I’m always in search of cool, vintage-y style t-shirts and I found a few great ones here at & Other Stories (one of my new, favorite online shopping spots). I scooped the vintage lion claw one pictured below… [show_shopthepost_widget id=”2757003″]
This Malin & Goetz deodorant has a cult following — but it’s not for everyone. It’s both alcohol+aluminum-free and uses eucalyptus (antiseptic and antibacterial) and citronelly to control odor. Be warned: your body will require some time to adjust to the natural products so give yourself two weeks (see website). That said, works well even in the summer heat!
The original J.W. Anderson version (pictured below) escaped me when it surfaced a while ago which is probably good because my wallet would have winced but, right now Banana Republic has an eerily similar one-shoulder striped top right NOW under $90! This one won’t be missed!
I swear by these for any flight over four hours…now! Compression socks are what a lot of flight attendants and pilots rock for overseas flights and even coast-to-coast travel. Some lady popped hers on during a recent left-to-east coast flight so, I asked her about them and she raved on for three minutes. I decided to give them a try because I’m the window seat person who tries to get up just once during a flight so, circulation and swelling
This could be my new favorite white shirt. It’s made of poplin so not quite as stiff as your typical shirt and it has a point collar. Icing on this cake : it’s machine washable! Right length, right subtly relaxed fit and right price — BOOM! I want to say “thank me” but it’s really Everlane….
So excited to head to Charleston, SC today to hang with my cousins for the weekend. We’re scattered everywhere from Atlanta to New Jersey to the DC area so it’s sure to be plenty of laughs, a little shopping and great eating!! I packed my All Saints dress $178 // SheIn striped romper $15 // straw fedora $38 [bendable/packable] // Kork Ease wedges ~similar here // Chloe sunglasses $180 // graduated snake chain [also available in silver!] $30 // Jimmy Choo
First off – although I have used packing cubes before, I wasn’t ‘all in’ and ceased using them some time ago. Enter Julia, stage left, who just returned from Cuba and a few other choice locations, and she swears by them now. So clearly I needed to check them out again and I doubled-down with these Eagle Creek clean dirty cubes that allow you to put clean items in one side and dirty in the other, or just use both
DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE The list is endless and while I can think of more than 50 items to add to the list, keep it simple with some absolute, non-negotiable must-haves that have even been vetted by some pilots and flight attendants! These items are focused on those of us who don’t have a private jet [yet] but who still manage to soar the friendly skies regularly enough. The goal is to keep it simple but make it effective!! Here’s your quick
I’m feeling ultra-tech savvy these days! I’ve got my new iphone case by Black Parrot which is navy and gold – – – can you say happy dance! – – – and I’m getting a lot of use out of my Cuyana laptop sleeve with my new Lenovo Yoga 910 that has a fingerprint reader, barely at 3 lbs, and 1 terabyte of processing speed!! And then the icing on the cake is my smart notebook by Rocketbook Wave which
It’s official! Blueprint for Style will kick off a new daily newsletter offering a mix of industry news, sale insights, shopping tips and more. Stay tuned for more updates. Here’s the catch: it will feature a maximum of two articles — something newsworthy (does an epic sale count?!) and something fashion-forward (does an epic sale count?!)….maybe even something to ensure you can get dressed in less time and look better (does that count?!)!!
DOWNLOAD this RESOURCE GUIDE! We’re just 3 weeks into summer and if you’re like me, you’ve planned a few beach getaways! Sand, sun, surf, bikinis and cool breezes…. I want you to look fabulous, think about a strong, fruit mixed drink and a few final squats or crunches before you hit the beach. Here’s a quick n’ dirty resource guide to get what you need without any fuss: Flip flops – most under $10!! Sunglasses – most under $60 (men’s)
Prints just make you feel better, right? They say warm weather, they break all the monotony of solids, and they bring disparate pieces together effortlessly! Whatever print it is – – floral, stripes, abstract, ethnic, animal – – they equal pizazz! I want to look like the lady in the picture – – she says “I’m a lady who lunches and loves life, and all it has to offer!” The power of prints…. [show_shopthepost_widget id=”2712874″] Print how-to’s: How-to Mix
It’s summer and one of the easiest ways to keep cool is with lighter colors and moisture-wicking fabrics….enter the little white dress. I’ve managed to accumulate a few and this year, I had to let most of them go because of weight (booo!) and they weren’t the crisp white anymore. So I went on the hunt for some new ones – – – that would work for everyday throw-n-go, one that would be perfect for date night, and then that
Every summer you’ll get this list and plus-or-minus it doesn’t change less a quick switch with something that is more pressing…like sunscreen. This summer’s list of must-haves is easy: a simple tee, handheld bag, sunscreen, and sunglasses. The simple tee: for me, there’s nothing “simple” about it because I like color so mine is a vintage/destroyed tee or sleeveless u-neck so I can keep cool. [show_shopthepost_widget id=”2704369″] The handheld bag: this is because that quick run to the coffee
This fashion asymmetry trend is another favorite along with ruching and its everywhere right now: ruffles, ruching, asymmetrical hemlines and bowties! I hate being a ‘slave to the trends‘ but this one is easy because it’s not going anywhere! It is, however, our last post dedicated to these trends, where to find them, how to wear them, and what to avoid. To find it, head to Topshop, Shopbop, H&M and Need Supply. And if you want to do it right:
This is my favorite current trend and its everywhere right now: ruffles, ruching, asymmetrical hemlines and bowties! And as much as I hate being a ‘slave to the trends‘, I’m in love with ruching because it’s so forgiving! This is our second last post dedicated to these trends, where to find them, how to wear them, and what to avoid. Ruching can be done anyway you please and its the perfect camouflage for that still-working-on-it midsection and adds just a
We see these trends everywhere right now: ruffles, ruching, asymmetrical hemlines and bowties! And as much as I hate being a ‘slave to the trends‘, I’m in love with ALL of them. This post shares the know-how on bowties, where to find them, how to wear them, and what to avoid. The key to bowties is not to go overboard because it can make you look like little bo peep….instead focus on the smallest part of your body (or wrists/arms)!
They’re everywhere you look this season: ruffles, ruching, asymmetrical hemlines and bowties! And as much as I hate being a ‘slave to the trends‘, I’m in love with ALL of them. So our next four posts will be dedicated to these trends, where to find them, how to wear them, and what to avoid. Ruffles are meant to be a flourish — so going head-to-toe will just have you looking like you belong in a chiquita banana commercial. Rather choose
So you want those Loubies and you roll into the store to get them and the salesperson looks at you sideways because you pronounced them “loo-bow-ton“?! Yikes! Part of the cross you bear being a fashionista is educating yourself on the correct pronunciation of those French words like “Loo-boo-tahn” heels. I love this qick-n-dirty guide created by PureWow that shows you how to pronounce your favorite fashion designers. Now — go forth, click on your favorite item and purchase with your
Over the years, I’ve become a bigger consignment store junkie than ever — some of my best purchases are secondhand or vintage finds, and this latest one is no different. My golden rule when consignment shopping, accessories first: they’re quicker to look through, give you a good indication of what you’ll find in the rest of the store, and are those items that are not weight-dependent (so I don’t have to try them on to see/know if they fit)! Saturday
Admit it – we’re all obsessed with seeing our “name in lights“….or in this case, in gold on our arm! I’m not quite obsessed with initial engraved items but there is something personal and chic about them in small doses (initial necklace, charm, monogramming on the purse) and it’s very now. Enter stage left, this gold-filled initial bracelet. So Nashelle — a small warehouse in Bend, Oregon — started making these fun pieces and got picked up by Nordstrom. I
The selection of diaper bags are vast but the good ones are few and far between until I discovered Hatch‘s Anti Diaper Bag (available in black or navy….you know which one I’d get!). Blueprint for Style recommends this bag for a few reasons: it comes in navy! it has multiple carrying pouches for all the little stuff you need it can be worn pre- and post-pregnancy and with or without kiddie it can be rocked cross body I double-dog dare
With the grey skies and rain, this is about the time of year when I begin to turn my attention to warmer temps, or at least to locations with sunnier weather. And as part of that, I start to think of my accessories first – – – regardless of what clothing I’m acquiring or reusing from last year, a pop of fun jewelry is not color or weight-dependent! This week I found a beautiful abstract choker necklace at Of A
Facial hair is everywhere….literally! And, as a woman, it’s easy to admit that it adds a certain je ne sais quoi to a man’s appeal but men also admit that it can be itchy and, frankly, difficult to maintain. Well, here’s what every man needs to do a little grooming, a little less scratching and get a little more lovin’ from the ladies. beard wash – yes, it’s different than facial wash! beard oil – 100% essential and lessens the
I missed an opportunity – almost 20 years ago – to have a flawless face! As I understand it now, the key to aging as flawlessly as possible starts in your twenties and thirties…and I’m well on my way to the mid-century hashmark. That said, I have wasted NO time or resources in trying to make up for lost time and ‘save face‘ by going for the beauty juggler via serums and facial oils. They have almost exclusively become a
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