Check out Blueprint for Style’s guest blog for Wink NYC (below) – a beloved, haute and stylish haunt for New York’s most fashionable! I cannot hide my love for high heels! I wear them on Saturday errands, to business meetings, to lunch dates, to sip n’ chats, through the airports (in spite of the advice I give which is to travel in flats) – I wear them with short skirts, business suits, jeans, long dresses, shorts, and vacation outfits. I’m
Men — it’s the middle of summer, 90+ degrees, you’re sweating like you’re running a marathon, you’re trying to keep your cool while sitting across from a beautiful lady….you realize you may not be quite as cool ‘down under’ as you orignally thought! The answer is Dry Goods Athletic Spray Powder. It’s a point-and-shoot talc powder that cools all of your hot areas cool.
Use shoe bags (we love Shubi!) to keep dirty shoes away from your clothes; and keep whites and lights separated from darks to prevent color transfer!
Trina Turk ‘Zuna’ I’m ready for summer and willing it to be here already — so to prepare, I have started the hunt for fabulously haute, short, sweet and vibrant looks. Click here for more options, but this one by Trina Turk is a favorite! I can add a cropped blazer for a business lunch, an embellished cardigan for Sunday brunch, or just by itself to look haute and stay cool!
One of the things I am frequently asked as a personal stylist is whether I’ll do a “color analysis” or “use the color wheel” and truth be told, there isn’t much magic to the color wheel but rather an innate ability to see complimentary shades, dominant and sub-dominant colors, and accents. So to demystify the proverbial color wheel, I thought I’d share a few tidbits to remember: The concept of the color wheel was invented by Sir Isaac Newton The color
Question from KC: As a mature male (mid 40s), it’s that time of year when I want to look stylish, break out my shorts and linen but not too young in doing so. What fashion tips can you provide? Answer: KC had an excellent question for us! Shorts can become quite tricky for men, especially upon maturing, but with a few fashion do’s and dont’s, you’ll be ready to whip out your favorite pair(s) to look put together while staying
When traveling, choose a color palette – one or two neutrals plus one color – to make coordinating a no-brainer!
Celebrate your mommies this Mother’s Day (or celebrate yourself if you are a mommy). Our favorite last minute gift ideas are fragrances such as Chanel Coco Mademoiselle or gift certificates for “Mommy Only Time” including manis, pedis, massages, facials—the works! Mommies love to be pampered. They also love a simple card written from the heart. (Don’t just sign “Love, Timmy” at the bottom—give it some thought!) Rosemount Australian Fashion Week has been going on this week (May 2-6). Click here
If so, it’s easy to win! You have until Sunday, May 15th, to be entered to win by (1) telling us your one summer must-have item, and (2) “liking” Blueprint for Style on FaceBook and leaving the comment “I want the Peace bracelet by Mauboussin” . But wait! You can get an extra chance to win if you “like” Mauboussin on FaceBook….so two chances to win the Bracelet de la Paix (it has Peace in 10 different lauguages). Read more if you’d
So, what are your plans for Mother’s Day? Since my mother passed away several years ago, I typically spend the time thinking about the good times but never going out (to much celebration for me). This year however, a friend mentioned that I should try getting out as a way to commemorate the good times….still undecided but I’ll let you know.
This chocolate men’s summer suit featured in GQ is spot-on! Dark brown is too hot, camel is an everyday treat, but this milk chocolate coloring is unexpected but totally appropriate! [Items pictured: Suit, $400, by Perry Ellis Portfolio {generous cut}; Shirt, $40, by H&M; Tie, $20, by Topman {one of my favorite men’s shops}; Shoes, $168, and socks by J.Crew; Pocket square by J.Press] Perry Ellis Portfolio Suit
Midweek STYLE Society is sharing a Mauboussin jewelry giveaway, backstage designer insights from Oscar de la Renta, city-specific stylish stores, colorful outfits and pretty hair accessories, caftan love from Tory B and Rachel R, and royal wedding finds! Click and read/see/listen/be style for top style bloggers… The Stylish Chick ~ April Color of the Month: Yellow (The color of sunshine available at several choice spots) ellyb events ~ New Twist on Vintage Cameos (A new twist on vintage decor settings) Life in a
Janelle Monàe rocked the red carpet at The Costume Institute Gala.
Can there ever be a summer without at least rocking your summer ‘whites‘ once? To avoid looking like you’re part of An Officer & A Gentleman or Colonel Sanders, go a little off in your white! [Items pictured: Suit, $100, by H&M {just get one!}. Shirt, $50, by ck Calvin Klein {sizing is fairly generous}; Tie, $40, by Lands’ End Canvas {great site for spruced up classics}] H&M Off-White Suit
Wine at Wolf Trap: an intimate evening of extraordinary wines, exceptional cuisine and live entertainment May 14th @ 6pm || Tickets $300 The Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd; 703.255.4030 || www.wolftrap.org/events
Q: What is a good shopping outfit for the summer? A: Thanks for the great question, Adrianne B!! Putting on the right outfit to go shopping is a great opportunity to boost your confidence and put you in the mood for braving the dressing room and trying on new clothes. Remember the key to any shopping outfit is definitely comfort and function—easy on, easy off! Here are some options to keep you chic while shopping: Start you day off right with
Lands’ End Canvas provided the option to purchase a top and then tell you about it. I scooped this Striped Heritage Boatneck Sailor Tee and wanted to show you a few different ways to rock the same top… The looks go all the way from Mexico vacation-ready to Sunday ladies Brunch to everyday/Friday casual. Key style insights here: nautical-themed, the dark-colored items are fitted/shorter, and mix-up the prints!
Kentucky Derby is this weekend along with Mother’s Day, and neither occasion would be complete without a fabulous hat! Here are a few of our favorite sites to indulge your heady whimsy…. or simply to get a bit of inspiration: Leah C Pinkham Millinery Granville Millinery Louise Green
For anyone who’s last minute and still needs to find something, let me suggest you begrudgingly move into the tech era, and grab a few tech-savvy items for the lady in your life! Here are some stylishly techno-chic items that may float her boat…..(they do mine!) Dolce gabbana 145 EUR – luisaviaroma.com Beats by Dre The iBeats Headphones in Black, Headphones for Unisex $120 – karmaloop.com Diane by diane von furstenberg 110 GBP – matchesfashion.com Marc by Marc Jacobs retro hair accessory $68 – shopbop.com
This summer’s suiting for men needs to be hot but keep you looking cool. A linen suit is a staple, so this suit is perfect….wear it well and fear not the slight crinkling! [Suit, $386, by J.Crew {expect a leaner but manageable cut}; Shirt, $36, by Sean John {wearable by most} Tie, $40, by Express; Shoes, $79, by G.H. Bass & Co; Socks by Smart Turnout] J Crew Linen Suit
The house of Mauboussin was created in 1827 in Paris, by M. Rocher, in collaboration of Jean-Baptiste Noury. Specializing in high-end jewelry for decades, it has gained recognition and multiple prizes throughout the years. The focal point of Mauboussin is to share emotions with its clients….to place luxury where it belongs: in the street! They….want to offer a choice of creative pieces, renewed, accessible and of high quality, because that’s exactly what luxury is! Across the next two weeks, Blueprint for
This marriage is between Brazilian footwear company Havaianas and always colorful designer Missoni. This union will produce Missoni for Havaianas flip flops and espadrilles. Although the regular Havaianas are classics and run anywhere from $12 and up, these limited edition styles will be priced from $60 to $130 and each pair will come packaged in a Missoni crocheted shoe bag in the colors of the Italian and Brazilian flags. Check out Havaianas.
Kate Middleton Royal Wedding via Elle At last, the Prince and Princess have become one; and the long-awaited dress worn by Kate Middleton at her Royal Wedding was revealed this morning! Middleton chose Alexander McQueen because of “the beauty of its craftsmanship and its respect for traditional workmanship and the technical construction of clothing.” The dress and wedding were a tribute to all of the flowers of England (check out the lace detailing and the train hem; and the wedding
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