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
One of the smartest ways to get more distant out of your clothing is to accessorize to the max! Jeans and a t-shirt or just that until you add your chunky necklace, edgy cuff bracelet and Isabel Marant sneakers – and then you’re suddenly ready to rock the runway. I picked out a few favorites from some classic pearls {I’ve had to calls this week where I’ve admonished clients about not having a substantial pearl necklace} to a rose gold
I’m not but I respect Rachel Zoe‘s love of styling and her vast knowledge. That said, she is now a full-fledged designer whose jewelry collection debuted yesterday at 3:30PM PDT on NeimanMarcus.com and will be sold exclusively at all 42 Neiman Marcus stores starting today! I’ve seen and loved some of her pieces so this roughly 40-piece jewelry collection which is very Art Deco and features 14 karat gold plated necklaces, arm candy sprinkled with Swarovski crystals, colored quartz, and
When I saw this picture, it reminded me of how easy it is to take something everyday and ‘bling’ it out to create instant chic. Not 100% sure of which necklaces these are, but here are a few options below:
{Gold Beaded and Gilded Shell Necklace} So, you know my focus for 2012 is statement necklaces and blouses, so when I got ‘the call‘ to be part of a photo shoot for Façon Magazine ~ to wear some fabulous jewelry from Keith Lipert‘s Gallery, I jumped and squealed simultaneously! The day of the shoot {which took place at Keith Lipert Gallery on M Street NW} was particularly warm for February in DC….almost 75 degrees. So my very short, boyfriend-style old teal dress
Tory Burch creates some fun looks ~ mostly for East Coast ‘ladies who lunch’ but I found these five cool items that every stylish lady can aspire to snatch up: multi jeweled leather cuff, $206.50 ~ edgy, polished, refined, bold, statement baelee skirt, $177 ~ easy, feminine, versatile flor tunic, $210 ~ casual, polished, fun, relaxed mora blouse, $237 ~ versatile, colorful, can be dressed up, weekend wear, feminine brenden high wedge, $276.50 ~ zesty, comfortable, relaxed, fun
To use black, try some “colorful” black…I mean c’mon it’s almost spring and no one wants to be caught in all black!! Here’s our shopping list (all items under $250): DvF Hanover scarf For the Love of Gold Wedge Kenneth Jay Lane Black Enamel Green Lizard bracelet Guess Alfreda booties Calleen Cordero black leather studded belt
Lest you forget, in addition to blouses, statement necklaces is my other focus for 2012. Not everything I scout for is on sale ~ case in point: this Nest lapis pendant necklace. Why? It’s slightly behemian styling keeps it from being too serious The blue of the lapis goes with any/all denim! The length (18″ L) and pendant rest perfectly in the “v” of most shirts for display purposes…. It’s meaty and fabulous enough to be noticed but not
On Thursday (yes, I’m a little late), jewelry guru Dannijo posted this Instagram photo with the caption: “#breakingnews: @DANNIJO is launching shoes!! Sneakpeek of DANNIJO x @MattBernson: the Zeppelin boot.”
It’s a question all of us have to answer especially in a city like DC, or anyone who dares to brave the next nine months of election hoopla. I love this look because it’s not too dressy or over-the-top but also not too casual (the kiss of death!). It takes basic black and adds a bit of metallic to add pop and polish! Every woman on the go should own a tuxedo jacket {MUST HAVE #4} like this one by Religion
For 2012, I’m focusing much of my attention and hard-earned capital on building up my blouse and necklace arsenals. Funny thing is they’re both fairly difficult to nail down…..truly beautiful blouses are hard to find and pricey when you do; and necklaces can be ‘hit or miss’ but when you find it, you know it! That said, I recently had a necklace commissioned (sounds sexy & haute, right?) by Janelle of JazzyJewelz. I mentioned that I wanted it to be
A cute pendant necklace isn’t that easy to come across these days but we love this Dalla Nonna honeycomb pendant. The 14K yellow gold pendant has three white sapphires, is part of Dalla Nonna’s portafortuna (“good luck charms”) collection, and comes in sterling silver or as a bracelet. Available at dallanonnajewelry.com, $225 – $825 %RELATEDPOSTS%
This week’s look is all about looking festive without looking too cooky or crazy (anyone see Target‘s commercial with the lady in the red jogging suit?!). You likely have the makings of something office-appropriate and just need to add a dash of color to finish it off. Here’s our suggestion: Shopping List: Turtleneck tee ~ Vince ($95) Flair skirt in double-serge wool ~ J Crew ($108) Patent leather pumps ~ Rupert Sanderson ($505) … these are an essential for dressing
Men’s Stingray Cuffs This week at Blueprint for Style, we’re giving away a men’s leather cuff and a ladies buckle bracelet from Leighelena! To win, all you have to do is…. Answer the question, Which Leighelena cuff is your favorite and which color/texture/material would you like to see next? Follow Blueprint for Style on Twitter and Leighelena on Facebook Contest ends Sunday, August 7th Remember they’ll be a winner for the men’s cuff and the ladies bracelet! Good luck!! Ladies Buckle
Over a month ago, I was tooling aronnd online (read: working!) and came upon this fabulous looking turquoise stingray bracelet with a hot buckle clasp…love at first sight! Last week (courtesy of Possess Your STYLE), I came to understand my love-at-first-sight bracelet belonged to Leighelena. I immediately contacted her to see how I could share her delicious arm candy with others!! Read more about Leighelena — and get ready for a fabulous giveaway we’re doing starting August 1st featuring a men’s
As if Olsen Twins’ line The Row hasn’t gotten enough recognition and grown tremendously, they’ve just designed cashmere, plaid, and herringbone versions of Toms shoes! Quite cozy and comfy for the fall season to come, snag yours now! Karl Lagerfeld has already collaborated with clothing lines like Diesel and H&M, so it will be no surprise when his affordable collection for Macy’s sells out. The first photograph appears in the August issue of Vogue – a simple $109 floral dress. Kanye
Yves Saint Laurent cuff Yves Saint Laurent, gold-toned metal cuff with fingerprint detail; uneven edge at mytheresa.com ($355). Style notes: we love it because cuffs are all-the-rage right now, it can dress up any jeans-and-tee combo, and sets off your LBD too!
Yay for Taylor – she’s the winner of the Bracelet de la Paix from @Mauboussin (a $119 value)!
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
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
See that white button-down in your closet? This is one of the most classic and versatile items of clothing that every fashionista should own! It is an excellent piece which can instantly be styled in various ways that you may have never tried – from dress pants to jeans or shorts to any kind of skirt or dress. Although there are a diverse number of ways to go about this item, many people tend to get stuck in the rut
You only have until Friday to win your very own sterling silver charm bracelet along with two charms (your initial & a “blue” stone)! Blueprint for Style is picking 10 winners at random, so….. “Like” Monet Jewelry on FaceBook Subscribe to Blueprint for Style Leave a comment on this post! In just three quick moves, you’re entered to win so serious charm!
Wanna know how to be fun but still chic, feminine but ready for anything that the day brings you? Try this effortlessly fabulous outfit that gives you versatility and functionality for the entire day! The idea of pairing an ultra feminine Thakoon print dress with an everyday pair of jeans (True Religion) is what makes this work! If you’re not into the whole dress with jeans thing, you can always pair the dress with opaque tights or leggings, but the jeans
In conjunction with Monet Jewelry, Blueprint for Style is sponsoring a giveaway worth over $1000! Across the next two weeks, March 4-18, we’ll be giving away a silver charm bracelet and starting it off with an initial charm and a “blue” charm as well! To be one of 10 winners, simply: “Like” Monet Jewelry on FaceBook, Subscribe to Blueprint for Style, and Leave a comment on this post! So easy …. and this cute bracelet with 2 charms could be all yours! Take a
Ellette bracelet at Dannijo: made of resin, $75. Perfect to stack with other bracelets or by itelf with camel-colored chic!
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