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Designer vs Diffusion Lines

Like Marc by Marc Jacobs, RED Valentino, Z Spoke (Zac Posen), and Miu Miu (Prada), the brand MICHAEL Michael Kors extends a cheaper version of the brand to cater to low-end retail outlets. Indeed when you’re rocking MICHAEL Michael Kors, you are really wearing the brand made to cater to a lower price point. Michael Kors is the real name brand, original line ~ where the bags and shoes are upwards of $1000 vs. $250. The clothes, shoes, and bags in

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Holiday Office Festive Wear

This week’s look is all about looking festive without looking too cooky or crazy (anyone see Target‘s commercial with the lady in the red jogging suit?!). You likely have the makings of something office-appropriate and just need to add a dash of color to finish it off. Here’s our suggestion: Shopping List: Turtleneck tee ~ Vince ($95) Flair skirt in double-serge wool ~ J Crew ($108) Patent leather pumps ~ Rupert Sanderson ($505) … these are an essential for dressing

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Manly Monday Style Meter

Don’t complain if you don’t get what you want for the Holidays. You just need to start early and ask often…… If you ever bothered to notice, women make mention (several) times about what they want….so much so that you likely think you picked out the ‘perfect’ scarf or bag on your own. Learn from them! Don’t leave it to her to be creative ~ if you’re a techy, say so … if you’re into bookworm, drop the hints … if

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I’m Feelin’ Marc by Marc Jacobs

Get a peek at this Marc by Marc Jacobs clothing line — while not a huge fan, I am very appreciative of his line of basically fabulous pieces that are interchangeable, reasonably priced, complimentary and flattering to lots of shapes, and versatile enough to go from desk to date night.  This more casual, bridge line is well curated enough for the sassy mom, professional lady, or socialite diva!.

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Giving Shade to the other Sunglasses

Blueprint for Style believes style dollars should not be blown on items that can either by sat on and destroyed, or dropped between a car seat and lost forever.  With that said, I am a lover of sunglasses that have panache, great coloring, complimentary shapes, and wonderful coverage….Oliver Peoples, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Costume National, and Tom Ford are stellar examples! Right now, Tom Ford sunglasses are on sale at Beyond the Rackand although the price tag is pricey at

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