As long as the temperature hovers at 50 degrees or warmer, I’m okay with spring coming a little later this year. With a glass half full approach, I can look to those pieces in my wardrobe that I don’t feel I’ve fully taken advantage of wearing in the colder months, and give them one extra opportunity to feel amazing in them before they get tucked away for the season. As I’ve gotten older and acquired a taste for particular brands, I’ve noticed that they always look better together. It’s unified my look, and let the eye beholding them rest on consistency of shape and design.
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Julia DiNardo
April 18, 2016
Spring? Are You There?
April 11, 2016
Kimono, etc
It’s certainly odd to present a stereotype referring to a nation as having a singular style or look, but during my travels throughout Japan over the past few weeks, some all-encompassing trends were so evident that they were impossible to miss. Naturally, I had pre-conceived notions about what to expect when it came to fashion and beauty there, that for the most part, I reconsidered practically all of them throughout my trip.
I also never realized how “American” I dress, until this trip, and how I am distinctly categorized as such, despite feeling that I tend to not “follow the herd” when it comes to trends. The most dramatic of observances of my “American-ness” in dress was that my silhouette was completely off. Skinny jeans/pants have altogether disappeared for women there, although quite a bevy of American brands and products that harp back to nostalgia, are still relevant, seeing a reincarnation as an “it” brand or product, once again (more on that on the blog later this week).
Naturally, I did a bit of shopping for both fashion and beauty items, and enthusiastically folded these goods into my routine and aesthetic upon my return to the USA. A favorite discovery was certainly Sou Sou Kyoto, a brand that radiates a Marimekko-like vibe in its high quality and iconic prints, coupled with modern interpretations of traditional Japanese kimono, which unbeknownst prior to me, the word actually has many meanings, but more generically means “garment”.
April 8, 2016
Fashion Pulse Flash: Eyeshadows & Polishes
[Some favorite hues from the L’Oreal Colour Riche Eye Shadow Collection]
L’Oreal has come out with a bevy of incredible cosmetics recently, but for me, my love of the Colour Riche Eye Shadow is about as intense as the shades are magnificently gorgeous. The shade Pain au Chocolat (#207) came with me on my trip to Japan, and ended up being the perfect compliment to both my day and night attire, smoothly gliding on over the lids with my fingertip, or thinning it out along the lash line with an eyeliner brush applicator. The well-edited assortment of just 15 colors come in compact, beautiful packaging, and the matte and/or shimmery options stay in the range of ‘adult-friendly’ hues; none of them skew too “young” or too “costumey.” Last but not least, the best part could possibly be that Colour Riche Eye Shadow retails for just $5.99 each, at mass food and drug retailers nationwide and online at Ulta.com.
[Colors from the two new Morgan Taylor lines include Wish Upon a Starboard and Street Cred-ible]
Oh, the things I do in the name of research, like test out new shades from one of my favorite nail polish brands… I know, I know; my job can be VERY difficult sometimes! I’ve gradually been trying out new shades from the Morgan Taylor A Very Nauti-cal Girl Collection and the Street Beat Collection (both available starting May 2016), which both provide a vibrant, upbeat assortment of colors that are certain to enhance and enrich your boho infused summer wardrobe. Pictured above are a favorite of mine from each of the collections, but you can expect some great hue variety, such as Catch My Drift, a cobalt crème, and Give Me a Break-dance, a teal pearl. As always, each bottle retails for $9, available at MorganTaylorLacquer.com starting next month.
April 6, 2016
Sorel for Spring 2016
I know that Sorel is traditionally equated with cold weather footwear, but the time has come for the perception to shift toward thinking of the brand in the warmer months, as Sorel has steadily, sturdily placed its feet in all seasons. Its latest spring 2016 collection makes it quite evident that style, function, and comfort are an integral part of its DNA, no matter when, or where, you wear Sorel shoes.
Now that the spring lineup is available you can easily see, and purchase the range of silhouettes that move from office-appropriate oxfords and wedding-worthy wedges to swiftly navigating the downtown of your vacation spot in sneakers and making a casual yet sophisticated appearance at an al-fresco dining establishment in slide sandals.
It just makes sense to keep a favorite footwear brand top-of-mind year ’round, while looking effortlessly cool in the process. Click on the slide show above for my top picks from the collection, and head to Sorel.com to shop the new spring arrivals.
