July 2014 | Blueprint for Style

Beauty

Addictions…of the Face

I’ve witnessed my skin glow. My friends and even possible frenemies notice. I’ve become wholly dependent on Orlane for maintaining a healthy youthful mistiness….and I don’t know what I’m going to do when it’s gone. I use it during the week like religion but go without on the weekend (advice from my friend Julia of All About the Pretty). When I travel, it’s consider “precious cargo” and goes into my carry-on….yes, I’ve found creative ways to ensure I can fit

2014/07/30

Footwear

Manly Monday: GQs 100

GQ did a compilation of the 100 items a man should own to be stylish…but not overly so! While the list doesn’t 100% scream “yes”, there are many ‘thumbs up’ to be seen and the first is the tee. The t-shirt is an unsung hero for men….mostly because the ones they wear are too big, too old, too plain, or just wrong. [Enter stage left] The striped tee: It channels your inner-Parisian In black-and-white, it’s “colorful” With the right maker,

2014/07/28

Tops

Friday Buy-Day: Metallic Finish Jacket

Have you ever found yourself ready to head to a party or a function that isn’t actually formal but you wanted some razzmatazz anyway? It’s the proverbial dark denim and a top – with nothing to throw over it! Solution: this beautiful metallic finish jacket made of jersey from H&M ($50)

2014/07/25

Stylish Reading

What I’m Reading Wednesday

This week has been God-awful-slow so I’ve turned my attention to cleaning up the massive backlog of magazines. I started by organizing them by month – yes, I have unread magazine from June! I commenced to reading/scanning them and then moving them to the garbage (or recycling bin). The most interesting reads popped up this week: Roland Mouret Unveils His Collaboration With Banana Republic (Vogue.com) 3 Ways to Make Your Home a Spiritual Space (wellandgood.com) The 6 Essential People You

2014/07/23

Grooming

MANly Monday: Minimergency Kit

First, I know I missed MANly Monday – it happens sometimes but there’s no less love for you! On to business…. The ladies have had it for awhile but now the guys can too…a Minimergency kit for him by Pinch Provisions. Next time you need a safety pin and your girlfriend says, “What would you do without me?“, you can reply, “Be fine.“! For a mere $14, each Minimergency kit includes mending kit, lip balm, nail clipper, shoe shine towelette, and

2014/07/22

Accessories

BaubleBar Necklace Giveaway

I love BaubleBar baubles…they’re always fun and current! They even gifted me with three lovely necklaces including the Constellation Frontal necklace (available now at Nordstrom) and I want to give it to you! Just my way of saying “thanks for hanging with me“…. This necklace was just made available at Nordstrom on July 18th ~ in time for the Anniversary Sale! Enter now and come back daily to earn extra points! a Rafflecopter giveaway

2014/07/22

Accessories

BIG Little Tip to Wearing Heels Pain-Free

As I learn, you learn…. So, if you’ve ever worn your heels all night and got home to some ‘dogs that were kickin’ and screamin‘ then this styling tip is for you! Grab some medical tape and wrap the third and fourth toes together. Apparently, there is a nerve between those toes that can be aggravated and causes pain. Add this tidbit to your knowledge of how to walk in heels and… Done…now let’ rock those impossibly high heels we

2014/07/17

Stylish Reading

What I’m Reading Wednesday

Sometimes I think I read a lot and other times, I’m certain I’m lacking (see my stack of magazines in my creative space). Perhaps as a way to force myself to read more, I’m kicking off “What I’m Reading Wednesday“…thinking there may be a few you’d find interesting. Enjoy!! Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (Amazon) – reading it for my book club A World Cup Victory for Louis Vuitton (New York Times) Tall Girls, Rejoice: TTYA Designs

2014/07/16

Men's Matters

Casual Dress Inspiration

So you throw on jeans and a button down shirt, and waah-laa – you’re casual. Not! Actually you look like a businessman whose suitcase got lost. To truly achieve “casual”, enter our FIVE step program! Fit still matters. Oversized doesn’t mean casual Focus on two neutrals and one “color” = three colors! Layer lightly The shoes shouldn’t be the same ones worn to work Invest in three pairs of weekend pants (dark denim, cargo, khakis) Now go forth and conquer

2014/07/14

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Addictions…of the Face

Manly Monday: GQs 100

Friday Buy-Day: Metallic Finish Jacket

What I’m Reading Wednesday

MANly Monday: Minimergency Kit

BIG Little Tip to Wearing Heels Pain-Free

What I’m Reading Wednesday

Casual Dress Inspiration

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