October 2015 | Blueprint for Style

Dresses & Outfits

Ready for the Weekend: Casually Chic Grey Day

It’s outfit inspiration Friday! It takes the best pieces that are on-trend like the vest and makes them wearably chic for anyone. I love the knit hat instead of a fedora because it keeps the look cozy and not overdone. There isn’t too much color either but it’s not dark or gloomy — grey makes a great substitute for black! You can also substitute the tall, mid-heel boots for ankle booties and keep it even more casual. Either way you

2015/10/30

Beauty

Personal Branding at Washington School for Girls

I was connected with the Washington School for Girls through Junior League of Washington and while I was unsure how I could help, I ended up teaching a fall course to nine young ladies in the 7th & 8th grade! The importance of understanding how their personal appearance and how they view themselves affects how other see them is a point that I’m working to “make real” every week. From sessions on key interview tips to nail care to looking

2015/10/29

Accessories

WINNER: Truffle Bag

This post is easy because it’s to announce the winner of the Truffle clutch contest. To enter the giveaway, all you had to do was post a comment on the original blog and another comment on any other recent posting….and you could earn extra entries by posting more comments. This bag is awesome ~ small enough to fit in a large handbag or a tote but big enough to hold a lipstick, smartphone and keys. Or, as a few people

2015/10/28

Furnishings

Go To Work Looking Like Business

Briefcases are all over the place but a slim case that can hold your documents and newspaper and even your iPad while holding its own are less common. Enter the Franklin Folio that says business but I don’t take myself too seriously; and I have real work (as opposed to I’m a student with an internship). For the more established, the olive reads perfectly but for the younger set, the red or light navy work too. Either way, loss the

2015/10/19

Outerwear

Ready for the Weekend: Casual Chic Cape

Capes are instantly chic. Capes require a little work (they don’t necessarily stay in place all the time). The drama of a beautiful cape is in the colors. The styling trick to wearing your cape is to balance the focal point: beautiful cape = simple look, or monochromatic cape = dramatic outfit. This photo from Urban Spotter says hurried professional rock star doing easy chic. You can accomplish the same with this colorblock cape! And the BONUS: it goes with

2015/10/09

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Luxe Color: Camel

There is something undeniably chic and luxe about the color camel. It telegraphs luxury, it says high-end, and it works with any color to add a touch of upscale! Indeed, it’s one of my staple colors (along with navy blue and red). It goes casual with denim or more formal with your dark-toned, after-5 suiting. I already have a few older pieces that I wear to death but, here are some newer items worthy of purchase: [show_shopthepost_widget id=”1055566″]

2015/10/08

Food & Restaurants

On The Road: Carry-on Cocktail Kit

On your next long flight (mine is coming up next week so I’ve already put my order in…), skip the coffee, tea, and soft drinks for a real cocktail! Thank Carry-on Cocktail Kit for creating three lovely travel-size tins to mix a real drink at 30,000. You have the choice of an Old-Fashioned, Gin and Tonic, or Moscow Mule (I chose the later). Ready. Set. Off we go!

2015/10/07

Accessories

Truffle Privacy Clutch Giveaway

Functional. Sleek. Versatile. Chic. I loved my Truffle bags so much that sharing made sense. And if you’ve read my book, Without Saying A Word, then you know I have no love for black thus, this giveaway is for the gorgeous teal/red privacy clutch (pictured above). The privacy clutch is made of textured leather, measures 6.5″ H x 10.5″ W so big enough for all your essentials, and has a minimal, sleek design to be worn alone or tossed in

2015/10/06

Accessories

4 Perfect Pair for the Professional Woman

[show_lookbook_widget id=”242634″] Did you catch me on Good Morning Washington this morning dishing on the four pairs of shoes every professional woman should own?! As a professional woman, you could cull your footwear requirements down to four pairs of shoes [not that any of us wants to]. Power heel – the shoe that says you’re kicking a** and taking numbers! Polished, pointy toe flat – the casual Friday look that shows you can still do business and step with the

2015/10/06

Footwear

A Fabulous Fall Flats Closet

Are you looking for some fab flats for fall? Here are 11 pairs of fall flats sure to add flavor and polish to any look you put together (starting from the upper left and moving in a circle to the right): Riley leopard print flat, $100 – get extra 10% off if it’s your first visit Suede ballerina with embroidery, $160 – only a few left Baylee Louise et Cie tweed flat, $129 – an easy way to amp up

2015/10/05

Grooming

Men Need To Do Skincare Too!

Innovative Skincare makes it simple: these four products offer antioxidant protection, promote cellular turnover and improve overall skin health! Better skin without a lot of fuss and fruity-smelling stuff. Keep reading….. Starting next week, we’ll be doing a giveaway of the men’s travel kit so great skin can be yours!

2015/10/05

Accessories

A Watch For a Lifetime

I am a believer that the parts come together to represent the whole — there is no truer a case for this philosophy than with a watch, right? Recently, I was reading an article in Marie Claire about what to splurge on at every age and it said that by age 45, it should be a really nice watch. Well, I am almost there so it’s time (no pun intended) to get serious about my watch selection. The options

2015/10/02

Accessories

Ready for the Weekend: Pretty Bags

I love a good bag that I can use to keep my makeup, tech peripherals, or handbag odds n’ ends. And we all know a love a good clutch too so, when I saw these Truffle bags, I got all tingly inside! They’re sleek. They’re functional. They’re versatile. They’re quality. I scooped a few different ones (the clarity document case, privacy clutch, and small clarity pouch which is TSA-friendly!!) and next week, Blueprint for Style will be hosting a giveaway of

2015/10/02

Hotels

On The Road: The Quin Hotel

How many hotels are in New York City? It’s not a trivia question (but if someone knows, please share…) Next question: how many hotels in New York City have Bergdorf on speed dial? Well if you’re lucky enough to stay at the posh Quin Hotel (rooms start at $600/night) then you are ready for real style! The room phones have a Bergdorf button that connects guests to a personal shopper. Enough said…

2015/10/01

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Ready for the Weekend: Casually Chic Grey Day

Personal Branding at Washington School for Girls

WINNER: Truffle Bag

Go To Work Looking Like Business

Ready for the Weekend: Casual Chic Cape

Luxe Color: Camel

On The Road: Carry-on Cocktail Kit

Truffle Privacy Clutch Giveaway

4 Perfect Pair for the Professional Woman

A Fabulous Fall Flats Closet

Men Need To Do Skincare Too!

A Watch For a Lifetime

Ready for the Weekend: Pretty Bags

On The Road: The Quin Hotel

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