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Nothin’ Basic About This Babe!

Blueprint for Style‘s second intern (yes, we have two) is just-as-fab in her own way. Lauren, who tweets as @DtermindBfSntrn, is always happening upon new and fun tweople to follow. A little more traditional and classic in her overall styling, she seems to bring a youthful and colorful edge to her selections. She has a softness and femininity that working moms and young ladies alike can appreciate – her picture above says it all! Here’s a little insight on the warm yet

2011/08/25

Italy is Back…in the U.S.

Perhaps a signal that Americans are feeling more confident in the economy, but Italian footwear brands are looking back to the US as a market to expand into. Italian footwear exports were up by 13.3% Italian footwear increased in value by 24.75% in the US last year alone The Italian Footwear Manufacturers’ Association (ANCI) held its recent showcase in New York last week, promoting 15 stand-out Italian brands “The US is now the third largest market after France and Germany” states Fabio Aromatici,

2011/08/24

What To Know About Color

Color is fun, but for some can be a sore subject and one of angst. Don’t let it! Here are a few key points to remember so you can make color work for you: Spice up any neutral outfit with a zesty pair of heels If there’s a color you think you love, but doesn’t love you back, rock it using an accessory or below the waist to avoid immediate attention Use your nail polish and accessories to sport colors!

2011/08/23

Tweople to Follow

@StyledOn: From fashion shows, news and the latest trends, restaurant and bar reviews, travel guides, art shows and galas, home decor and much more – StyledOn has got you covered to stay perfectly in style no matter who you are and where you go! In just less than a year, StyledOn has been named “Best of the Web” by InStyle Magazine and, according to T, The New York Times Style Magazine, it is “quickly becoming the Facebook for the fashion set.”

2011/08/19

Tweople to Follow

@beblogalicious: The place for everything Blogalicious! Updates on the Conferences (Washington, DC October 21-23), Editorial Community, Webinars, Local Area Meetups; All Celebrating Diversity in Social Media. Blogalicious is the brainchild of two very savvy female attorneys named Nyasha (@JusticeNy) and Stacey (@JusticeFergie); and is devoted to increasing diversity in social media! Wow – – – these ladies tweet and retweet what’s relevant as a smart entrepreneur/blogger/business owner/working mom. Women everywhere – rejoice! BTW- yesterday, the ladies sponsored a Twitter party

2011/08/12

Louboutin vs. YSL: Who Wins?! Who Loses?

Forget Pacquiao vs. Mosley, the [fashion] fight of the decade is Louboutin vs. YSL. Boring, gory details are here, but we’ve provided a fab recap of the major points below: Christian Louboutin got the idea for red soles when he painted red nail polish on the black soles of a pair of women’s shoes Louboutin introduced the red sole in 1992, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded the company a trademark for it in 2008, according to the complaint After a court

2011/08/11

Who’s That Girl?

Blueprint for Style has interns….two! They are both fabulous young ladies who are stylish and fashion-forward in their own right – – – albeit, neither are the same as me, that’s what makes their posts and insights so refreshing. I wanted to take the time to introduce them and give them their ‘propers’ because they work hard…. The first one to be profiled is Donna who tweets as FearlessBfS and is, in my estimation, a contemporary reincarnation of Madonna back in

2011/08/10

Tweople to Follow

@StyleCaster: Provides you with fashion and beauty headlines, detailed how-to videos, engaging live chats through Twitter feed, street style, and much MORE! Tweeting all the latest happenings in fashion, style, and beauty, StyleCaster is content from multiple women and their lifestyles and you can even create an on-line profile (here’s mine!) on their website to share!

2011/08/05

DC’s Bad Ballerina Brainstorming Breakfast

On Saturday, July 30th a few fabulous ladies who wanted to give and share inspiration, insight and expertise convened at Busboys & Poets in historic Mount Vernon Triangle. Over muffins, coffee & herbal tea, we battled our phobias about taking the next leap (tutu-free) and shared any and all information and experiences we had that could help one another. Karen is well on her way to realizing La Fête Accomplie Carolyn has already moved mountains and is now preparing to

2011/08/04

Mid-Year Style Slump

Every year around this time, I get a little antsy and a lot bored with what’s going on in stores and by designers. We’re at that inflection point where we’re deep into summer heat typically but the stores are fairly low on hot weather clothing, and many of us are thinking about fall but not ready to look at the heavier items that are popping up in the magazines/stores/online. What do we do for inspiration? What do we focus our

2011/08/04

August Pantone Birthday Color: Sun Orange

2011/08/01

What to Wear When It’s Hot-as-Hell Outside

It’s smokin’ outside and, frankly, just hard to look good as you are dripping sweat. I’m not sure where you are but if there’s a slight breeze, catching it on a 100+ degree day is like a little slice of heaven. In honor of this sweltering heat and our commitment to looking cool in the midst of it all, we wanted to offered a few quick and stylish solutions in this heat… Mini For Many Paris Stripe Dress, $98

2011/07/27

CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists

It happens every year and we wait with baited breathe…here are the ten lucky designers (and labels) who are up for the $300,000 in prize money (two runner-ups each receive $100,000). The judges will include Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough of Proenza Schouler, Vogue‘s Mark Holgate, Jeffrey Kalinsky, the CFDA’s Steven Kolb, Reed Krakoff, Jenna Lyons, Theory‘s Andrew Rosen, Diane von Furstenberg, and Anna Wintour. AA, Antonio Azzuolo Altuzarra, Joseph Altuzarra Carlos Campos, Carlos Campos Creatures of the Wind, Shane Gabier

2011/07/26

Something Smells Fishy….

Mercedes-Benz has announced that they’ll be launching a fragrance line with France-based INCC Group, due out by 2012. Ok so they sponsor Fashion Week, but I wonder if it’s the new car smell?

2011/07/26

July Style Checklist

Fall Wardrobe Checklist

2011/07/06

JUNE’s Stylish Recap

June was a low key month — with summer weather moving into full swing and several calls for ‘help’ to ensure wardrobes were stocked with the right items! Here are our favorite posts of the month for the ladies and gents…. A $350 Dress for $50 ~ more about Rent the Runway Single Men Who Want to Mingle ~ style insight for single fellas Luxury Without Logos ~ learn how the rich people keep their money Men Wear Heels ~

2011/07/05

July Pantone Birthday Color: Coral Blush

2011/07/01

Tweople to Follow

@TheSheMarket (Where Fashion + Good Deeds Are): Encouraging, Inspiring, & Assisting the world’s women thru Fashion. No cape necessary. Only Luv & Determination (& a little Style doesn’t hurt). Love, Love, Love @TheSheMarket’s mission—to “aid in the advancement of women and girls while supporting and promoting the fashion, beauty, and creative arts industries”! Gigi tweets about charitable events, how to help at risk women & girls through fashion, “do-good” brands that give back such as DVF and Tibi, and much more!

2011/06/17

Tweople to Follow

@AleyshaProctor: Award Winning Entrepreneur, Christian Inspirational Author & Christian Lifestyle Blogger. Aleysha tweets about everyday happenings, bargains to be found online and even produces a blog called Aleysha’s Lifestyle Cafe which talks about beauty, business, politics, style, and family!

2011/06/03

June Pantone Birthday Color: Aspen Gold

2011/06/01

The Beginnings of Color

One of the things I am frequently asked as a personal stylist is whether I’ll do a “color analysis” or “use the color wheel” and truth be told, there isn’t much magic to the color wheel but rather an innate ability to see complimentary shades, dominant and sub-dominant colors, and accents. So to demystify the proverbial color wheel, I thought I’d share a few tidbits to remember: The concept of the color wheel was invented by Sir Isaac Newton The color

2011/05/10

Wine at Wolf Trap

Wine at Wolf Trap: an intimate evening of extraordinary wines, exceptional cuisine and live entertainment May 14th @ 6pm || Tickets $300 The Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd; 703.255.4030 || www.wolftrap.org/events

2011/05/03

May Pantone Birthday Color: Bud Green

2011/05/01

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Nothin’ Basic About This Babe!

Italy is Back…in the U.S.

What To Know About Color

Tweople to Follow

Tweople to Follow

Louboutin vs. YSL: Who Wins?! Who Loses?

Who’s That Girl?

Tweople to Follow

DC’s Bad Ballerina Brainstorming Breakfast

Mid-Year Style Slump

August Pantone Birthday Color: Sun Orange

What to Wear When It’s Hot-as-Hell Outside

CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists

Something Smells Fishy….

July Style Checklist

JUNE’s Stylish Recap

July Pantone Birthday Color: Coral Blush

Tweople to Follow

Tweople to Follow

June Pantone Birthday Color: Aspen Gold

The Beginnings of Color

Wine at Wolf Trap

May Pantone Birthday Color: Bud Green

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