Check out Blueprint for Style’s guest blog for Wink NYC (below) – a beloved, haute and stylish haunt for New York’s most fashionable! I cannot hide my love for high heels! I wear them on Saturday errands, to business meetings, to lunch dates, to sip n’ chats, through the airports (in spite of the advice I give which is to travel in flats) – I wear them with short skirts, business suits, jeans, long dresses, shorts, and vacation outfits. I’m
Use shoe bags (we love Shubi!) to keep dirty shoes away from your clothes; and keep whites and lights separated from darks to prevent color transfer!
If so, it’s easy to win! You have until Sunday, May 15th, to be entered to win by (1) telling us your one summer must-have item, and (2) “liking” Blueprint for Style on FaceBook and leaving the comment “I want the Peace bracelet by Mauboussin” . But wait! You can get an extra chance to win if you “like” Mauboussin on FaceBook….so two chances to win the Bracelet de la Paix (it has Peace in 10 different lauguages). Read more if you’d
Midweek STYLE Society is sharing a Mauboussin jewelry giveaway, backstage designer insights from Oscar de la Renta, city-specific stylish stores, colorful outfits and pretty hair accessories, caftan love from Tory B and Rachel R, and royal wedding finds! Click and read/see/listen/be style for top style bloggers… The Stylish Chick ~ April Color of the Month: Yellow (The color of sunshine available at several choice spots) ellyb events ~ New Twist on Vintage Cameos (A new twist on vintage decor settings) Life in a
Kentucky Derby is this weekend along with Mother’s Day, and neither occasion would be complete without a fabulous hat! Here are a few of our favorite sites to indulge your heady whimsy…. or simply to get a bit of inspiration: Leah C Pinkham Millinery Granville Millinery Louise Green
For anyone who’s last minute and still needs to find something, let me suggest you begrudgingly move into the tech era, and grab a few tech-savvy items for the lady in your life! Here are some stylishly techno-chic items that may float her boat…..(they do mine!) Dolce gabbana 145 EUR – luisaviaroma.com Beats by Dre The iBeats Headphones in Black, Headphones for Unisex $120 – karmaloop.com Diane by diane von furstenberg 110 GBP – matchesfashion.com Marc by Marc Jacobs retro hair accessory $68 – shopbop.com
The house of Mauboussin was created in 1827 in Paris, by M. Rocher, in collaboration of Jean-Baptiste Noury. Specializing in high-end jewelry for decades, it has gained recognition and multiple prizes throughout the years. The focal point of Mauboussin is to share emotions with its clients….to place luxury where it belongs: in the street! They….want to offer a choice of creative pieces, renewed, accessible and of high quality, because that’s exactly what luxury is! Across the next two weeks, Blueprint for
This marriage is between Brazilian footwear company Havaianas and always colorful designer Missoni. This union will produce Missoni for Havaianas flip flops and espadrilles. Although the regular Havaianas are classics and run anywhere from $12 and up, these limited edition styles will be priced from $60 to $130 and each pair will come packaged in a Missoni crocheted shoe bag in the colors of the Italian and Brazilian flags. Check out Havaianas.
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
In honor of hardworking moms, I wanted to share a few of my favorites things…and they’re all for the rockstar who keeps it all in motion and is never at rest too long. I’ve taken my favorite color (camel) and my favorite accent (leopard print), and tossed in my favorite outfit essentials (belt, jewelry, purse, shoes) to create endless options to go from work to play to night-on-the-town to girls-night-out to power lunch to supermarket strolling – – – all
Know first that I am a bit of a bag collector….it runs the gamet from bargain to high-end, plain to patterned, small to oversized, neutral-toned to metallic and shiny! Therefore, it was divine that I was connected with Kaia Peterka awhile back and can now call her a fast friend. Fashion & accessory designer, Kaia Peterka, started her business to create something beautiful that had purpose and durability, and now you can share in her inspired moments through her fabulous
Our top 3 picks for simple-faced men’s watches that won’t break-the-bank, but will definitely leave you sitting pretty in the style category…as well as with a little extra cash in your wallet! Calvin Klein, $205 Skagen, $110
Whether you wanna be a red hot momma or just sizzling hot as you walk the sidewalk, we’ve got lots of great pieces that will allow you to add just a splash or jump all in! Issa silk chiffon dress $715 – net-a-porter.com Quontum cutout dress $98 – topshop.com Marchesa Notte bustier dress $1,249 – mytheresa.com La Petite S twist dress 625 GBP – farfetch.com Alexon pleated dress 125 GBP – houseoffraser.co.uk Lanvin draped dress 895 GBP – flannelsfashion.com Ruffle tank dress $188 – barneys.com Halston Heritage bow dress $219 – net-a-porter.com J Brand cropped skinny
Hey readers- check out Blueprint for Style‘s interview on Celebrity VIP Lounge….read all about our love affair with shoes, style and everything haute! A ShoeDazzle Shoe
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
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
Weigh in: which bag would you rather have? Two fabulous bags by Chloe on the right (Darla leather tote) and Hype on the left (Laura satchel). Immediately, I’d say the Chloe bag but since Phoebe Philo for Celine, Chloe hasn’t produced a ton of winners. Overall, both bags are winners because of their color, classic shape, and elongated shoulder straps (enough to put over your shoulder).
Notte by Marchesa silk chiffon gown $995 – net-a-porter.com Narciso Rodriguez sleeveless dress $1,195 – barneys.com Matthew Williamson oversized cardigan $595 – net-a-porter.com Catherine Malandrino blouse 50,400 JPY – mirabella.jp Graphic tee $20 – delias.com One piece cut out bathing suit 260 GBP – harveynichols.com Diane von Furstenberg platform heels $388 – my-wardrobe.com Christian louboutin pumps $895 – barneys.com Jessica Simpson platform heels $90 – heels.com Lanvin ballerina flat ly.st Marc by marc jacobs bag 175 GBP – harveynichols.com Miu Miu leather satchel handbag 780 GBP – flannelsfashion.com Julie K Handbags teal leather handbag $495 – couturecandy.com KOTUR snakeskin handbag $560 – shirise.com Ed Hardy blue
Halston Heritage ruched dress $325 – net-a-porter.com Betsey johnson dress everythingbutwater.com Jaeger sweater 184 GBP – houseoffraser.co.uk Acne suede leather jacket 263 GBP – net-a-porter.com J Crew cotton short $50 – net-a-porter.com Miu Miu pleated skirt $640 – net-a-porter.com Anika Brazil bandeau bikini $158 – barneys.com Butter wedge heels $325 – simplysoles.com Wellies rain boot $125 – bloomingdales.com Ralph Lauren Collection summer sandal $110 – couture.zappos.com Chandelier earring $300 – taigan.com Bedstu black leather belt ** (our favorite!) $260 – couture.zappos.com Crumpet cashmere scarve $325 – net-a-porter.com OPI Green-wich Village B69 – Nail Polish / Lacquer Green:… $5 – opi.com Elastic Tangle Hi Green
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
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!
It’s time for the fabulous trends for this spring season to make it down to your feet! This season is all about color and with the kaleidoscope of feel-good shades the season’s hottest looks give us, there’s a color for everyone from bright berries and show-stopping neons to moody blues and everything in between. Other trends to keep in your head for your toes are florals, stripes, and a mix ‘n match of prints and patterns. This is a trendy way
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
A sturdy heel….perfect evne for those without great balance A visible platform…adds cushion and comfort for those who wilt quickly in heels A vibrant color….completely in line with this spring’s ‘vibrant color’ trend and wearable at work Reasonably priced (£19.99)….for anyone strapped for cash right now The retailer, New Look, is out of England…and they know fashion!
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