JOIN ME and Paul Gulch of @urbsburbstyle on Instagram …. on Wednesday, February 9th at 6pm PST/9pm EST We’ll be talking style tips, style trends, and style finds that will help you this new “casual” #wfh thing better! Walk away with the deets on Fashionably Casual and how to make it work for you during this phase of the pandemic … We all need a little help – let us answer your questions!! See ya there!!
I’ve lived all over the world albeit mostly in the United States once I was “of age” but even in my travels, I am drawn to how different people do “casual”. Head to the left coast and casual is undoubtedly based on yoga pants and the like. Run to the east coast and the backbone of casual is denim. Down south casual seems to look a little more dressed up and for the ladies, it can be more dresses and
It’s easy ~ just figure out your seasonal accent color or color palette (it will make wardrobe coordination soooo much easier)!
The Navajo tribe owns a variety of trademarks on the term “Navajo,” including one covering clothing. Last month Urban Outfitters got in a bit of trouble creating 21 products with the term “Navajo” in them….everything has since been renamed. However, Forever 21, is trying to push the limit as they have items similarly named with the word “Navajo” but haven’t changed any. Sounds like they’re talking a walk on the wrong side of intellectual property law! (see picture below) Sometimes it’s easier for
Last week, I wrote an article on the fashion and style trends for spring/summer 2010 and the week prior to that, I highlighted fall 2010 pieces for a few top designers — not sure about all of you but, in general, I have been uninspired. No ill-will or misfortune intended for our style icons and mavens but, I am officially moving into the “Doubting Thomas” camp when it comes to what’s “haute”! As I step back to ask and answer why I am feeling
Blueprint for Style is continuing its mission to make as many people as possible more fashion-aware and style-savvy! The month of February will be dedicated to the following: Men: Furnishings such as wallets, socks, ties & bowties Women: Purses and all the fun stuff inside Feature: Valentine’s Day gift-giving “Next Hauteness“: Grab Somethin’ Grey… “Splurge & Save“: Purses little note: can we all agree that spring is NOT here yet….and we’ll focus on making it through the winter before looking at
Yep, 2K10….or Twenty Ten….or 2010 is here! Blueprint for Style is ready and has a mission to make as many people more fashion-aware and style-savvy as possible! The month of January will be dedicated to the following: Men: Sweaters Women: Jewelry Feature: Ways to Beat the Winter Blues- focusing on the color blue “Next Hauteness“: The Classics “Splurge & Save“: Diamonds vs. Cubic Zirconia little note: can we all agree that spring is NOT here yet….and we’ll focus on making
Similar to our recent article on Madison’s shopping manifesto, Tucker (our fictitious but charming Fashionelle) wants to turn his everyday uniform of dress slacks and staid button-down shirts into something a little more hip and flexible. Tucker is at a point in his life where he wants to do more international travel, and do more hanging with his guys at some of the annual golf events and music festivals. Let’s run wild with Tucker’s money!
That question can be answered an infinite number of ways but, for our purposes, we’re going to take debt elimination and empire building off the table….and focus on what Blueprint knows, STYLE! For the sake of argument, we’ll assume Madison (our fictitious but savvy Fashionista) has a closet with most of the building blocks and wardrobe fundamentals but, her conundrum is how to spend her cash (or plastic) on a few key transition items that will alow her to use her business attire and power
These should be no-brainer tricks of the trade you should live by, male or female (PRINT and SAVE): Undergarments are to be worn but not seen (as in low-slung pants or panty lines). The sum off all the parts is greater than the individual pieces–that’s why it’s called an outfit! Style does not have to equal the outfit off the runway or on a celebrity. The golden rule is show “skin” or “shape” but never both. Black shows wear fast
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