You come home after a 12-hour day and toss your clothes on a chair, or perhaps you throw them on the bed – – all in hopes of airing them out before putting them back in your closet. Not cool! Opt for a more fastidious and dapper option, a clothes valet. This one even has space for your watch, cufflinks, etc.
This combo is classically edgy: the neutral suit pairs nicely with the powder blue shirt; and the light yellow stripes in the pocket square work as a great compliment to the earthy color of the suit but also pick up the lighter shirt as well!
June was a low key month — with summer weather moving into full swing and several calls for ‘help’ to ensure wardrobes were stocked with the right items! Here are our favorite posts of the month for the ladies and gents…. A $350 Dress for $50 ~ more about Rent the Runway Single Men Who Want to Mingle ~ style insight for single fellas Luxury Without Logos ~ learn how the rich people keep their money Men Wear Heels ~
Every week in July, Blueprint for Style in conjunction with ShoeDazzle is giving away two pair of shoes to two lucky winners! This week’s winners are…. @jertaybro ~ they tweet about life, loving it and the kids @LifeBelowZero ~ they tweet about all the giveaways they can find! BUT – – it’s not over…you have the ENTIRE MONTH! You can still be entered to win just do the following: Tell us how many pairs of summer shoes you own Subscribe to Blueprint
Grow up! Seriously, you can keep you baseball caps because they’re classic or have sentimental value, but this summer try a fedora or cotton Monaco hat. It’s so Gatsby….or Jay Z!
A newfound friend, Alesya, just launched her new bag line on Wednesday – congrats! Alesya and I connected last year at the Lavish Unconference and stayed in touch since then. It was during that time we were able to connect and chat a bit (we have lots in common!)….here’s a few great insights into Alesya’s journey: How did you get started? After working in the tech industry for ten years, I was sick of carrying around my laptop in a
This pocket square combination is great: the navy blue plaid works perfectly with the dark tie, and the pink shirt sets of the light grey suit nicely. Get creative – – and try something differently..
Not everything is about clothes and fashion – – this is a book about style and fashion written by Karen Karbo all about the wonderfully elegant Coco Chanel! Great read even today…
Click the pic to get the skinny on wedges including wear to get them, how to wear them, and how to go from desk to date! If you need a little expert insight into the right shoes for you, click here!
Blueprint for Style loves orange! I don’t believe there is a more vibrant and warm color that shows off or highlights a tan better. Here we give a few of our favorite things….
Q: Typically, in 4 season climates, summer staples like seersucker, linen, spectator shoes, etc. are worn ONLY between Memorial Day and Labor day. What is the rule for warmer geographies that experience only one or two seasons? From Anthony A: Thank you for asking such an excellent question, Anthony! Really, we’re dealing with a two season issue here because most people regardless of where they live dress for two seasons—fall/winter and spring/summer—and then combine pieces for the unpredictable weather in
We typically get a lot of questions about what’s the right men’s swim trunk…are they long, short, speedo, etc. Simply put, here’s a great pair by Olasul – – we like them for their mid-thigh length, slim fit, bright coloring, and quick-drying fabric.
Dyed calf hair 4 1/4″ Curved heel Patent leather trim Kors Michael KORS Not sure how to walk in them, click here!
I’m normally on the other side of the camera, so this day long photo shoot for ShoeDazzle (done for all of the ShoeDazzle stylists) was a blast! Everyone says I never show photos of myself so I wanted to share these different looks — enjoy!
The highlight of the Versace’s men’s show at Milan’s Men’s Fashion week was Donatella herself, as she is working on a line for H&M – you can preview it now! At the end of last week, Michelle Obama stepped out in the perfect happy summer dress, with with navy blue stripes and a beautiful v-neckline. Find your favorite stripe-happy dress, too! If you’re still on the hunt for the perfect pair of wide-leg pants, take a look at these colorful
We decided to share our love for shoes by giving away a whole bunch of them. Every Friday in July, Blueprint for Style in conjunction with ShoeDazzle, will giveaway two pairs of shoes to two lucky winners! Here’s how to get your free shoes: Tell us how many pairs of summer shoes you own Subscribe to Blueprint for Style Follow & tweet I’m doing the Summer for Shoe-er Giveaway w/ @Blueprint4Style & @ShoeDazzle #BP4SD Want to increase your chance of
We got hold of J Crew’s Fall 2011 Lookbook and while it’s a complete downer to think about fall, this is the world we live in! Designers and retailers are always at least 3 months ahead of where we are…. Style notes: J Crew keep the embellishments to a minimum ♦ the lines are clean and long ♦ the shoes have almond-shaped toe caps ♦ neutrals are still in effect but colors are vibrant and rich ♦ the styling is all
Not often…unless you don’t want them for very long. Unless it’s visibily stained or has an odor, try spot cleaning with a gentle cleanser like Woolite. Proper storage and upkeep when not in use will also play a large part in determining the frequency of drycleaning. If you wear it more than once a week, give it break on alternating weeks Make sure to air it out after each use Avoid leaving plastic drycleaning bags on as it speeds up
This is an end of week Midweek STYLE Society redux. We’ve been gone quite awhile — contributors have been busy making the world more stylish but we’re back! Working Girls Shoe Closet ~ Why So Blue? [a great Topshop Wendy wedge] The Working Wardrobe ~ Working Chic into Gray Slacks [an outfit that is anything but plain ‘ole gray] Closet of Style ~ Wear That Room with CoS: LSI Inspired [a look at how a room color palette can inspire an outfit]
Lands’ End Canvas asked us to do a post related to being ‘beach ready’. So, I commenced the search for the perfect bathing suit and decided it was a two-piece with ruffles and shirring (to create a bust) and side bikini ties (to create of an hourglass shape)….and of course, papaya coloring would finish off the sunkissed look. The better surprise was the straw tote (approx 14″H x 15″W) that can accommodate everything
The options are endless, but be mindful that for many folks, your watch is an indication of what you’ve achieved and where you’re headed. Here are some great options, but if you want assistance in making the perfect purchase, click here!
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