We all want a pair of Tod’s but, if you can’t get them right now (& want to add a little more color to your world), these Gap driving moccasins are it! BUY NOW: $35! ($49.95 less 30% w/ code GAPGIVE) thru 12/19!
I had a chance to read this terrific book about how to become a #socialmedia powerhouse and while I clearly cannot claim to be that right now, I id learn quite a bit. And part of knowing is sharing ~ so Blueprint for Style sponsored a giveaway of the book, Renegades Write The Rules. The winner of our book is ….Kristin Keen!
We had two Pinch Provisions minimergency kits to giveaway – red and silver glitter – and we simply asked that you share which item you think is most essential in the kit and then type “red” or “silver” on our FaceBook page. Simple! And for all that hard work, Rashonda {red} & Keri {silver} get to snag these wonderfully handy, cute, functional, and #travel savvy items! Congrats ladies!!
We all need it for the holidays to signal that we’re “bright & cheery” and in the holiday spirit. The amount of bling/glitter/shimmer will vary but you can either pull something out of your treasure or grab one of these items. The important keys to remember are: red and gold are great holiday accent colors for most looks a little bling goes a long way – no need to add sparkle around your neck….and wrists and ankles and body, etc
Minaudiere: A small ornamental case for a woman’s cosmetics, jewelry, or personal items that is often carried as a handbag. They are polite. They are sophisticated. They are elegant. They are sleek. They are ‘old school’ (they’ve been around since the 1930s). They are the brainchild of Charles Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels. They are an oxymoron ~ because they are very now. Worth investing in? Yes Worth foregoing rent? No Able to be found for a steal? Yes
I don’t even know if any of my male readers ride a bike buts if they did, this lock would be IT! There are cheaper ones; there are definitely more functional options; there are locks with less savoir faire; and there are even locks that had more features but…… This Alexander Wang bike lock ($145) of matte black metal and faux snakeskin is a standout! It might actually warrant a lock to lock up the lock — definitely not a
This picture from GQ (December 2012) shows Minka Kelly looking sexy I suppose. Men will say, “Yeah that’s looking good.” And ladies will say, “It’s cute but not practical and how will she look when she gets to be my age…” Either way, her bra is too small. Likely to create a more bustier picture, they sized her down but if you look at the strap in the back, it’s raised and that’s the telltale sign for a bra that
This pretty little number is edgy (all because of the studs running along the length of the bracelet) and perfect for a day of watching baseball with friends or doing a night of barhopping! Simple, edgy, slightly tomboyish but still feminine….{my client Kate will love this look!} Buy Now: C. Wonder Pyramid Stud
I was gifted with this book, Renegades Write The Rules by Amy Jo Martin, and managed to read it between my blog posts, travels, holiday celebrating, and event creation meetings. It’s a quick yet effective read for anyone interested in upping their social media game and influence. Digital Royalty CEO Martin shares eight essential “Renegade Rules”: Be the Media Show Some Skin Unmask Your Motives Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Ask Forgiveness Rather Than Permission Consensus Is the True Authority There’s
Pinch Provisions is the maker of the minimergency kit {available for men and women}. Since receiving my first one, it has traveled with me including my most recent trip to Paris in October. It’s chock full of 17 little items that you never knew you needed including clear nail polish, nail polish remover, earring backs, double-sided tape, dental floss, adhesive bandage and much more. And now I get to share this little bundle of joy with you! Pinch Provisions was
I often share tawdry pieces of information with people I barely know and if you’re like me then this sleeping mask is perfect for you…or as a gift! Buy Now
1 partnership (Neiman Marcus x Target) 24 designers 50+ gifts December 1, 2012 I’ve personally tagged a few items I’d love to unwrap including the Eddie Borgo letter opener, Philip Crangi trinket box, and Brian Atwood studded leather gloves. Which items do you want from the #Holiday24 Collection? The Target + Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection includes: Alice + Olivia Bike, $499.99 Luggage, $179.99 Altuzarra Double Old Fashioned Glasses (set of 4), $49.99 Shaker, $49.99 Tray, $79.99 Band of Outsiders
Comes in heather gray or navy blue Works with professional attire and denim too! Easy sophistication Gap, $29.95
Smoking slippers. They’ve become quite the rage in spite of Hugh Hefner rocking them for years. I succumb and purchased a medium blue velvet pair from ideeli. My life did not change. Nor was my closet or image miraculously transformed. However, I find them to be a weird, if not, comforting mix between a house slipper, a flat/loafer, and a sneaker. Isn’t there a mythical three-headed beast that slays men?! Here’s what I can share about the smoking slippers: They
Ok, so I’m tooling around the ‘net like I do everyday and wah-lah, I see a watch by Sasha Rhett that I’m instantly in love with. Now pause because here’s why this is such a big deal…. Anyone that knows me, knows that I’ve created a watch fund for my dream watch and I vowed never to purchase a watch of any significance until I get it but, this Sasha Rhett combines my recent love of rose gold and my
{click the round, red-outlined dot to link to the item directly} Navy blue is so rich and so chic. Handbags don’t discriminate based on size. Every lady needs someplace to stash her lipstick (or gloss), cell, business cards and wallet. It’s even vegan-friendly! It may not last you seven years but, if you rock it with your denim at least four times, during the Black Friday sales, on three dates, and once to girls night out, you’ve more-than-gotten-your-monies-worth! Buy: navy
I’m part of Lucky Magazine‘s Style Collective and I was given an assignment – head to Marshall‘s, find something stylish, show us, and then share it! Done! It was a quick jaunt outside to do lunch with a friend and I didn’t want the bulk of a coat (going for house to car) and didn’t need to bundle up too much…. If you wanted to add a bit more polish ~ you could have rocked a nice tweed or print
This necklace at ASOS is an easy win. Wear it……. with a white button down your nicest camel turtleneck in summer with a white tee any sheath dress to frame your face other neutral colored jewelry or, make it pop with contrasting black pieces Buy It Now, $44
Just because it’s soggy outside doesn’t mean your style sense has to go limp. Here are a few fun yet fashionable finds to keep you dry and in style. And you can call me old fashioned but, yes, once rainy season starts I carry a clear rain bonnet just in case!
The closed-toe pump is the right footwear for success. Also any platform shoe with a heel in excess of 4 inches is over-the-top in terms of office etiquette. The more conservative the office, the less one should see platforms, super-high heels, and open-toe shoes.
Pierre Francois Lubin became the apprentice of Tombarelli, a master perfumer of Grasse, in the south of France He completed his apprenticeship under Fargeon, perfumer to the Royal Court Jean Louis Fargeon created a special fragrance for Marie Antoinette which she carried in a small flask of black jade everywhere she went Once the house of Lubin was established in 1798, the fragrance was resuscitated….soft, feminine fragrances of rose and jasmine and exotic tones of patchouli, cinnamon, sandalwood and vanilla
Across the next week or so, I’ll be sharing a couple of posts related to my standard winter/cold weather uniform as well as few key finds {beauty & fashion alike} from my most recent trip to Paris. That said, the temperature is dropping….fast and I’m sure we all want to figure out a way to stay warm but look haute without too much fuss. For me, part of the “formula” is using just a few essentials that can flex up
I like Gem Knives because they’re practical and functional but pretty! Well, I’m certain no man wants to hear that they’re carrying something “pretty” but the custom made inlaid stones and painted wood are fabulous. Unlike regular pocket knives, these are longer and leaner {that IS something every woman wants to hear}. Check them out here…..the bright blue one has my name all over it (maybe I’ll head to Maine or the great outdoors to put it to use)
If you work in a more creative environment, you can add a touch of zest to your look with colored tights. For the more conservative, opt for some texture instead. Also opaque creates a more flattering line than sheer! While in Paris, I discovered Tabio…where Mr. Oshi uses his teeth to ensure the tights are worthy of being worn!
It’s quirky. It’s fun. It’s practical. It’s old. It’s sterling silver. It’s by Paul Stuart. Leave it this American arbiter of stylish menswear to take something as mundane as a paper clip and kick-it-up a notch. The result is a sterling silver paper clip. If you’re a minimalist, this is a must-have {I kinda want one myself….}
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