September 21, 2012
Would you believe me if I told you this gorgeous skirt is under $37? I hope so! Pretty good find, right? And an added bonus: 5% from the sale of it goes to the charity of your choice! Still believe me? If so (or if not) you should go to LollieShopping.com for all of the deets!
September 20, 2012
C. Wonder is opening it’s second store this weekend, on the second floor at The Shops At Columbus Circle, and I got the chance to attend a very special press preview of the store this morning. Chris Burch has created a retail concept and lifestyle brand that New Yorkers can’t stop talking about, with plans to open plenty of more stores across the country in 2012. My favorite product offerings from the brand include jewelry, the monogram shop, eyewear, and footwear. Plus the decor of the shop is so artfully whimsical and colorful, it’s hard not to exude a sense of awe and joy when walking around the store. For the meanwhile if you aren’t near a current location, check out the brand’s wares online, which range from home goods to electronics, apparel, children’s and beyond.
[The inviting “green carpet” outside of The Shops At Columbus Circle]
[Chris Burch addressing editors and bloggers this morning at the new store]
[A stack of spiky C. Wonder bangles; I want to put every single one on my arms!]
[Loving the color options and slim silhouettes of these C. Wonder loafers!]
-Julia DiNardo
September 20, 2012
From our fab friends at thefind.com
This fall is all about playing with contrasts. Edgy spikes on sophisticated pumps, bold printed coats over muted layers, jackets with contrasting sleeves, military-inspired layers over flouncy girly dresses, you name it – it’s time to experiment, mix and match, and combine all aspects of your personality and fashion sense towards one fashionable finished product! One of my favorite new examples of this is the peplum leather jacket. A wardrobe staple traditionally attributed to adding a little more moto-chic edge to your ensemble is getting the girly treatment with skirted peplum details, so you can toe the lines between naughty and nice, girly and tomboy, and edgy and flirty. Plus, while some peplum styles are tricky to pull off on certain figures, as they add extra volume and force you to be more mindful of proportions, peplum jackets help take the boxiness out of your typical leather bomber or moto-style jacket so you can show off your girlish figure, even under multiple fall-friendly layers! Browse some of my favorite picks in the links below!
From left to right: ALICE by Temperley Page Laser-Cut Ruffle Jacket, Tory Burch Paperweight Peplum Leather Jacket, ASOS Leather Peplum Jacket with Zip Front, and Hinge Leather Peplum Jacket.
– Alexandra Gambardella
September 20, 2012
Now you can get your Sorrelli sparkle on at Nordstrom! The Pennsylvania-based, 30-year-old family company that THE Fashion Pulse Daily go-to jewelry brand has landed at Nordstrom and Nordstrom.com, complete with five different styles of rings and pendant necklaces! Sorrelli’s gorgeous crystal pieces look great layered, or naturally make a colorful fashion make a statement as stand alone pieces. Now’s the opportunity to get up-close and personal with Sorrelli, checking out the gleam of the hand-crafted baubles in 3-D, and deciding which is the perfect hue for you.
All at an affordable $38-$75, indulging in a few pieces for yourself or purchasing as gifts is decidedly guilt-free, especially with the fab added features of Swarovski crystal, antique filigree settings, and adjustable size and length options. Are you an ultra-early holiday shopper? Bingo! The ladies in your life can now be checked off the list thanks to this lil’ pieces. Each style comes in six different color options, including Berrylicious, Blue Jean Dream (my personal favorite), Naughty N Nice, Stardust, Black Multi, and Ultra Violet.
My tried-and-true favorites are the square Pendant Necklace and Cocktail Ring — and now when I’m in Pittsburgh I have a place to go to get my Sorrelli sparkle fix! (Nordstrom is coming to NYC in 2015…) Don’t live near a Nordstrom? No worries- you can still shop the line at Nordstrom.com 24/7 — even better!
Which shade, or style is your favorite?
FYI: The cocktail rings are found in all Nordstrom stores nationwide, while select stores have the pendants as well.
-Julia DiNardo
