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December 4, 2012

Doncaster Spring 2013 Press Preview

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[All Images by Julia DiNardo]

Versatile, high-quality garments designed with thoughtful details, while using the best materials available are just some of the defining characteristics of Doncaster, a brand which is now celebrating 80 years in the apparel business. Doncaster skips the in-shop model and sells directly to the consumer, with the aid of consultants, catalogs, and the option to buy via the website. I recently got a sneak peek of spring 2013  via a tour of the collection by Doncaster’s lead designer Patricia Clyne, who truly brought the beauty of the lineup to life with her understanding of a well-polished look coupled with functionality.

The looks featured  in the showroom included gorgeous Italian fabrics, tribal prints, a smart, two-toned inverted pleat skirt, bouclé jackets, and nautically-minded blazers and skirts. A special addition for spring includes the limited-edition, exclusive jewelry pieces by Kara Ross, with my favorites including cascading bib and tortoise resin chain link necklaces. Click on the slideshow above to familiarize yourself with Doncaster, as well as discover some great spring/summer 2013 styles!

-Julia DiNardo

November 30, 2012

Fashion News: Target Announces Partnership with Sam & Libby (LollieShopping Guest Post)

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Remember the brand Sam  & Libby? I sure do — I bought my first pair in 1992 and felt like SUCH A grown up in them! Great news for those of you who have been missing the brand:

Sam & Libby for Target will feature 20 styles of contemporary women’s shoes. Starting at $24.99, the newly relaunched line will include everything from sandals and flats to patterned wedges and pumps. The collection will continually be updated with fresh styles seasonally. Click here to head to LollieShopping.com for more info on the launch date, and a quote from one half of the brand’s namesake, Sam Edelman.

November 28, 2012

Alana of Fashion Pulse Daily, Featured on NBC’s “New York Live”!

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After relishing in my fifteen minutes of fame on  NBC New York’sNew York Live this past Monday, November 26th, I realized something. Recognition translates to a certain level of confidence, something that often comes from feeling great in what you’re wearing. I have always known that style transitions can be fun, but I never knew just how easy it is to radically transform your ensemble. My looks really reinvented themselves on their own (with the help of Liza Bychkov) , as you can see in the brief video clip above. We had some fun with big impact, and little effort in the outfit changes. See below for all of the items featured, and stay tuned for a giveaway with some of the featured products and brands from the segment!

[Alana of Fashion Pulse Daily at work on the set of New York Live!]

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November 28, 2012

Great Gift Ideas: Presents that GIVE Extra This Holiday Season

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FEED 2 Kenya Bag
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Tory Burch Foundation Candles
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Anthony Men's Body Wash
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Looking for a way to give back with your holiday gifts this year? Many companies are focused on outreach campaigns, or have added in a component this year to help you give back to the community with your purchases.

TOMS, perhaps one of the most notable companies for its charitable ties, continues its One for One campaign with some new products. Their Classic Stone Watch Cap is a perfect gift for guys and a generous way to endure the cold winter. Also, the Travel Journal is another great gift with its worn leather encasing and leather strap closure. And like the deal with TOMS shoes, the purchase of either of these items will send a pair of shoes to children in need.

FEED, another popular charity brand, working to provide meals for children from around the world. The FEED 2 Kenya bag is a great tote for everyday and provides two children in Kenya with meals for one year. The FEED Wine bag is the perfect hostess gift and will provide a student with five meals at school. There is a variety of other products from accessories to stocking stuffers that can be found on the company’s website.

Tory Burch created the Tory Burch Foundation which helps encourage women entrepreneurs. By purchasing products from the Tory Burch Foundation collection, you can help improve economic opportunities for women and their families. Some of the items include the double wrap logo studded bracelets, available in a variety of colors, as well as the citrus-scented candles, which make for perfect holiday gifts.

Beauty Brands for Sandy is a group of beauty brands who have come together for the Sandy relief effort. Anthony has a variety of new men’s products including body wash, shampoo, and aftershave, making a perfect gift for your man and a way to give back to NYC (Anthony and Sweet Pea Products are donating their products to shelters). Sweet Pea Products are also involved in the movement. They have a variety of baby bath essentials, which make for great gifts to new mothers! Beauty Brands for Sandy provides quality products for people who have been relocated to shelters due to the hurricane to help make their life a little easier during these hard times.

-Danielle Sepanek

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