Shopping | Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 257

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October 20, 2011

Loehmann’s is Your “Designer Duds at Amazing Prices” Destination

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I was lucky to be one of a handful of bloggers invited to a private event at Loehmann’s in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City, where we checked out select designer looks, got fashion advice and tips from Felix Mercado – style expert who also pens shutupandwearit.com,and got to shop the store, courtesy of Loehmann’s! I’ve been coming to this exact Loehmann’s since I was a junior at New York University; it’s perfecet for the stylish guy or gal on a budget! The merchandise is so neatly laid out that it doesn’t feel like I’m shopping anywhere else but at a high-end specialty store, and the brands offered support that vibe — all at discounted prices, of course. On this particular trip, I indulged in a pair of earrings, a top by French Connection, and a few pieces by Vivienne Tam. If you’re in the NYC area, put Loehmann’s on your shopping list; you can also schedule an appointment with a personal shopper; a gratis service provided by the store.

Check out the video of us blogger gals shopping the store, and see below for pics of me shopping, chatting with Felix, and meeting the best surprise of the night – style icon Iris Apfel, who is an avid Loehmann’s shopper and currently has a line of fabulous jewelry and accessories at HSN, as well as an upcoming makeup collection for winter 2011 with MAC Cosmetics.

October 20, 2011

Fashion & Beauty Musings From the Week of October 17th

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We’ve been all around NYC covering events this week that range from new beauty products, to holiday and spring collections. Here’s the cream of the crop- just the best of the week, that we had to share with you:

Ideeli Holiday Event

Ideeli provided a sneak peek of holiday gift items that ranged from the practical (Cityslips, cufflinks, ties) to the fabulously fashionable  (La Mer watches, Melissa shoes). Don’t forget to add Ideeli to your list for holiday shopping; you can bet that we will!

Product-n-Press Preview

A bunch of brands came together to present their latest products, and of course we zeroed in right on the beauty items! We revisited an old classic, Yardley of London, and checked out one of their new scents, Pomegranate Rose, learned about the charitable initiatives of CleanUp soap, KISS cosmetics new products, including premium false eye lashes with applicator strings, and nail art pens.

Uniqlo’s New Worldwide Flagship Store, 53rd and Fifth Avenues

With over three floors of selling space and select dark wash jeans at an introductory rate of $9.90 a pair, you can guess that the store was full of customers and the line had serpentined its way along the top floor. The depth of the store merchandise provided all of the brand’s key merino wool sweaters, foldable jackets, thermals, and more in a vast array of hues that certainly felt like eye candy; fingers crossed Uniqlo will launch e-commerce soon!

John Hardy Fall 2011 Luxury Jewelry Collection

Take a gander for yourself at the latest John Hardy offerings, that in a nutshell, are universally flattering and simply stunning. Head Designer and Creative Director, Guy Bedarida, created six core collections, Bamboo, Bedeg, Dot, Kali, Naga and Palu, inspired by his travels, and in particular, of Bali.

October 20, 2011

Versace for H&M Lookbook is Here

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You no longer have to wait until the Versace for H&M collection launches in 300 stores worldwide on November 19th to gain a look at the lineup of this special collection that encompasses womens, mens, jewelry, accessories, footwear, and home. Here are our favorite pieces with the pricing (so that you can start saving up in the next month!) – which one is your fave?


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October 20, 2011

Knirps on a Rainy Day

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Testing out a Knirps X1 Umbrella on a rainy day? I can’t really think of what could be much better than that! This extra small umbrella is not only perfectly purse-size at a compact eight ounces and 6.5″, but is also flip-resistant, wind tunnel tested, comes with a sleeve AND and EVA case,  and is available in a selection of fun, fashion-forward prints. Knirps, a German company that specializes in rain protection, has been around since the creation of its telescoping frame umbrella in 1928, and prides itself on high quality materials, convenience, and attention to details when keeping one dry from the elements.  Want to get your own Knirps for the fall? Shop all of the available styles here, or indulge in my exact Knirps X1 Leopard Umbrella!

–Julia DiNardo

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