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May 20, 2010

Neutral Fedoras – Try to Top Them! (thefind.com Guest Post)

From our friends at thefind.com:

May is the perfect time to lighten up: accessories, shoes, and clothes all take on a breezy lightness that’s in tune with the sunshine and warmer weather. For a saucy finishing touch, borrow from menswear with a jaunty fedora in a neutral shade. In fabric or straw, plain or embellished, the shape adds a playful bit of retro to your look.

Women’s fedoras are dashing and dainty in one, offering a short brim and a high crown for optimum angles. This one simple element adds polish to any outfit, but can also be dressed-down for more casual looks. Go head-to-toe menswear by wearing with a vest, striped shirt and jeans, or mix with a delicate summer dress for a dose of fun Cuban-inspired cool on a hot hot day.

The Wendolyn Fedora by Goorin Bros features silvery feather filigree embroidery that sprouts from a retro polka-dot band in pale blue. Be sure to bend the crown up in the back to see the silky blue fabric too!

Eugenia Kim’s woven straw fedora for Target features a stem of flowers appliquéd to the front, for a touch of texture.

Meanwhile, the Beach Detective fedora from Anthropologie offers a crisp natural straw weave and a simple grosgrain ribbon. But be sure to notice the trompe l’oeil scarab printed on the band to bring you good luck!

When donning your topper, always remember The Chairman, Frank Sinatra: “Cock your hat; angles are attitudes.”

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May 20, 2010

Sally Hansen’s Latest Products: Nail Polish, Lip Care and Hair Remover!

by fashionpulse

Sally Hansen knows that we need things on-the-go. With the reality of busy schedules and hectic lifestyles that may lead some of us to slack a bit on our beauty regimen, the brand came up with a series of new products designed for the busy woman who still wants to look good despite her lack of time. For someone like me who never bothers to go to the salon for a manicure, , Sally Hansen’s new Complete Salon Manicure is just perfect. To the naked eye it might seem like just an ordinary bottle of nail polish, but is actually a 5-in-1 package: base coat, growth treatment, strengthener, color, and top coat. And by color, we mean there are 42 to choose from. To put it to the test I invited my friend, Rena – a much more avid fan of nail polish than I am – to try it out on her fingers. According to her, the wider and flatter brush also made the nail polish much easier to apply. The nail polish dried quickly, and there weren’t any clumps.

Sometimes, it is not just a matter of time, but also one of skill. My ability to apply nail polish, for example, evokes the mess I once called art in drawing classes I took in high school. Hence, my gratitude to Sally Hansen’s Color Quick Chrome Nail Color Pens. It works the way its name suggests: simply by “clicking” it the way you “click” a pen, the right amount of color is dispensed onto the brush, with which you then apply your nail polish. Yes, putting on your nail polish can literally be a “click” away.

So you’ve now got ten impeccable nails – now keep them that way. Another on-the-go product is the 14-day Nail Shield, a set of pre-treated sheer color strips that instantly stick to your nails for protection and strength. I’ve tried them on myself, and despite my clumsiness, each strip took me only one second. It’s as simple as peeling, sticking and pulling the unused end off.

You’ve now got lasting, perfect nails, so let’s move on to another delicate part of your body – your lips. Many of us have had the experience of waking up with severely chapped lips. To maximize lip moisture, Sally Hansen has developed a new line of lip care products. The Overnight Lip Recovery, for example, revitalizes your lips while the PM Lip Plumper traps moisture to make your lips seem fuller.

On top of everything I’ve mentioned, the cutest product I saw at the preview was the Insta-Smooth Pods Creme Hair Remover for Face. Designed so that your hands won’t have to touch the hair remover cream at all, these pods only ask for your effort to bend them. That’s it: bend it, and the cream comes out from the soft pads on the other side. These individual-use pods are good for last-minute touch-ups and traveling – in short, good for anyone constantly on the road, busy around the clock, or just anyone who wants to keep their hands clean!

– Justina Lee

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May 20, 2010

Foot Petals 3-Step Sole-Utionz

by fashionpulse

After last night, my feet hate me. Standing in heels for six hours wasn’t exactly what they had in mind, but they had to go with the flow. Now, I need to thank them for being a good sport. I recently received the FootPetals 3-Step Sole-Utionz kit, that includes the Pedi Fume, Sweaty Pedi, and Rose Killer Kushionz. Available as a set or separately, these items strive to give your feet the pampering they deserve. I’ve used the Kushionz in shoes before, which gives you some extra padding for the insoles of practically any shoe style you choose, but the other items were new to me. First, I used the Pedi Fume which is a clear gel that includes aloe, silicone, arnica, and jojoba wax. Immediately I realized that it wasn’t the heaviness that other foot creams had provided, but rather a soothing and moisturizing product that absorbed quickly into my tired feet. I felt a tingling sensation, so next, I sprayed the Sweaty Pedi on top, which is formulated with menthol, tea tree, wasabi extract, lavender, and vanilla, which had a rather pleasant aroma which wasn’t too overbearing or obvious. A dual benefit of the Sweaty Pedi is that it also helps to protect feet from friction and blisters due to its anti-perspirant and softening silicone, which is quite okay with me! If you’re interested in giving your feet a little treat too, the kit retails for $44.95, while each item can be purchased individually from $9.95-$12.95.

May 19, 2010

Anna Sheffield: Jewelry with a Bang

by fashionpulse

Punk rock meets Victorian charm in Anna Sheffield’s Bing Bang jewelry collection. Inspired by New York City’s urban culture, this collection is truly where edgy and sweet join forces. These pieces are perfect for making a statement with their layered chains, assorted shapes, and mixed metal finishes, yet their unique ornaments and vintage treasures are reminiscent of an earlier era. The jewelry is so versatile that it is the perfect accessory for any occasion, from the casual to the classy, and with its integration of contrasting styles it is capable of attracting many different personalities.