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Events & Happenings

Ready for the Weekend: Campfire Gear

Although summer is my favorite season, fall runs a close second….mostly for the colors and the ability to create luxe layering. My house has a stone patio with a firepit in the backyard, and it becomes my “resting place” in the evenings [with a glass of wine] and most weekends. Last year, I started having friends join in the backyard fun and called them #BrooklandCampfire (pictures). It’s just friends sitting outside around a blazing fire, laughing, recounting summer madness, and trying

2015/09/25

Style

At Your Service For The Entire Year

Starting today (thru 11.30.15), you’ll have the opportunity to have your very own experienced and well-known personal stylist on-demand. Today, Blueprint for Style is rolling out a new level of service available only to the first 18 individuals focused on providing fully customizable, on-demand personal styling services…for an entire year! You can choose from three options (Silver, Gold, Platinum) depending on your desired level of use! BONUS: today thru 10.31, you can even do a down payment instead of the

2015/09/25

Accessories

On The Road: A Shoe That Travels (On Its Own)

Tangier, Morocco. New York. southeastern Spain. Barcelona. Florence. Your Cobra Society footwear (for men & women) may be more well-traveled than you are but you can still own them! Betania textiles handweaved in Morocco. Leather sourced from Barcelona and Florence. All from a 28-year-old designer named Alex Davis. I don’t own them but I’m kinda jealous right now – I want to go to Morocco too!!

2015/09/23

Lifestyle & Tech

No Need to Collect “Schmutz”

AM Lab‘s mission is to clean “schmutz” off your tech – and that includes your smartphone, tablet and computer/laptop. Anyone who knows me knows I am “AR” when it comes to yuckiness so when I saw this site and read about their spray, microfiber cloths and wipes, it was like nirvana. And I travel so the wipes (18 to every handy pouch) were right up my germaphobe alley! Check out the screen wipes ($9.99), cloth ($9.99) and mist ($9.99). Who

2015/09/22

Footwear

Royal Sneaker Treatment

There ARE rules to follow…to ensure your sneakers look their best. Treat them right by: Sneakers you exercise in ≠ street wear DON’T use water (it creates stains) – instead use a bristled shoe brush to nix surface dirt I swear the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser really works – it really is magic! Wash your laces – it’s a Jedi mind trick and gives the appearance of a cleaner sneaker…. They’re called “shoe” trees but you can use them to

2015/09/21

Dresses & Outfits

[Video]: After Labor Day Fashion

Last week, I had the opportunity to appear on Good Morning Washington to share After Labor Day Fashion trends. With the help of three fabulous models, we shared three trends: You CAN wear white after Labor Day – just not head-to-toe Layering is the key as we move to cooler evenings and more weather fluctuations + it’s time to start wearing leather The guys need to remember not to go too dark, too fast Check out the video and share

2015/09/14

Grooming

Men Need To Wear More Clothes!

A recent study of British adults revealed that men only wear about 13% of their clothes. Whoa! FYI – the number for woman is roughly 40%!! And if that wasn’t bad enough, men spend more money on the clothes they don’t wear than women. The study which was sponsored by Thread.com found that men spend $1,020 (vs. $945 for women). Why? The [unsubstantiated] theory is that their lady counterparts push men to buy stuff they don’t want. Say what?! One additional

2015/09/14

Events & Happenings

Fellas This One is Just For You

Periodically, Blueprint for Style dabbles in the “event” business and this time, it’s all about the guys! We’re hosting a private event on October 18th. Check out the details and mark your calendar. Formal invites will be going out shortly…. It’s VERY limited space so when it’s time to RSVP – get on it!

2015/09/14

floral print wiggle dress with split front

Dresses & Outfits

Ready for the Weekend: Blogalicious Conference

It’s the weekend…and after a fairly busy and intense week, I’m ready to focus on something different. I’m heading to Baltimore for the Blogalicious Conference and this year’s theme, Building Your Own Empire, is right up my alley. I’ve been on Pinterest sharing my picks and recommendations for #BYOE15-appropriate attire but I will be rocking this on Saturday. This ASOS floral print dress says “relaxed, feminine business” but I’ll keep it easy and chic with a pair of a pair

2015/09/11

Events & Happenings

NYFW Is Here!

2015/09/10

Hotels

On The Road: Burberry Always Available

Claridge’s. The Connaught. The Berkeley. If you can afford the splurge at these top notch London hotels then don’t bother to carry a jacket with you because Burberry teamed up with those hotels to provide its iconic trench coat complimentary for guests to borrow in every suite. Suite prices start around $1,400/night!

2015/09/08

Transportation

#OnTheGo: Let’s Do ALL of Brazil

The airline is Azul, a Brazilian-based airline that has a codeshare with United. Azul is running a BIG special: get a 10-day pass to travel anywhere in Brazil for $299. Or go all out with a 21-day pass for $399. Right now, roundtrip flights from theUS are running about $500. The BIG takeaway: you can get to and all over Brazil for just under $800! If you’re going, here’s my travel checklist to ensure you’re traveling in style…

2015/09/03

Accessories

BIG Entrance: Bow Tie Heels

They’re fun. They’re fanciful. They’re statement-making. They have bow ties! They’re under $35!

2015/09/02

Bottoms

11 Ways to Prep Your Closet for Fall This Summer

I don’t want summer to go away but, the reality is that fall will be in full swing by October. Now, that’s not bad because it’s a beautiful season – the colors are gorgeous, the weather isn’t cold, the fashion is comfy and layering is the name of the game – but somehow we always seem to get “caught” with our pants down when it arrives. Snag this download to learn 11 ways to prep your closet for fall now!

2015/09/01

Dresses & Outfits

co-LAB Style Conspiracy

So Kayla, of Freckles in April, and I slaved over this collection ~ we surveyed people (namely us!), we combed the style blogs and magazines, we went back and forth with each other – to curate this seven piece collection of fall items that ANY working woman could use as a base to get through the season. The items included: Print/patterned skirt Jersey throw-n-go dress Dark denim bottom Cream/white sneakers Versatile layering sweater Bad-hair-day hat (similar one) Fabulous button down

2015/08/31

Bottoms

Buy. Wear. Wash. Repeat.

Fall is fabulous because it means you can look cool…and still wear boots, right? But seriously, fall is when we see “casual” move into effect and for most guys that can mean a step down in style. STOP! Casual doesn’t have to mean grungy, unkempt, or recycle old college crap. Casual just means you’re ready for anything but still comfortable. Here are your five pieces to make date night, grocery store runs, Saturday meet ups, and Sunday football doable… My

2015/08/31

Food & Restaurants

On The Road: Food Market in Denver

Acorn. Babettes. Beet & Yarrow. Boxcar Coffee. Roasters. Collegiate Peaks Bank. Comida. Crooked Stave. Jennifer Olson Photography. Slow Food Denver. The Proper Pour. Super Ordinary. Wunder Werkz. Yacht Club. All at The Source…in Denver. It’s supposed to be THE place if you’re a foodie. Not to mention several other hot spots and boutique lifestyle retailers. It’s the Denver version of Union Market!

2015/08/28

Accessories

Shoe Designer: Francesco Russo

He’s been designing shoes for over 20 years Originally from Puglia (Italy) – born in 1974 He’s responsible for creating Yves Saint Laurent’s The Cherry and The Tribute His shoe line has a strong graphic and architectural component to them MY style notes Adding a pair or two to your shoe wardrobe equals the implementation of elevated essentials They are more than the norm but not inordinate…if you consider $500-600 an investment I’ve had a chance to try them out

2015/08/27

Beauty

The Prettiest, Coolest MacGyver-esque Must Have

I preface this post by saying I fashion myself a mini-MacGyver… So check out this hair clip! It’s pink so it’s pretty and it’s functional especially for me as I ‘get it‘ during my Solidcore classes but STOP… It’s also a bottle opener, nail file, ruler, screwdriver, and scraper!!!!! And yeah, it comes in silver and black but just IMAGINE the cool points you’ll get when you’re at a picnic and your beau can’t find his bottle opener – pop

2015/08/25

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Ready for the Weekend: Gym/Weekend Bag

Your girlfriend ever say, “let’s roll to the beach for the weekend?” and you found yourself looking for a bag to throw all your stuff in? I saw this camouflage-print nylon gym bag and instantly feel n love: – it’s pink! – it’s camouflage – it’s nylon (so it can be wiped down) – it’s big enough for swimsuits, dress, shoes, & toiletries

2015/08/21

Accessories

Eight Under $50

From time to time, I find things that I deem “a steal” either because there’s only a few left, the price is too good to be true, the item utility for the price is a winner, or it’s just something that will simplify my style and wardrobe. Unlike my earlier years (per my sister), going forward I’m going to try to “share” more…. [show_boutique_widget id=”290404″]

2015/08/20

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Wine-o: Belle Glos Pinot Noir

It’s dark, yummy and full-bodied without being tannin-y (if that’s a word). During a recent three-day trip to Kent Island, myself and two girlfriends spent time in a lovely bay house, taking in scenery, laughing and doing quite a bit of drinking. Two of the bottles we tore up were Belle Glos Pinot Noir (2013 Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County) and I’m in love…although I likely cannot afford to be since it runs almost $50 a bottle online! You’ll get

2015/08/19

Accessories

My Bracelet

I’ve gotten a lot of compliments on my recent purchase – this Chloe rounded cuff bracelet. I’m in love with it and started out wearing it everyday – until I realized that I am not nearly as dainty as I thought. The clean designs picks up nicks quickly so you have to be careful. Until I can slow down on my ‘roughhousing’, I only wear it when I’m going out…but still equally in love with it. It’s no longer available

2015/08/18

Furnishings

Dive Watches

An advanced ‘thank you’ to Esquire‘s Big Black Book for these fun facts…. the 1926 Rolex Oyster is generally considered the first water-resistant watch the Oyster also introduced the screw-down crown and a screw-in winding arm that sealed out water blue is the most visible color underwater (as it’s the last part of the color spectrum to be absorbed) diving watches used to be radioactive because they used radium and tritium! NO watch is waterproof and, at one point, it

2015/08/17

Home & Interiors

Ready for the Weekend: Matches

I know…it sounds weird but I fashion myself a mini-MacGyver (remember the television show?). Therefore, I always carry matches and when I’m out-and-about, I look for cute ones. This matchbox struck my fancy and seem to work well too! BTW – they came in handy a couple of weekends ago when trying to light a bonfire!! And who doesn’t like a little leopard in their life?

2015/08/14

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News, Articles & More

At Your Service For The Entire Year

On The Road: A Shoe That Travels (On Its Own)

No Need to Collect “Schmutz”

Royal Sneaker Treatment

[Video]: After Labor Day Fashion

Men Need To Wear More Clothes!

Ready for the Weekend: Blogalicious Conference

On The Road: Burberry Always Available

#OnTheGo: Let’s Do ALL of Brazil

BIG Entrance: Bow Tie Heels

11 Ways to Prep Your Closet for Fall This Summer

co-LAB Style Conspiracy

Buy. Wear. Wash. Repeat.

On The Road: Food Market in Denver

Shoe Designer: Francesco Russo

The Prettiest, Coolest MacGyver-esque Must Have

Ready for the Weekend: Gym/Weekend Bag

Eight Under $50

Wine-o: Belle Glos Pinot Noir

My Bracelet

Dive Watches

Ready for the Weekend: Matches

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