August 2016 | Blueprint for Style

Dresses & Outfits

Fall Prep

I don’t even really want to talk about it but such is life….fall officially starts September 22nd so it seems fitting to share with you my four key pieces for fall (ehrrr hmmmm…read: items you’ll see continuously). Don’t get me wrong – I love fall for the foliage, layering opportunities, the cool autumn wind and, of course, football!! The key to these pieces pictured below are (1) ability to transition from warm weather and (2) adaptability across a variety of

2016/08/26

Features & Series

The Benefits of Repetition in Dressing

It’s not a really big deal so don’t frown your nose at it…dressing using the same pieces can be a great thing! I know you secretly want to be “cali boho” one day and “ultra-fem, uptown sophisticate” the next but, for the average joe or jane, your wardrobe should consist, in large part, of similar items. As humans, we’re creatures of habit so once you find something that looks great (which is different from “….was available in multiple colors”) then

2016/08/24

Bottoms

3 Easy Rules for Fall Style

Abide by these three (3) rules and autumn sartorial dominance can be yours! You can (& should) wear cognac-colored shoes thru October. If you’re unsure, opt for a lace-up pair to fain more formality. Don’t go too dark, too fast. Color doesn’t have to get ticked away because the temp dips below 80 degrees. You can even wear white after Labor Day…. Implement a print coup…and add at least one prior to your rotation. Prints = abstract, stripes, animal, check/plaid,

2016/08/22

Beauty

Final Style Download…All About Beauty!

For now, this is the last in our series of new – FREE! – style downloads. This one is for any woman who knows that her smile (and skin) are just as important, if not more, than her outfit. These are my seven beauty must-haves that in regular rotation – and most are even #travel-friendly! Spend a little now to save your skin later!! Enjoy – and download HERE!

2016/08/20

Lifestyle & Tech

Another Style Download Available..for the Fellas!

We’ve got more for you well for the fellas. We’ve already given the ladies the 9 Websites to Bookmark for Bad *ss Duds! so we had to have something for the guys…. We compiled 7 Websites to Put on Speed Dial – guys don’t need a ton of stuff (neither do women either…side eye!) but you want the ability to choose great stuff. These are seven websites that present a spectrum of casual to professional and desk to date night.

2016/08/19

Accessories

FREE Download Available: Handbags under $100!

We’re keeping the free style advice coming – and the latest download available is for the handbag junkies who don’t necessarily want to blow the bank! We make an effort to update the downloads but snag it now to click and purchase any of these 8 fabulous finds under $100… Download HERE!

2016/08/17

Features & Series

New FREE Style Downloadables Available!

About three or four times a year, Blueprint for Style gathers all of the requests we’ve had throughout the year and creates a few new concise, one-page downloads focused on a variety of topics for men and women! They are all made available – for FREE – here! It’s an easy way to get style direction and inspiration from an expert on a topic that interests you. If there’s something you want made into a downloadable, let me know here….and

2016/08/15

Grooming

The Scent of a Man

Traditional summer scents are crisp, fruity/citrus-y, and typically don’t last all day….until now! I’ve tried three of five fragrances pictured and they last. They all have unique scents with the Byredo fragrance being my favorite because of the floral-y and woodsy scent. Scent tip: to make any of the scents last longer, layer using a scented soap during your morning routine!

2016/08/01

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