December 2016 | Blueprint for Style

Colors

Pantone 2017 Color of the Year – Greenery

Every year, Pantone comes out with its “Color of the Year” and for 2017 it’s Greenery! It’s bright but surprisingly versatile in its pairing. It can be toned down or brightened up with some great vibrants ~ and it’s pretty preppy too! As a tried-and-true navy/camel/red palette girl, I wasn’t sure this color would make a showing in my closet in 2017 but I think it can happen using this color palette… It has hints of my navy and camel!!

2016/12/22

Health & Beauty

Escentric Molecule 01

This scent has been written about in all of the fashion magazines and apparently even Rihanna wears it! S0 I was super excited to get this Escentric Molecule 01 …. The ‘word on the street‘ was that contains one single ingredient – the aroma chemical ‘Iso E Super’. It’s essentially a base note that when combined with your natural scent is like pure yumminess. To date, EVERYtime I’ve worn it, I’ve received multiple comments on it… I’m only sharing because

2016/12/20

Style

Re-building My T-shirt Collection

I’m continuing to build my t-shirt collection and I happened upon this cool one from Zara – it’s dark grey with super cool quilting on the sleeves! Don’t look too long because they’re going fast – and yes, I’ll be sporting mine during my upcoming private shopping event at Kit & Ace at The Shay. Fingers crossed that instead of my planned dressy skirt, I’ll be able to scoop the famous mulberry pants (I want the navy but perhaps a

2016/12/15

Style

A YSL-esque Blazer

Let me repeat for the record: J.Crew has fallen off a little bit BUT they still have some great pieces including this absolutely-perfect-classic-navy-blazer-for-every-occasion! It’s double-breasted. The juxaposition of the satin lapels and textured wool fabric make it not overly formal but super versatile! The fit is slightly tailored and, once on, you’ll be hard-pressed to find an occasion where it doesn’t work… My advice: don’t go without it! Yes…I scooped it too!

2016/12/14

Holiday Finds

The Best Stocking Stuffers EVER!

Far and away, this was THE best list to create: the best stocking stuffers (under $40)! Thing is ~ I’m certain that most of my gifts will come from here this year…and I’m psyched! I double-dog-dare you to go through everything and not at last three items you personally want!!! [show_boutique_widget id=”517535″]

2016/12/12

Accessories

The Perfect Travel Shoe

In the month of November alone, no less than 12 of my clients have purchased (and then extolled) my recommendation for Rothy’s shoes. They are lightweight, flexible, environmentally-friendly {made with 3D knitting technology from old plastic bottles}, machine washable AND wick away moisture. What more could you possibly need from a travel shoe?! And if that wasn’t enough, they come a gently pointed toe for extra chicness or the most classic, rounded toe + the colors range from the red

2016/12/12

Holiday Finds

Dress Like A Good Houseguest

During my trip to Hawaii, I packed my J.Crew nightshirt and decided it was one of the most perfect pieces….and not only because it work nicely when I got locked out of my room!!! And now as I get ready for holiday house guests, I’m finding this piece to work equally as well to transition from bed to morning coffee with family (+ some leggings too). That said, I am equally in love with this J.Crew grosgrain pajama set –

2016/12/10

Lifestyle & Tech

Being Well-Read Is Always Stylish!

I’ve made my list of books that I’ll be reading in 2017 so feel free to scoop one or any of them, and we can read together! Of these, my top reads are #girlboss by Sophia Amoruso because it’s a woman’s guide to go from 9-to-5er to multi-millionaire (btw – her company, Nasty Girl, just filed for bankruptcy so the read should be even better!); and Women in Clothes by 642 people! They’re all great reads depending on your interest

2016/12/09

Beauty

Give Good Face

I was listening to Jim Gaffigan‘s Obsessed album– it’s hilarious! – and in one section called “Don’t Want to Smell” he dicsusses the “advent” of body cleansers and how he had to get used to using certain cleansers to avoid smelling bad….. He obviously didn’t try this DDF Advanced Micro-Exfoliation Cleanser! I’ve been using it for almost a month now and I’m convinced it’s responsible for the smooth transition of my face from summer/fall to winter. I had less ashenness

2016/12/09

Beauty

Curated Holiday Gifts: How to Be Beauty-ful!

Beauty is all about the little niceties that get us to age more gracefully…..which items are your favorite?! The Escentric Molecules scent is at the top of my list…with the Oribe Gold Lust set in a close second. Check out the items and click below to get the link for whatever you want!!! We also added a few other must-haves to consider…. [show_boutique_widget id=”513759″]

2016/12/08

Style

Curating a T-shirt Collection

I just did a massive dump of most of my tees because I realized they weren’t what I really wanted. I’m starting from scratch with a few winners including this one by J.Crew. It’s part of their destination art series and while there’s a Paris one (white without the tougher navy edging) and a London that’s grey, this is me. The New York t-shirt will make an excellent start to my new t-shirt collection…. I’ll continue to share my new

2016/12/07

Accessories

Holiday Party Attire: Dramatic Earrings

They frame the face so they’re essential: statement-making earrings like these antique chandelier earrings is key to setting off a t-shirt and denim look as much as a sequinned dress number! Tassels are having their day in the sun and these earrings are definitely fabulous enough to do the trick… Are your accessories holiday-ready? If not, head to J.Crew for a few fun options….

2016/12/07

Bottoms

Holiday Party Attire: Metallic Skirt

This is an essential/must-have: an easy holiday-ready bottom that can work multiple events on your behalf! This Sandro metallic midi skirt is my choice (along with this sequinned midi skirt) to be ready for the holiday parties – and I’m not even that social! Think about your social calendar and find those one or two essentials – and use TheOutnet because, right now, they’re having a nice sale. I’ll be hosting a private shopping event at Kit & Ace at

2016/12/05

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Pantone 2017 Color of the Year – Greenery

Escentric Molecule 01

Re-building My T-shirt Collection

A YSL-esque Blazer

The Best Stocking Stuffers EVER!

The Perfect Travel Shoe

Dress Like A Good Houseguest

Being Well-Read Is Always Stylish!

Give Good Face

Curated Holiday Gifts: How to Be Beauty-ful!

Curating a T-shirt Collection

Holiday Party Attire: Dramatic Earrings

Holiday Party Attire: Metallic Skirt

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