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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

Karl Lagerfeld‘s Macy’s line has officially debuted! The limited edition line hits 235 Macy’s stores on August 31st and includes pieces ranging from only $50-$70! You can’t really say no to Legerfeld with that price! View the entire line here. It’s no surprise that  Kate Middleton made Vanity Fair‘s International Best-Dressed list! The Duchess always looks well put-together and still manages to look incredibly chic even while grocery shopping herself! True royalty. Just because Fall is approaching soon, it doesn’t mean

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2011/08/13

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

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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

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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

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2011/08/10

Two Fall Closet Building Blocks

  Leopard print is one of the most versatile prints (goes with brown, black & camel) Camel is luxe and screams style! Choose from a variety of print accessories or clothing at J.Crew A button down sweater offers the option to rock it alone, under a blazer, or over another button down or tee… My favorite: I have so much leopard print, it’s not funny – – the leopard print pencil skirt is next!

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2011/08/10

Fall Trend #1: That ’70s Glam

    Haute Hippie long sleeve button shirt $263 – 25park.com Etro wide leg pants $700 – stylebop.com Pour La Victoire tan pumps $183 – my-wardrobe.com Tory Burch leather clutch 310 – harrods.com Cacharel buckle belt $44 – farfetch.com   From wide-leg trousers to platform pumps, the ’70s are back in a big, bold, and glamorous way. This time around, designers have combined classic bohemian flares with modern, essential staples. Filled with vivid colors, loud prints, and ultimate comfort, the ’70s glam trend is completely wearable whether for work or

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2011/08/09

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!

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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

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2011/08/04

Why I Like…

From Desk to Date or Dancing… The camel color palette is vast and varied This works for now….and fall! You can change the color to brown or black because of the leopard print belt Substitute pants for shorts, short skirt for midi-length, etc…. It’s stylish with pizazz but not over-the-top Works for a multitude of shapes Provides coverage for typical problem area, the mid-section

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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

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2011/08/04

All To Make A Point

STYLEBOP is showing pointy toe shoes as the ‘it’ trend for fall. Click the pic to see some fabulous options – – – my favorite is the leopard-print Guiseppe Zanotti.

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2011/08/02

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

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

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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

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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?

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2011/07/26

6 Things We Want to Share This Week!

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

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2011/07/23

Sorry To Talk Fall But You’re Going to Love This!

It’s 100+ degrees in the Washington, DC area so the ideal of looking at anything for fall (or anything that would add to the already scorching heat sounds ludicrous), but you’ve got to see this hooded moto jacket by A.L.C.  The detachable canvas hood means you can go weekend to weekday date; the ox blood color is what’s hot this fall; and the slash pockets, zipper cuffs and epaulets add the edge to chic.

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2011/07/19

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 ~

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2011/07/05
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