Shopping

October 1, 2013

What Does Your Closet Say About You? T.J.MAXX Knows!

T.J.Maxx, without fail, has been one of my go-to shopping destinations for my ENTIRE LIFE. How many stores can you say that about? Not many, right? At a recent event with the brand, T.J.Maxx found fresh way to think about shopping, via its Six Degrees of Self-Expression Personas. With the aid of clinical psychologist and T.J.Maxx “Closetologist” Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner, the way that you shop, assemble, and organize your items says a lot about you, but have you ever taken the time to break it down and think about it? Right away, Dr. Baumgartner (Dr. B) affirmed that my diagnosis that I received via the super quick quiz was spot-on (take the quiz to find out yours, here), which surprised me, because after viewing the closets, I was sure that a different one was me! Just goes to show you that sometimes we need an outside perspective to truly know, and understand ourselves.

“I have always been fascinated by the psychology behind our fashion choices, which often times can lead to insights about our inner workings,” said Dr. Baumgartner. “Women want their wardrobe choices to be a true reflection of who they are, which is why they turn to places like T.J.Maxx to find those designer pieces at great prices that give them more possibilities to express their unique style.”

There were pieces, however from each of the closets that I’d love to own, and will scour my favorite store locations for it, and now, can shop online for them too! See below for each of the closets that represent different personas, and I’ve starred the one that was my diagnosis!

Devoted Dresser: You know what works and rock it! You’re decisive inside and outside of the closet.

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September 30, 2013

Introducing Textstyle, Blowpro’s New Textstyle Dry Texture Spray

by fashion pulse contributor

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When it comes to my hair, I must admit that I am not the most inventive with my everyday look. Aside from brushing it out of my face every morning, there is not much attention I give to my locks. So when I got the chance to have a styling session from blow, the new york blow dry bar using its newest product, I was more than a little excited about seeing what blow’s genius stylists would do with my thick head of hair.

The results, of course, did not disappoint; my stylist introduced me to Textstyle Dry Texture Spray, a from its newest line of texture series products. This powerful little spray is the perfect finishing touch to any dry style and helps to achieve the perfect texturized look, from soft waves to french ponytails or to refresh your already blown out look. The lightweight formula won’t leave behind any greasy residue or flakes and is long lasting so that your style can be recreated the very next day. It’s also Keratin compliant, sulfate free, paraben free and sodium-chloride free.

After my session was over, I left with a pinned braided “blowfish” style with soft to the touch hair, instead of the traditional “crunch” feel that I’ve experienced with other products. I walked away wishing I could start every morning with a styling session at blow, and now with my bottle of Textstyle Dry Texture Spray in tow, I feel like I quite possibly do have a stylist in a can!

Textstyle Dry Texture Spray is available at blowpro.com, Ulta, HSN, Nordstrom, Macy’s and fine salons around the world. A 5.6 oz bottle retails for $19.75 and a 2 oz bottle is $9.50.

September 27, 2013

Catherine Malandrino for Kohl’s Launches Today!

by Julia DiNardo

Catherine Malandrino for DesigNation, available at Kohl’s, launched today! You can shop the collection online, or in-stores, with plenty of pieces and size ranges still available. Catherine Malandrino, known for modern, New York meets Paris-inspired designs complete with form fitting shapes, intricate knits, flounce hems, and sleek silhouettes has lent her signature style to Kohl’s for a limited time. I have never received as many compliments as when I wear my Catherine Malandrino dresses, so you better believe I planned to try a few of the styles out!

Courtesy of the brand, I had a blast in the Catherine Malandrino for DesigNation oversized striped cardigan $88, which is totally on-trend for fall/winter 2013, AND spring/summer 2014, with its bold mixing of black and white. My rule of thumb with pairing stripes, polka dots, or any busy pattern is to try to limit the colors in your look to three, max four, for a balanced aesthetic. I paired the stripes with a bit of plaid, and red jeans as the color pop option; I’ve always felt strongly that black, white, and red are shades that always look amazing together.

What pieces are you going to pick up from Catherine Malandrino for DesigNation at Kohl’s?

Stay tuned for my guide on how to shop designer collaborations, which may come in handy!

September 25, 2013

Marking my mark. at Work with Fab Fall Accessories!

by Julia DiNardo

The fall season, from a fashion perspective, can be both exciting and challenging; most people feel like ready for something new and stylish to spice up their wardrobes, while you don’t want to break the bank, and layers are must since the temperature can drastically fluctuate .

Accessories are the easiest way to refresh your look in a quick and versatile manner, from footwear to handbags and jewelry. For work every day this week, I took an existing piece from my wardrobe, and punched it up a notch with some great new fall 2013 items from mark. Not only are these pieces on trend for the season, but also incredibly affordable!

See below for what I wore:

Day 1: Nicholas K. silk top paired with mark. Style Goddess Necklace, $50