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Midweek STYLE Society: Vol 5

This week, our top lifestyle bloggers have kept it basic — providing information about taking working wardrobes up a notch to traveling stylishly to grasping the basics of what style actually is….read on and gain insider information on how to add the style tool to your toolkit! Blueprint for Style ~ Let’s Skip to Summer….Now! Closet of Style ~ Personal Style: Break Away to Get Focused Working Girl’s Shoe Closet ~ Vicky ‘Cristina’ Barcelona Life in a Venti Cup ~

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2011/01/12

Color of the Year for 2011: Honeysuckle

Pantone (world-renowned color corp) announced Honeysuckle as their Color of the Year for 2011. Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color, for a brave new world. Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse you, lift you and carry you through the year. It’s a color for every day – with nothing “everyday” about it (via The Beat) Just in case,  the RGB code is 203-101-134 >> here’s what it looks like on Pantone’s honeysuckle-colored Visa card – money!

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2011/01/11

A Tie with a Dash of Panache

This spring it’s no one color in particular, but rather plaid ties that will be making the color splash for our dapper dons.  The key to pulling this off….think deep, dark, rich colors (leave the light colors to the pansies)!

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2011/01/11

Let’s Skip to Summer…Now!

I’m am single handedly willing summer into existence…with the scouting and purchasing of a swimsuit.  As a Lucky Magazine Alpha Shopper, they are giving us the opportunity to write about this new swimsuit site, Swimspot.  I went there and here’s what I love about the site: you have 3 main options when going to the site: Shop (choose by style, body type, color, etc), The Spot (essentially a blog), & Bikini Builder (a real-time mix-n-match model to try-on your selections).  So

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2011/01/10

Top Two Trends To Invest In: Tuxedo Pants

I am in love with tuxedo pants as the ultimate fail-safe for any After-5 outing.  First off, pants are comfortable (and warm in winter); if fitted correctly, they emphasize a fabulous derrieire; if cut correctly, they create an elongated silhouette; and mixed with just about any sheer top or camisole, you’re ready for action! Click here to check out Shopbop‘s options for sophisticated elegance!

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2011/01/07

Top Two Trends To Invest In: Double-Breasted Blazer

At Blueprint for Style, we’re less concerned about creating a style trend than being true to our own personal style whether that’s shabby chic, uptown haute, effortless chic, bohemian, classic, etc.  A top trend that will work for just about 90% of ladies is the double-breasted blazer (FYI – this is a spring trend for men as well)! A double-breasted blazer will create finish to jeans or leggings; is great to create a touch of professionalism to a shorter skirt; and can work wonders

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2011/01/06

Manly Tshirt Tip

“Wearing a T-shirt simply makes a great suit jacket look less rigid, less uptight. I personally like to wear a white loose-fitting crewneck tee—or one of those U-necks—but you can get away with anything. Try a rock-band tee, a college tee, or just a solid-color, and wear it with a structured jacket for a nice contrast.” -Neil Barrett

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2011/01/05

Midweek STYLE Society Roundup – Vol. 4

Our top lifestyle bloggers this week doled out a dose of style wisdom across the board: from tips on proper suit fit and resolving to work your work wardrobe to wedding ideas, hair tips, and jewelry suggestions. I’ve got some fuel to get my 2011 started stylishly…. 365 Days of Style ~ Style, Meet Journal. Journal, Meet Style. ellyb Events ~ Confetti Wedding Ideas Blueprint for Style ~ Suits Me Just Fine My Intimate Affair with Fashion ~ Full Finger

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2011/01/05

Key Trends for Women in 2011

Here are the trends we’ve seen/heard/researched will be TOP in 2011: 70s glamour ~ LOVE this but heard to do as an everyday look; try one or two pieces for going out Biker clothing~ if you’re more classic in your style, use this trend to add edge…with a biker jacket Punk fashion ~ (this trend can go….) Colors ~ purple, grey, camel 60s ladylike ~ think below-the-knee and hourglass styling; super feminine but a little unforgiving! Sheer clothing~ this only

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2011/01/05

To See Yourself in Print

Well, truth be told, this isn’t me but the concept is dead-on!  This is the prototype for my casual date night/hanging-with-the-girls outfit.  I love that it’s comfy, effortless, not frumpy, warm (I’d opt for a long sweater along with an infinity scarf), and says I’m ready for just about anything.  I’ve never used to be a fan of leggings, but I’m sold now and a pair of leather leggings kicks this up a notch; or even a pair of bootleg pants

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2011/01/04

It’s Wedding Season….Depending on Where You Live!

For example, if you’re in Japan, this is the time when weddings are being announced — but if you’re in the US then it’s ‘cleaning house’ time and there are a fortunate few that are beginning to think about the summer or fall nuptial season.  We would be remiss if we didn’t give a little shine especially since there isn’t much to look forward to in terms of sun and sparkle for a few months to come! I’m sure we

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2011/01/04

Suits Me Just Fine…

A well-cut suit is flattering and, even more than a LBD, creates instant polish! Focus on lean, not tight; expect some restriction of movement (no gymnastics but hugging yourself shouldn’t be painful) Look for a jacket that allows elbows to be placed snugly against your front without creating too much stretch across the back The collar should be flush with the neck Sleeves should graze the wrist bone (too long and you look like you borrowed the shirt from your big

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2011/01/04

Fashion Designer + Mainstream Retailer = Haute Collabs

2010 saw quite a few collaborations between retailers and fashion designers, and while there were many that flopped miserably (Mulberry for Target created the most bootleg stuff….tsk tsk), there were some that delivered high fashion to the masses quite successfully.  Here are our top five (note the trend…for 2011): #5: Target + Cynthia Vincent & Eugenia Kim (April 2010)~ we loved the Cynthia Vincent flats and heels with embellishments and extras; and since I’m a hat hound, the Eugenia Kim fedora, newsboy

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2011/01/01

Top Shopped Trends of 2010

Does anyone use eBay?  I’ve only recently hit the site – and I am now addicted!  I have found the most fabulous items including a vintage Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) scarf that I am excited to wear often.  Enough about my bad habits (that I am trying to reform in 2011), I am creating this post to share some fabulous information. This year, eBay created a list of the top shopped trends as well as pop culture obsessions of 2010,

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2010/12/31

Midweek STYLE Society Roundup – Vol. 3

This week’s Midweek STYLE Society roundup is a little light, but it’s to be expected given we’re between Christmas and New Year’s!  What we’ve gathered this week is a menagerie of stylish items from DIY chandelier to gift guides to reviews of fabulously stylish stores and designers! HAPPY NEW YEAR! ellyb Events ~ Champagne Bubble Chandelier….tutorial The Recessionista ~ Review of William Rast for Target Life in a Venti Cup ~ Venti Girl Gift Guide The Working Girl’s Shoe Closet ~ Getting a

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2010/12/29

Happy Holidays!!

Although Blueprint for Style will be on vacation starting today through January 3rd, we wanted to leave you with a recap of some highlights from 2010…and a few fabulously stylish things to look forward to in 2011! Happy Holidays!!

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2010/12/25

Blueprint for Style is Fast Forwarding to Fabulous on Essence.com

I get quite a few emails about how I got started, what prompted me to leave a very lucrative career in operational consulting to make much less money, why I like personal styling, etc.  I had the chance to chat at length with a fabulous woman who I now call friend, Malinda Williams, about all of that stuff…and more!  Malinda decided to share my story on her Fast Forward to Fabulous blog at Essence.com and I’d love for you to

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2010/12/24

My Idea of Chic Casual

I found this outfit at APARTStyle and thought it was so….me….so chic casual.  If every you catch me on a good day, this is me — the layering is perfect because I’m always cold; I love heels; the skinny jeans (or perhaps leather skinnies) create shape and a bit of sexiness; and the open cowl neck of the sweater frames my face.  Overall, it allows a lot of play from day to evening and is ideal for this season of

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2010/12/24
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