April 11, 2009
by fashionpulse
I’m a big fan of C. O. Bigelow Apothecaries, so I was very excited to test out their new Vitamin Boost Gel Cleanser and Vitamin Boost Toner, and as usual with their products, I was not disappointed. I’m one of those people whose skin is really bothered by most facial cleansers. Every morning and night after washing my face, I find myself having to apply tons of moisturizer to counteract how dry and flakey my skin gets. That may be a little TMI, but I’m supplying the details so you’ll know how happy I was when after using the Vitamin boost Gel Cleanser, I didn’t have to apply any extra lotion. My skin felt clean and perfectly balanced moisture-wise. Two additional things I like about C. O. Bigelow’s Vitamin Cleanser and Toner are:
1) they’re not tested on animals, and
2) they contain Bamboo and Ginseng extracts which give them this wonderfully fresh, clean, and tangy smell, not to mention an energizing feeling!
That being said, if you’re someone who’s very affected by smells, I’d save this invigorating cleanser-toner duo for the morning, when you need a boost of energy, as opposed to the evening, when lavender or some other scent might put your mind more at rest. Overall, a big thumbs up to the new C.O. Bigelow cleansers and toners. Also worth a shout out from their list of new products are the Acai Repair Night Cream (your skin will never be thirsty again), Rice & Bamboo Gentle Dermabrasion (it buffs, it exfoliates, it’s amazing!), and the Power Berry Mask (seriously better than a spa facial).
*The products mentioned above are available at C.O. Bigelow Apothecary Shops, Bath & Body Works Stores and bathandbodyworks.com.
-Lily Allen
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April 10, 2009
by fashionpulse
Since the excitement over the U.S. opening of Topshop has yet to die down, I thought it would be apropos to throw in a Topshop Pick of the Day! I immediately gravitated toward this Mesh Ring Necklace, $30 for its unique shape and super thin chainlinks. The chainlinks give it the high street element that Topshop really works to the max, ina refined shape that can work even in the most conservative of offices.
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April 10, 2009
by fashionpulse
Finally the Web Snob roundup is here — and so is Friday!!!
Stiletto Jungle found an eyelash conditioner that actually works.
All Lacquered Up digs through its nail polish archives to find the perfect rainy day blue for Spring.
Allie is Wired fashion face off: Isla Fisher vs. Kim Kardashian.
Bag Bliss examines the Julie K version of the Yves Saint Laurent Tribute.
Bag Snob digs the versatility of Anya Hindmarch reversible clutches!
Beauty Snob reveals about peels!
Coquette finds the most stylish white t-shirts to dress up in.
Debutante Clothing thrifts some Prada!
Fashion Pulse Daily‘s runway look of the day is none other than a fabulous red dress from the house of Valentino‘s Spring 2009 couture collection!
KRISTOPHER DUKES is wanting, wearing, and hating Bionda Castana shoes.
Second City Style thinks it’s time to take out the trash: 5 spring trends that should stay out of your wardrobe.
Shopping and Info checks out the fringe trend for sandals this summer.
This week at StyleBakery.com, the editors are sharing their top 10 must-buys for spring
The Beauty Stop raves about Purely Cosmetics mineral foundation… and tells how to get 15% off your order.
TheMakeupGirl is head over heels for the latest NARS Summer color collection…
The Shoe Goddess takes a look at Fall 2009 with these amazing Christian Louboutin Glittered Platform Pumps!
April 9, 2009
by fashionpulse
Image via Style.com
If it’s going to be a look of the day from Valentino, you better believe it will be something in “Valentino Red!”
I held my breathe as the design transfer went from Signore Valentino to Alessandra Facchinetti and then rapidly onto Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli — what would be embraced in the designs besides the signature red color? How would the house that Valentino built be elavated upon, and not deviated from, by the new designers. So far, so good, I must say, and this dress from spring 2009 is a great example, in my opinion, if not an excellent example how the designers have embodied the sexy, sophisticated aesthetic of the brand, while moving it into a future-thinking model. The draping, the twists, the drama — very Italian, and very modern.
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