January 22, 2015
by Julia DiNardo
Wearing head-to-toe white is one of the most sophisticated looks that you can accomplish to elevate your style without trying very hard; in fact, the only thing you actually need to do is make sure that you don’t get any scuffs or stains on your white apparel! Wearing white only in the summer is such an outdated notion that with a few easy items to consider, can transition white what you need it to be all year long. The easiest way to start is with accessories; see how it feels to participate in the look via a handbag, a pair of shoes, jewelry, or bag. Next up: let’s try winter white! Unlike a pure, almost opaque, bleached hue of white that is popular in the summer time, winter white takes on an almost yellowish tone that makes it a better match to blend in with winter’s other neutral shades of taupe, grey, black, brown, and navy.
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January 21, 2015
by Julia DiNardo
Gosh, the adidas Gazelle is such a cool sneaker! I’ve now owned two pairs in my lifetime, and in my opinion, they just look utterly sleek and sophisticated, all of the time. See here for how I styled them in late 2014, and above for some great color combinations. The brushed, gleaming suede makes them dressier than the average casual sneaker, and you know you’ve found a versatile shoe when it can hold its own in a color palette other than black. Plus, the clean, sloping lines certainly keep them modern and timeless; which color is your favorite?
In This Collage:
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January 20, 2015
by Julia DiNardo
I like to keep things light, a little humorous, and stay away from getting too preachy here at Fashion Pulse Daily, but I must emphasize how important it is to protect our hands! Hands very honestly show the signs of aging, and it is very, very difficult to conceal or alter that. Look at Madonna, who is rarely seen in public without a glove, be it a very cool one, perfectly fitted to her hands. A cool look? Perhaps, but I bet it has more to do with aging hands than a fashion statement.
You’re probably in the habit now of using a moisturizer paired with an SPF for your face year ’round, but it’s about time we started to give our hands the same respect, not only when we venture outdoors, but when we subject ourselves to other kinds of rays, such as the UV or LED lights used to cure gel manicures. Jane Idedale’s HandDrink Hand Cream ($29) is an easily blendable, creamy formula that includes SPF 15 broad spectrum sunscreen coupled with organic rose essential oils for moisture and fragrance, while apple extract adds a brightening and even effect to the skin tone. While only a dab is needed to thoroughly saturate the skin, it leaves a smooth, quick drying finish and additionally has green tea and blackberry extracts for antioxidant protection.
Unfortunately, hand cream with SPF is still a rare find these days, but with a focus toward natural skin care and providing a barrier against cancer constantly in mind, Jane Iredale is certainly making your hand health a top priority with it’s new HandDrink (available at JaneIredale.com and slect skin care specialists and beauty locations worldwide).
Full Disclosure: A sample of this item was provided to Fashion Pulse Daily for editorial review.
January 19, 2015
by Julia DiNardo
The weather is such an easy way to engage in a conversation, and as much as I’d love to go down that path since this weather is killing me, I thought I’d rather start of this personal style post with a shout out to my ever patient photographer hubby. Even when it’s 20 degrees out and windy, like the day these photos were taken, he’s cheery and patient with taking photos of me, a task that would be challenging and awkward to try to accomplish myself. He also lends a critical eye behind-the-scenes to projects that I’m working on, picking up small details that I don’t notice (he sees things that I literally can’t; ah, to have 20/10 vision…it must be nice!).
All in all, there are people in our life that are a constant sign of support, and they do it with such kindness and grace that it doesn’t even seem to be a big deal. Find that person in your life, and thank them; they probably will act like it’s no big deal, but it’s important to acknowledge those that are a true model for the human race.
And, as this is a fashion and beauty blog, I’d also like to give my two cents on this look: it’s really, really hard to look feminine in the winter. Man, is it difficult! That (among many others), is one of the reasons why I loathe the season, but hey, I haven’t moved away from it yet, so it’s time to seek out a glass half full approach. Here’s the ways that I’ve translated some ways to maintain some feminine shaping throughout the season, found in the look pictured:
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