fashionpulse | Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 82

June 11, 2010

Swimwear Tips from Bluefly.com (LollieShopping.com Guest Post)

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From our friends at LollieShopping.com:

She’s back, and armed with summer swimwear tips! It’s Bluefly Stylist Tanesha Smith with fab fashion tips to help you pick the right swimsuit. Here’s what she has to say.

What are the hot swimwear trends?
Neoprene surfer/sporty-inspired cuts and colors are humongous right now. On the other end of the spectrum are cut-outs and suits with mesh panels. This season is not particularly considerate of tan-lines.

What type of bathing suit makes the legs look longer?
Suits or bottoms with higher cuts on the leg and try a suit with mesh insets (totally happening). The appearance of more skin will extend your legs. And who needs to swim anyway, throw on your highest heel and lounge poolside.
How does a woman show off a toned tummy?
Try a monokini! A toned tum can get away with a daring cut.

How can I appear slimmer in my swimsuit?
Again, the neoprene-like a spanx swimsuit!

What about those of us who want to accentuate our curves?
This classic cut by Shoshanna works for the haves and the have nots. If you’re spectacularly stacked it will support you and if you could use a hand it provides a bit of volume.

What about sandals? What are the hottest sandal trends?
Not that different from swim actually: mesh and cut-outs are major. Platforms and wedges are still totally relevant as well.

What sandals are worth the splurge? Which sandals on Bluefly are perfect at $100 and under?
Classic shoes by big name designer will always be worth the splurge. The Pigalle by Christian Louboutin will always be a classic “do.” You will not be sorry about having spent the money. However—not every sole can be a red one! We have great options under $100 from the likes of Jeffrey Campbell, Boutique 9, Kelsi Dagger, and Velvet Angels.

Are there any fashion-driven summer styling tips you’d like to add?
With the idea in mind that hair is an accessory, wavy après-swim hair is a great styling tip to try. Sleeping in some easy braids should do the trick. Summer is a good time to try anything cropped, fringed, or crocheted you’ve been too afraid to before. You can get away with a lot in the name of “just heading to the pool.”

June 10, 2010

What I’ve Been Carrying: The Hudson Oversized Clutch, $39 at HandbagHeaven.com

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[On Fifth Avenue, after a Ric Pipino event at Bendel’s with my new Hudson Oversized Clutch]

Sometimes, you just know it’s meant to be. After perusing the latest styles at HandbagHeaven.com, I felt the Hudson Oversized Clutch by Urban Expressions $38.95, beckoning me to click on it. While loving the asymmetrical details and hardware, I couldn’t help but notice the awesome zippered pocket options, especially on the front and back of the bag — rare for a clutch, and perfect for my cell, metro card, and lip gloss!  HandbagHeaven.com was kind enough to give me the bag complimentary, and I went right to work testing its durability and versatility.  It comes with a wrist strap, although I’ve been tucking it under my arm, and using it as a day bag, opposed to evening-only bag. It spices up the more casual looks in my wardrobe, and keeps up with my glam looks for evening. It looks expensive, and a friend even asked me ‘If my new bag was Rebecca Minkoff.’  Nice. Another cool aspect? It’s certified vegan, with no animal testing or animal products used.  Overall, a big thumbs up, and if you’re looking for a new on-trend summer bag that will most likely come in at $50 or less, check out the latest selections at HandbagHeaven.com while they are still offering 15% off the entire site!

June 10, 2010

Need a Father’s Day Gift? Enter our Nautica Gift Card Giveaway!

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What are you going to do for Father’s Day? How about give your dad a gift card from Nautica.com? Fashion Pulse Daily is giving away three  giftcards, valued at $100 each, so that you can really splurge on Dad this year! See above for some suggested gifts, and peruse the site for more ideas.

RULES of ENTRY:

1) Either follow us on twitter @fashionpulse OR join the Fashion Pulse Daily Facebook Page (if you’re not already doing so) — write in the comments section which one you did, and if it’s twitter, you’re twitter handle (Example: ‘Hey I’m following you on twitter – my handle: @janedoe’)

2) Tell us in the comments: on a scale from 1-10, 10 being the highest, how fashionable is your Dad?

3) USA entrants only, one entry per person, must be 18 or older.

Good luck!

**Contest ends June 17th, 2010 at 11:59pm. The winner will be selected using Random.org. The prize was provided by Nautica, but Nautica is not a sponsor, administrator, or involved in any other way with this giveaway. All opinions expressed in the post are my own and not those of Nautica.

For more chances to win Nautica stuff for Dad’s day, check out the Nautica Father’s Day Facebook contest.

June 9, 2010

Bikinis Are Out, One-Pieces are In! (CollegeCandy.com Guest Post)

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From our friends at CollegeCandy.com:

Good (no, great!) news, ladies!

One-pieces are totally in this summer, which has us happy as a clam since the past few weeks of finals have left no time for the gym and a lot of time for late-night food deliveries. For the first time since middle school we can actually feel sexy and trendy rockin’ something at the pool that isn’t a bikini (and doesn’t give us uni-boob like a Speedo!).

There are so many gorgeous, sexy and flattering one-pieces out there right now and I spent hours scouring the Internet to find the best ones for you. (OK, so I did it for me, but I’m sharing the fruits of my labors with you people.) There’s a wide variety of style, coverage, and price so everyone can find somethin’ they love. Slip on one of these and all eyes will be on you at the beach this summer! Enjoy!

If you’re not lucky enough to be flaunting this number around the pool at an island resort, it will make you feel like you are with it’s gorgeous ruffles, flower print and gold accents! Plus, it looks like a bikini from the back if you’re still getting used to the one-piece thing. (Oh, and it just happens to be on major sale right now. What’s not to love?!)

This piece by Kimchi Blue is the bomb.com- the perfect mix of sweet and sexy. The coverage is balanced by the plunging neckline and cute cutout in the back- and it comes in three different colors!

A bright-colored one-piece that covers my belly while complementing my tan, for 20 bucks!? Oh Forever 21, how I love thee.

Oh my God, this one is JUST. SO. CUTE. The tie at the bust line accentuates and adds a whole lot of sexy, while the ruched midsection and ruffled hem are totally flattering for those who want the most coverage. Plus, once again, it’s on sale!

This one’s a splurge, but it’s GORGEOUS, and I have a mild obsession with all things Marc Jacobs. I’m absolutely in love with the hot pink color and ruffles. First summer paycheck, where are you!?!?

So cute, so flattering, and so cheap!  This one’s a basic staple that will look good on everyone.

The retro style of this suit makes it flattering. The metallic shine makes it faboulous. Wear this to the beach and you’ll be what the name says – a bathing beauty.

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