September 2015 | Blueprint for Style

Footwear

Work Pumps: Anything But Ordinary #ElevatedEssentials

[show_lookbook_widget id=”240942″] Work pumps don’t have to be boring. In fact, work pumps should signal you mean business and, in spite of your ability to ‘blend in’, you’ve got the goods to stand out…literally! Think sexy sophisticate. Think power professional. Think business bombshell. Think digital diva. Think savvy shogun. These are the shoes that can go with you from everyday meeting to girlfriend meetup at the Ritz to dinner at Rose’s Kitchen to date night at Mastro’s. Put them on

2015/09/30

Lifestyle & Tech

Washington School for Girls

I’m giddy with excitement to be working with the Washington School for Girls. It’s an independent, all-girls, Catholic day school serving grades 3-8 in Anacostia…and it’s tuition-free! Yours truly will be part of the Extended Day program and teaching a class on “personal branding” to seventh and eighth graders — it’s never too soon to understand your worth and how to project the value positively!! Each week, the girls will learn about a different aspect of their personal brand from

2015/09/29

Bottoms

The ONE COLOR to Add To Your Closet This Fall

I know I share the Pantone Color of the Year and what not but, this is not that. I’m talking a color that will set off your boring black but also play nicely with your camels, browns, tans, and khaki colors. Drumroll…..aubergine! [show_shopthepost_widget id=”1042084″] For the fellas, this should be fun because it gives you just a little somethin’ but still works with your dark suits and your casual Friday tan slacks. Note that you can get jiggy with some

2015/09/29

Men's Matters

Men’s Fall Must-Have #1: Quilted Sport Coat

Guys aren’t that complicated so the list of fashion must-haves is short not to mention for fall. I hypothesize that fall is THE favorite season for men because, in general, it fits into their style ethos of relaxed, cool, simple but comfortable. If that’s the case then there are FOUR fall must-haves for every man. So as not to inundate you with to-do’s, we’ll provide one each week for the next four weeks. Just keepin’ it simple. Today’s fall fashion

2015/09/28

Events & Happenings

Ready for the Weekend: Campfire Gear

Although summer is my favorite season, fall runs a close second….mostly for the colors and the ability to create luxe layering. My house has a stone patio with a firepit in the backyard, and it becomes my “resting place” in the evenings [with a glass of wine] and most weekends. Last year, I started having friends join in the backyard fun and called them #BrooklandCampfire (pictures). It’s just friends sitting outside around a blazing fire, laughing, recounting summer madness, and trying

2015/09/25

Style

At Your Service For The Entire Year

Starting today (thru 11.30.15), you’ll have the opportunity to have your very own experienced and well-known personal stylist on-demand. Today, Blueprint for Style is rolling out a new level of service available only to the first 18 individuals focused on providing fully customizable, on-demand personal styling services…for an entire year! You can choose from three options (Silver, Gold, Platinum) depending on your desired level of use! BONUS: today thru 10.31, you can even do a down payment instead of the

2015/09/25

Accessories

On The Road: A Shoe That Travels (On Its Own)

Tangier, Morocco. New York. southeastern Spain. Barcelona. Florence. Your Cobra Society footwear (for men & women) may be more well-traveled than you are but you can still own them! Betania textiles handweaved in Morocco. Leather sourced from Barcelona and Florence. All from a 28-year-old designer named Alex Davis. I don’t own them but I’m kinda jealous right now – I want to go to Morocco too!!

2015/09/23

Lifestyle & Tech

No Need to Collect “Schmutz”

AM Lab‘s mission is to clean “schmutz” off your tech – and that includes your smartphone, tablet and computer/laptop. Anyone who knows me knows I am “AR” when it comes to yuckiness so when I saw this site and read about their spray, microfiber cloths and wipes, it was like nirvana. And I travel so the wipes (18 to every handy pouch) were right up my germaphobe alley! Check out the screen wipes ($9.99), cloth ($9.99) and mist ($9.99). Who

2015/09/22

Footwear

Royal Sneaker Treatment

There ARE rules to follow…to ensure your sneakers look their best. Treat them right by: Sneakers you exercise in ≠ street wear DON’T use water (it creates stains) – instead use a bristled shoe brush to nix surface dirt I swear the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser really works – it really is magic! Wash your laces – it’s a Jedi mind trick and gives the appearance of a cleaner sneaker…. They’re called “shoe” trees but you can use them to

2015/09/21

Dresses & Outfits

[Video]: After Labor Day Fashion

Last week, I had the opportunity to appear on Good Morning Washington to share After Labor Day Fashion trends. With the help of three fabulous models, we shared three trends: You CAN wear white after Labor Day – just not head-to-toe Layering is the key as we move to cooler evenings and more weather fluctuations + it’s time to start wearing leather The guys need to remember not to go too dark, too fast Check out the video and share

2015/09/14

Grooming

Men Need To Wear More Clothes!

A recent study of British adults revealed that men only wear about 13% of their clothes. Whoa! FYI – the number for woman is roughly 40%!! And if that wasn’t bad enough, men spend more money on the clothes they don’t wear than women. The study which was sponsored by Thread.com found that men spend $1,020 (vs. $945 for women). Why? The [unsubstantiated] theory is that their lady counterparts push men to buy stuff they don’t want. Say what?! One additional

2015/09/14

Events & Happenings

Fellas This One is Just For You

Periodically, Blueprint for Style dabbles in the “event” business and this time, it’s all about the guys! We’re hosting a private event on October 18th. Check out the details and mark your calendar. Formal invites will be going out shortly…. It’s VERY limited space so when it’s time to RSVP – get on it!

2015/09/14

floral print wiggle dress with split front

Dresses & Outfits

Ready for the Weekend: Blogalicious Conference

It’s the weekend…and after a fairly busy and intense week, I’m ready to focus on something different. I’m heading to Baltimore for the Blogalicious Conference and this year’s theme, Building Your Own Empire, is right up my alley. I’ve been on Pinterest sharing my picks and recommendations for #BYOE15-appropriate attire but I will be rocking this on Saturday. This ASOS floral print dress says “relaxed, feminine business” but I’ll keep it easy and chic with a pair of a pair

2015/09/11

Events & Happenings

NYFW Is Here!

2015/09/10

Hotels

On The Road: Burberry Always Available

Claridge’s. The Connaught. The Berkeley. If you can afford the splurge at these top notch London hotels then don’t bother to carry a jacket with you because Burberry teamed up with those hotels to provide its iconic trench coat complimentary for guests to borrow in every suite. Suite prices start around $1,400/night!

2015/09/08

Transportation

#OnTheGo: Let’s Do ALL of Brazil

The airline is Azul, a Brazilian-based airline that has a codeshare with United. Azul is running a BIG special: get a 10-day pass to travel anywhere in Brazil for $299. Or go all out with a 21-day pass for $399. Right now, roundtrip flights from theUS are running about $500. The BIG takeaway: you can get to and all over Brazil for just under $800! If you’re going, here’s my travel checklist to ensure you’re traveling in style…

2015/09/03

Accessories

BIG Entrance: Bow Tie Heels

They’re fun. They’re fanciful. They’re statement-making. They have bow ties! They’re under $35!

2015/09/02

Bottoms

11 Ways to Prep Your Closet for Fall This Summer

I don’t want summer to go away but, the reality is that fall will be in full swing by October. Now, that’s not bad because it’s a beautiful season – the colors are gorgeous, the weather isn’t cold, the fashion is comfy and layering is the name of the game – but somehow we always seem to get “caught” with our pants down when it arrives. Snag this download to learn 11 ways to prep your closet for fall now!

2015/09/01

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News, Articles & More

Work Pumps: Anything But Ordinary #ElevatedEssentials

Washington School for Girls

The ONE COLOR to Add To Your Closet This Fall

Men’s Fall Must-Have #1: Quilted Sport Coat

At Your Service For The Entire Year

On The Road: A Shoe That Travels (On Its Own)

No Need to Collect “Schmutz”

Royal Sneaker Treatment

[Video]: After Labor Day Fashion

Men Need To Wear More Clothes!

Ready for the Weekend: Blogalicious Conference

On The Road: Burberry Always Available

#OnTheGo: Let’s Do ALL of Brazil

BIG Entrance: Bow Tie Heels

11 Ways to Prep Your Closet for Fall This Summer

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