Monthly Archives: July 2009

SHOE-bee-doo-bee-doo!

The title has nothing to do with the post….but it’s catchy isn’t it?! For our final day of Shoe Week, Blueprint thought it wise to leave on the ‘good foot’ (LOL!) so, wanted to provide the shoes that every stylish and sophisticated wardrobe should not be without.  Unlike yesterday’s shoes that were fun, and more trendy [...]

Winner of Contest #1

Question: How long has Blueprint for Style been around? Answer: “about two years” Correct Answer: 23 months Winner: Rnett

SHOE-string Budget: Shoes Under $100

In an effort to be fiscally responsible which is, admittedly, not one of my favorite past-times and to offer some insight into remaining stylish amidst this economic crisis, today’s Shoe Week post is for those shoe finds under $100!!!  While they may not get you through every occasion, you’ll have about 75% of them cover….with [...]

Shoe I Stay or Shoe I Go?!

Yesterday the ladies got to pine over some of my favorite shoes (now you know how I feel!) while the gentlemen got to take a look at the most expensive shoes for men — it almost makes it ok for the ladies to purchase more than 1 pair at any sale!  For some reason, I’m sure the [...]

10 of the Most Expensive Men’s Shoes in the World

In honor of Shoe Week, Blueprint researched some wonderfully made but, pricey shoes and thought it worthwhile to share.  Most men do not have the same love affair with shoes that women have; in fact, for fully 78% of men, shoes are a necessity rather than a luxury….blasphemy! What separates these shoes from the masses is [...]

Kicking Off Shoe Week: Let Me Count the Ways in Which I Love Thee!

Recently I was golfing with a friend in Miami and had the good fortune to have great company and good conversation.  I had to purchase golf shoes for the outing and as I looked down at them on a lengthy Par 5 (the new Nike Women’s Air Summer Lite II happen to be the lightest [...]

“Business” Attire & Dressing for Success

So, I am just back from a conference in Miami, Florida for the week and as much as it’s a vacation location and the weather dictates something “light”, there was no reason to forego the basic tenets of business attire and professionalism. Enter your friendly (and knowledgeable) Image Consultant whose job it is to focus [...]

Featured Designer: Tabitha Simmons

Tabitha Simmons is a British model-turned-designer and she is debuting a “quirky-chic collection of haute heels”.  The shoe collection hasn’t quite taken off in the States yet but, they are at net-a-porter.com and my favorites are the multicolored suede platform pumps!  The suede and wedge construction mean they’ll be perfect for fall; the loafer-style buckle [...]

Swim-suitability….

Ok, so as of yesterday, I am just returning from a vacation in Cancun and this post comes out of necessity — I have been witness to a few fashion/style crimes that make this post fun to share! Mismatched but matching tops and bikini bottoms are a YES…at least you have something on! Men in speedos [...]

“IF” I Had $2,000, Here’s What I’d Get!

Similar to our recent article on Madison’s shopping manifesto, Tucker (our fictitious but charming Fashionelle) wants to turn his everyday uniform of dress slacks and staid button-down shirts into something a little more hip and flexible.  Tucker is at a point in his life where he wants to do more international travel, and do more [...]

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