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“Curated” Holiday Gifting: For Men

The best gifts for men are simple: make it functional but cool! Here are our top picks for the holidays…and scroll down to see a few extras we added just in case he’s super hard to shop for (or has everything already….!) Whichever you get, just click on the pic to scoop it and…you’re done! [show_boutique_widget id=”490360″]

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My New Essential Travel Companion: Steamer

I’m always at-the-ready when it comes to travel. While my girlfriend, Julia, manages to pack do-da’s for every possible situation including impromptu blogger meetups, there is one thing I haven’t seen her pull out but that has become my constant companion, the steamer. My best friend Deb bought me my very first one…and I still have it. I don’t like to iron and, in fact, I’m sure I would end up doing my harm than good if I used it however, the

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A #Travelers Must-Have

And a fabulous holiday gift too! This is the perfect way to track your trips, remember your fun travels, and stay organized in the process….travel stub diary!

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New Year’s Resolution #4: Get Movin’

So, this Nancy Gonzalez custom crocodile trolley ($6,550) is beyond my pay grade right now but I can dream! The purple color is fierce (along with the golden yellow, orange and turquiose colors) and when I;m ready to get traveling and movin’, this should be rolling behind me. Any favorite travel bags for you? %RELATEDPOSTS%

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Why Didn’t Someone Remind Me?

We’re a week overdue on announcing the winner of the Stephanie Johnson ML Traveler and NO ONE bothered to tell me! Well, enough with the delay….we received fabulous participation in this contest but there can only be one winner. The winner of the ML Traveler is…….Pink Sade who said “Stylish travel to me is looking glamourous and chic without effort. Also it has to be going through airport security like a breeze and looking good while doing it.” Who can argue with that?!

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Who Wants The World’s Greatest Travel Bag?

In conjunction with Lo & Sons, Blueprint for Style is giving away the OG [or OMG] travel bags (The World’s Greatest Travel Bag)!  This is so easy: This contest is quick….Nov 14th-15th (so the bag can reach you before your Thanksgiving travels) Tell us your favorite feature of the bag (check out the video first, so you’ll know everything!) Follow Lo & Sons on Twitter [You get an extra entry by ‘liking‘ Lo & Sons on Facebook] Bonus: get 35%

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Think ‘Travel Chic’

ML Traveler (in Cannes) One of my favorite accessory designers is Stephanie Johnson and because it’s my birthday, I decided to give you a gift! Starting today through November 5th, Blueprint for Style in conjunction with Stephanie Johnson will be giving away the ML Traveler to the person with the best answer to this question: “What is stylish travel to you?“ Oh yeah – you can get an extra chance to win simply by tweeting I’ll be a stylish traveler with the

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The World’s Greatest Travel Bag!

I know most of my readers are travelers, so I know you’re going to love this bag as much as I do! Lo & Sons created The O.G. and after you purchase it, you’ll never go back. Click here to watch the video and see everything you can fit in this stylish tote….. I can’t wait to see what other colors it will come in!!

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W.W.F. (Wide World of Fashion): How You Rollin’?

Sometimes (unfortunately), the difference between a sunny trip in Cancun and an extra day of hassle is just minutes to get from one gate to the next.  If you’re fortunate, you can make that mad dash in style with Brics rolling duffle.  This 21-inch duffle is made from supple leather, but more importantly has wheels on it!  Right now, the Italian leather maker has discounted this bag from $1,200 to $840.  Yippee for stylish travel….and gate runs! Bric’s Life Leather

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Know How to Hold ‘Em

And the correct answer is ‘in style‘.  If you have an Ipad then Makr‘s Ipad Attaché is the answer because it’s light, manly, made from one large piece of quality leather that is hand sewn, and comes in a few options! Makr’s Ipad Attache Note: right now this Ipad attaché is on sale for $204!

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Next Week: We’re Getting Ready to Travel!

All next week, we’re dedicated to getting everyone ready to ‘hit the road‘ in style.  Get ready – we’re gonna be in motion next week… Send all of your questions before Monday so we can try to field as many as possible throughout the week!

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Traveling To and Fro…with Ease

I have been going back and forth from DC to Chicago across the last week or so, and although this transition should be seamless this time of year, it’s been a little bit of a hassle.  I’m not sure if it’s global warming or just the gods conspiring to keep Monica guessing but, when I leave DC’s sunshine, I’m assured of rain in Chicago, and when I leave Chicago’s chilly summer weather, I land in sweltering DC heat.  All of this moving to and

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