May 13, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
I have to be honest, I used to be a little scared of maxi-dresses. Okay, not waking-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night scared, but just a little nervous. They were always one of those trends that I thought looked great on other people – usually tall, gorgeous people – but I’d always been too nervous to try. I also wasn’t really sure if they were my style. While I tend to keep things pretty girly, I also like to go a little edgy with lots of leather and blazers, and I’d always found it was girls with that effortless Nicole Richie boho thing going on that pulled the maxi-dress off best. Then, of course, there was the issue of length and height. I am average height, but I always consider myself a bit of a shortie and I was worried I’d be overwhelmed by this much material.
But then I decided to face my fears head on (and procrastinate studying for exams), so I got myself a maxi-dress and went to town in my closet mixing and matching pieces to make a ton of different looks. And much to my surprise, the dress was not only totally flattering on my body, but also a really versatile piece. You really can do so much with these dresses….the dresses that will now officially be my spring and summer staple (partly because it doesn’t require me to shave my legs).
So, for those of you who’ve also feared the maxi-dress, here are just a few different ways to style ‘em up for every style and occasion:
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May 13, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
Bag Snob asks: Does your bag personality match your real-life persona?
Luscious Lengths Lashes at Beauty Snob are great for length, while still looking natural.
Coquette finds some stylish and affordable maxi skirts for summer.
Fashion Pulse Daily is loving PritiNYC’s Soy Nail Polish Remover Wipes
The Jet Set Girls share the best summer beach reads of 2011!
Second City Style shares their picks for spring’s most wanted: 8 must-have espadrilles.
Shopping and Info wants this amazing ruffle skirt made of Alpaca from Kuna for Fall 2011.
Stylehive shows you how to let your style take flight with these fave feather-y fashions all under $60!
The Shoe Goddess gets a sneak peek at Chloe’s Fall 2011 Shoe Collection!
May 10, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
Fashion Pulse Daily tests two different masks that do the trick when it comes to locking in moisture and rejuvenating the skin.
Don’t be scared; there’s nothing wrong with my face, except that it just needs a refresher.Above, I am sporting a two-piece mask by Amore Pacific. First, an ampule is applied to the skin, then the mask is laid over to lock in the moisture. This type of mask is much more popular in Asia, although I prefer it as it seams to really seal in the emollients and makes for easy clean up. Although I couldn’t find this one to be sold anywhere in the US, here are some of Amore Pacific‘s other skin care products.
Next, I tested the Borghese Fango Active Mud for Face and Body (7 oz bottle retails for $33.50) which I had recently received from ELLE Magazine, which had also granted it their ELLE seal of approval.As you can see, there’s really no hiding the deep mud color, and the recomendation is to apply it thickly and leave on the face and/or body for 2-5 minutes, which is about all I seem to have these days for my beauty routine. This product works to unclogs pores, eliminates dead skin cells and detoxifies impurities, while leaving your skin silky smooth!
Which kind of masks do you use?
-Julia DiNardo
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