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6 Things We Want to Share This Week

Definitely an interesting read, Grace Coddington’s memoir has been sold to Random House for $1.2 million reportedly and will include her early modeling days in London and her rise to fashion royalty as the current creative director for Vogue. David Beckham has partnered with H&M for an interesting collabo—due out February 2012. I’m very curious to see what this collection will look like. Planning a weekend getaway? Pack right/light with these weekender bags from Stylelist. Lauren Conrad has all of this summer’s

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Week Five Dazzlers!

Every week in July, Blueprint for Style in conjunction with ShoeDazzle is giving away two pair of shoes to two lucky winners!  This is our final week and this week’s winners are…. @ciesla504~ a small business owner (let’s support!) who loves everything tech, travel, photography & Michigan (Go Blue!) @abitnerdy ~ an aspiring fashion designer (show us some stuff!) & blogger and corporate minion who finds solcae in delicious eats, fashion, and beauty products! We LOVED running this contest and appreciate

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The True Meaning of “Arm Candy”

Over a month ago, I was tooling aronnd online (read: working!) and came upon this fabulous looking turquoise stingray bracelet with a hot buckle clasp…love at first sight! Last week (courtesy of Possess Your STYLE), I came to understand my love-at-first-sight bracelet belonged to Leighelena. I immediately contacted her to see how I could share her delicious arm candy with others!!  Read more about Leighelena — and get ready for a fabulous giveaway we’re doing starting August 1st featuring a men’s

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The Burke Trouser

I love denim and, as much as the 70’s glam trend doesn’t love me, I love it!  Enter: the Burke Trouser by Genetic Denim.  A slight play off the 70’s silhouette with its wide leg and hip pockets, I received them in gusto and instantly feel in love with the lightweight denim (idela for spring and early fall). Because of the 70’s feel, the legs run long (35″ inseam) while the waist and hip are more snug especially for a

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What to Wear When It’s Hot-as-Hell Outside

It’s smokin’ outside and, frankly, just hard to look good as you are dripping sweat.  I’m not sure where you are but if there’s a slight breeze, catching it on a 100+ degree day is like a little slice of heaven.  In honor of this sweltering heat and our commitment to looking cool in the midst of it all, we wanted to offered a few quick and stylish solutions in this heat… Mini For Many Paris Stripe Dress, $98

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(Power) Blue Blazer is THE Ticket

There isn’t a more essential blazer for men…other than navy blue! It can be worn year round and if fitted properly, can take you from yacht club to Friday business casual to overseas vacation. Here are a few great, Brooks Brothers alternatives: Brooks Brothers Two-Button Regent Fit Blazer, $420

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CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists

It happens every year and we wait with baited breathe…here are the ten lucky designers (and labels) who are up for the $300,000 in prize money (two runner-ups each receive $100,000).  The judges will include Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough of Proenza Schouler, Vogue‘s Mark Holgate, Jeffrey Kalinsky, the CFDA’s Steven Kolb, Reed Krakoff, Jenna Lyons, Theory‘s Andrew Rosen, Diane von Furstenberg, and Anna Wintour. AA, Antonio Azzuolo Altuzarra, Joseph Altuzarra Carlos Campos, Carlos Campos Creatures of the Wind, Shane Gabier

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Something Smells Fishy….

Mercedes-Benz has announced that they’ll be launching a fragrance line with France-based INCC Group, due out by 2012.  Ok so they sponsor Fashion Week, but I wonder if it’s the new car smell?

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Week Four Dazzlers

OMG – I can’t believe we forgot to make the announcement of who won two pair of ShoeDazzle shoes on Friday! Every week in July, Blueprint for Style in conjunction with ShoeDazzle is giving away two pair of shoes to two lucky winners! Friday’s winners were…. @AngeButterfly~ Angie is a shopaholic and a girly girl..and now ready to join the ShoeDazzle and Blueprint for Style family! @ladyboarder9669 ~ Cindy is into all things fashion and beauty and, of course, snowboarding!

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6 Things We Want to Share This Week!

As if Olsen Twins’ line The Row hasn’t gotten enough recognition and grown tremendously, they’ve just designed cashmere, plaid, and herringbone versions of Toms shoes! Quite cozy and comfy for the fall season to come, snag yours now! Karl Lagerfeld has already collaborated with clothing lines like Diesel and H&M, so it will be no surprise when his affordable collection for Macy’s sells out. The first photograph appears in the August issue of Vogue – a simple $109 floral dress. Kanye

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Best Swim Coverups

It’s summer – we’re all hot (especially if you’re on the East Coast right now) – a beach or pool is calling your name – and you want to answer!  Do, but once you’re done be prepared by stepping out of the pool in style with these fabulous swim coverups. Perfect to Cover Up Your Mid-section  

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Five Libido Killers!

Salt – high blood pressure can cause erectile dysfunction according to a recent study from Tulane University Soy – the bean’s esotrogenic properties decrease testosterone level according to a Harvard study Canned Food – cans have a lining with BPA. Men exposed to BOA are 4x more likely to report erectile dysfunction Trans Fats – major no-no for cardiovascular health upon which successful erections are dependent Sugar – after a blood-sugar spike, testosterone levels decrease by almost 25% according to

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The Best Email Ever!

Thank you to Yahoo! Mail for sponsoring this post about staying connected. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective, which endorses Blog With Integrity, as I do. Where were you when you received the best email ever?  What was that email about?  Mine was back in early 1993 when the concept of email was still slightly obscure if not outright “strange”.  And it was slightly anti-climatic as well. I had just graduated from the University of

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Gentlmen Start Your Engines….

Here are the top virility boosters: Dark chocolate ~ loaded with flavonoids that dilate your arteries Garlic ~ increases nitric oxide production Ginger ~ improves blood flow Pistachios ~ high in arginine which increases nitric oxide production Nutmeg ~ contains myristic acid which stimulates production of nitric oxide Oysters ~ richest dietary source of zinc which improves blood flow

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Designer Brunello Cucinelli’s Fall 2012 Collection

Brunello Cucinelli has long been my most favorite designer: the use of fabrics, the feminine and soft lines that caress and highlight the body, the edgy use of layering, and the rich textures and contrasts are all trademark Brunello.  Here’s a glimpse of his ready-to-wear collection. The countryside of Umbria is where Brunello Cucinelli calls home…more specifically, a restored 14th century castle in Solomeo, Italy.  This collection was inspired by cashmere and has expanded beyond the initial coveted cashmere to include designs for

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The Ultimate Sex Shake

The American Journal of Cardiology did a recent study that found you can improve your erectile function by consuming more omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, calcium, folic acid and foods that boost testosterone (dah!), so we caught wind of this recipe from Details Magazine and had to share: 1 cup blueberries 1 whole frozen banana 1 tbsp ground flaxseed ½ cup plain yogurt ½ cup whole milk 1 tbsp spirulina powder (type of algae) Blend it and then…get it on!  Here’s

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Back-to-School Must-Have Fall Accessories

Blueprint for Style recently contributed to Wendy Rose Gould‘s terrific sneak peek at the must-have back-to-school fall accessories. Click the pic to read all about what’s hot and in for the colorfully confident chiquita this fall on typeF, a Tyra Banks endeavor!

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Sorry To Talk Fall But You’re Going to Love This!

It’s 100+ degrees in the Washington, DC area so the ideal of looking at anything for fall (or anything that would add to the already scorching heat sounds ludicrous), but you’ve got to see this hooded moto jacket by A.L.C.  The detachable canvas hood means you can go weekend to weekday date; the ox blood color is what’s hot this fall; and the slash pockets, zipper cuffs and epaulets add the edge to chic.

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Sex & Style

When was the last time you spotted a gentlemen sans swagger, sex appeal, or confidence and thought, “He’s hot!”?  Keep thinking…. I’m sure you’ll conclude as I did that it was a rarity if that.  Fashion and style are inextricably intertwined to sex, and while I cannot hypothesize which one came first, I can say with certainty that an okay man with a bit of swagger and sex appeal usually catches my eye well before the dapper don without ‘umph’.

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Week Three Dazzlers!

Every week in July, Blueprint for Style in conjunction with ShoeDazzle is giving away two pair of shoes to two lucky winners! This week’s winners are…. @SS_Dal~ a super positive Texan tweeter! @SmplyDab ~ a BIG tweeter & mom (200,000+ tweets) who’s up on all the giveaways BUT – – it’s not over…you have four more chances! You can still be entered to win just do the following: Tell us how many pairs of summer shoes you own Subscribe to Blueprint

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Get Fingerprinted!

Yves Saint Laurent cuff Yves Saint Laurent, gold-toned metal cuff with fingerprint detail; uneven edge at mytheresa.com ($355).  Style notes: we love it because cuffs are all-the-rage right now, it can dress up any jeans-and-tee combo, and sets off your LBD too!

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Wedding Sucker!

Seersucker is a southern gentlemen staple, but let’s bring it north.  This is very rakish but choose to tone it down with socks, sans suspenders, and sueded brogues or structured boat shoes.  Again, “What do I wear for my friend’s Hampton wedding?” – – we love this! Note:  Suit, $548 by Tommy Hilfiger. Shirt, $40 by Lands’ End Canvas. Bow tie, $30 by Gilbert & Lewis. Suspenders, $22 by Topman. Sunglasses, $255 by Moscot. Shoes, $89 by G.H. Bass &

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