If you’re like me (and even if you’re not), you may have travel plans for the Holidays. What that means is you’ll need to travel light and keep all items functional and versatile. We’ve already talked about the ABCs of boot heights, so you know that ankle boots are the most versatile. With the Holidays and the likely pending celebrations, this Kate Spade Leigh bootie ($298) is perfect with a short dress, to dress up some dark denim, or even
I am a high heel girl, but if I have to do flats I want them to be stylish and haute. These Sam Edelman leopard print flats are more like ‘smoking shoes’ but I’m loving the true camel background on them. As we move into fall, they will work with camel, black and brown, and because of their styling, they’ll complement pants as well as skirts. Yummy!!
Question: I’ve paid out the nose for college and am still paying, so I have no real money to buy ‘real world’ clothes. What’s your recommendation on what I really need to buy….right now? Answer: Great question and, frankly, it’s not just applicable to recent college graduates. Have you gotten a whiff of our current economic state? Everyone wants to know the wardrobe basics to build on. We’ve got four great styling do’s: A fabulous, structured handbag ~ J
Tory Burch’s Arelia Tassel Pump Arelia Tassel Pump Bordeaux/navy color (or sienna) Chunky heel, tassel detail, suede, gold hardware $395 My thoughts: although the height makes it a little retro, the heel is chunkier than I’d like – – leave it!
Perhaps a signal that Americans are feeling more confident in the economy, but Italian footwear brands are looking back to the US as a market to expand into. Italian footwear exports were up by 13.3% Italian footwear increased in value by 24.75% in the US last year alone The Italian Footwear Manufacturers’ Association (ANCI) held its recent showcase in New York last week, promoting 15 stand-out Italian brands “The US is now the third largest market after France and Germany” states Fabio Aromatici,
This Manolo Blahnik snake & fabric d’orsay pump is killer! I’m a neutral-tone girl who loves to add a bit of spice and this is everything nice – – – first, it’s Manolo; the herringbone on the heel is in an earthy, autumn color (ideal for all of my camel!); and the waternsake vamp is just fierce and feminine. Manolo Blahnik
Haute Hippie long sleeve button shirt $263 – 25park.com Etro wide leg pants $700 – stylebop.com Pour La Victoire tan pumps $183 – my-wardrobe.com Tory Burch leather clutch 310 – harrods.com Cacharel buckle belt $44 – farfetch.com From wide-leg trousers to platform pumps, the ’70s are back in a big, bold, and glamorous way. This time around, designers have combined classic bohemian flares with modern, essential staples. Filled with vivid colors, loud prints, and ultimate comfort, the ’70s glam trend is completely wearable whether for work or
OMG – I can’t believe we forgot to make the announcement of who won two pair of ShoeDazzle shoes on Friday! Every week in July, Blueprint for Style in conjunction with ShoeDazzle is giving away two pair of shoes to two lucky winners! Friday’s winners were…. @AngeButterfly~ Angie is a shopaholic and a girly girl..and now ready to join the ShoeDazzle and Blueprint for Style family! @ladyboarder9669 ~ Cindy is into all things fashion and beauty and, of course, snowboarding!
Every week in July, Blueprint for Style in conjunction with ShoeDazzle is giving away two pair of shoes to two lucky winners! This week’s winners are…. @SS_Dal~ a super positive Texan tweeter! @SmplyDab ~ a BIG tweeter & mom (200,000+ tweets) who’s up on all the giveaways BUT – – it’s not over…you have four more chances! You can still be entered to win just do the following: Tell us how many pairs of summer shoes you own Subscribe to Blueprint
Not many of us have use for resort shoes….truth be told, I have a difficult time just separating my summer shoes from spring, and fall/winter collections. But these sure are fun to look at… enjoy compliments of Fashionologie! [nggallery id=57]
Every week in July, Blueprint for Style in conjunction with ShoeDazzle is giving away two pair of shoes to two lucky winners! This week’s winners are…. @jertaybro ~ they tweet about life, loving it and the kids @LifeBelowZero ~ they tweet about all the giveaways they can find! BUT – – it’s not over…you have the ENTIRE MONTH! You can still be entered to win just do the following: Tell us how many pairs of summer shoes you own Subscribe to Blueprint
Blueprint for Style loves orange! I don’t believe there is a more vibrant and warm color that shows off or highlights a tan better. Here we give a few of our favorite things….
Dyed calf hair 4 1/4″ Curved heel Patent leather trim Kors Michael KORS Not sure how to walk in them, click here!
The highlight of the Versace’s men’s show at Milan’s Men’s Fashion week was Donatella herself, as she is working on a line for H&M – you can preview it now! At the end of last week, Michelle Obama stepped out in the perfect happy summer dress, with with navy blue stripes and a beautiful v-neckline. Find your favorite stripe-happy dress, too! If you’re still on the hunt for the perfect pair of wide-leg pants, take a look at these colorful
We decided to share our love for shoes by giving away a whole bunch of them. Every Friday in July, Blueprint for Style in conjunction with ShoeDazzle, will giveaway two pairs of shoes to two lucky winners! Here’s how to get your free shoes: Tell us how many pairs of summer shoes you own Subscribe to Blueprint for Style Follow & tweet I’m doing the Summer for Shoe-er Giveaway w/ @Blueprint4Style & @ShoeDazzle #BP4SD Want to increase your chance of
Question from Amir: When it comes to men’s shoes, should dress shoes be flat or have a small heel? Answer: Simply put, and fashionably speaking, when it comes to men’s dress shoes, they should definitely have a small heel! Dress shoes are mainly designed with two specific parts: the sole/heel area and the top section – you will notice these elements are the most distinctive ones of the shoe. The traditional, and more stylish, inclusion of a heel, which comes
Resort season officially started on June 6th, and it’s definitely a bright one! Burberry revved up their signature neutral hues with neon trims and chunky jeweled platform heels; DKNY amped up its urban flair with scarf-inspired tops; and Herve Leger and Jason Wu were inspired by scuba-wear. See the rest of the collections here! Shop the boutiques of the world – online! On Taigan.com, you get the lowdown on the hottest local boutiques offering everything from men’s and women’s fashion to
Wedges make wonderful shoes including these cognac and blue beauts by Modern Vintage – – on sale at Taigan (the ‘it’ spot for curated style). Check out more wedges here!.
On Friday, I had a most wonderful opportunity to head to the ShoeDazzle offices to conduct my stylist photo shoot. The entire day (it took seven hours) was an absolute blast not only because I was on the other side of the camera lens but because the shots were awesome! Once I receive the entire series, I’ll share some highlights. Until then, simply register here for ShoeDazzle to get some of the most contemporary and stylish shoes at next-to-nothing.
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
Is there anything more classic than black and white? We ALL have these colors in our wardrobe, so it’s just about how we put it together and the interesting ways we choose to rock it!
As soon as people swooned over Kate Middleton’s royal wedding dress, they were walking down the aisle in a replica of the dress. Lord & Taylor will get a two week exclusive on A.B.S.’s ‘royal rip-offs’, including the Kate Middleton gown as well as the beautiful one worn by Pippa Middleton. Would you buy these dresses or would you rather create your own fairytale wedding? The warm weather has finally approached us, so it is finally time to bring out
Check out Blueprint for Style’s guest blog for Wink NYC (below) – a beloved, haute and stylish haunt for New York’s most fashionable! I cannot hide my love for high heels! I wear them on Saturday errands, to business meetings, to lunch dates, to sip n’ chats, through the airports (in spite of the advice I give which is to travel in flats) – I wear them with short skirts, business suits, jeans, long dresses, shorts, and vacation outfits. I’m
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