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Save Face Right Now!

There is a clear trend toward men being more concerned about their skin care – you only get one face so why not spend a little time and money to make sure it feels and looks great! You don’t need that lavender-scented stuff or some yummy smelling walnut-vanilla cream but just start with great basics…..Innovative Skincare has a 3-step solution that can help you save face! These pharmaceutical-grade botanical ingredients are chosen specifically for the skincare needs of men. They are

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Onetruffle, handbags, clutch
Accessories

WINNER: Truffle Bag

This post is easy because it’s to announce the winner of the Truffle clutch contest. To enter the giveaway, all you had to do was post a comment on the original blog and another comment on any other recent posting….and you could earn extra entries by posting more comments. This bag is awesome ~ small enough to fit in a large handbag or a tote but big enough to hold a lipstick, smartphone and keys. Or, as a few people

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Truffle, privacy clutch, giveaway
Accessories

Truffle Privacy Clutch Giveaway

Functional. Sleek. Versatile. Chic. I loved my Truffle bags so much that sharing made sense. And if you’ve read my book, Without Saying A Word, then you know I have no love for black thus, this giveaway is for the gorgeous teal/red privacy clutch (pictured above). The privacy clutch is made of textured leather, measures 6.5″ H x 10.5″ W so big enough for all your essentials, and has a minimal, sleek design to be worn alone or tossed in

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Onetruffle, handbags, clutch
Accessories

Ready for the Weekend: Pretty Bags

I love a good bag that I can use to keep my makeup, tech peripherals, or handbag odds n’ ends. And we all know a love a good clutch too so, when I saw these Truffle bags, I got all tingly inside! They’re sleek. They’re functional. They’re versatile. They’re quality. I scooped a few different ones (the clarity document case, privacy clutch, and small clarity pouch which is TSA-friendly!!) and next week, Blueprint for Style will be hosting a giveaway of

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handbag, lo & sons, crossbody bag
Accessories

My Version of “12 Days of Christmas” Gifting

The giving continues…. This time it’s all about a bag that I was introduced to many, many years ago by the name of the O.G. I was SOLD on it from my first use and proceeded to spread the gospel. Now they (aka Lo & Sons) has created a crossbody bag that I am dying to get my little hands on! I wasn’t a fan of the crossbody until I saw how this Pearl can convert from crossbody to clutch with no

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Tieks, holiday footwear, foldable shoes, ballet flats
Accessories

My Version of “12 Days of Christmas” Gifting

My giving spirit continues….. In my effort to continue showing y’all how much I value your time and support, my day 2 of “12 Days of Christmas” is to give away a $100 gift certificate for a pair of Tieks….yes, $100! You have until end of day December 20th to post a comment with your favorite color Tieks! Done and done!! And although today was the last day to place your order for delivery by Christmas, you can still WIN

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Accessories

Let’s Get Scent-ual!

I admit that I’ve spent the last month or so trying to nail down a few new scents ~ my girlfriend Julia says a lady should have more than one. I found two new scents from some well-known designers but I had the opportunity to try a botanical perfume and essence from Esscentual Alchemy. I’m a floral, woodsy, amber, smoky scent girl so opted to try autumn spice ~ yummy and perfect for fall! Not that I’m not addicted to

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baublebar, necklace
Accessories

BaubleBar Necklace Giveaway

I love BaubleBar baubles…they’re always fun and current! They even gifted me with three lovely necklaces including the Constellation Frontal necklace (available now at Nordstrom) and I want to give it to you! Just my way of saying “thanks for hanging with me“…. This necklace was just made available at Nordstrom on July 18th ~ in time for the Anniversary Sale! Enter now and come back daily to earn extra points! a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Morning Beats & Reading Treats: Morning Coffee

I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias, Millstone® Coffee, and Mr. Coffee®. This is what my mornings have become…. Some fun, melodic tunes, a fashion magazine, and my morning coffee! I’ve always been more of a morning person but this new habit has sealed the deal – not to mention that I can do it outside on my deck before the

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Contests & Giveaways

Use ASOS To Usher In Fall

Have you ever heard of ASOS? If not, you’re missing out on a retailer that does everything from bargain basement deals to high-end designer duds for men and women. They ship for next-to-nothing (and for free if you can find a promo code) and depending on what you get, you can make it work for less than in-store prices! We teamed up with ASOS to do a $200 giveaway! And I wanted to share the good news with you. For

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Accessories

Winner of Our Caravelle Crystal Watch

For the holidays, we just wanted to give you some ‘time’ in exchange for helping us to get more email newsletter subscribers. So, thank you to EVERYONE who participated! Our lucky winner of Caravelle by Bulova‘s crystal watch is…. click here!

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Contests & Giveaways

Winner of Lands End Canvas Gift Card

WINNING!! So last Thursday we asked what you wanted from Lands End Canvas and for those who shared, they were entered to win BIG! The winner of our $150 Lands End Canvas gift card is…. click here!

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Accessories

Winner of Our LeSportsac Tote

So you’re done collecting all of your holiday spoils and now you need something to tote it all home in ~ Blueprint for Style to the rescue! On Thursday we asked nicely for you to share what’s on your holiday #wishlist and some of your did – thanks! Based on the response, it sounded like someone needed a tote to carry home everything they got. The winner of our LeSportsac medium tote is…. click here!

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Beauty

Winner of Our CoverGirl Giveaway

On Monday, we announced a contest for a mommy-to-be (or any fashionable soul) who wanted to win some cool CoverGirl products to share a beauty tip ~ and the winner is….. Click here!

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Accessories

“Time” For The Holidays

Are you still looking for an Xmas gift? Or perhaps you’re just tooling around the net to find something nice for yourself? Can we make a suggestion? Across last week and this week, we’ve been clearing the shelves” of all items and doing lots of giveaways in time for you to give something nice or just spruce up your own style quotient. Today, we’ve got a fabulous ladies watch that is part of Caravelle by Bulova crystal collection (retail value: $120).

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Contests & Giveaways

Sharing The Spoils & Clearing The Shelves

That’s what we’re doing for the rest of the year ~ and hopefully it’s helping to make someone’s holiday just a little bit easier! LeSportsac sent us a cute tote and we think you should have it, so here’s how you can get it: Make sure you’re subscribed to our email newsletter (here) Tell us what’s on your holiday list Cross your fingers that you’ve got the best #wishlist Listen for your name to announced on December 27th

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Contests & Giveaways

Casual Money For Your Wallet

Another one of my favorite online shopping sites for more casual clothing is Lands’ End Canvas ~and since we’ve got a gift card, we want to make sure we’re sharing our faves and spreading the love for the holiday season! I’ve got several of their sweaters….and lots of their sleepwear (perfect for staying in bed or weekend trips to your cabin). What do you want from Land’s End Canvas? Share how you’d use your gift card and the best idea

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Beauty

Mommy To Be Giveaway

I receive a lot of product and I’m always excited to try something and share with my readers. When an email floated across my desk (well actually my Dell #XPS), I jumped at the chance to snatch this product for mommies-to-be ….because they always need love! So in conjunction with CoverGirl (you know Janelle Monae is their newest CoverGirl, right?), I am doing a fun giveaway to help any mommy-to-be maintain her stylish look. (Based purely on secondhand information and

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Accessories

Winner of Pinch Provisions’ Minimergency Kits

We had two Pinch Provisions minimergency kits to giveaway – red and silver glitter – and we simply asked that you share which item you think is most essential in the kit and then type “red” or “silver” on our FaceBook page. Simple! And for all that hard work, Rashonda {red} & Keri {silver} get to snag these wonderfully handy, cute, functional, and #travel savvy items! Congrats ladies!!

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Accessories

My $99 Marshall’s Find: Feeling Blue Today

I’m part of Lucky Magazine‘s Style Collective and I was given an assignment – head to Marshall‘s, find something stylish, show us, and then share it! Done! It was a quick jaunt outside to do lunch with a friend and I didn’t want the bulk of a coat (going for house to car) and didn’t need to bundle up too much…. If you wanted to add a bit more polish ~ you could have rocked a nice tweed or print

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Accessories

Winner of the Ideeli Bling!

We had a contest last week and although a winner was selected, I forgot to share that information! The winner of Cara Couture Encrusted Stud Earrings from Ideeli) is MJ Moore! Congrats on your bling acquisition!!

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Accessories

Lesportsac Tech Case Winner

Thanks to everyone for sharing their technology tips and know-how ~ the insights have made me slightly more fashion-forward and ready for anything if my blog should go wacky. Alas there can only be one winner and it is Vanessa Martinez (@Vaidas4444) for sharing this fashion app {who knew that would win?!?!} called Trendabl, an app which allows you to take a photo, filter and tag it with designer information, and share it….which means you can then search the pictures

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Stores & Sites to See

Ideeli Does Fashion Week at Fab Prices!

Anyone “participating” in New York Mercedes Benz Fashion Week (#NYFW)? Ok so if you’re not going to any shows, did you at least do Fashion’s Night Out (#FNO) ~ ya know, when the stores stay open late so you can spend your money while well-known style personalities offer advice, DJs spin on the 1s and 2s, and the discounts are slightly better than normal? Well if you can’t attend any of the shows and if you missed Fashion’s Night Out,

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