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Top TLC Tips For Your Clothing

Washing: wear your clothing two or three times before washing it especially dresses and suits Drycleaning: drycleaning suits and outfits together; and since the drycleaning chemicals breakdown your clothes faster, make sure to remove the plastic bags to let them ‘air’ out! Hanging: sweaters and knits should be folded to prevent stretching or ‘fake’ shoulders Footwear: clean (after wearing during inclement weather), polish (quarterly), condition (2x/year) and resole (depending on usage, 1x/year)

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2011/10/10

October STYLE Radar

October means fall is here — and aside from summer, it’s my favorite month (plus it’s my birthday and Halloween…who doesn’t like an excuse to dress up?!)!  This month should bring about big changes in your closet and with your wardrobe. Whether man or woman, white-collar or roadworker, or living la vida loca in LA or clocking miles in the friendly skies, you’ve got to think about where you want to be, how you want to get there, and how you want to

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2011/10/06

Proper Suit Fit

Now is a great time to think of buying a suit just make sure you’ve got the right information to make the most of your money: Shoulders: the suit’s shoulders should hug yours and the pads should not protrude beyond your own shoulders Chest: you should be able to button the jacket without it straining but there should be no more than a fist’s worth of space between the button and your chest Length: when your arms are hanging straight down, you should

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2011/10/06

Wearever the Weather Style Insights for DC

I had a chance to chat at length with friend and fellow blogger extraordinaire for Wearever the Weather, Renae Virata.  We talked about DC style (for men and women) and what you need to pack when you’re coming to visiting and a few style norms that you’ll see throughout your time in the nation’s capitol.  Here’s our interview: Check out the video>> Critique Boutique– Chic effortless clothes in National Harbor, Maryland Simply Soles– Fabulous shoes and accessories in National Harbor, Maryland

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2011/09/30

Fall Trend #5: Shimmer

Wake up your fall wardrobe with one of the season’s most attention-grabbing trends: shimmer and sheen. If you haven’t already, you will definitely be seeing a lot of glistening sequins, metallics, fringes, and appliques that are set to create a major impact. Forget about the warm weather gradually disappearing as these shiny pieces will instantly give your look a pick-me-up whether during the day or at night. Among the many designers who created gleaming pieces in their collections are Elie

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2011/09/27

Fall Trend #4: Plaid

When thinking of plaid, most people may imagine a private school uniform or a Scottish kilt. We assure you that is not the case for this upcoming fall when you shop for tartan pieces to wear the trend. This time around, runways including Carven, Rag & Bone, Burberry Prorsum, and Sonia Rykiel, went mad for tartan plaid and incorporated the pattern in various shapes, forms, silhouettes, and styles. Everything from dresses and skirts,  jackets and capes, to handbags and shoes – the

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2011/09/13

Tweople to Follow

@refinery29: Discovering the newest and best in style, shopping, and emerging trends from the runways to the streets. Tweeting mostly about current trends, fashionable shopping, and links to their latest articles such as their not-to-be-missed fall shoe guide or how to wear an oversized sweater without looking like you’re homesick, Refinery29 is a fabulous resource for youthful style tips! The DC edition will begin in October 2011 (I’m signed up already! Click here to join in the fun). I’m slightly obsessed (it’s

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2011/09/09

September STYLE To-Do’s

September is typically one of the hottest in DC and given the recent weather craziness, I suspect that this year will be no different. That said, September is the biggest month in fashion (I have NO ideal how it got to be that way….) so perhaps you can adopt the same philosophy when it comes to your closet! I’ve spent month-upon-month curating my closet and refining my wardrobe so there isn’t a ton to do BUT if you’ve been wayward, here

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2011/09/02

Style is About Choice & Confidence

Style, much like other things in life, is about choice….and confidence but let’s deal with choice first. Flats or heels. Black or camel. Pants or dress. Plaid or plain. Crazy thing is, we’re often defined by the choices we make and nowhere is that more evident than in fashion.  The media spends countless dollars and resources to highlight celebrity highs and lows; and retailers blow millions to get high profile players to endorse their products. And then there’s taste….which is wholly

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2011/08/29

6 Things We Want to Share This Week

Like your trusty LBD, a piece that’s a must-have to include in your fall wardrobe is a black skirt. Try the Geo skirt by Rogan – with leather side panels, welt pockets, and a mid-rise waistline, it will perfectly accentuate your figure and look super chic. Rumors about Marc Jacobs taking over Dior are gaining more and more attention – would you ladies be excited to see his creations or are you still a fan of John Galliano and feel nobody

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2011/08/27

Fall Trend #3: Leather

  Preen chiffon dress, $1,125 Bottega Veneta leather dress, $1,800 J Crew leather top, $495 Vince quilted leather jacket, $935 Reed Krakoff wrap around skirt, $1,790 Vince leather skirt, $545 Notify leather pants, $925 Sandro leather pants, $710 Tibi leather shorts, $550 Leather will be seen everywhere this upcoming fall, from shift dresses and a-line skirts to leather-trim coats and tees. It’s no secret that the classic leather jacket has become a popular essential addition to most wardrobes over the last

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2011/08/24

10 Tops That Pop!

Give yourself an instant eye-catching look by snagging a top as bright and bold as the ones we’ve featured today. Whether brightly hued or loudly printed (or both!), we’ve got you covered on dressing to be the center of attention with ten tops that pop!   Marc Jacobs sleeveless blouse $278 – theoutnet.com Proenza Schouler sheer blouse $550 – net-a-porter.com Miu Miu silk blouse $530 – net-a-porter.com Sonia by Sonia Rykiel silk blouse $435 – net-a-porter.com All Saints sequin tank $98 – allsaints.com Alice Olivia t shirt $200 – net-a-porter.com

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2011/08/17

Fall Trend #2: Handheld Bags

MaxMara We’ve gone through hobos, totes, clutches, etc but this fall it’s all about the semi/structured handheld bag this is all business and total feminine.  They’re hitting the runways and retailers everywhere (check out Neiman Marcus), but hold up just a minute to catch a few of our tips to make sure this is the trend for you and you rock it right: The top handle drop should be between 5 1/2″ to 7″ (not comfortably placed on the shoulder)

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2011/08/16

6 Things We Want to Share This Week

Definitely an interesting read, Grace Coddington’s memoir has been sold to Random House for $1.2 million reportedly and will include her early modeling days in London and her rise to fashion royalty as the current creative director for Vogue. David Beckham has partnered with H&M for an interesting collabo—due out February 2012. I’m very curious to see what this collection will look like. Planning a weekend getaway? Pack right/light with these weekender bags from Stylelist. Lauren Conrad has all of this summer’s

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2011/07/30

Now You See Them, Now You Don’t!

Line & Dot tank, $70 Hips can be a problem area for ladies, so as the nice weather continues, opt for a top with a kerchief cut or one that hits above the hips to focus attention on the smallest area!

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2011/07/14

‘Trim the Tummy’ Trick

Opt for a top that plays with horizontal and diagonal lines (forget what you heard about horizontal lines being the devil), and create a waist because it simultaneously minimizes the stomach area!  Option two is colorblocking tops; and option three is going for color in the middle and darker colors on the outside panels – – whaa lah!

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2011/07/13

Get Sunkissed This Summer!

Blueprint for Style loves orange!  I don’t believe there is a more vibrant and warm color that shows off or highlights a tan better.  Here we give a few of our favorite things….

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2011/06/29

Sizzlin’ Summer Style Q&A: Rules for the Seasons

Q: Typically, in 4 season climates, summer staples like seersucker, linen, spectator shoes, etc. are worn ONLY between Memorial Day and Labor day.  What is the rule for warmer geographies that experience only one or two seasons?  From Anthony A: Thank you for asking such an excellent question, Anthony!  Really, we’re dealing with a two season issue here because most people regardless of where they live dress for two seasons—fall/winter and spring/summer—and then combine pieces for the unpredictable weather in

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2011/06/28

6 Things We Want to Share This Week!

The highlight of the Versace’s men’s show at Milan’s Men’s Fashion week was Donatella herself, as she is working on a line for H&M – you can preview it now! At the end of last week, Michelle Obama stepped out in the perfect happy summer dress, with with navy blue stripes and a beautiful v-neckline. Find your favorite stripe-happy dress, too! If you’re still on the hunt for the perfect pair of wide-leg pants, take a look at these colorful

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2011/06/25
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