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6 Things We Want to Share This Week!

So long, Oprah Winfrey! A historic day in television as Oprah aired her last show ever. Glamour shares with us their top 5 fashion moments on the show throughout the years, from Lady Gaga sharing her wardrobe to Oprah’s famous Calvin Klein skinny jeans. Warm weather has thankfully spread across most of the nation, just in time for a sunny Memorial Day weekend!  The question is: are you beach-ready? If not, don’t fear – take a look at New York Magazine’s

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Sizzling Summer Style Q&A: Turban Living

Question from Eden: Where do I find some fashionable turbans?! Answer: Eden shot us an excellent question for this spring and summer to spice up our hairstyles for a complete head-to-toe look. When considering hairstyles, most people tend to fall under the category of sticking to barrettes, headbands or simply letting their hair fall naturally. Eden wanted to rock it out with the confident flair of turbans!  They are a stylish and versatile alternative to hats, they prevent fly-aways from the

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Sweeten Your Spring With a Piece of Honeysuckle!

Honeysuckle sweetness! Giambattista Valli boatneck dress $2,230 – net-a-porter.com Ginger Smart draped dress $759 – frockaholics.com Valentino ruffle dress $5,590 – net-a-porter.com Peter Som draped skirt $695 – kirnazabete.com Badgley Mischka pumps $200 – bloomingdales.com Badgley mischka shoes $150 – nordstrom.com Balenciaga bag $2,450 – cultstatus.com.au Marc Jacobs leather handbag $1,335 – mytheresa.com Michael Kors pink jewelry $160 – zappos.com Kate Spade hinged bangle $78 – zappos.com 2028 jewelry $125 – 1928.com Carrera shade 65 GBP – flannelsfashion.com Lowie buckle belt $57 – asos.com

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The Teal Appeal

Notte by Marchesa silk chiffon gown $995 – net-a-porter.com Narciso Rodriguez sleeveless dress $1,195 – barneys.com Matthew Williamson oversized cardigan $595 – net-a-porter.com Catherine Malandrino blouse 50,400 JPY – mirabella.jp Graphic tee $20 – delias.com One piece cut out bathing suit 260 GBP – harveynichols.com Diane von Furstenberg platform heels $388 – my-wardrobe.com Christian louboutin pumps $895 – barneys.com Jessica Simpson platform heels $90 – heels.com Lanvin ballerina flat ly.st Marc by marc jacobs bag 175 GBP – harveynichols.com Miu Miu leather satchel handbag 780 GBP – flannelsfashion.com Julie K Handbags teal leather handbag $495 – couturecandy.com KOTUR snakeskin handbag $560 – shirise.com Ed Hardy blue

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Get (Kelly) Green with Envy This Spring!

Halston Heritage ruched dress $325 – net-a-porter.com Betsey johnson dress everythingbutwater.com Jaeger sweater 184 GBP – houseoffraser.co.uk Acne suede leather jacket 263 GBP – net-a-porter.com J Crew cotton short $50 – net-a-porter.com Miu Miu pleated skirt $640 – net-a-porter.com Anika Brazil bandeau bikini $158 – barneys.com Butter wedge heels $325 – simplysoles.com Wellies rain boot $125 – bloomingdales.com Ralph Lauren Collection summer sandal $110 – couture.zappos.com Chandelier earring $300 – taigan.com Bedstu black leather belt  ** (our favorite!) $260 – couture.zappos.com Crumpet cashmere scarve $325 – net-a-porter.com OPI Green-wich Village B69 – Nail Polish / Lacquer Green:… $5 – opi.com Elastic Tangle Hi Green

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Stop ‘White’ Here! The Classic White Button-Down Amped Up!

See that white button-down in your closet? This is one of the most classic and versatile items of clothing that every fashionista should own! It is an excellent piece which can instantly be styled in various ways that you may have never tried – from dress pants to jeans or shorts to any kind of skirt or dress. Although there are a diverse number of ways to go about this item, many people tend to get stuck in the rut

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Top Spring Trend: Blue, The Color, Not the Mood!

Blue, the color not the mood, was a prominent shade in men’s collections for Spring 2011.  Don’t let this color get you down though! Instead of drowning your entire look in blue hues, embrace it with accessories and shoes.  Accessories are an excellent way to take up a trend while still maintaining your own uniqueness.  Of course, do still experiment with blue garments such as sport and chino pants (wonderful for the spring weather!), lightweight button-down shirts, blazers, and tees. Gents, choose

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6 Things We Want to Share This Week

The fashion accessory for your eyes right now is definitely cat-eye sunglasses.  This retro feline eyewear trend is actually very wearable for many face shapes and with so many options in stores now, you need to go cop a pair ASAP! Want to try out the “boy for girl“ look? Check this out: how to borrow from the boys without turning into a man repeller. The 70’s has a seriously strong influence for spring 2011.  There’s an optimism in fashion and

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Feminine & Functionally Chic!

Wanna know how to be fun but still chic, feminine but ready for anything that the day brings you?  Try this effortlessly fabulous outfit that gives you versatility and functionality for the entire day! The idea of pairing an ultra feminine Thakoon print dress with an everyday pair of jeans (True Religion) is what makes this work!  If you’re not into the whole dress with jeans thing, you can always pair the dress with opaque tights or leggings, but the jeans

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It’s a Cinch!

I am forever telling and showing my clients how you can quickly change up the look of your outfit by adding a belt…and now Vince Camuto has a few new ones in stock!  My favorite is the snake stretch belt ($55) that comes in black or brown.

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6 Pieces of Jewelry Every Woman Should Own

Statement necklaces: they can dress up a t-shirt or finish a more formal outfit (Blueprint rec: Sequin multistrand pearl necklace, $105…versatile, adaptable, fun) Large earrings: they help to “frame” the face and look great with long hair, up or down, as well as a short do (Blueprint rec: Gemma Redux pyrite Dina earrings, $245…glamorous, statement-making, vintage) Cuff bracelet: while it can be worn everyday, it adds an element of sophisticated edge that every stylish woman should have (Blueprint rec: GS

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Dear Blueprint…Need Help!

Mystery: Hey my closet looks like an Armed Forces officers’ closet — just khaki, grey and black!  What can I do to add some color really quick and without much hassle? Solved: First, you need to realize that your closet is likely monochromatic or without lots of color for a reason: either you don’t like color, it doesn’t look good on you (although I sure that’s not it), or you do it for ease of dress.  For our answer, I’ll

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How to be a Stylish Man on the Go

As we end Men’s Week, it’s almost poetic to wrap-up the week by providing some insight on how best to leave or, more precisely, how best to put on your ‘travelin shoes’ and look stylish doing it.  The goal of our post today is twofold: to provide the essentials for traveling as a stylish man about town and add a few recommendations of products that will help!

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Quick – What’s the Fastest Way to Change Your Outfit?!

If you screamed “accessories” then you were right!  Some of you may have said “jacket,” or “outfit,” or “purse” and, if so, you were wrong….because most people don’t carry multiple jackets, purses or outfits when they leave the house but carrying a few extra accessories is totally reasonable! So you leave the house looking like this in the morning….. You can very easily change it up by removing your jacket and adding (1) a big belt perhaps purple,  or (2) a

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