Julia DiNardo | Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 8

July 20, 2018

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Starts Today (Thru August 5th)

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[Charlotte Tilbury Glowing, Pretty Skin Palette, $75 – Nordstrom.com]

According to my mom I was “born to shop,” so of course it’s only natural that I wait with baited breathe every year for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale to roll around! What makes this sale so extraordinary is not only the fact that it comes from one of the best departments stores out there, but also because it defies the meaning of  the word ‘sale,’ which we normally equate to  items that have been sitting in the store for a while and need to be moved off of the selling floor.  Nordstrom is different in that it features brand-new arrivals from popular brands that are for a limited time, marked down, as well as featuring items created specifically for the big sale event.

[La Prairie Skin Caviar Indulgences Set, $350- Nordstrom.com]

In looking at the  beauty department, the store has 450 Beauty Exclusives from top brands included, with some of my favorites such as Charlotte Tilbury, Diptyque, La Mer, Le Labo, Tom Ford, Phyto, NARS, La Prairie, Fresh, Foreo, Drybar, Kiehl’s Since 1851 offered and of course, many, many more!

[Le Labo Santal 33 & Rose 31 Travel Spray Duo, $95- Nordstrom.com]

The sale goes beyond shopping, and revolves around fun events such as the Beauty Bash on July 21st (complimentary beauty touchups, beauty and skincare advice and a special tote w/ purchases over $125.), and Glam Out Days that will have free samples, gifts,and more from top beauty and fragrance brands. Enjoy the 2018 Anniversary Sale, and as always, Nordstrom has free in-store samples AND free shipping online!

Full Disclosure: Fashion Pulse Daily received samples for editorial consideration

July 19, 2018

Seed Phytonutrients for the Sustainable Win!

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[Image courtesy of Seed Phytonutrients]

The beauty market is just swimming in brands these days, so to really stand out to consumers, one must have a unique approach to the market, an interesting point of view, and good story.  Launched in April of 2018, Seed Phytonutrients has all of these things and more, and hopefully represents what’s in store for the future of beauty brands everywhere. Just as its name states, the brand works with independent American organic farmers to source seeds that then can be cold-pressed to extract the oils for the products. Oils included are some of my favorites, such as olive, sunflower seed, camelina seed, and coconut oils. From lip balm to hand salve and soap to serum, the brand only launched this April and already has a well-edited roundup of products for face, body, and hair.

Based in Doylestown, PA, Seed founder Shane Wolf has previous experience as an executive at renowned brands Aveda, Redken, and Pureology, and in fact, Seed operates uniquely as an independent venture funded by L’Oréal. One of the (many) cool things about this sustainable beauty brand is that it not only has carefully considered the ingredients (which contain nutrient-rich omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, phytosterols, carotene and vitamins A, C, D and E), but also the packaging has not been left behind. The brand has included not only recycled and recyclable packaging, but specially-created shower-friendly paper bottles, made of 100% post-consumer recycled paper with a post-consumer recycled plastic liner. This equates to an amazing percentage of 60% less plastic used, compared to a standard bottle!

As you can probably tell, I’m all-around pretty enthusiastic about Seed Phytonutrients and hope you are too! Prices range from $12-$55 and can be purchased online at the brand’s website.

June 22, 2018

Coordinating Your Nails and Jewelry? Try These Tips from a Nail Pro

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[An Alexander Wang Spring/Summer 2019 look. Photo courtesy of ANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images]

Have you ever wondered how best to sync up your nail look with your finger baubles? If you’ve been curious about how best to style these two fashion statements, then you’re in for a treat!   Rita Remark for essie, who just did the nails for Alexander Wang’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection show, shares her tips and tricks for navigating skin tone, nail color and jewels, and in fact, she makes it seem quite effortless! Read on for the interview with Rita, below:

Fashion Pulse Daily: Can you share a bit about the thought process behind the nail and ring look by Alexander Wang?

Rita Remark: His collection was heavily inspired by Americana. Images of 80’s hair bands, NFL tailgate parties, wrestlemania and dirt bike racing were littered across his mood boards. The custom Alexander Wang championship rings were a key feature in the runway look, so though I would have loved to create a star spangled manicure, it was important to keep the nails muted. In the end, Alex and I chose a bright opaque nude, essie’s Topless & Barefoot, and finished it with essie Matte About You Topcoat so that the finished look would feel raw, not dainty.
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June 21, 2018

9 Easy Summer Skincare & Makeup Essentials!

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As a new mom, anything that resembles “me time” these days is nothing like what it used to be, so the less things that I have to do with the limited time allotted to me is a major plus. Lately I’ve discovered a handful of fantastic skincare and cosmetic items that have repeatedly saved the day (and a lot of time) despite the spike in the warm weather, thanks to their multi-tasking properties and efficacy that I thought you’d appreciate too.

Excellent hydration, superior SPF, and long-lasting products are at the core of what I need these days (and hey, don;t we all?), so read on for my top recommendations (aka lifesavers) to get you beautifully through the summer heat.

Most mornings only allow me with enough time to put some sort of moisturizer on my face and that’s it, so if there’s time for only one, it better have SPF in it! The RoC Multi Correxion 5-in-1 Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($20.99) does SO much in so little time if it was a person it would certainly be a professional multi-tasker. It fights the signs of aging, imparts hydration AND SPF so…what more could you want from your moisturizer? Yep, that’s what I thought!
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