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MyDomaine did an article including me on why creatives love living alone
Books

mydomaine magazine share

There is something empowering about living alone but there is also the struggle of navigating loneliness…at least for me! I didn’t spend the entire pandemic or lockdown [March until now] all alone but there were definite moments where I had to actively navigate the circuitous pathway of loneliness by focusing on all of the upsides! Admittedly the idea of being able to live out loud’ has its advantages such as all of the house rules are always obeyed – mostly that no

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A podcast with Dr Sharon Hargo to review my new book, The Creatives' Closet
Books

interview on The Book Talk Show

What an honor! I am getting the chance to talk with Sharon Hargro Porter on her show, The Book Talk Show, the monthly show that discusses All Things Books – they feature an author and book of the month, and assist the aspiring author to Write the Book Now! We are going to have a blast on her show so tune-in on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 10:00 am ET for conversation about The Creatives’ Closet, sustainable and eco-friendly fashion, &

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Events & Happenings

speaking at the signature ceo conference

I’m psyched to join a cast of heavy-hitters on stage at The Signature CEO Conference to be held March 16-18, 2020 at the River View in Occoquan. THE SIGNATURE C.E.O. CONFERENCE offers a unique experience for creatives and professionals who are “high-achievers”.  The conference creates a harmonious environment for like-minded creatives who are innovators and have keen business savvy. It’s a chance to discover great content, excel at business acumen, expand your professional network, and build genuine relationships! I’m speaking on

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Events & Happenings

DC Event: fashion workshop & closet “redux”

It’s the start of the year, so let’s start it off right – – – in style! Click the pic (or here) below and join me for a two-hour Fashion Workshop and Closet “Redux” to ‘get your proverbial house in order’ ~ it’s closet makeover time! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: In this workshop, you will learn how to better assess what works well for you based on your shape, style preferences, and lifestyle! We will cover how to take any style

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Events & Happenings

5 Weeks of Christmas: Black Friday Special

Blueprint for Style believes in shopping with your pjs on! And in honor of Black Friday, we’re kicking of 5 Weeks of Christmas ~ our version of the 12 Days of Christmas, only more stylish…. Every Friday starting today, Blueprint for Style will offer an incredible personal styling package loaded with value and goodies!! The only catch is quantities will be limited (because we simply cannot do it all). Check back every Friday through December 27th and click while it’s available! Black Friday Special:

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Events & Happenings

#roadtrip in DC and to Philly

Roadtrip! Roadtrip! Roadtrip! As soon as Toyota dropped off my new Lexus NX, I was in love and all I could think of was the roadtrip I wanted to take that weekend….alas, it never happened. I caught a cold and the bed became my only adventure. But they decided to let me keep it a few days longer and the middle console charging pad and sleek design of this beauty became my travel companion as I headed to the #BeBrilliant

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Events & Happenings

The Migration of the Negro

Originally unveiled in 1941 by African-American painter Jacob Lawrence, the 60-panel anthology has been shuttled between DC’s Phillips Collection and New York’s MOMA. Well, for the first time in 20 years, it will be reunited at MOMA as the centerpiece of the exhibition, “One-Way Ticket: Jacob Lawrence’s Migration Series and Other Visions of the Great Movement North”. It opened April 3rd. Clearly, I’m going to see it! You?

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Special Events

#KnowYourValue: Conference

Sometimes we all need a little nudge, or a love tap, or perhaps just written instructions on how to be great! If so, then you should have attended msNBC’s “Know Your Value” Conference hosted by Mika Brzezinski, co-host of Morning Joe. She along with a laundry list of heavy hitters hit the stage on Friday, May 15th using the hashtag #KnowYourValue to give you the nuts n’ bolts of knowing your value and making sure you share it…the right way.

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Tieks, holiday footwear, foldable shoes, ballet flats
Accessories

My Version of “12 Days of Christmas” Gifting

My giving spirit continues….. In my effort to continue showing y’all how much I value your time and support, my day 2 of “12 Days of Christmas” is to give away a $100 gift certificate for a pair of Tieks….yes, $100! You have until end of day December 20th to post a comment with your favorite color Tieks! Done and done!! And although today was the last day to place your order for delivery by Christmas, you can still WIN

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Events & Happenings

Mary J. Blige’s #LondonSessions

The London Sessions 100% easy-to-listen to and you will instantly connect with the songs. The beats are infectious (listen to Right Now and I dare you not to start moving!)… What I love is the video for Right Now ~ it’s old school Mary doing her classic, slightly-rhythmless-bop but you’ll bump it in your car, as your pre-game on Friday night, and you’ll request it as the club. The entire album seems to be a journey across a few

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Special Events

What I’m Reading Wednesdays

Last week was New York Fashion Week (#NYFW) so everything I read was focused on what’s on the runway and how to move from the catwalk to the walkway. And of course, I got to share my thoughts on some of the latest NYFW trends on Let’s Talk Live on Friday…along with two other fashion folks, Julia Farr and Grant Harris. It was such an honor and such a blast!! Fashion as an Inescapable Institution (The Society Pages) In fashion,

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walmart, unlimited data plans
Events & Happenings

Ode to Mom: In Prep for Mother’s Day with Walmart Best Plans

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. I hesitated doing any post related to Mother’s Day and that’s simply because I don’t have a mother….anymore. My mother passed away in 2001 and since then, I haven’t actually celebrated the holiday – truthfully, I’ve tucked myself away from the day and the corresponding celebrations. This year I wanted to try

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Events & Happenings

Scents & Styles of Fall 2013: The Details

In early summer, I hatched a scheme with a fellow entrepreneur and good friend, Wendy of Evolution Consulting Group, to create an intimate style affair. That’s all I had…. With a little prodding, a few brainstorming sessions fueled by a little ‘creative juice’, we came up with the who, what, when, where and even the why. The intimate style affair needed to focus on the ‘senses’ and fashion, of course. The event would be for my best clients and some

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Furnishings

Knot, A Fall Upgrade

Did you catch my play on words?! Seriously, for men, ties and bowties can be expensive but this new website is terrific. The Knottery {mentioned in GQ} has modern ties, not too skinny or fat, starting as low as $30. I can’t speak to the quality or their staying power but the fabric selection is spot-on and they’ve even got pocket squares. A new tie not enough for you? Join Bryn Keith and I on November 13th for Tie-Bow: Fit

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Special Events

Get Ready for Halloween

You don’t have to go overboard for Halloween but, you can get in the “spirit” by adding a little creepiness to your mix….. I love October not just because it’s a time to dress up real crazy but because it’s my birthday month!

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Buzz

Cars, Art & The Motor City

Me likey. Buick put together a terrific event that brought together art/design/style creatives to look behind the new design inspirations of Buick’s line of automobiles including the Verano, Enclave, LaCrosse and Regal. It not only showcased Detroit’s resurgence {we’ll get to that under a different post} but weaved the city’s rebound into the context of the raw, artistic renaissance that GM is in the midst of. We spent the entire day riding Buick’s newly remodeled vehicles (my clear favorite was

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Special Events

Who Wore What: 2012 Oscars

Our top picks for lovely ladies of the night: Cameron Diaz~ Gucci Premiere dress Ellie Kemper~ Armani Prive dress Emma Stone~ Giambattista Valli dress Gwyneth Paltrow~ Tom Ford dress Jennifer Lopez~ Zuhair Murad dress Kristen Wiig~ J. Mendel dress Michelle Williams~ Louis Vuitton dress Rooney Mara~ Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci Viola Davis~ Vera Wang gown What was your favorite look of the night?!

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Special Events

Valentine’s Day Plans?

So what are your plans? C’mon share! “I’ll tell you mine if you tell me yours…” I’ll be enjoying the company of my new, all-consuming love interest in a super fancy hotel in an undisclosed location….sipping on red wine and dark chocolate (I’m gonna try to at least be mindful of my overall health~ ok not that healthy because I love love love the caramel with sea salt!), engaging in deep conversation about the future, laughing often, and getting kneaded and

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Special Events

It’s SUPER BOWL 46 Baby!

I love football ~ no not for the uniforms (although I do admire the physiques) but for the athleticism. And because it is about more than just the gridiron, we wanted to give you the skinny on the tradition of how Super Bowl balls are made. Time Magazine did a photo essay, so as you’re rooting for your team (Go Giants!) you’ll feel a bit more educated about what’s going on. Enjoy!

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Karl Lagerfeld Shares A Bit of Himself At #LeWeb

The first speaker at LeWeb was Karl Lagerfeld. I was determined to make it from the airport (CDG) since I landed around 7am local time….and I did! As a wardrobe stylist and image consultant, it was clearly going to be one of the highlights for the entire social media event; and I was anxious to see how Karl shared the connection between fashion and technology. While he doesn’t proclaim to be able to provide insight, here are some stylish gems

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I’m off to Paris & @LeWeb

LeWeb is Europe’s largest social media and internet event and yours truly, Blueprint for Style, was chosen as an Official Blogger! Look for posts and tweets ~ and they’ll be livestreaming and have YouTube videos of everything from Evernote to Facebook to Sean Parker. And, of course, we’ll be showing our outfits because J Brand Jeans and Lands’ End Canvas outfitted us! And OMG ~ Karl Lagerfeld will be among the speakers! Dennis Crowley of Foursquare is back, Daniel Ek, Co-Founder &

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Blog Away….

Since it’s my birthday, I’m going away…and won’t be providing any stylish insights or information until next week. In the meantime, make sure to enter one or both of our giveaways: a fabulous ML Traveler by Stephanie Johnson and a ballistic nylon and leather garment bag by Blue Claw Co. Happy Birthday to me!

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Diamonds & Denim, A Quick Retrospective

On Wednesday (September 28), Blueprint for Style along with Quintessential Consulting hosted a fun evening of bling and blue jeans. We played ‘hostesses with the mostest‘ to over 65 ladies and gents including @DCEventJunkie and K Street Kate interested in upping their diamond and denim style profile. Our evening of the perfect premium denim, shiny gems and yummy dessert and cupcakes (compliments of Cupcake Wishes & Birthday Dreams) was captured by the Phrozenlens. Guests not only noshed a delicious treats, but had

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Diamonds & Denim for DC Divas

We wish everyone could have the perfect pair of jeans, but for now it’s just the DC divas and dapper dons. With the help of denim fit specialists, you’ll be able to find your ideal fit just in time for fall! In the process, we’ll be giving away a Coach bag (valued at $800), some denim-inspired Essie nail polish, a ShoeDazzle membership, and Stephanie Johnson bags (valued at $40) to anyone who secured a VIP ticket. We can’t wait to

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