Monthly Archives: October 2009

“Dear Blueprint….Need Help”

Mystery: Summer’s over and I have lots of shoes that have the toe out.  When I click on certain sites, these are listed as “sandals”….I’m confused!  Can I wear toe-out shoes into fall and winter, or am I breaking some fashion rule?! Solved: Ask (and answer) these three questions…(1) Do I get cold easily?, (2) [...]

The Rain Boot or Wellie–To Be or Not To Be?

To be or not to be — that is the question and Blueprint’s answer is “let it be”! Several shoemakers have some version of the wellie and, yeah, they’re kinda cute but in a time when we should be focusing on investment purchases and items that are most versatile in our wardrobe, it’s an item [...]

Must-Have Scarf

Men bring in winter with these dull camel or black scarves…why?  I’m not suggesting that they wear pink but, just a little color keeps the winter blues away and the skin tone looking less-than-pale!  This Ted Baker Phipp scarf (approx $65) in brown has the basics (navy, brown, taupe, maroon, black) but then provides a [...]

Channel Your Inner Mary Poppins

With these 4-inch Victorian-style leather boots by Michael Kors.  Not traditionally one of my favorite designers, Michael Kors has done a terrific job of hitting all of fashion’s high points this season including this chunky yet retro boot that will work wonderfully with pants or skirts.  [Available at Outnet.com, $119]

Scare People with Your Style Savvy

Since it’s Halloween, why don’t you scare your friends with your almost unnatural ability to kick your outfit up a notch with a piece of jewelry…and here’s how!  Grab one of these pieces and add it to that black suit-white shirt combo, or sprinkle some color on that monochromatic grey shift dress you’ve got, or [...]

It’s My Birthday So It’s About Everything I Love

Technically, my birthday was yesterday but, so what — if you’re in Australia, it’s still my birthday. My item of lust is the ultimate bag – the Hermès Birkin bag.  Yes, in 1984 actress Jane Birkin started sporting one of these bags and the rage was born…and lives on!  This particular bag comes from my [...]

Valencia Shoe Purchases

So, here are the two shoes I purchased during my time in Valencia — a wonderful hidden platform, flesh-colored peep toe heel and a beautiful, luxe suede grey heel with a natural contrast stitch at the top of the heel….cost me a whopping $150!  The flesh-colored peep-toe is one every lady should have to wear [...]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Incognito Pink

To close our month-long focus on pink in tribute to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Blueprint for Style wanted to remind folks that even though the month ends in 5 short days, there are those that do not faulter.  Today’s tips on how to integrate pink into your wardrobe focus on sneaking with pink — doing it incognito [...]

Tie Designer, David Hart

From Scottish tartans to 50s girlie designs, David Hart has covered the gamet so, his Spring 2010 collection was an open question mark — well, no more.  The collection is made from Thomas Mason coton shirting instead of the typical wool or silk — the result?  The ties are somewhat wrinkled; Hart says “You have [...]

Invest in a ‘Haute’ Coat

And if you decide to take the plunge, consider this Missoni Osiride reversible striped coat ($1125); available at Outnet.com.  The trend this fall is to be conservative with our spending but not with our fashion — this coat works after-hours with a pair of navy blue leggings, or at work with black or grey, wide-leg trousers [...]

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