Morning Shopping Quickie
Banana Republic ♥ 30% off women’s tops & sweaters ♥ online only thru June 17th ♥ focus on embellished tops that can double as day-to-night and spontaneous cocktails (almost half the items will be under $30)!
2010/06/16
Banana Republic ♥ 30% off women’s tops & sweaters ♥ online only thru June 17th ♥ focus on embellished tops that can double as day-to-night and spontaneous cocktails (almost half the items will be under $30)!
Entry Requirements: (1) post a comment [here] about which Vittorio J tie you like the best and (2) become a Vittorio J Facebook Fan Page Prize: Two Vittorio J ties (Sugar and Cristy) Winner: Kyle Winner Selected by Blinded Drawing: all participants that posted a comment and became fans of Vittorio J via Facebook were entered into the drawing pot!
It’s Tumi luggage – reliable and time-tested – understated and simple – functional yet sophisticated. At Gilt Groupe now, GO! Let’s pack it up and get it goin’…
First of all, “your status” does not just mean the assembled details that indicate how much money you have. Instead, it’s the way you display to everyone else your place in the world and your inherent value. How you carry yourself is just as important as what you’re wearing, and only one of those things can be flat-out bought with cash….
Blueprint for Style is giving away a beautiful, bright red Goldenbleu handbag. The rules are simple: post a comment telling us what you like most about Blueprint for Style or style blogs in general. The winner will be chosen at random and announced on Friday, June 18th! Good luck….and enter as often as you like (we’re totally susceptible to flattery)!
A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulosity, finds, forgettables, regrettables, and the like…… Sumthin to Hide: every woman no matter what color, creed or nationality needs concealer after the age of 29 ‘Oh No She Didn’t’: just because you’re a television star or celebrity doesn’t give you the right to walk around looking a “hot mess”…maybe even less so Audrey Hepburn: is there a woman that epitomized effortless coiffed beauty more? See. Do. Be. Stylish.
A stylish start to the week from last week’s lessons learned….. Take a Stand: chatting while seated with a person that comes to your table (and they’re standing) is awkward and a little unrefined…try taking a stand on good manners! Stay Focused: when someones eyes are wandering else while talking, usually their mind is to so, gentleman unless you’re about to save her from an out-of-control car careening toward her, keep your eyes put! Tongue-tied: oops your tie just fell
To highlight your legs: cover your top half to avoid competition, and knee-length pencil skirts with sheer or textured tights. Avoid capris and midcalf skirts that shorten your legs!
The Cut reports that It-Bag brand Mulberry will be the next designer handbag collaboration for Target. We adore the look and heft of Mulberry bags, and can’t wait to see whether the distilled collaboration holds up to usual Go International quality. The line will be available online and in-stores on October 10
Monica is a joy to work with and I would recommend her wardrobe consulting services to any woman who is looking to reexamine, revamp, or redo her look. Her advice on what clothes needed to go and what needed tweaking was spot-on
To highlight your arms: use decorative necklines, multistrand necklaces, and moisturizing lotion to hightlight sleek biceps and triceps. Avoid tops that cover your assets!
Ok so I’m cheating a little bit but I happened upon this cuff bracelet and it was everything that statement jewelry should be so although I already had the Shell-Print Dress from Michael Kors as the Item of the Week….I wanted to share! Rome Cuff ($215): made of turquoise resin beads, looped antique gold bugles, smoky crystals, pewter and gold seed beads, and gunmetal bugles. Backed in black leather with adjustable hook and eye closure (click the pics)
Any dress or outfit that’s beautiful likely has an (unseen) supporting cast making it all possible. In this post, we’re peeking at the trappings that cover our breasts: a convertible bra, adhesive bra, and nipple covers. Convertible bra: asymmetrical necklines are all the rage! A convertible bra lets you work with a halter, one shoulder, and asymmetrical necklines using the multiple straps and strap hooks. Adhesive bra: backless styles are extremely sexy! An adhesive bra features lightweight foam cups and supportive underwire
Unlike the Exxon Valdez tragedy, in which a tanker held a finite capacity of oil, the BP rig is tapped into an underwater oil well and could pump more oil into the ocean indefinitely until the leak is plugged…. We’re 51 days in (April 20, 2010)….and no resolution yet. Blueprint for Style is dedicated to philanthropic efforts — including helping to clean up other people’s messes. We’ve chosen to promote this tee which reads, “So Long and Thanks for all the Crude“.
Gucci is set to launch its ready-for-playground wear, accessories, shoes, and sunglasses on June 24th in Florence, Italy. There will be two collections – 0 to 2 years, and 2 to 8 years. They can’t read so the logo will be…..a gold teddy bear! Remember the movie “The Golden Child”?
To highlight your butt: use butt ruching, pocket designs, and tops that hit above the waist. Avoid pants/jeans with flap pockets because they increase volume but not shape!
We’ll chat more about this later but, here are the TOP 10 TRENDS for FALL SHOES!
I created today’s post more because I didn’t have a cure to shopoholism…. Shopoholism is the affliction to purchase “stuff”. If I were Webster’s I’d add, “…to purchase stuff that may not be needed, truly desired, or of value” Is there a cure? My answer takes me back to my roots in psychology and understanding the differences between beliefs and behaviors, and how you change them. Here’s are the two main pivotal points: it’s fundamentally easier to change an individuals behaviors,
Gents you need protection from the sun as much as the ladies! Moisturize and heal dryness, reduce the appearance of fine lines and smoothe rough texture, and defend against the signs of aging with the Neutrogena SPF 20 UVA/UVB facial lotion (signs of aging not covered: increased enjoyment of crosswords, crotchetiness, not knowing what that song is on the radio)
So, yes, Michael Kors was recently honored with the CFDA Lifetime Acheivement Award….and perhaps it’s because of pieces like this! This Shell-Print Dress ($129.50) is perfect for summer day to evening – – during the day, add a cropped cardigan or blazer to the gathered A-line skirt to create a feminine but powerful silhouette; or in the evening, the v-neck neckline and above-the-knee hemline exposes your decolletage for a sexier feel.
My experience with BfS and Monica was fantastic! Monica was very thorough in her assessment of what I was trying to achieve and was extremely thoughtful about the whole thing. She was able to create many new looks for me from things I already owned so there was no pressure to buy anything.
To highlight your chest: use deep v-necks, unbuttoned collared shirts, and a well-fitted, seamless bra. Avoid turtlenecks and shirts that hide your collarbone…
The season is upon us and in order to take full advantage of it and still be stylish, here are a few tips for those who think they make have a few problem areas: Plus size – you are just as beautiful as the rest so, emphasize the positives by looking for one piece suits that have ruching or draping; stick with dark colors as they are more slimming; and a deep v-neck creates a focal point and keeps it
Trump Beach Resort Deals: 1st night price matches daily temp (88F=$88); Fla resident rate ($175) thereafter, plus comp cocktails @ pool, now-9/30. GO!
Fellas, here’s a quick conversation tip: know your audience! Your boys get the X-rated version and your coworkers get the PG-version but that doesn’t mean that your date wants to hear the joke about the blind man and the preacher even if everyone else did laugh…
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