Trends ebb and flow and come and go but the last time the designer handbag industry saw an “ebb” was ages ago! Peek in your closet and count the number of designer handbags you have….maybe seven, 10, or maybe just one? Designer handbags are going the way of the samurai and while the reasons are numerous, we can partially thank millennials for not wanting the cache of a Chanel or Louis Vuitton neverfull. If you’re in your 40’s or 50’s,
Does anyone else sit around and think of various looks for functions or events….that haven’t actually happened or that you haven’t been invited to? Secret revealed – I do! I just thought of four different looks for a casually chic warm weather day including girls day trip to a vineyard and brunch in Vegas (don’t ask…). I found three pieces popping up numerous times and found all three warm-weather essentials that we should all own: a denim tank, not-white shoes and girly dress!
A 100% bite that you can take advantage of…! Want a pair of $785 designer sandals for $145? Snag the Ivanka Trump Hettie for under $150 – or you can just stick with the real deal by Aquazurra for $785! Do I even need to tell you that Aquazurra is furious?! They took to Instagram to share their disgust…. Do I feel bad that I scooped the nude hettie? I hang my head low when I say “No“…… Or you
As part of your effort to look put together at all times and Blueprint for Style’s desire to help, we’re continuing to share key tips to look effortlessly chic without a lot of hassle – and use your current closet! Step 2: fit is king…..what I remind every client I have is that regardless of what you pay for your items, if they don’t fit right it won’t work. You must know what to highlight and what to hide, and
I have a quiet penchant for things that sparkle and/or create “movement” and these fringe sandals lie squarely in that tendency! The weather has been lovely all week and April promises lots of reasons to rock sunscreen….perfect time to start rocking sandals! Maybe you can’t tell but they’re navy blue too! Perfection with any white, cream or tan outfit you’ve got planned…. And right now, they’re under $40 – WINNING! And, yes, I’m ready for the weekend!
It’s the weeeeekend baby! And the perfect time to think about how to amp up your everyday style or, better yet, how to add some flavor into your standard denim look because you know it’s what you’re going to wear. Enter stage left: at first, I wasn’t loving M. Gemi’s Ora flat but the more I looked and played around, the more I started to love it. My favorite feature besides the gorgeous red color!!! is that they’re created using the sacchetto method (the leather is sewn into
The knotted belt is the top trending product this week….perfection with a tunic shirt or regular one, an oversized sweater, a top your favorite trench, or perhaps just with your jeans (novel concept!) What you could do with this is next to infinite….plus the color means you can go year round!!
I don’t often post about what others are wearing unless it makes sense…..like now! At this year’s Paris Couture Spring 2016 shows I peeped three trends that you’ll see a lot of: White/winter white coats Chunky mid-heel footwear Classic camel outerwear The one most likely to stick around: the classic camel coat which every woman should own anyway!!
Is there ever an occasion when your weekend “bag” should be smaller, something in the pouch family? While I love my large/oversized weekend bags, I find there’s some freedom in just having the essentials. While Chiara Totire rocks a small chained pouch, I found an equally shiny bauble at Etienne Aigner. This shiny, metallic pouch has space enough to carry the essentials but still provide minimal style. Even Harper’s Bazaar featured it….
I love scarves but only recently have I gotten into silk scarves – much daintier, more daytime wearable, and more flexible in terms of ways to wear it. Here are five ways I’m going to rock my new silk scarves — with look #4 being my favorite! Which way is your favorite? I found a few great silk scarves to get you started too….. [show_shopthepost_widget id=”1351804″] {note: this was ripped straight from my favorite online shopping site, Shopbop!}
Oprah had 24 resolutions for 2016 in her January issue – as a stylist, we agree with seven (7) of them! Give up matchy-matchy Get out of the all-black “mortuary fabulous” zone Nix slouchy for weekend attire Get a professional bra fitting Find your “power dress” Invest in beautiful pj’s and sleep better! Do more than just denim Are you guilty of any of these? Are any missing?! If you want to amp it up a notch, then check out
Duck, NC worked wonders! In spite of a 4 hour, 30 minute trip there (back was grueling since it started to snow……), I returned home relaxed and in a better #headspace. While I had originally planned to go as a way to rack up miles on the Toyota Highlander and do some work, it turned out to be the perfect opportunity to be open and receptive to what was to come and how to prepare for it. Add this to
Christian Louboutin. Gianvito Rossi. Alejandro Ingelmo. Aquazurra. Charlotte Olympia. Saint Laurent. Jimmy Choo. Givenchy. Valentino. These are a few shoe designers whose shoes can cost a pretty penny (or even a mortgage payment). However, I think maybe you can afford them! Think about it this way….assuming you wear the shoes twice per week, here’s what those super haute heels will run you: = One year = Three years = Five years
Maybe you’re already thinking about New Years Eve….(and if you’re like me then you’re keeping it low-key) or just need something cute for your co-workers or girlfriends. Your answer is one of these three gifts….
The hits just keep on comin’….a few more great gift ideas under $50! Today it’s all about office organization, wine (yay!!) and jewelry. Organization is always stylish!!
Christmas should not be about giving gifts but enjoying the season and the reason! With that in mind, my posts are focused heavily on sales, ways to get through the season without losing your shirt and, of course, gifts that don’t cost a lot. Here are three cool gift ideas under $50!
My new wood watch by JORD is fabulous! I previously mentioned that I am saving up for the BIG kahuna but, until then wood is a quintessential element for fall. It reads warm, earthy and easy. So when #JordWatch approached me about their wood watch line, I jumped!! They do men’s and women’s watches and I’m hyped to rock mine. Be on the lookout on my Instagram using hashtag #Jordwatch. [show_shopthepost_widget id=”1187156″] If you’re anxious to get your hands on one,
I’m always cold so “preparing” for colder weather is a bit of an undertaking. One of my main winter essentials is warm feet – and for that I enlist the help of Free People. They make these over-the-knee cable socks that are perfect for walking around the house (wood floors…), rocking with my Hunter boots (they have no insulation!), or just under my tall boots. When I mentioned that the ladies in my #personalbranding class at Washington School for Girls
The lines are three blocks long, items are SOLD OUT online already (even before the stores open)….for a 110-piece collection, the dresses are upwards of $200 and there’s plenty. Womenswear, menswear, jewelry, sunglasses, shoes, bags, everything…. That said, these EIGHT pieces are not only my favorite but will likely be rock-able for years to come!! Overall, nothing is cheap, it’s NOT Balmain but some of the pieces are fun. Here are the Balmain x H&M pieces to covet…..
This post is easy because it’s to announce the winner of the Truffle clutch contest. To enter the giveaway, all you had to do was post a comment on the original blog and another comment on any other recent posting….and you could earn extra entries by posting more comments. This bag is awesome ~ small enough to fit in a large handbag or a tote but big enough to hold a lipstick, smartphone and keys. Or, as a few people
Functional. Sleek. Versatile. Chic. I loved my Truffle bags so much that sharing made sense. And if you’ve read my book, Without Saying A Word, then you know I have no love for black thus, this giveaway is for the gorgeous teal/red privacy clutch (pictured above). The privacy clutch is made of textured leather, measures 6.5″ H x 10.5″ W so big enough for all your essentials, and has a minimal, sleek design to be worn alone or tossed in
[show_lookbook_widget id=”242634″] Did you catch me on Good Morning Washington this morning dishing on the four pairs of shoes every professional woman should own?! As a professional woman, you could cull your footwear requirements down to four pairs of shoes [not that any of us wants to]. Power heel – the shoe that says you’re kicking a** and taking numbers! Polished, pointy toe flat – the casual Friday look that shows you can still do business and step with the
I am a believer that the parts come together to represent the whole — there is no truer a case for this philosophy than with a watch, right? Recently, I was reading an article in Marie Claire about what to splurge on at every age and it said that by age 45, it should be a really nice watch. Well, I am almost there so it’s time (no pun intended) to get serious about my watch selection. The options
I love a good bag that I can use to keep my makeup, tech peripherals, or handbag odds n’ ends. And we all know a love a good clutch too so, when I saw these Truffle bags, I got all tingly inside! They’re sleek. They’re functional. They’re versatile. They’re quality. I scooped a few different ones (the clarity document case, privacy clutch, and small clarity pouch which is TSA-friendly!!) and next week, Blueprint for Style will be hosting a giveaway of
Tangier, Morocco. New York. southeastern Spain. Barcelona. Florence. Your Cobra Society footwear (for men & women) may be more well-traveled than you are but you can still own them! Betania textiles handweaved in Morocco. Leather sourced from Barcelona and Florence. All from a 28-year-old designer named Alex Davis. I don’t own them but I’m kinda jealous right now – I want to go to Morocco too!!
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