Shopping

June 22, 2012

GIVEAWAY: Think Lingerie & Get $50 to Shop Marshalls

After I shared my amazing Nicole Miller and Natori lingerie finds at Marshalls this past week, I figured it was time to share the wealth! Courtesy of Marshalls, one lucky reader will win a $50 gift card to shop at the store and hopefully pick up some incredible lingerie deals as well!

RULES OF ENTRY:

1) Do TWO of the following: Subscribe to the FashionPulseDaily newsletter (if you’re not already a subscriber), Follow Marshalls on Twitter, and/or Like us on Facebook!

2) Let us know in the comments below which TWO you did – OR do all three for double entry! (for double entry, fill in two comment boxes)

3) Answer the question in the comments below: “Which is your favorite lingerie brand that you hope to find at Marshalls?” (mine would be La Perla, or Kiki de Montparnasse)

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

Good luck!

*Giveaway ends Wednesday, June 27th, 2012 at 11:59pm! The winner will be selected via Random.org.

June 21, 2012

Choose from 40 New Color Show Shades for the PERFECT Maybelline Manicure!

by Julia DiNardo

Hitting stores this month, the Maybelline Color Show Nail Lacquer debuts in 40 fabulous shades, and will retail for ONLY $3.99! Amazing, right? The nail category is hot hot hot these days, becoming even more popular than lipstick, so it’s great timing that the brand releases this new line, broken into two categories– “Hot Colors” (30 fashion-forward shades) and “Statement Pieces” (10 colors inspired by textiles such as denim, metallic, and shredded aesthetics). Plus, you’ll get chip, resistant, shiny, lasting wear, that is formaldehyde, DBP, and Toulene, free.

Last night at the launch event, I got a complimentary manicure with colors from the line, and selected shades Amethyst Ablaze and Fierce N Tangy to accent my ring finger nails!

[My adorably packaged goody bag from the event; an assortment of Color Show shades and trio of Gorjana bracelets.]

Look for the colors a select mass retailers nationwide, and let us know which shade is your favorite, AND you can shop for your favorite shade ahead of time with the super cool blippar app for iPhone or Android, which lets you virtually try on the shades!

-Julia DiNardo

June 21, 2012

(Trying) to Beat the Heat, While Keeping My Footwear Comfy and Stylish

by Julia DiNardo

Most of the east coast has been experiencing an extreme heat wave the past few days, and air-conditioning is the only reprieve from the sweltering climate. Work marches ahead, despite the temperature, and I had a full day of events and running around to do, but foolishly wore new shoes at the outset of the day-MAJOR mistake! With the heat, my feet ballooned and naturally got blisters, cuts, and rub marks almost immediately, so as my gait got slower and slower as time progressed, I knew there was no Band-Aid that could help me stay in the shoes at that point- time for a shoe switch!

Luckily, these little jellies had just arrived, and I anxiously removed the killer shoes and slipped my toesies into what can only be described as akin to a spa-like experience — seriously. Comfortable, soft, with a squishy insole, my feet were instantly soothed. Guess where these cute little jellies are from? CROCS! YES – they are Crocs — the Adrina Flat in Aqua and Celery is $39.99, and features their signature Croslite material on the outside and footbed to aid with circulation and provide a massage-like experience. Honestly, never in my life would I think you’d see an outfit post here about Crocs, but seriously, they saved the day.

I would rather walk a mile in uncomfortable shoes than be comfortable in un-stylish ones, so believe me when I tell you Crocs has got some new styles in that will re-define the way you think about the brand, especially if you just dismiss them as gardening shoes. Besides this style, I’m really digging the A-LeighLeather Wedge, Sexi Sandal, Carlisa Mini Wedge, and Twentie Wedge.

What do you think– would you try a pair of fashion-forward Crocs?

-Julia DiNardo

Full Disclosure: Crocs provided footwear to Fashion Pulse Daily for review.

June 21, 2012

Impressive Accessory Finds on Etsy

by fashion pulse contributor

[Bangle Bracelet/Leather Bracelet via Etsy.com, $9]

We really love vintage or handmade finds, and aren’t the only ones, as evidenced by the incredible success of Etsy.com, a global handmade and vintage marketplace. Searching Etsy is a bit of a treasure hunt, or akin to opening boxes in grandma’s attic. However, you’re bound to find one in a million pieces at bargain prices.2

The following are some accessory gems we discovered while perusing vintage and handmade accessories as our focal point on the site. Let the accessories inspire your imagination as there is something for every look, and occasion (p.s. these make great gifts!). Don’t let these dazzling finds escape you; shop quickly!

Statement Necklaces

[Neon Blue and Orange Rope Collar, $195]