May 12, 2011
by fashionpulse
Via Spiga Creative Director, Paola Venturi
The Madge
The Eve
[Images via Rose Lou]
Italian luxury shoe brand, Via Spiga invited Fashion Pulse Daily to their SoHo boutique for a private runway show introducing new styles for the summer (along with a free shoe giveaway and private shopping party) hosted by the brand’s Creative Director, Paola Venturi with an intimate Q&A at the end. Having been inspired by a Native American themed exhibit at a museum in Canada, Venturi began to draft up designs for the Spring 2011 Via Spiga collection, using the materials (such as leather and beading) and patterns/designs she had witnessed in the exhibition as a model. Seen necklines and neck pieces prompted similar circular spheres laid in increasing diameters to act as decoration for the top of the foot before once again circling into another foot strap on both sides to connect the dark brown wood heel as a whole, with the style being named Madge.
Other featured styles include the Eve, a thick wooden wedge with either dainty white details or fully black, as well as the Priti, a sleek flat sandal with a beaded thong. When asked about what kind of woman would wear the collection, Venturi responded with, “A sophisticated, luxurious woman with taste and whom feels comfortable and confident in her footwear.”
– Rose Lou
May 11, 2011
by fashionpulse
[Image via PritiNYC]
Vegan and eco-friendly/organic beauty company, PritiNYC, recently launched a new soy-based nail polish remover product that comes in a convenient & portable wipe format and leaves out the typical hazardous chemical properties of other nail polish remover products that may cause cancer, birth defects, and various negative long term side effects. The PritiNYC wipes are not only 100% biodegradable, but have also been stamped and approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency, and besides the naturally-occurring origin of this product, the wipes can also be shipped via mail due to the non-hazardous properties of this eco-wipe that clears away both harmful chemicals and nail polish.
The PritiNYC Soy Polish Remover Wipes (10 Count) are available for purchase online at PritiNYC’s website, selling for $9.99 USD per product package. Also, for more information and updates on PritiNYC, visit their Facebook and Twitter pages.
– Rose Lou
May 10, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
Fashion Pulse Daily tests two different masks that do the trick when it comes to locking in moisture and rejuvenating the skin.
Don’t be scared; there’s nothing wrong with my face, except that it just needs a refresher.Above, I am sporting a two-piece mask by Amore Pacific. First, an ampule is applied to the skin, then the mask is laid over to lock in the moisture. This type of mask is much more popular in Asia, although I prefer it as it seams to really seal in the emollients and makes for easy clean up. Although I couldn’t find this one to be sold anywhere in the US, here are some of Amore Pacific‘s other skin care products.
Next, I tested the Borghese Fango Active Mud for Face and Body (7 oz bottle retails for $33.50) which I had recently received from ELLE Magazine, which had also granted it their ELLE seal of approval.As you can see, there’s really no hiding the deep mud color, and the recomendation is to apply it thickly and leave on the face and/or body for 2-5 minutes, which is about all I seem to have these days for my beauty routine. This product works to unclogs pores, eliminates dead skin cells and detoxifies impurities, while leaving your skin silky smooth!
Which kind of masks do you use?
-Julia DiNardo
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May 9, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
Last week I previewed the Payless offerings for the upcoming season, and although I have to keep mum on the details for now, I can tell you that they are full steam ahead with their designer offerings for footwear, accessories and beauty.
For now, I can share with you my top picks for spring/summer 2011, which are just hitting stores now. Silvia Tcherassi makes her debut at Payless this season, along with new styles from old favorites so there’s no better time to get shopping (especially since BOGO is going on now through May 16th!).
Silvia Tcherassi for Payless Genova Elastic Strap Sandal, $69.99
Isabel Toledo for Payless Vespadrille Wedge, $59.99
Lela Rose for Payless Loreto Wedge, $49.99
Isabel Toledo for Payless Board-Walk Ballerina Flat, $39.99
Fioni Mandy Gladiator Flat, $26.99
