November 2012 | Blueprint for Style

Accessories

Neiman Marcus x Target #Holiday24 Collection

1 partnership (Neiman Marcus x Target) 24 designers 50+ gifts December 1, 2012 I’ve personally tagged a few items I’d love to unwrap including the Eddie Borgo letter opener, Philip Crangi trinket box, and Brian Atwood studded leather gloves. Which items do you want from the #Holiday24 Collection? The Target + Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection includes: Alice + Olivia Bike, $499.99 Luggage, $179.99 Altuzarra Double Old Fashioned Glasses (set of 4), $49.99 Shaker, $49.99 Tray, $79.99 Band of Outsiders

2012/11/30

Beauty

Style Tip: Lips

Luscious lips are not for the office. High gloss options are messy (and sticky), so go for an easy cream finish that keeps your entire face looking professional.

2012/11/30

Holiday, Gifts & Guides

Holiday Gift Guide: Working Mom

Moms used to be “unsung” heroes but they’re getting tons of attention (i.e., mom bloggers, mom conferences, etc) and rightly so! Today’s holiday gift guide is only for the moms who juggle multiple calendars, keep everything moving at home, bring home the bacon, ensure everyone get everywhere on time, shops for house/husband/partner/self in one trip to the store, wraps gifts and hides them the entire year without anyone finding out, and wants to look like she actually cares in the

2012/11/29

Accessories

Can’t Miss Hit List: Fedora

Comes in heather gray or navy blue Works with professional attire and denim too! Easy sophistication Gap, $29.95

2012/11/28

Outerwear

A Jacket That Is As Cool As It Is Hot

It’s on my want-but-don’t need and Lust lists. This Burberry Prorsum oversize lapel bomber jacket will look great with all of my pencil skirts and dresses; and just as hot with my skinny jeans and long sweaters. Dare to Buy … here!

2012/11/28

Accessories

Channeling My Inner Hef

Smoking slippers. They’ve become quite the rage in spite of Hugh Hefner rocking them for years. I succumb and purchased a medium blue velvet pair from ideeli. My life did not change. Nor was my closet or image miraculously transformed. However, I find them to be a weird, if not, comforting mix between a house slipper, a flat/loafer, and a sneaker. Isn’t there a mythical three-headed beast that slays men?! Here’s what I can share about the smoking slippers: They

2012/11/27

Accessories

Life Is Good When You Can Combine Your Loves

Ok, so I’m tooling around the ‘net like I do everyday and wah-lah, I see a watch by Sasha Rhett that I’m instantly in love with. Now pause because here’s why this is such a big deal…. Anyone that knows me, knows that I’ve created a watch fund for my dream watch and I vowed never to purchase a watch of any significance until I get it but, this Sasha Rhett combines my recent love of rose gold and my

2012/11/27

Men's Matters

Manly Makeover

Ripped from the pages of November’s GQ— this is SO big! Suits that are too roomy instantly add weight to your frame A grey suit is a professional man’s essential but consider a fabric with some character DC does these striped ties…..the rich, vibrancy of green pops without being ostentatious The pocket square is a finishing element: white with dark trim = DC, more colorful = fashion show or an Award Show (MTV, Soul Train) Is there anything about the

2012/11/26

Style Tips

They Say It’s A Man’s World

Menswear-inspired suits. And if you paid attention to the resurgence of menswear, you’d agree. So, can you do it? All it work day to night? Wanna tiptoe toward the trend without jumping all in? Albeit totally sleek, the uptick in menswear suits is a trend that can be rocked by all. The suit offers coverage, cuts that work for the more petite/buxom/conservative, and the ability to go from daytime professional to sophisticate evening with the quick-change of your handbag and

2012/11/26

Leather

Daytime Sequins, Evening Sparkle

Do you own sequins? I do (now)! Have you ever wondered whether you can wear sequins during the day? and if you could, how? The rules on traditional eveningwear have recently gone out the window and it’s a daytime free-for-all. I’ve spent many a hour creating an “outfit” around sequins. I used to think they were gauche and something my older aunt would wear to her 25th class reunion until I was doing some client shopping and found this sequin

2012/11/23

Heady Purchase

A waistcoat or vest. It’s just essential for fall/winter if you want to impress the ladies, channel a bit of English style, or get more out of your dark colored suits. Tweed is meaty enough to work in cold weather A vest is more dapper than a professorial sweater vest or Mr. Rogers cardigan You can still wear it with your suits…duh! Go bargain, mid-tier, or high-end {original photo from GQ removed}

2012/11/22

Holiday, Gifts & Guides

Thanksgiving Leftovers

This is just about my love for Thanksgiving (and all the fixins), and how to eat like a king/queen when it’s over! This looks delicious….to me! What’s showed up on your Thanksgiving dinner table this year? What did YOU contributing? I prepared the mac n’ cheese, candied yams, and homemade dressing.

2012/11/22

Stylish People

Coach x Rachel Zoe & Karmin {video}

We partnered with Youtube sensation Karmin and stylist Rachel Zoe on a music video featuring the duo remixing a holiday classic: Sleigh Bells. The original song will be available for free download on Coach.com on 11/28 and the music video will debut the same day. But today here’s a Behind The Scenes video of Rachel Zoe styling the pair. Get a look at Rachel Zoe’s pieces ~ I want the crushed felt fedora, tweed cashin cape, and bonnie ocelet archive

2012/11/21

Accessories

Can’t Miss Hit List: Handbag

{click the round, red-outlined dot to link to the item directly} Navy blue is so rich and so chic. Handbags don’t discriminate based on size. Every lady needs someplace to stash her lipstick (or gloss), cell, business cards and wallet. It’s even vegan-friendly! It may not last you seven years but, if you rock it with your denim at least four times, during the Black Friday sales, on three dates, and once to girls night out, you’ve more-than-gotten-your-monies-worth! Buy: navy

2012/11/21

Style Tips

Style Tip: “The Girls”

You can love them and embrace them but keep them under wraps until you leave the office. In general, showing cleavage is just unprofessional and, frankly, diminishes, the effect of brain because we only see bust!

2012/11/21

Accessories

My $99 Marshall’s Find: Feeling Blue Today

I’m part of Lucky Magazine‘s Style Collective and I was given an assignment – head to Marshall‘s, find something stylish, show us, and then share it! Done! It was a quick jaunt outside to do lunch with a friend and I didn’t want the bulk of a coat (going for house to car) and didn’t need to bundle up too much…. If you wanted to add a bit more polish ~ you could have rocked a nice tweed or print

2012/11/20

Men's Matters

Dumb Jock-ey!

I don’t know who did it first (maybe Under Armour) but, I have NO idea what took Jockey so long to come out with this slim fit tee with stay dry fabric. Slim fit means it stays ‘in your pants‘ Slim fit means no extra bulk and bunching Stay dry fabric means you don’t sweat the small stuff or show sweat stains Jockey means you’re not paying out the wazoo Easy buy (consider the black tee too): $29.50 for 2-pack

2012/11/19

Buzz

H&M x Margiela Launch

As with any high-low fashion collaboration, there are certain nuances to observe. Here are the finer points of the Margiela for H&M launch: Collaboration launched November 15th There are 100+ pieces There are pieces for men and women Collection represents a “synopsis” of Margiela’s history (instead of watered down designs) Items include oversized denim for $70, Plexi wedge boots for $400, a glove clutch for $149 {one of my favorite pieces!}, key ring necklace for $60, mirrored tuxedo jacket for

2012/11/16

Beauty

Paris Beauty Secret: Orlane

As part of my recent #ParisBeauty12 trip, several of us received a traditional Parisian facial at Orlane Paris. Simply fabulous! The hour long experience was most enjoyable and, as with a typical Parisian facial, there were no extractions. Rather they performed this “electrostatic thing” that was supposed to seal in everything. Something different? Once my facial was complete, they applied makeup to finish my look! And then they gave me Repairing Night Cream Absolute Skin Recovery ($300) which I have used

2012/11/16

Men's Matters

What’s Hotter Than A Man In Uniform?

The answer: a man doing his duty to look good (whether military or not)! But this season, you can have the best of both worlds because military-inspired outerwear is in…actually it never went out. You’ll find the answer with Balmain, Belstaff, Dior Homme and Polo Ralph Lauren. You can either pull out your old leather bomber jacket (yes, that’s military-inspired) or you can opt for something that has epaulets, sealed/bonded material, double-breasted buttons, archival details, oversized collars and lapels, or

2012/11/15

Beauty

A Moment of Silence

Yesterday was big…..after 60+ days together, I finally ran out of my Serum C+ Infusion by Kerstin Florian. Let’s bow our heads and observe a moment of silence….. I can’t say for sure it’s the reason my skin hasn’t seen any serious wrinkling or is without blemish but, I can say that after using almost everyday religiously, I am scared to see what will happen/change. I have several other beauty products I put on my face daily include Josie Maran

2012/11/15

Beauty

Style Tip: Hair

It’s a funny thing but, hair that is polished and “in order” creates the perception of an organized mind….so crazy, outta control hair creates the perception of – (you finish the thought)!

2012/11/15

Accessories

Can’t Miss Hit List

This necklace at ASOS is an easy win. Wear it……. with a white button down your nicest camel turtleneck in summer with a white tee any sheath dress to frame your face other neutral colored jewelry or, make it pop with contrasting black pieces Buy It Now, $44

2012/11/14

Stay Dry In Style

Just because it’s soggy outside doesn’t mean your style sense has to go limp. Here are a few fun yet fashionable finds to keep you dry and in style. And you can call me old fashioned but, yes, once rainy season starts I carry a clear rain bonnet just in case!

2012/11/14

Outfits/Complete Looks

My Winter #Uniform

When I get dressed in the colder months, I admit that I’m not nearly as creative or colorful instinctively. My gut is to be warm {everyone knows I’m always cold} but, somewhere in the getting-ready process the stylist in me kicks in and I want to look kinda snazzy too! When I run out whether to a lunch meet up, a business meeting, a client session, or personal shopping, I seem to get compliments on my overall look, so I

2012/11/13

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News, Articles & More

Neiman Marcus x Target #Holiday24 Collection

Style Tip: Lips

Holiday Gift Guide: Working Mom

Can’t Miss Hit List: Fedora

A Jacket That Is As Cool As It Is Hot

Channeling My Inner Hef

Life Is Good When You Can Combine Your Loves

Manly Makeover

They Say It’s A Man’s World

Daytime Sequins, Evening Sparkle

Heady Purchase

Thanksgiving Leftovers

Coach x Rachel Zoe & Karmin {video}

Can’t Miss Hit List: Handbag

Style Tip: “The Girls”

My $99 Marshall’s Find: Feeling Blue Today

Dumb Jock-ey!

H&M x Margiela Launch

Paris Beauty Secret: Orlane

What’s Hotter Than A Man In Uniform?

A Moment of Silence

Style Tip: Hair

Can’t Miss Hit List

Stay Dry In Style

My Winter #Uniform

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