Julia DiNardo | Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 239

May 23, 2013

Sam & Libby For Target: Shop It or Skip It?!

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sam & libby for target

From our friends at thefind.com:

Anyone who has shopped with me knows that I love me a Target designer collection, and now that my wallet has had adequate rest since my Prabal Gurung splurge-fest, I’m officially ready to take on the next collabo! Sam & Libby’s collaboration with Target officially hit shelves on May 5th, and despite a lack of hype and high-level publicity, true fans of the husband-and-wife shoe designing team have their calendars marked and their credit cards ready! This collaboration marks an ongoing partnership between the shoe brand and the bargain-friendly superstore, and the first installment features snake-embossed sandals, patterned wedges, metallic-detailed gladiator styles, and sassy platform pumps, all starting at $24.99 a pair. With an impressive 20 different styles in just the first installment, there’s practically something for everyone, but I’d be lying if I said I felt a shoe frenzy coming on based on the first sneak peek photos of the collaboration’s first offerings. What do you think, shoe lovers – will you be first in line to check out Sam & Libby’s new collection for Target?

– Alexandra Gambardella

May 22, 2013

Swim, Tan, Sundries

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nautica swim 2 piece

[Nautica zip-up swim top and bottoms, Nautica.com]

dorfman pacific hat

[Tropical Trends Women's Hat LP157, $25, Hartfordyork.com]

nautica swim one piece

[Nautica one-piece bathing suit, Nautica.com]

freya cover up

[Freya 'St. Louis' Caftan Cover-Up, $65, Nordstrom.com]

boohoo underwire swimsuit

[Rio Underwired Ruffle Swimsuit, $36, BOOHOO.com]

nautica swim rash guard

[Nautica Rashguard and Boy Short bottoms, Nautica.com]

piccone one piece

[Robin Piccone 'Raquel' Portrait Back One Piece Swimsuit, $154, Nordstrom.com]

nautica bikini

[Nautica Signal Print Bandeau Top & Botttom, $59, & $47, Nautica.com]

lorac body bronzer with puff

[LORAC Tantalier Body Bronzing Spray with Puff, a mes- free way to get some natural-looking color with Maracuja, Camu Camu, Açai Berry, Pomegranate, & Vitamins A & E; $32, Loraccosmetics.com]

jergens natural glow 3 days to glow

[Jergens Natural Glow 3 Days to Glow Moisturizer, $7.99, Drugstore.com]

Caviar CC Cream for hair, alterna

[Alterna Haircare Caviar CC Cream 10-In-1 Complete Correction shines, smooths, and offers UV protection; $25, Sephora.com]

armada lip balm

[VMV Hypoallergenics Armada Moisturizing, Protective Lip Balm SPF 60, $25, VMVHypoallergenics.com]

tocca towelettes

[TOCCA SPF 30+ Sunscreen Towelettes in Stella with a blood orange fragrance, $24, Birchbox.com]

dermalogica solar defense booster

[Dermalogica Solar Defense Booster spf50, with Broad Spectrum sunscreen for all skin conditions & antioxidant vitamins C and E; $48, Dermalogica.com]

The tongue-in-cheek title, based off of a slogan coined by a certain New Jersey-based reality show, inspired the items in this feature, which includes some fabulous swimwear for all ages, a few body bronze-friendly to get a bit of a tan glow infused into your skin, as well as products to protect your precious skin and hair from the summer heat. Click on the slideshow above for our top 14 picks as well as pricing and where to buy info!

Which of these will you try this summer?

May 21, 2013

For Him: Aveda Men Pure-Formance Grooming Cream

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Aveda Men Pure-Formance™ Grooming Cream. Aveda Men Pure-Formance™ Grooming Cream. aveda men pure-formance

“A little dab will do you” is certainly the adage that comes to mind when describing how to best use the Aveda Men Pure-Formance™ Grooming Cream.  One of a handful of products from the Pure-Formance line, which also includes shampoo, conditioner, grooming clay, and aftershave, the Grooming Cream has an incredibly light, pliable texture with a zesty mint aroma that our Fashion Pulse Man declares as smelling “really fresh and awesome.”

The fragrance includes a combination of aromas that can take on a unisex flare, such as citrus and certified organic essential oils of spearmint, vetiver, and lavender. It works equally well on fine, as well as thick curly (unruly) hair, adds a tiny bit of shine, as well as weightless, effortless hold sans the stickiness of other similar products. Plus, if you really really love it, through Aveda.com you can sign up for a replenishment service that will deliver more Grooming Cream to your door every 30, 45, 60, 75. 90, or 120 days (or you can make a one-time purchase).

 

May 20, 2013

Perfect Products for Sensitive Skin in the Summertime

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sensitive skin beauty products
alba botanica shaving cream

[Alba Botanica Very Emollient Foam Shaving and regular Shaving Creams are hypo-allergenic, 100% vegetarian, and made without artificial colors, parabens, & phthalates. They include aloe vera, calendula, lavender and vitamin E, and are available in up to four scent selections along with unscented. $6.99-$7.99, AlbaBotanica.com]

clinique nail enamel

[Nail enamel can be a source of allergies and skin irritation, so Clinique's new launched A Different Enamel for Sensitive Skins took six years to make, is dermatologist & ophthalmologist tested and offers a high-gloss, chip resistant range of colors (12 in the permanent collection, 9 in the limited edition collection), along with a base and top coat. $16, Clinique.com]

schick quattro for women sensitive skin

[While upgrading to a sensitive skin shaving cream, take it one step further with a sensitive skin razor! We like the Schick Quattro Sensitive Skin Disposable Razors pack of 3, which are hypoallergenic with an aloe formula. $7.99, Ulta.com]

juice beauty sunscreen

[The Juice Beauty SPF 30 Oil-Free Moisturizer ($29) is great for all skin types, including acne-prone and sensitive skin, and is chemical AND oil free, infused with antioxidant rich nutrients. The SPF 20 Sport Moisturizer ($16), is certified organic with jojoba and soothing aloe, blends and absorbs easily, and is water-resistant! Both available at JuiceBeauty.com]

vmv

[It's important to start with products that work with your skin when you wash; VMV Hypoallergenics Essense Skin Saving Clark Wash ($30) is allergen free and can be used on the body AND hair, while the Essence Skin-Saving Clear + Natural Soap ($10) is a super mild, non-drying formula, free of Fragrance,dye, phthalates, paraben, and preservatives. Available at VMVHypoallergenics.com]

elf natural mineral mascara

[ Created specifically for sensitive skin and contact wearers, the natural formula has Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Pro Vitamin-B5, Vitamin E, Oat Protein, and Green Tea Extract to condition and strengthen lashes. $5,
eyeslipsface.com]

rose body moisturizer

[Great for sensitive skin and even safe for babies and children, Dr. Hauschka's Rose Body Moisturizer gently fights dryness with rose wax, rose essential oil, extracts of wild rose hips, rose petals, and shea butter. $39, Drhauschka.com]

lumene sensistive skin

[The Lumene Sensitive Touch Comforting Night Cream was developed in tandem with the Finnish Allergy and Asthma Federation and has been dermatologically tested to calm redness, while the product is free from ethyl alcohol, colorants, fragrance, parabens, mineral oils or silicone. $18, CVS.com]

Just because your skin doesn’t fit into the categories of just oily, dry, or normal should you feel frustrated. If you have problems with sensitivity, rosacea, acne, allergies, and more, then nagivating the product aisle can prove to be challenging AND time consuming. I hope to simplify things for you with some great products for face and body, ranging from face wash to nail polish, shaving cream to sunscreen, that are mindful of sensitive skin issues. See above for a slideshow of top picks that will easily move you through your summer beauty and sun protection routine, which also can work year ’round.

FYI: Although these are tested, approved, and loved products by me, keep in mind that our compositions, conditions, and reactions can differ!

What products have you used, and found to be great for sensitive skin?

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