An Excellent Ordinary Item

posted by Blueprint on September 30, 2009

When I shop, I focus on purchasing items that are for ‘everyday’ use but don’t make me think of the ‘everyday’…so when I saw this grey wool sweater for $100 by Manoush [an emerging French label that blends bohemian and vintage edge] at farfetch.com, I had to share it!  Because it’s grey, it goes great [...]

Fall Calls for Something Comfy

posted by Blueprint on September 30, 2009

Yes, comfy yet still stylish and while I’d say a wonderfully fitted sweater with slightly longer sleeves would fill the call, the next best item is a beautifully constructed sweater dress…like this one by JCrew ($228).  Although it’s not on sale, it can play double-duty on a Saturday with some lux tights and chunky mules, [...]

Every Lady Likes a Little Shine

posted by Blueprint on September 30, 2009

The season of parties and such are upon us and if you were scrambling last year (or even last week) to find the perfect bag to wear with your formal ‘little back dress’ or your gorgeous nude-colored ball gown or even your hip-hugging satin suit, now is the time to grab it! Whiting & Davis [...]

Multi-tasking Pants

posted by Blueprint on September 30, 2009

Well all of the studies done on multi-tasking indicate that we don’t really get any value-added out of it because we end up doing a lot of things mediocre…or one thing really good!  But these Theory Poet Pants can indeed multi-task: pair them with fun sneakers and comfy flats and they’re ready to travel (use [...]

A Reminder to be Charitable…

posted by Blueprint on September 30, 2009

Junior League of Washington’s Charity Event to help promote literacy in the Greater Washington area: Thursday, October 1st  6:30pm – 9:00 pm Y.E.S. Contemporary Sportswear on 2 Bloomingdale’s Chevy Chase (5300 Western Avenue) Donation: $40 at JLW.org Contact accspecialevents@jlw.org for more information

To Get Your Rough-and-Tough On

posted by Blueprint on September 30, 2009

I love this ring and bracelet set by Paige Novick at LaGarconne.  The cylindrical, double band ring is made of silver but has a black rhodium finish, and at $115 is a great value.  The $335 single strand braided leather and silver bracelet has ring closure clamps.  Separately they’re nice, but together they’re ‘ready to rumble’! Now [...]

Gabrielle Chanel – Cuckoo for Coco

posted by Blueprint on September 29, 2009

She lives on for us fashion bloggers and personal stylists as well as the everyday ‘joe’ or ‘jane’ that goes into any store to purchase a white shirt, or black suit or anything where your goal is classic styling.  Gabrielle didn’t invent the word, she simply lived the concept!  So, what do we need to [...]

A Kid in a Candy Store

posted by Blueprint on September 28, 2009

These are some of the items I love- some I have or may get eventually, and some I’ll never own but I still have a moment of pause when I see them.  Enjoy!

Jumpstart Your Fall Business with Deal-making Shoes

posted by Blueprint on September 28, 2009

These Ann Taylor embossed leather platform pumps in chocolate can make any business meeting more fun!  For $175, the 4-inch pumps have a rounded toe which makes them more comfortable and they mean business!

Item to Ogle Over…

posted by Blueprint on September 25, 2009

This Roger Vivier leather bag can be had simply by calling Roger Vivier, NYC at 212-861-5371…and shelling out $3,500.  A mere pittance to pay for such a wonderful bag with two-tone leather, gold hardware, and the signature square buckle by such a grand designer — or maybe not!  For now, let’s just enjoy…