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Holiday Finds

“Curated” Holiday Giving: Gifts for the Host/ess

Our first holiday gift guide is for the person (or persons) brave enough to host all of you! The out-of-towners, the broken dishes, the overflowing toilet, the “missing” bourbon, the red wine mishap on the white sofa…..coming empty-handed is NOT an option so be original! SHOP any or all of these wonderful gift options below and then…you can move on to the kids, the rest of the family and, of course, you! And it’s just in time to take advantage

2016/11/14

Holiday, Gifts & Guides

gift guides for the holiday season

Tis’ the season to start thinking about what to give to whom ~ and this year, Blueprint for Style is going all-out with our holiday gift guide series. This year’s gift guides will include…. Gifts for Her under $40 Gifts For Him Gifts for The Traveler Gifts for Baby Toys for Tots Gifts for The Host/ess Gifts that Keep Giving Luxury Gift Giving Gifts Under $100 Gifts for Fitness Buffs Gifts for Techies Gifts for Moms in the Making ….and

2016/11/11

Features & Series

gearing up for the holidays

When I think of the holidays, home decor and clothing for Christmas day or even a snowball fight outdoors, Lands’ End automatically pops into my head! As a kid, my mom purchased our boots from there (or L.L. Bean) and they have the best outerwear to prevent numb fingers and that warm feeling you get in your toes when you’ve been outside shoveling too long! TODAY ONLY: get 50% off one item [code ENJOY50, pin: 2308]!! Choices are endless but

2016/11/10

Features & Series

Want Online Discounts?

Have you ever wanted something super bad and then got side-tracked, and forgot about it? Less than 24 hours later, you get an email reminder that you ‘left something in your cart’….. Just hold on and it’s likely an online discount will be yours. That’s the trick: leaving a few items in your shopping cart for a little while or a couple of days typically yields a follow-up notification along with a discount offer to incentivize you to purchase! Don’t

2016/09/19

Style

Ruffled Blouse

Tooling around one of my favorite websites to waste time, H&M, and I found this ruffled blouse…and I scooped it immediately! I wanted to wear it with my denim all fall but also thought it would look equally nice with a dark pleated midi skirt (see my Fall Essentials List!). Confirmation came when I saw it on one of my favorite style blogs, Le Catch….

2016/09/09

Style

How To Resist Impulse Buying

Do NOT be fooled, the secret is simple….but no one wants to share! Remember when your mom asked you to make a list of what you wanted for your birthday, or your sibling asked for your Holiday Wish List? The concept was simple: create a list that focused your lust!! A set of pre-determined [and hopefully well though out] items keeps the wandering eye in check. As a stylist, I create an Essentials Shopping List for each client because it

2016/09/08

Food & Restaurants

Autumn Drinks

It’s just about that time…..to think sweaters, layering, fire pits and fall drinks (something to add a touch of warmth to the mix). The options are endless but as a big non-drinker drinker, this Old Fashioned is a winner! And quite easy to make…. Ingredients 2 parts Jameson Black Barrel 0.75 Benedictine liqueur 2 dashes Angostura Bitters 2 dashes Orange Bitters And if you have another drink that is floating your boat and keeping you warm, just make sure you’ve

2016/09/07

Dresses & Outfits

Fall Prep

I don’t even really want to talk about it but such is life….fall officially starts September 22nd so it seems fitting to share with you my four key pieces for fall (ehrrr hmmmm…read: items you’ll see continuously). Don’t get me wrong – I love fall for the foliage, layering opportunities, the cool autumn wind and, of course, football!! The key to these pieces pictured below are (1) ability to transition from warm weather and (2) adaptability across a variety of

2016/08/26

Features & Series

The Benefits of Repetition in Dressing

It’s not a really big deal so don’t frown your nose at it…dressing using the same pieces can be a great thing! I know you secretly want to be “cali boho” one day and “ultra-fem, uptown sophisticate” the next but, for the average joe or jane, your wardrobe should consist, in large part, of similar items. As humans, we’re creatures of habit so once you find something that looks great (which is different from “….was available in multiple colors”) then

2016/08/24

Bottoms

3 Easy Rules for Fall Style

Abide by these three (3) rules and autumn sartorial dominance can be yours! You can (& should) wear cognac-colored shoes thru October. If you’re unsure, opt for a lace-up pair to fain more formality. Don’t go too dark, too fast. Color doesn’t have to get ticked away because the temp dips below 80 degrees. You can even wear white after Labor Day…. Implement a print coup…and add at least one prior to your rotation. Prints = abstract, stripes, animal, check/plaid,

2016/08/22

Beauty

Final Style Download…All About Beauty!

For now, this is the last in our series of new – FREE! – style downloads. This one is for any woman who knows that her smile (and skin) are just as important, if not more, than her outfit. These are my seven beauty must-haves that in regular rotation – and most are even #travel-friendly! Spend a little now to save your skin later!! Enjoy – and download HERE!

2016/08/20

Lifestyle & Tech

Another Style Download Available..for the Fellas!

We’ve got more for you well for the fellas. We’ve already given the ladies the 9 Websites to Bookmark for Bad *ss Duds! so we had to have something for the guys…. We compiled 7 Websites to Put on Speed Dial – guys don’t need a ton of stuff (neither do women either…side eye!) but you want the ability to choose great stuff. These are seven websites that present a spectrum of casual to professional and desk to date night.

2016/08/19

Accessories

FREE Download Available: Handbags under $100!

We’re keeping the free style advice coming – and the latest download available is for the handbag junkies who don’t necessarily want to blow the bank! We make an effort to update the downloads but snag it now to click and purchase any of these 8 fabulous finds under $100… Download HERE!

2016/08/17

Features & Series

New FREE Style Downloadables Available!

About three or four times a year, Blueprint for Style gathers all of the requests we’ve had throughout the year and creates a few new concise, one-page downloads focused on a variety of topics for men and women! They are all made available – for FREE – here! It’s an easy way to get style direction and inspiration from an expert on a topic that interests you. If there’s something you want made into a downloadable, let me know here….and

2016/08/15

Grooming

The Scent of a Man

Traditional summer scents are crisp, fruity/citrus-y, and typically don’t last all day….until now! I’ve tried three of five fragrances pictured and they last. They all have unique scents with the Byredo fragrance being my favorite because of the floral-y and woodsy scent. Scent tip: to make any of the scents last longer, layer using a scented soap during your morning routine!

2016/08/01