Beauty

July 20, 2018

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

[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

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

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

June 22, 2018

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

by Julia DiNardo

[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!

by Julia DiNardo

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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May 21, 2018

Sliding into Spring with the Coolest Sandal Kicks Around

by Julia DiNardo

Slides are certainly incredibly reminiscent of my middle school years, and unlike other trends from that era, I’m actually glad that they are making a strong comeback. Come to think of it, we called them ‘shower sandals,’ and there wasn’t much fashion involved; the look was relatively utilitarian, and sport brands, such as Nike and Adidas, produced the coolest offerings with their name, swoosh mark, or stripes plastered across them. The style has certainly evolved in 2018, and today there are a variety of fabric and adornment options to choose from that will encourage you to include several pairs in your shoe collection. See the section below for the seven pairs that are on my bucket list!