Let’s plan to discuss your shopping list for this fall. Here are our top items: A Three-piece Suit – yes Biker Jacket – not really necessary Lightweight Turtleneck – absolutely A Big, Chunky Turtleneck – good ideal The Plaid Tie – positively dapper Odd Vest – skip it Blue-collar Plaid Shirt – solid addition
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A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulosity, finds, forgettables, regrettables, and the like…… Fashion’s Cutting Edge: using three colors to create a smart outfit with sophistication and edge! VPL: “visible panty line” is still a concern for me and should be for you as well. While fall and winter clothing cover it better due to the sheer weight of the clothing, it doesn’t eliminate the need for vigilance… Style Tip: this fall invest in a fabulous belt — to
A stylish start to the week from last week’s lessons learned… Cigars: There is a certain sexiness to the inhale and exhale, and smell of a cigar…. Plaid: I am not only a strong believer (now) that men should always wear a collared shirt, but evry amn should own a plaid shirt preferably with epaulets to create a more polished yet casual look Dry Cleaner: Perchloroethylene is considered by the EPA to be hazardous….and one of the main ingredients that deteriorates
Last night I was on the invite list for this Congressional Black Caucus event that took place at B. Smith’s restaurant in Union Station in Washington, DC. After a long week, I opted to go, but didn’t feel like getting dressed up so, I donned dark skinny jeans, flesh-colored platform peep-toe heels, a fitted white/cream blazer with a flesh-colored belt, a dark green v-neck sweater underneath, and the right accessories to make it pop. I jumped into my vehicle mentally
Blueprint for Style hosted an event called Cigars, Cognac & Couture at Bobby Van’s Steakhouse last night. The event was a smashing success, and the intimate gathering of some of DC power elite was well worth the effort. We got to sip some Glenlivet single malt scotch and Martell‘s Cordon Bleu cognac, smoke a Cohiba cigars, enjoy a fabulous sit-down dinner, munch on cognac-flavored cupcakes compliments of Enjoi Cupcakes, and have access to a custom clothier to get fitted for
What are the top three things to know as you head into a new stylish week?
Men here are the no-BS-absolute-essential-must-know pieces of info for this week!
Read about the collaboration between Uniqlo and Velvet.
Read and learn a little about Vogue’s editor-in-chief and one of fashion’s biggest influencers, Anna Wintour.
Pantsuits for ladies are back with a vengenance, but they are not your mother’s suits of ole.
I’ve been testing Nude Skincare’s newest product, and I’m in love. Try it!
Here are our insights on Labor Day sales, a useful (utilitarian trend) for fall, and NYFW.
Check out the top 3 lessons from last week including taste vs. money, “image is everything”, and mismatched couples.
Read about the unprecedented collab between Lanvin & H&M!
What are the essential suits for a businessman’s wardrobe? This week we’ll provide the top 5!
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