January 2014 | Blueprint for Style

Technology

Tech Talk: Flint

As an entrepreneur and being in the midst of entrepreneurs regularly and often, I’m always looking for technology that will make life easier. When Square came out with that handy-dandy card reader, it was like sunshine came and parked itself outside my front door. I could accept payments everywhere….as long as I had my card reader (unless I wanted to pay a higher percentage for keying in the card number). I even found myself “lending” my card reader to other

2014/01/31

Features & Series

Manly Mondays: Mr. Johnny Hodges

Every Monday in 2014 (less a few time-sensitive posts and in-the-moment expressions) will be dedicated to the men in my life! Manly Mondays is back! This week we’re taking a glimpse at Mr. Johnny Hodges, a jazz musician. Born in Cambridge, MA in 1906 He blew the alto saxophone Considered one of the definitive alto saxophones players of the Big Band Era He’s most famous for his time with the Duke Ellington band His first instruments were the drums and piano

2014/01/27

Leather

Amen for ASOS: New Year, Better Style

You know ASOS, right? It’s a global online fashion and beauty retailer for men and women. Their target market is the 20s and early 30s so it may not resonate immediately with some of you but it’s always worth a peek. Style note: as it is based in the UK and given it’s target market, my recommendation will always be to size up one to two sizes depending on the give of the garment and the styling!! That said, they

2014/01/22

Media Mentions

I’m Helping Michelle Obama Stay Fashionably Fierce at 50

I love sharing fashion and style insights, so when The Grio asked me to give some advice to FLOTUS (aka Michelle Obama) as she hits the BIG 5-0, I was honored! She’s already quite fashionable therefore, what I shared were a few key pointers that any professional woman can adhere to and it all came from my book, Without Saying A Word! A few highlights include: In this somewhat transitional period, the focused should be on fashion and function, and

2014/01/20

Stores & Sites to See

Tuck-er Up!

Do you ever have trouble keepin’ it in your pants (or skirt)? Well Bradamant has solved that problem for us! Bradamant understands that part of being a professional woman is looking and being put together literally and when your shirt tails are running rampant outside of your bottom, you lose a little something. [Enter stage left] Beautiful tops that stay put – because they are blouses with a bodysuit bottom! I saw the Warrior (loved the name!), and immediately decided

2014/01/17

Men's Matters

Only For A Man’s Head

Gents- there are only four ways to keep your head warm for winter. We’ve chosen the best options whether you’re heading to the mountain for a weekend retreat, running to the metro to head to work, jumping in your car to scoop your ‘lovely’ for a night on the town, or in need of a weekend drink with the fellas. You can’t escape the cold (ahem…the polar vortex) so just look good while you’re in it. Chose one or some!

2014/01/14

Accessories

Minimalist Statement Earrings

The title is somewhat of an oxymoron, right? But these Cheap Monday painted earrings (at Shopbop) can set off your look. Perfect for everyday but with enough swagger to frame your face for date night too. WINNING? Yes- they’re $30!

2014/01/13

2014 Goals & Intentions

My word for 2014 is VALUE! Whether that means to value what I have, to not take something for granted, to increase the value of my relationships or experiences by being present, or to appreciate my opportunities and the corresponding revenue that results from them, I want to spend the year valuing what’s around me. I don’t do “resolutions” because it’s so 1999 plus it loses something in translation, if you will. I choose words like goals and intentions because

2014/01/06

Features & Series

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2014/01/01

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