Y’all know I got a crock pot (aka slow cooker) for my birthday right? My sister got me a fancy one from Cuisinart and I’ve been doing “lazy cooking” now for almost two full months. I got an email from PureWow and now my entire family will be regaled with how far I’ve pushed the limits of my crockpot skills! Head to PureWow to get 10 cocktails you can make with a crock pot! I’m down for at least four of
I’ve already given you 10 strategies to keep your holiday spending in check but….if you’re hardheaded then you likely didn’t listen so let’s try this another way! I’ve found a handy reference to let you compare all of the possible credit cards along with rewards, options, interest charges, etc so you can get exactly what you need. This is meant to help you figure out what you need — I’m not advocating to scoop another card for spending.
I’m a fan of “limited edition” items because it means not a lot of people will have it and it just makes it more special…I think. So whenI saw these limited mugs – with a monogram no less, I thought they’d make the perfect gift for all of my lady friends this year….. I hope they don’t see this post! Available here – or in the Shop section!
I was connected with the Washington School for Girls through Junior League of Washington and while I was unsure how I could help, I ended up teaching a fall course to nine young ladies in the 7th & 8th grade! The importance of understanding how their personal appearance and how they view themselves affects how other see them is a point that I’m working to “make real” every week. From sessions on key interview tips to nail care to looking
On your next long flight (mine is coming up next week so I’ve already put my order in…), skip the coffee, tea, and soft drinks for a real cocktail! Thank Carry-on Cocktail Kit for creating three lovely travel-size tins to mix a real drink at 30,000. You have the choice of an Old-Fashioned, Gin and Tonic, or Moscow Mule (I chose the later). Ready. Set. Off we go!
I’m giddy with excitement to be working with the Washington School for Girls. It’s an independent, all-girls, Catholic day school serving grades 3-8 in Anacostia…and it’s tuition-free! Yours truly will be part of the Extended Day program and teaching a class on “personal branding” to seventh and eighth graders — it’s never too soon to understand your worth and how to project the value positively!! Each week, the girls will learn about a different aspect of their personal brand from
Although summer is my favorite season, fall runs a close second….mostly for the colors and the ability to create luxe layering. My house has a stone patio with a firepit in the backyard, and it becomes my “resting place” in the evenings [with a glass of wine] and most weekends. Last year, I started having friends join in the backyard fun and called them #BrooklandCampfire (pictures). It’s just friends sitting outside around a blazing fire, laughing, recounting summer madness, and trying
AM Lab‘s mission is to clean “schmutz” off your tech – and that includes your smartphone, tablet and computer/laptop. Anyone who knows me knows I am “AR” when it comes to yuckiness so when I saw this site and read about their spray, microfiber cloths and wipes, it was like nirvana. And I travel so the wipes (18 to every handy pouch) were right up my germaphobe alley! Check out the screen wipes ($9.99), cloth ($9.99) and mist ($9.99). Who
Periodically, Blueprint for Style dabbles in the “event” business and this time, it’s all about the guys! We’re hosting a private event on October 18th. Check out the details and mark your calendar. Formal invites will be going out shortly…. It’s VERY limited space so when it’s time to RSVP – get on it!
Acorn. Babettes. Beet & Yarrow. Boxcar Coffee. Roasters. Collegiate Peaks Bank. Comida. Crooked Stave. Jennifer Olson Photography. Slow Food Denver. The Proper Pour. Super Ordinary. Wunder Werkz. Yacht Club. All at The Source…in Denver. It’s supposed to be THE place if you’re a foodie. Not to mention several other hot spots and boutique lifestyle retailers. It’s the Denver version of Union Market!
I preface this post by saying I fashion myself a mini-MacGyver… So check out this hair clip! It’s pink so it’s pretty and it’s functional especially for me as I ‘get it‘ during my Solidcore classes but STOP… It’s also a bottle opener, nail file, ruler, screwdriver, and scraper!!!!! And yeah, it comes in silver and black but just IMAGINE the cool points you’ll get when you’re at a picnic and your beau can’t find his bottle opener – pop
From time to time, I find things that I deem “a steal” either because there’s only a few left, the price is too good to be true, the item utility for the price is a winner, or it’s just something that will simplify my style and wardrobe. Unlike my earlier years (per my sister), going forward I’m going to try to “share” more…. [show_boutique_widget id=”290404″]
It’s dark, yummy and full-bodied without being tannin-y (if that’s a word). During a recent three-day trip to Kent Island, myself and two girlfriends spent time in a lovely bay house, taking in scenery, laughing and doing quite a bit of drinking. Two of the bottles we tore up were Belle Glos Pinot Noir (2013 Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County) and I’m in love…although I likely cannot afford to be since it runs almost $50 a bottle online! You’ll get
I know…it sounds weird but I fashion myself a mini-MacGyver (remember the television show?). Therefore, I always carry matches and when I’m out-and-about, I look for cute ones. This matchbox struck my fancy and seem to work well too! BTW – they came in handy a couple of weekends ago when trying to light a bonfire!! And who doesn’t like a little leopard in their life?
Next time you’re in Schiphol Airport or passing through, look for and purchase the old-fashioned, Wilhelmina peppermint candies. Stamped with the Dutch queen’s face and made with pure peppermint oil, they’re really good. I tried them many years ago and haven’t seen them since….
In My Shoes, Tamara Mellon Solid read… I have MUCH respect for Tamara Mellon especially given her humble and pedestrian beginnings as she built Jimmy Choo. She’s a powerhouse and that’s exactly what you’ll learn in this book. When she first visioned her line, she wanted to make it truncate the time between showing a line and having those pieces available and she tried… Although it may not have 100% worked out in her favor, she’s trying to change things
We all love the Big Apple and there’s always something new to discover while moving about the overcrowded, opportunistic city. Next time, head to Stanley’s. It’s a full service pharmacy-meets-wellness kind of bar. Imagine a soda fountain, prescription drugs, over-the-counter remedies, and a mix of “….teas, sodas, kombucha and coconut water paired with pharmaceuticals…” [departures, pg.60] and you’ve got Stanley George’s creation. It’s at 31 Ludlow St.
When Monica gets here, she’s not going to be happy with this smell…. Oh Monica, your place always smells so yummy when I visit. What is that scent? Hey, it smells pretty good in here. What’s the deal?! The first is my brother-in-law talking to my sister who is cleaning out her new office space. The second is one (of many comments) from a girlfriend upon entering my house….. The last is a male friend who couldn’t care less but
Buenos Aires is known for its meat and rightly so. It’s so yummy, tender and tasty. Their newest addition for the city of foodies is cheese thus, the go-to place is Bar du Marche. Bar du Marche is in the city’s Palermo Hollywood neighborhood. Argentina already has great wine so throw in the cheese and it’s a marriage made in heaven. Chillax long enough and, of course, you’ll need to order a steak. Here’s what to do next: look
I’m not a Kim Kardashian lover but here’s what she does with a viciousness: she stays in her sartorial lane (or her biggest successes are when she does!) she does black all the time (at least 70% of the time) she does a lot of monochromatic looks she lives in heels her clothes hug her shape (even if it’s paid for!) she rocks makeup….always! when she rocks longer hemlines, she typically shows midriff (to create more length) [poll id=”14″] My vote
How To Shop Monica’s (@Blueprint4Style) Instagram You shouldn’t feel funny asking where I got something or how much it costs…I’m pretty easy but if you do, worry no more! Just shop my instagram and you can get all of the items I snap delivered to your inbox (and I’m none the wiser)…. To make it happen, follow THREE easy steps: Follow me on Instagram {here} Sign up once via Instagram or {HERE} When you see a photo of something you
Secrets of a Fashion Therapist, Betty Halbreich A cool read if you have interest in becoming a stylist; or currently use one… It’s all true! I went into it thinking it was gonna be about stuff that wasn’t relevant to me as a stylist for professionals (versus stars, personalities, etc) but, I was wrong. I’ve spent many a day trying to sum up what I do and I believe myself to be part psychologist, part mentalist, part shopper, part truth-sayer
[poll id=”12″] Personally, I’m planning to host an outdoor movie night later this summer, and about four of the other items listed! What about you?!
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