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6 Things We Want to Share This Week!

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

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2011/06/11

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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2011/05/28

Sizzling Summer Style Q&A: Top Off Your Cropped Pants!

Question from Aleysha: What are the best tops (shirts, cardigan, jackets, etc.) to wear with crop pants to look casual elegant? Answer: Aleysha shot us an excellent style question that can be kept in mind throughout every season. Taking the confident and chic measure of wearing cropped pants is a great alternative to ordinary trousers, jeans, and shorts.  Sometimes known as capris, they are shorter than the regular ankle length trouser, reaching just above the ankle or as high as

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2011/05/28

6 Things We Want to Share This Week

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

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2011/05/14

Sizzling Summer Style Q&A: Shorts for Men!

Question from KC: As a mature male (mid 40s), it’s that time of year when I want to look stylish, break out my shorts and linen but not too young in doing so. What fashion tips can you provide? Answer: KC had an excellent question for us!  Shorts can become quite tricky for men, especially upon maturing, but with a few fashion do’s and dont’s, you’ll be ready to whip out your favorite pair(s) to look put together while staying

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2011/05/09

6 Things We Want to Share This Week

Kate Middleton Royal Wedding via Elle At last, the Prince and Princess have become one; and the long-awaited dress worn by Kate Middleton at her Royal Wedding was revealed this morning! Middleton chose Alexander McQueen because of “the beauty of its craftsmanship and its respect for traditional workmanship and the technical construction of clothing.”  The dress and wedding were a tribute to all of the flowers of England (check out the lace detailing and the train hem; and the wedding

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2011/04/30

Sizzling Summer Style Q&A: The Wrap-sody of Spring!

Question: Where can I find a nice wrap dress? Adrianne B. shot us an excellent question on one of spring and summer’s hottest trends: the iconic wrap dress!  This time around, designers like Diane von Furstenberg have given the garment a makeover, providing us with unique styles in all sorts of patterns, lengths, fabrics, and silhouettes.  Below you will find various styles of the wrap-dress; follow the links and choose accordingly to cater to your own personal style and definitely

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2011/04/28

Morning Style Quickie

Problem: Boyish frame Goal: Create curves Resolution: Opt for dresses that are knee-length and platform heels….both draw the eye to the legs, create a sexy silhouette, and banish any inklings of a boyish frame!

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2011/04/27

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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2011/04/20

Sizzling Summer Style Insights!!

Blueprint for Style aims to be your go-to source for providing fashion insights for professionals, offering styling tips to refine your overall look, showing how-to’s to go from runway to walkway, and more!  Do we give you what you need?  Share with us the good, bag and ugly – – – we want to hear it all.  In exchange, we’re giving specific summer style advice for free! Just submit your summer style questions and we’ll answer them!  Whether it’s what to wear

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2011/04/19

6 Things We Want to Share This Week

Every fashionista loves discovering what the latest in fashion is, where, and how to get it! Real-life shopping is not the only method – you are on the web looking at this after all!  Take a look at FashionStake.com and Left of Trend.  Both sites give you a unique social shopping experience you definitely want to be a part of! Nobody will judge you if you splurge on those wedges you’ve been eying for months now… but if you suddenly

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2011/04/17

6 Things We Want to Share This Week

Wrap yourselves up in lightweight scarves this spring!  These lightweight versions will give your outfit a put-together look, without the heaviness and bulk of your wool winter versions. Recently named GQ’s ‘Best New Menswear Designer in America’, Alexander Wang designs a menswear collection featuring tracksuit pants and leather shorts!  Can’t wait to see it in the fall! Live in denial with us over the unfortunate cool weather and browse Glamour’s Shop-A-Matic, which features 120 pretty spring dresses to get you

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2011/04/02

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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2011/03/31

Women’s Spring Transition Essentials

Here is a list of 5 women’s essentials transition items for Spring.  Stock up on these items that you loved in the Winter, and can now transform and enhance for the Spring! neutral blazer: invest in this minimal trend in various styles depending on your outfit of choice chic, modern to wear over a soft blouse and cropped trousers  boyfriend blazer to wear over a crisp white shirt paired with your favorite pair of skinny pants unconventional blazer with detailing

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2011/03/25

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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2011/03/24

6 Things We Wanted to Share From Last Week

1. Shopping tip: Always Check eBay! If the store I’m looking in doesn’t have what I’m looking for or I’m simply on a budget, I always check eBay – great deals and thousands of options! If eBay is already on your list of shopping places, what’s the best thing you’ve ever found 2. Tracey Lomrantz from Glamour’s Slaves to Fashion blog tells us 3 stylish ways to wear shorts for the Spring season: the grown-up way, edged up, and having

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2011/03/21

Wearing Jeggings for Your Body Shape!

Sienna Miller via Jetsettingbaby Blogspot Jessica Alba via Denim Blog You’ve seen them, you’ve judged them, and you’ve definitely considered purchasing them – but the real question is, how do you actually wear jeggings – even more specifically – how do you wear them when you’re over 30?Although they may seem intimidating, unfashionable, or too ‘80s, stars like Jessica Alba and Beyonce are flaunting them on the streets and denim designers such as Diesel and Seven for All Mankind are

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2011/03/18

Morning (Style) Quickie

To create the best effect possible, ensure your prints are in direct proportion to your size.  For example, if you are full-figured, opt for prints or stripes that are larger in size to main symmetry!

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2011/03/18

Mommy Chic on the Go!

When you have little ones, you barely have time to put on clean clothes and throw your hair into a ponytail before running out the door and multi-tasking your day away. Looking stylish and chic moves further down the priority list once motherhood comes along–but it doesn’t have to! Here is how-to look mommy chic with just 5 items…. Fabulous flats–Flats are essentials for running around after small children all day. Yes, you love your heels and they make you

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2011/03/16

Charlotte Ronson Inspiration

What inspired your to work within the industry? My mother always inspired me to find my passion in life and go for it, and I was always obsessed with clothes, magazines, and fashion.  After graduating, I started out making pieces mostly by adding elements to vintage Ts for friends and then people started using them in shoots.  It all grew from there! Charlotte’s style tips – “For spring I was inspired by the androgynous 90’s grunge aesthetic (think Kate Moss

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2011/02/10

It’s Finally Friday’s Fashionable Yet Quirky Q&A

Read about this week’s everyday dapper don who is a Pacific Northwestern to the core.  He keeps it simple and to-the-point, no frills and no designer wear.  A gent more comfortable in a black suit than a tuxedo, but savvy enough to love stripes and sushi.  Read a little more about our ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ compadre! Occupation:  Human Resource Manager:  Hi-tech Age: 44 City/State of Birth:  Tacoma, WA Current City/State of Residence:  Seattle, WA Status:  Single Shoes or Sneakers? Shoes Lace-ups or

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2010/11/26

It’s Finally Friday’s Fashionable Yet Quirky Q&A

This week’s everyday dapper don is a left-coast Dr. Welby with southern inclinations.  He loves seafood, shoes and sports, and can likely keep up with the best them since he boxes!  Let’s read a little more about this southern gent with modern proclivities…. Occupation: Physician Age: 42 City/State of Birth: Tacoma WA Current City/State of Residence:  Raleigh NC Status: Not sure Shoes or Sneakers? Shoes Lace-ups or Slip-ons? Lace ups Blazer or Sportcoat?  Sportcoat Cashmere or Wool?  Cashmere Baseball cap

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2010/11/19

It’s Finally Friday’s Fashionable Yet Quirky Q&A

This week’s everyday dapper don has a weakness for suits and looks every bit the part of a stylish man about DC.  He’s a hometown favorite who prefers custom suits and cashews, so read more about him and judge for yourself: Occupation: Sales Professional/Cash Management Consultant Age: 48 City/State of Birth:  The coolest city on the planet Washington, DC Current City/State of Residence:  Lanham, MD Status: ? 1.    Shoes or Sneakers? Shoes 2.    Lace-ups or Slip-ons? Lace ups 3.  

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2010/11/12
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