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July 20, 2012

Natori 2012 Holiday Preview

by Julia DiNardo

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This sneak peek at holiday 2012 for the Natori Company was ripe with delicate and absolutely exquisite pieces ranging from bras, panties, and chemises to statement earrings, belts, sequined evening dresses, and even the new line of home decor and entertaining items. Above I’ve shared some of my favorites from Natori across the lines of Natori, Josie, and N Natori, including a new corset-inspired bra shape, elegant chemises in a gorgeous color change, silk obi belts, bone and mother of pearl earrings, and more! Stay tuned for these items to hit select specialty and fine department store, as well as online in the next few months.

–Julia DiNardo

July 20, 2012

5 Summer Beauty Products You Should Always Have in Your Purse

by fashion pulse contributor

[image via tartecosmetics.com]

I apply my makeup early morning, so by the end of these brutal heat-wave-days, it seems as if I’ve been wiped clean (or worse yet- totally absorbed it all into my skin). I want my beauty routine to be about ease, with freshness being a top priority. Summer beauty may be different, but shouldn’t be a chore. With these five products in constant tow, we can readily beat the hot summer days and look gorgeously invigorated even at night!

1. No one’s face is naturally shiny, and this is why I love a matte bronzer. This (above) Tarte Matte Waterproof Bronzer, $29 via Ulta.com, can defeat the humidity that seems to want to challenge every bit of bronzer you brush on. Plus, this doubles as a contouring powder-score!

[image via Sephora.com]

July 20, 2012

Where Do We Go From Neon?

by Julia DiNardo

[Image taken from a neon search at Forever21.com]

It’s taken about 20 years, but the neon trend has come back with a strong burst, and there’s no denying that one cannot possibly feel glum and wallow while wearing a neon garment or accessory. Color popularity can be tied in with the state of the economy, so what does neon say about the state of affairs today? I think, for one, people need something effortless in their lives to provide vibrancy and smiles, and neon easily help that get checked off of the list with gusto. Continue reading…

July 18, 2012

Shoes Your Illusion (I and II)

by Julia DiNardo

So yeah, I may be throwing a Guns N’ Roses reference in the title from the early 1990s here, but I thought it was quite apropos when it comes to picking which pair of shoes goes best with particular look! The contenders are both flats, from Fibi and Clo and Aerosoles; which pair do you like best with this particular outfit? Is neon with jeweled metallic the best look, or do you prefer neon with another bright hue?