April 11, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
With Lindsey Calla of the blog Saucy Glossie accompanied by Vogue Market Stylist Cara Crowley hosting, and a bevy of spring 2012 covetable pieces on display from T.J. Maxx, getting an early start this morning wasn’t so bad! Over breakfast at the Manhattan store on Sixth Avenue, myself and some fellow bloggers saw some of the latest finds available at the store, from brands such as Kate Spade, Diane von Furstenberg, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and many many more. I guessed the price, and was the closest to it for a great rafia bag and Marc by Marc Jacobs wallet/clutch (pictured below), that I got to take home with me ! Three models rocked some great on-trends looks, as we were taken thorugh some mannequin styled ensembles and accessories (my favorite part) as well.

Great deals are to be had in any T.J. Maxx location, with 10,000 items hitting stores on a weekly basis, you’re sure to have your pick! Some great tips I got from the event:
- Identify the managers at your local/favorite T. J. Maxx, and find out what day they expect shipments, so that you can get first dibs on the merch!
- Work the parameter of the store to find the latest goods!
- Items that could very well still be in department stores at full price can be found at T.J. Maxx!

If you are willing to share, which T.J. Maxx location have you been in that has been AMAZING? (For me, I really love the one on the Upper West Side in NYC).
–Julia DiNardo
April 11, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
The winner of the Almond Shaping Delight (retails for $48) by L’Occitane is Valerie H. of Montauk, NY. Congrats Valerie, and thanks to everyone who entered! You can also get your beauty fix via our Dr. Jart+ Giveaway going on now!
April 11, 2012
by Julia DiNardo


Maybe you remember back in August when I gave glowing reviews to Dr. Jart+’s revolutionary beauty balms, and now it’s your turn to give these multi-functioning beauty products a go! One lucky winner will get one full sized Water Fuse Beauty Balm ($32) and one full sized Premium Beauty Balm ($39)! The Water Fuse and Premium Beauty Balms are great for sun protection, moisturization, and a smooth, tinted finish.
RULES OF ENTRY:
1) Do ONE of the following: Subscribe to the FashionPulseDaily newsletter (if you’re not already a subscriber), Follow us @fashionpulse on Twitter, and/or “Like” Dr. Jart+ on the Facebook page
2) Let us know in the comments below which one you did – OR do all three for triple entry!
3) Answer the question in the comments below: “What is your usual routine/products used for beautifying your face?” (my response would be-Dermalogica Smoothing Cream or Calming Mist, followed by either Maybelline Fit Me! Foundation, or Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm, then the rest of my makeup. )
4) USA entrants only, one entry per person, must be 18 or older.
Good luck!
*Giveaway ends Monday, April 16th, 2012 at 11:59pm! The winner will be selected via Random.org.
April 10, 2012
by Julia DiNardo

In a monumental fashion-meets-tech event, Independent Fashion Bloggers has invited me (Julia DiNardo) to be one of 15 bloggers to walk the runway in the latest duds by KamaliKulture and Orla Kiely, hair styling by ARROJO Studio and accessories by Bauble Bar and JustFabulous while touting Intel-Inspired Ultrabooks™ . Read more about it here, and check me out in this sneak peek video!
RSVP now to watch me and the other lovely ladies take a turn (well two, each, actually!) down the runway, or catch the livestream on Intel’s Facebook Page,
and as always, follow along on Twitter #ULTRABOOKSTYLE @fashiopulse and @ _IFB
Stay tuned for more from the event, including interviews and the Intel-inspired Ultra Book experience.
-Julia DiNardo
Of note: Julia DiNardo is being compensated for her participation in this event.