866-636-5227); it gets out grease, blood, grass, red wine and the list goes on….
Ladies and gentlemen ahem…attention: COLOR anywhere gives you more vibrance and depth, and makes you look younger!
In the collaboration department, Walmart hasn’t delivered many hits like Target besides Norma Kamali. Her very cheap, and actually chic collection of ready-to-wear, accessories, swimwear, activewear, and children’s wear have consistently impressed buyers and come in a great range of sizes that flatter. She’ll add sleepwear to the mix on October 1. Although images and descriptions aren’t available, it’s safe to say that they’ll be a heavy emphasis on blacks and whites, activewear details, and dramatic ’80s shapes like oversized silhouettes
A stylish start to the week from last week’s lessons learned….. Khaki Coolness: all gentlemen should have a khaki-colored suit in their summer repertoire so, get one “Express Yourself”: (the song by Madonna and N.W.A.) men we need you to just open up a tab bit more…we don’t expect you to share openly and freely but, our psychic abilities can only go so far! Big Isn’t Always Better: we desperately want our rough-n-rugged men to know that a suit that fits
A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulosity, finds, forgettables, regrettables, and the like…… Pressure Cooker: women are pros under pressure…not sure how that gene missed 90% of men but it did so, use it to your advantage! White Tees: they are a ‘dime a dozen‘ so literally don’t pay more than $10 for one. You use them for everything and in the summer between uh-ohs and summer heat, they’re bound to get used up quick so invest in one
The watch connoisseurs at IWC just got their hands on a cache of rare Portuguese watches dating back to 1939, and if you stop by next week, you’ll get a chance at them before the general public even knows they’re there. Just don’t be late. Scoop: IWC Schaffhausen Boutique Beverly Hills, 9490C Brighton Way, Beverly Hills, 310-734-0520
Massimiliano Giornetti was motivated by, “memories of a summer in the South of France” Think…. “parade of slouchy, silky clothes in sailor stripes and shades of navy and cream suggested living well…striped, double-breasted blazer worn with cream pants and two-tone shoes of the highest quality” The overall feel was a relaxed summery feel Score: 9/10
One of the questions we’ve heard repeatedly focuses around how to go from day to night, how to handle summer business to evening drinks, or how to make business attire pop. So today, we attempt to answer this question as modestly as possible and with as little fuss as possible….taking into consideration everyone’s budget! Uses black/cream as the basic colors T-strap heels work great from day to evening Top is flattery and forgiving to most shapes (can also be belted) Cream
Black Dog Gelato: open Friday in Ukrainian Village in Chicago A small little spot with lots of big choices: Mexican Hot Chocolate, Goat Cheese-Cashew Caramel, Cocoa Nibs with Pecans Winner: Whiskey Gelato Bar – a creamy, whiskey-spiked gelato dunked into milk chocolate and the whole glorious smoky-malty masterpiece has been rolled in some crispy, salty bacon…on a stick! Scoop: Black Dog Gelato, opens at noon, 773-235-3116
The collection walked the straight and narrow… with the focus on the jacket The collection was called Sun and the City Used splashes of color (chartreuse and yellow) Jackets had low-buttoning to emphasis chest Score: 7/10
Tomas Maier combined hyper-casual and super-formal for this collection…based on the man travelling cross-country Materials were lightweight and had loads of natural colors along with patchworked camouflage Most pieces were utilitarian Overall look at models in wrinkled suits and shirts…as if living out of a trunk Also did a series of monochromatic outfits (maroon, petrol blue, olive green) Score: 8.7/10
We’re right in the middle of Spring 2011 Menswear…..we’ll provide dapper tidbits about Bottega Veneta Burberry Prorsum Calvin Klein Collection D&G Giorgio Armani Gucci Prada
A maxi dress: it’s easy, doesn’t require “matching” and doesn’t require heels Comes in several summery colors: orange juice, ladybug red, grape jelly, bright cobalt, black Costs $59 at Victoria’s Secret Material is cotton and modal — which means you’ll feel cool and covered but feminine and flirty! Styling also allows for larger or smaller chest size Can be worn on a Saturday errand, for a Friday evening concert in the park, with a cropped cardi for travel, or with some spicey
The downtown collective’s surrounded their nautical shoe/accessories collab with an LED-lit, gallery-esque black popup shop, with pedestals showing off kicks like the Penny Mid I (all black, 3/4 boot fit w/ patent leather penny keep) and the low-top Gemini Dockside (canvas/leather upper, exposed stitching, turquoise eyelets). 125 Rivington St, btw Essex and Norfolk St; Lower East Side
Think color, femininity, and individuality and you’re barking up the right tree for Catherine Malandrino. She’s our designer of the week so, here are the Top 10 tidbits about her: Catherine was born in Grenoble, France and by the age of 8, she already knew what she wanted to do with her life!! (does anyone feel like an underachiever??) She studied at Esmod in Paris and afterwards worked in the houses of Emanuel Ungaro, Louis Feraud, and at Et Vous Catherine’s true entrance
A stylish start to the week from last week’s lessons learned….. Expression: the ability to verbally express or communicate one’s feelings is actually a human trait…not some thing reserved just for women! Color Me Bad: adding colors to your wardrobe through men’s furnishings such as ties, socks, bow ties, suspenders and shirts is fabulous but, might we recommend you not do it all at once? White: the singing duo Outkast has a song talking about “…ain’t nobody dope as me; I’m just so fresh,
Entry Requirements: post a comment stating why you love Blueprint for Style Prize:red Goldenbleu handbag Winner: Krissy B Winning Answer: How can you NOT like Blueprint for Style??? There are so few sites who show how to be economical with your style. I check this site numerous times daily. Their tips are like a god-send and how they show you exactly where you can save amazes me! The writers on this site keep me intrigued and even when I have no reason
As GI Joe says, “knowing is half the battle” so, which magazine should you be reading, and what does each one give you? Here’s our fashionable insight on the differences between the men’s fashion mags: Details: covers everything from culture and trends, style, celebrities and entertainment, and sex and relationships. it has features like “daily details” that gives light tidbits on food, movies, celeb watching, weird world news. the style section is light and does a lot of Top 3/5/10. the
Yep, you heard it right…. Reformation Brewery (Atlanta, GA): get free samples of the brewmakers new concoctions this and every Friday in Ball Ground, GA. 411!
Banana Republic ♥ 30% off women’s tops & sweaters ♥ online only thru June 17th ♥ focus on embellished tops that can double as day-to-night and spontaneous cocktails (almost half the items will be under $30)!
Entry Requirements: (1) post a comment [here] about which Vittorio J tie you like the best and (2) become a Vittorio J Facebook Fan Page Prize: Two Vittorio J ties (Sugar and Cristy) Winner: Kyle Winner Selected by Blinded Drawing: all participants that posted a comment and became fans of Vittorio J via Facebook were entered into the drawing pot!
It’s Tumi luggage – reliable and time-tested – understated and simple – functional yet sophisticated. At Gilt Groupe now, GO! Let’s pack it up and get it goin’…
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