Jewelry

After-Work Political Mixer Look

It’s a question all of us have to answer especially in a city like DC, or anyone who dares to brave the next nine months of election hoopla. I love this look because it’s not too dressy or over-the-top but also not too casual (the kiss of death!). It takes basic black and adds a bit [...]

The Year of the Blouse… & Necklaces

For 2012, I’m focusing much of my attention and hard-earned capital on building up my blouse and necklace arsenals. Funny thing is they’re both fairly difficult to nail down…..truly beautiful blouses are hard to find and pricey when you do; and necklaces can be ‘hit or miss’ but when you find it, you know it! [...]

Honeycomb Kid

A cute pendant necklace isn’t that easy to come across these days but we love this Dalla Nonna honeycomb pendant. The 14K yellow gold pendant has three white sapphires, is part of Dalla Nonna’s portafortuna (“good luck charms”) collection, and comes in sterling silver or as a bracelet. Available at dallanonnajewelry.com, $225 – $825 After-Work [...]

Haute Holiday Outfit

  This outfit is fabulous because it not only uses what you already have in your closet, but it works to hide a multitude of sins (the wide obi wrap belt is perfect if you want to deemphasize your midsection and create a shape); the vibrant, rich color is different enough to help you stand [...]

Best Holiday Booty Under $100

Giving gifts is fun and there’s no better time than around the Holidays when everyone is cheery (and it’s usually reciprocated)! The average American spends around $935 during the Holidays, so if you’ve got a big family then this gift guide of items under $100 is for you!               [...]

Holiday Office Festive Wear

This week’s look is all about looking festive without looking too cooky or crazy (anyone see Target‘s commercial with the lady in the red jogging suit?!). You likely have the makings of something office-appropriate and just need to add a dash of color to finish it off. Here’s our suggestion: Shopping List: Turtleneck tee ~ [...]

Gifts For The Girl With Everything Already

For the girl that has everything, choosing something fabulous can be difficult (and often pricey). But we’ve created a list of options that cater to her fashionable outside, her inner scholar, and her whimsical inner-child. If you need more suggestions, just let us know ~ we’re here to help!             [...]

A Week’s Worth of Leopard Print Loveliness

  Leopard print is one of my all-time favorites and it’s one of this season’s hottest trends. Some aren’t quite sure how to rock it to work, but we’ve got a few ideals!   Leopard print flats ~ by Calvin Klein ($119) Nude short-sleeve top ~ by Vera Moda ($48) Red rome trousers ~ by [...]

Arm Candy for ALL!

Men’s Stingray Cuffs This week at Blueprint for Style, we’re giving away a men’s leather cuff and a ladies buckle bracelet from Leighelena! To win, all you have to do is…. Answer the question, Which Leighelena cuff is your favorite and which color/texture/material would you like to see next? Follow Blueprint for Style on Twitter and [...]

The True Meaning of “Arm Candy”

Over a month ago, I was tooling aronnd online (read: working!) and came upon this fabulous looking turquoise stingray bracelet with a hot buckle clasp…love at first sight! Last week (courtesy of Possess Your STYLE), I came to understand my love-at-first-sight bracelet belonged to Leighelena. I immediately contacted her to see how I could share her [...]

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