June 9, 2016
by Julia DiNardo
![[ A look from the Banana Republic 2016 Collection]](http://fashionpulsedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_7216.jpg)
[ A look from the Banana Republic 2016 Collection]
I’m so fired up for the summer, but need to remember to treat my tresses right. When you dye your hair, sun exposure can certainly cause it to fade, and if you are anything like me (lazy when it comes to root touch-ups), you’ll want to do your best to maintain your color at its status quo. Alternatively, if you don’t have colored hair, you can still utilize these tips to play with a bit of color, or overall hydrate and maintain ultimate hair health.
Switch up your color with a semi or demi-permanent shade
My lovely colorist James Corbett softened my red for the summer by migrating it from a more vibrant shade of Natural Instincts 16 Light Auburn to the lighter Golden Sienna. The transition was pretty seamless, since I already had a base of red in my hair, and you never want to go more than a couple of shades than your current locks for the best effects. Using non-permanent dye solutions also are less harsh on your hair’s composition than regular dyes and allow for a bit of a color boost without an over the top commitment.
Use a gloss or mask once per week
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June 8, 2016
by Julia DiNardo
Shopping for shoes is ALWAYS a good idea, and with Chinese Laundry‘s affordable prices and varying lines (CL by Laundry, Dirty Laundry, Kristin Cavallari for Chinese Laundry), you’re guaranteed to always find a pair (or two or three) that you absolutely love. See the slideshow above for Fashion Pulse Daily’s top picks from the lines for fall 2016, with a few pieces at the end that are available now, so you can get your stylish shoe fix ASAP. Some of my overall favorites include suede booties and mules, athleisure sneakers, and pom pom sandals (the Posh beaded Flat Sandal!!!).
Shop online at ChineseLaundry.com for a full selection of styles and sizes.
June 7, 2016
by Julia DiNardo
If you are into fashion colors, the gel nail “aesthetic,” and are non-committal about actual gel, then it’s time you’ve met your match. Essie’s new gel couture nail polish line launches this month (June, 2016) with 42 new shades that mimic the quality, craftmanship, and expectations of couture attire. The long-wear polishes lasts up to 14 days, and its recommended to apply two coats with the high gloss top coat overlaid for an LED lamp-free ample amount of color protection and shine quotient. The colors are christened with fashion-inspired names, such as Rock the Runway, Couture Curator, Stitch by Stitch, and Hang up the Heels, borken out into the four themed collections of Atelier, First Look, Fashion Show, and After Party. Each bottle features a distinctive new twisted glass design so that you can distinguish between essie’s signature line and the gelcouture polishes.
Each shade, including the top coat, retails for $11.50 per bottle at GelCouture.com, essie.com, and fine salon and beauty destinations nationwide.
June 6, 2016
by Julia DiNardo
As the title suggests, here’s three things I bet you didn’t know about me:
- I always swap out my winter clothes for the summer attire the 1st weekend in June, every June.
- June is also my favorite month (and my birthday month!), as fickle as it can be, with the occasional summer rain downpour.
- Peonies are my favorite flower (pictured in this look), which, sadly, have a short blooming season, ending in early June.
This look is fully ready for the June rain, which consistently comes down on my birthday, every other year, without fail. With a 50% chance of it happening, I really don’t want it to “rain on my parade,” but just in case it does…I’m equipped for it! My pants wick away moisture, the sandals are tasked with navigating city sidewalks without a single “hydroplaning” incident,while my tote bag will repel the rain and conceal my umbrella, just like the champ that it is. June, you are great, I clearly love you, but when you’re fickle…I will be prepared!
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