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….
It’s a “twofer”: a peplum top with made of leopard print! For those that can afford to scoop it: Giambattista Valli at net-a-porter, $1430
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!
A peacoat! She is a queen of cool…. Emmanuelle Alt – the editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris since February 2011, succeeding Carine Roitfeld. She’s one of my style icons and she does denim and anything casual with such upscale, effortless sophistication that it makes me cry sometimes. She is also well-known for rocking a peacoat – it’s one of the four standard coats that every woman should own. If you’re looking for your own version of reasonably-priced, laidback cool check out
Everyone’s doing it! Those fancy lace-up flats are ubiquitous. While I may not love them (they are flats), they do a lot to add flair to even the most casual looks. The laces, when tied around the ankle, create a focal point and a touch of femininity. So score one for the ladies when you find them in denim…and under $50! Russian stylist Natasha Greenberg shows you how to take casual to a slightly higher level without any added drama.
Here is the definitive list of how to get your holiday shopping done without pulling out all of your hair or ‘losing your shirt’ at that sale…. Let’s be clear: according to the National Retailers Federation, Americans spend an average of $404 each Thanksgiving weekend. Where do you fall- a little below or way above?! Answer this question: how much do you want/have to spend? This is the BIG question! Make a list of what you want Revisit your Lust List.
[show_shopthepost_widget id=”1187375″] We all want to look fabulous for the holidays but who wants to spend all of their money on outfits? Just because we have an active social calendar doesn’t mean we should have to spend like it…..so, here are five essentials to add to your closet that can travel outfit to outfit while keeping you in the holiday spirit! Shoe clips Metallic blazer (or conversely, a metallic wrap for dressier functions) Metallic clutch Tuxedo pants (I love cream
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,
It’s time to kick the week to the curb! I don’t know about you but my week has been a menagerie of ups and downs, and quite a bit of nonsense sprinkled on top…. I’m tossing this week out with the trash with plans to start/read a book this weekend (my choice is by Pearl Cleage, Things I Should Have Told My Daughter) which is long overdue since she personalized autographed it almost a year and a half ago…..smh. It’ll
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…..
That time of year is quickly approaching and some of you may be getting a little antsy trying to think of what you’ll wear for this year’s holiday office party. Don’t worry – remember these few tips and, of course, check out Blueprint for Style’s TV segment on ABC7’s Good Morning Washington to see great options for guys and dolls!! Or check out the items below so you know exactly what to wear. Our rules to remember: The best “holiday”
It’s outfit inspiration Friday! It takes the best pieces that are on-trend like the vest and makes them wearably chic for anyone. I love the knit hat instead of a fedora because it keeps the look cozy and not overdone. There isn’t too much color either but it’s not dark or gloomy — grey makes a great substitute for black! You can also substitute the tall, mid-heel boots for ankle booties and keep it even more casual. Either way you
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
Capes are instantly chic. Capes require a little work (they don’t necessarily stay in place all the time). The drama of a beautiful cape is in the colors. The styling trick to wearing your cape is to balance the focal point: beautiful cape = simple look, or monochromatic cape = dramatic outfit. This photo from Urban Spotter says hurried professional rock star doing easy chic. You can accomplish the same with this colorblock cape! And the BONUS: it goes with
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
Are you looking for some fab flats for fall? Here are 11 pairs of fall flats sure to add flavor and polish to any look you put together (starting from the upper left and moving in a circle to the right): Riley leopard print flat, $100 – get extra 10% off if it’s your first visit Suede ballerina with embroidery, $160 – only a few left Baylee Louise et Cie tweed flat, $129 – an easy way to amp up
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
[show_lookbook_widget id=”240942″] Work pumps don’t have to be boring. In fact, work pumps should signal you mean business and, in spite of your ability to ‘blend in’, you’ve got the goods to stand out…literally! Think sexy sophisticate. Think power professional. Think business bombshell. Think digital diva. Think savvy shogun. These are the shoes that can go with you from everyday meeting to girlfriend meetup at the Ritz to dinner at Rose’s Kitchen to date night at Mastro’s. Put them on
I know I share the Pantone Color of the Year and what not but, this is not that. I’m talking a color that will set off your boring black but also play nicely with your camels, browns, tans, and khaki colors. Drumroll…..aubergine! [show_shopthepost_widget id=”1042084″] For the fellas, this should be fun because it gives you just a little somethin’ but still works with your dark suits and your casual Friday tan slacks. Note that you can get jiggy with some
Although summer is my favorite season, fall runs a close second….mostly for the colors and the ability to create luxe layering. My house has a stone patio with a firepit in the backyard, and it becomes my “resting place” in the evenings [with a glass of wine] and most weekends. Last year, I started having friends join in the backyard fun and called them #BrooklandCampfire (pictures). It’s just friends sitting outside around a blazing fire, laughing, recounting summer madness, and trying
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