Tokyo Fashion: Lesson Learned….
For most Americans, Tokyo is expensive. Consider this: a tall Starbucks soy chai with flavoring (I get french vanilla) is about ¥650 which is about $8.50 using a generous conversion of ¥75. To get into a taxi, the starting fare is ¥710 which is about $9 before you even start moving….! With that said, walking […]
February – What’s Ahead?
Blueprint for Style is continuing its mission to make as many people as possible more fashion-aware and style-savvy! The month of February will be dedicated to the following: Men: Furnishings such as wallets, socks, ties & bowties Women: Purses and all the fun stuff inside Feature: Valentine’s Day gift-giving “Next Hauteness“: Grab Somethin’ Grey… “Splurge & […]
How To: Move From the Latest Fashion Trend to Classic Style
Sometimes it can be difficult to take what we see on the runways, or in the magazines and television, or on our favorite celebrity personality and make it work for us. Performing this trick isn’t particularly difficult if you remember a few notable points: Listen to your gut — if it says that shirt feels […]
Ongoing Discussion: What Is Fashion? What Is Style?
I have often used the words “fashion” and “style” interchangeably but, I’m not sure they mean the same thing….or do they? The Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion says fashion is, “a sociocultural phenomenon in which a preference is shared by a large number of people of a particular style that last for a relatively short period […]
Elle Does It for $823 – How About a 50% Discount?
In Elle’s Fashion Spotlight section focused on “Summer Interview Style”, they show the following out for $823.30 for 4 pieces. The outfit is a terrific basic yet classy outfit that can go from work to dinner and drinks. It consists of the following items: Cotton button down shirt, Theory, $217.80, visit mywardrobe.com Wool-blend flannel pencil […]