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MUST-DO’S OF STYLE There are sooooo many rules to know and abide by but, you don’t have to live by all of them. They are great “to know” because they allow you to see your closet building in a new light. Here are six rules I love!
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Aim for balance: mix masculine with feminine. A full skirt in a heavier textile, or menswearinspired wool trousers offset with a silky, feminine top. Build around your shoes: costume designer Lyn Paolo says every outfit should be built from the bottom up because they determine your stance, posture, silhouette, etc. Accessories are the glue: great clothes are great but accessories are the finishing touch to your look. Don’t skimp! Bigger can slenderize: voluminous pieces can actually minimize. The easiest way to slenderize hips is by wearing a full skirt… Hueing adds sophistication: it’s the best way to do monochromatic. Do lighter on top to draw attention and darker hues on the bottom Define your waist: no matter what’s going on in the midsection, a slightly wide belt cinches the waist and creates shape Blueprint for Style LLC b-styled by blueprint Style Club Savvy Sophisticates
TRENDS… TO TRY
• Full skirts are 100% feminine • Maroon/aubergine are warm and inviting but bold and work well with other staple colors • Fedora instead of baseball cap • Mixing prints • Sweater dresses • Edgy feminine pieces like tweed moto jackets
SAVVY SOPHISTICATE FALL SHOPPING LIST 1.
After-hours heel (if you don’t wear them a lot then invest in ONE awesome colorful pair that can make any outfit!)
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Tweed moto jacket (we already talked about this)
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Cognac belt (to work with every tent dress and oversized sweater)
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Sweater vest (it’s perfect to add polish to denim or a pencil skirt but not too much formality)
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Unordinary cardigan (still a throw-on but on another level)
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Print dress (for a business meeting that turns into date night)
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Tall, mid-heel boot (for work or play, and allows you some comfort too)
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PLEASE READ…
Consider….. 1.
Purchasing the stepby-step guide to transitioning your closet because it also provides guidance on purging too!!
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A Closet Audit & Edit to get expert assistance editing and re-focusing your closet on a stellar personal brand
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I love feedback – share HERE!
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Start today – creating a running list of items you lust after or love, and periodically update it. It provides terrific insight into the “growth” of your style over time
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Using the link in #3, share one thing you want for fall
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Style tip: your investment pieces should be those items that transcend work and weekend, and add versatility
How often do you check out the Blueprint for Style blog and the cool articles posted? Here are the best articles for you to read: Anything but ordinary work pumps One color to add to your closet 11 ways to transition your closet from summer AND a corresponding step-bystep guide ($4.99) Awesome bags by Truffle (these are fabulous + on 10.6 I’ll announce a giveaway!)
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