I am forever telling and showing my clients how you can quickly change up the look of your outfit by adding a belt…and now Vince Camuto has a few new ones in stock! My favorite is the snake stretch belt ($55) that comes in black or brown.
I don’t think luxury was meant to be affordable, or at least not ‘accessible’ for all…..right? Of course! Otherwise, it would be commonplace not luxury. While I believe this to be the case, I found a website Jewelry Boxes 123 that may buck the trend. Before I go there, answer this question: how do you store your jewels and other precious baubles? If you’re like almost 30% of women and roughly 60% of men then your answer is, “On my
Céline makes gorgeous, sumptuous purses that are desired and coveted around the world. Today is my/our turn; this is a fabulous bag to travel with, or to tote everyday business about town. Whatever you’re doing, will be done with a bit more style if you’re sporting this!
And it will if you head to LaCrasia Custom Gloves. This is easy: (1) head to the website to understand how to properly measure your hand and forearm depending on the type of glove; (2) decide on your ideal style whether dainty, edgy, chic or functional; and (3) you’re done. I have several pair from Sermoneta and have yet to try out LaCrasia, but it’s getting rave reviews so look at my hand next time as I may be sporting
Get 40% off until 10am and then 20% off until tomorrow at 7:59am at Simply Soles….
I dig it….plus because it’s Corso Como that means they have a cushion and those booties are made for walkin’! It’s on sale thru Tuesday at Swirl!
I recently glanced upon an article by Susan Weissman for Four Seasons Magazine and, along with the photography by David Lewis Taylor, loved this piece. It was simple yet effective: it showed a fabulous picture of this season’s towering heels stacked high! Picture perfect! [pictured shoes include Giambattista Valli‘s 5-inch platform in vitello nero | Christian Louboutin‘s military-inspired olive flannel | Manolo Blahnik‘s classic teal plaid | Christian Louboutin‘s violet suede slingback | Brian Atwood‘s burgundy t-strap with gold lamè bow | Burberry‘s black sandal with
These Guiseppe Zanotti booties are the perfect blend of weekend downtown chic and weeknight date-right! I LOVE them…and want a pair.
Every lady needs a little bling for the upcoming Holiday season. While I’m sure the significant other or partner in your life is shopping around for just the right piece, you can take matters into your own hands with the help of ShopNBC. In this time of immediacy and social networking, Blueprint for Style believes in making the net-work… I’m talking about the social media network. Visit the ShopNBC FaceBook page, check out ShopNBC on Twitter, or even watch ShopNBC on YouTube. It’s one
Everyone knows I am a slave to high heels and why not – they make me look taller, they make me look leaner, and they make me look like I’m working out my lower half religiously! However, I have recently become a closet junkie for ballet flats. If they’re made correctly, they are chic, comfortable, can be dressed up, and add the pinch of feminity that I only thought could come from a high heel….more demure schoolgirl than sex
Home Trunk Show What: Milwaukee artist Heather Hambrecht whips tired fall wardrobes into shape with her modern collection of reclaimed and rescued leather accessories ($48-$388) Why: In these times of economic hardship, why not make the most of what we already have…reclaim and reuse!! When: Sat., 11am – 6pm Where: Virtu, 2034 N. Damen Ave., at McLean Ave. (773-235-3790). RSVP to info@virtuchicago.com.
Jimmy Choo ♥ Haze leather knee-high boots ♥ The color is taupe (but has strong hints of light grey/smoke) ♥ The almond-shaped toe is perfect for dressing up with a short dress or dressing down with a pair of jean trousers ♥ 4-inch heel with a 1-inch platform means my legs will look long-n-lean ♥ The overall assessment is sunny….they’ll go with everything from black to grey to camel to navy!! ♥ $1375 at Net-a-porter
Finally!! I’ve been searching high-and-low for some stylish cover for my iPhone that wasn’t too blingy, too plain, too overdone, too “designer”, too feminine, or too masculine…..and now I have it (and you can too)! Head to Power Support and grab a stylishly unique cover for you iPhone (3G or 4), iPad, shuffle, nano, touch, etc… For the iPhone, the Designer Collection is done by Tibi, Rachel Pally or Rory Beca– so you can be a little designer without going all
Answer with leopard print! Click the pic for more options and styles….
Stella & Dot makes fashion, fun and affordable costume jewelry that is everything today’s cost-yet-style-conscious woman is about. Today thru Thursday, we’re giving away a Clover Single Wrap Leather Bracelet ($39) – it comes in teal, purple or metallic. Want it? It’s easy – just “like” Moya’s Stella & Dot FaceBook Fan Page, and leave a comment that says Blueprint for Style sent you and your favorite Stella & Dot piece. The winner will be announced on Friday……good luck!
I’m secretly obsesseed with camoflauge….and these Penny Loves Kenny flats are just right! They’re at DSW right now ($19.94) and I just snagged them…they’ll be making their inaugural trip to Tokyo with me. I’ll post pics once the travel outfit has been confirmed….
Sequins are very ‘now’ and the 80s are back in fashion, but are these Palazzo Bruciato sequins high tops really contemporary cool or really 80s high-n-dry? Our vote: we love all things shiny and can see specific occasion to rock these, but on the whole we’d prefer a neutral shiny like silver or bronze!
Blueprint for Style is featuring two necklaces deeply discounted this week!
I really want a pair of OTKs and these Barley2 Leather Boots at TopShop are simple and understated, but haute and fashion-forward. At only $230, they are a chic steal!
I’m a Lucky Magazine Alpha Shopper and as such, I receive merchandise from time to time. This go-round it is a pair of Timberland Earthkeepers Chauncey Pressed Tall Zip Boot in dark brown. They’re lovely and comfortable….and, hello, they’re earth-friendly! As if that weren’t enough, the heel is 100% easy for everyone, the lug sole means it’s super for less-than-nice weather, and the tall shaft means you’ll do well with pants and skirts! I had a chance to rock mine while
I had the opportunity to meet and chat with a fabulous woman while ‘doin the dirty’ (aka shopping) at Aprés Peau a couple of weeks ago. The jewelry designer, Ruth Barzel, uses what she sees everyday in magazine, on the streets and on the internet to find inspiration for her pieces. She’s been doing this for years now, but still exclaimed “Score!” when she secured her first client! We chatted for a bit and here’s what she had to say…that
There are lots of items you’ll be able to spruce up your fall wardrobe with, but on a tight budget one of the easiest ways will be with tights! Whether they’re patterned or colorful, tights offer the option to ‘shop your closet’. We found several cool options compliments of Refinery29. Enjoy…and walk lively!! Happy Socks Cotton Tights, $25, available at Happy Socks; Kate Spade Graphic Dot Mustard Tights, $30, available at Kate Spade; Forever 21 Classic Textured Tights, $6.80, available
I have long been a fan of Yummie Tummie and after road-testing a few new items, I am in love with this shapewear all over again!
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