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Maya H.
The Perfect Fabric for Frequent Fliers
Read moreDay 5: Polyester. Polyester is making a comeback with interesting textures like crushed silk and knits which are now imitating…
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What is Viscose? Do I Have Any Clothes with It?
Read moreDay 4: Viscose. Viscose is easily blended with other fibers such as satin but, it is very difficult to get…
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Maya H.
‘Cotton is King’ or So They Said in the South!
Read moreDay 3: Cotton. Cotton is king if you live in a warm climate--it breathes as opposed to generating extra heat…
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Maya H.
Loving Linen…Gently
Read moreDay 2: Linen. Linen has a life of its own and can drape wonderfully if it is of high quality. It…
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Cole, Rood & Haan’s Archival Collection Debuts
Read moreSince the buzz started about six months ago, fashion folks have been waiting to get their 'fix' with the new…
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Dear Blueprint…Need Help! Need Dressy Casual Heels that Work Now & into Fall
Read moreMystery: I have 3 weddings to do across two days so, I need a nice, classy pump or heel that I can…
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Caring for the Sexy, Sophisticated Clothes You Have!
Read moreDay 1: Cashmere, Lamb's Wool & Mohair. Woolens are natural, soft fibers which can quickly felt with careless washing so, when…
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How to Throw Fall Colors into Your Wardrobe & Maintain Your Manhood
Read moreThe colors of the season are purple, grey and forest green and although Blueprint will be sharing several ideas about…
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Maya H.
Work-Dinner-Date Dress that a Stylishly Chic Woman Should Own
Read moreIn reality, it's a houndstooth waistcoat and dress -- and it's divine! You can wear this into the office, head…
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Oh La La Lustful Item
Read moreDoes this ooze with class and sophistication...or what?! If anyone is interested in purchasing, please contact Smith & Company in Houston,…
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Maya H.
Winner of Contest #5
Read moreQuestion: Name at least 6 of 8 items a 'stylish man on the go' needs Answer: leather duffel, a pair…
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Spa Review: Cape Grace
Read moreDuring our time in Cape Town, Johnica and I were given the opportunity to luxuriate at The Spa at Cape…
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Cape Town Store Review: The Safari Club…Purveyor of Exotic Skins
Read moreThe owner, Nicole Temple, rattles off her history and background about how she got where she is today and somewhere…
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ARISE Cape Town Fashion Week: Day 4 Recap
Read moreThe final day featured only one designer, Kluk CGDT likely because Malcolm Kluk and Christiaan Gabriel Du Toit, who are…
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ARISE Cape Town Fashion Week: Day 3 Recap
Read moreThe shows Saturday evening started around 6pm and the house was packed- everyone came out to see Gavin Rajah…
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ARISE Cape Town Fashion Week: Day 2 Recap
Read moreIt was Friday so, needless to say, the crowds were out and the designers did…
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ARISE Cape Town Fashion Week: Day 1 Recap
Read moreI loved it! The Cape Town Fashion Week is unlike many others in that it’s…
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Maya H.
I Reminisce about Hello Kitty
Read moreI'm not sure about you but, I have fond memories of Hello Kitty pens, pencils, wallets, notepads, necklaces, charms, etc. …
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Dear Blueprint…Need Help!
Read moreToday kicks off a new feature on the Blueprint for Style blog titled, "Dear Blueprint...Need Help!". The goal is to…
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Nabeela Abrahams at Cape Town Fashion Week
Read moreNabeela aka Lady Noble hit the runways at the Cape Town Fashion Week as part of The Graduate Show! There…
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Camelot Day Spa at The Table Bay Hotel
Read moreToday while in Cape Town, Johnica and I had the pleasure of partaking in a bit of 'exhale' at the Camelot…
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Maya H.
Cape Town Fashion Week – Day 1
Read moreThe Cape Town Fashion Week was scheduled to start at 1 pm local time with The Graduate Show however, due…
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I Want…Must Have Samsonite Black Label by Viktor & Rolf
Read moreThe Samsonite Black Label by Viktor & Rolf...for a mere $925 at Browns Fashion! So perhaps I won't have it…
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Cape Town…Hometown
Read moreEvery time I am in Cape Town, I am reminded of how much I love this city...I fall in love…