Look what’s coming to Blueprint for Style in APRIL: Sequins during the day …. unheard of! Too Many Mags to Mention – In Style, Vogue, Details, Vanity Fair, Elle, More, Lucky, GQ … which ones do we read for what?! Spring Cleaning – when, what to get rid of, what to keep & what to add [...]
Gilt Groupe is doing it right today: sales on Magaschoni & Carolina Herrera for women; and Emanual Ungaro for men! All three designers are phenomenal at classic styling and pieces that transcend time…. Martin & Osa: 49 women’s pieces on sale and 26 men’s pieces on sale….some pieces are cuter than others but they all [...]
Contest: simply post a comment to the Blueprint for Style site and follow Yazberry Fashion on twitter! Prize: copper-colored, Japanese-inspired umbrella leather cuff Value: $68 Winner: Katie Stime of Minnesota!! [Apologies for the multiple posts without the winner being announced...sometimes technology just moves too fast!]
From runway to runway, Cynthia Rowley is making tracks! Chicago-born designer Cynthia Rowleypresented her Spring 2010 runway collection to critics who sung her praises for feminine-but-not-too-girly dresses and digs. Her ladies spring 2010 collection was colorful and her menswear line won accolades from the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America. She’s done collaborations with [...]
It sounds kinda weird; almost like an oxymoron, right? But if we stop and re-read it, “I want less of more“, what I’m really asking for is for the good stuff! Everyday we are inundated with lots and lots of stuff — perhaps it’s everything that’s on sale or all the treats you can eat [...]
We’re almost there….just tie a knot at the end of your rope and hold on for spring! In the meantime, occupy your time with only the best sales and real steals for fabulous wears. Boston: Natick Collection What: The retail destination where you can stock up on all things spring from stores like Forever 21, [...]
While Blueprint for Style does not particularly care for the gladiator shoe trend, there are many that have made a go of the Clash of the Titans toe tappers. If you are one, it makes sense to do it as inexpensively as possible because I guarantee (no…I pray) that this fashion romp-in-the-hay will end soon. [...]
Mend & Measure Day What: In honor of the Navy tradition, Blackbird owner Nicole Miller and her staff teach customers how to darn, mend, and patch their favorite well-worn clothes Why: Take tattered jeans or socks that need salvaging. When: Sun., 3pm Where: The Field House, 5465 Leary Ave. NW. (206-297-6093). R.S.V.P. to info@blackbirdballard.com [Courtesy [...]
For any fashionable person in Miami (kind of begs the question, right?), head to the Webster for a treat! Former Calvin Klein designer, Simon Spurr has just launched a new vintage wash denim line Be at the Webster (1220 Collins Ave, 305-674-7899) Today, March 25th, 4-9pm RSVP here Bonus: DJ and free VeeV acai cocktails
I’m Monica and anyone who knows me knows that I have grown up surrounded by style, fashion and personality! So, while I took a fairly circuitous route, I’m back where I belong. 
