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Julia DiNardo
February 11, 2015
The It Accessory: The Marshmallow Sole
The Prada creeper set it all off (or set us all back in time, rather) to the ’70s, and then ’90s rugged platform or “flatform” sole, popular for both men and women and now making a comeback in a major way. The balance is pairing with either filmy, super soft and flowing fabrics, or hard leather items. Balance an accordion pleat maxi-length skirt or cuffed, faded and ripped jeans with a pair of inflexible, rubbery soled shoes that may sport an open toe, oxford style, or ankle strap option as well. Choose a sole that is straight all the way across with a bit of a lift (flatform), or opt for one with more of a traditional lift and corrugated/cleated/lug sole.
The most important part? Make sure that the sole is white! I know I know, it’s not the most practical hue, but it sure looks great when maintained and meticulously wiped and cleaned after every outing.
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February 10, 2015
Zoya’s New Collections: Naturel Satins & Delight
[From clockwise: Zoya’s Naturel Satins Brittany, Ana, Leah, Sage, Tove, and Rowan]
I feel like I infrequently fully endorse a collection, however nail polish shades have been incredibly on point lately, making me want to re-paint my digits every.single.night. The only person who I will contemplate sharing the new Zoya Natural Satins line with is my mom, as quite possibly, she’s a bigger Zoya fan than I, and even then, I reluctantly share it with her. It’s that good! devised in a softened palette with a finish between a matte and a glossy look, the collection was created to transition between winter and spring seasons, and it does it with aplomb. I’m hooked on Sage and Tove, a murky, moody green and grey, respectively, but all of the colors can be both day and night appropriate.
[From left to right: Eden, Tiana, Lillian, Leslie, Rayne, Daisy]
The Delight collection from Zoya adds a punch of sparkly effervescence to your nails with metallic sheen or creamy medium-opaque pastels in lightweight formulas that let you produce a sheer strip of color, or layer it up for an assertive effect. I’m digging the creamier iterations of this collection (there are three of each), but I can see the more sparkly effects right at home for a girls weekend away or on the weekend. As always, Zoya’s formulations are five-free and vegan and mommy friendly, and available for $9 each at Zoya.com
February 10, 2015
essie’s Cashmere Matte Collection
[From clockwise: essie’s coat couture, spun in luxe, comfy in cashmere, all eyes on nudes, just stitched, and wrap me up cashmere matte collection]
You know when you just get that funny feeling that something is going to be through and through 100% amazing? That’s how I felt about the essie cashmere matte collection, a lovely assortment of six shades featuring a semi-matte finish in verstatile shades ranging from a mauve and blue-black to camel and pearly-plush pink. If you ask me, the matte effect is THE nail look of 2015, and you can of course duplicate the effect by using a matte top coat, however none is needed with this collection. Apply two-to-three coats after your base coat, and enjoy the instant gratification of this sophisticated finish. Each bottle retails for $8.50, available now at essie.com, fine salons, and beauty destinations nationwide.
