Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 104

August 13, 2015

Sneak Peek: T.J.Maxx & Marshalls for Holiday 2015

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T.J.Maxx and Marshalls should be (and probably are) in the usual rotation for shopping, but come holiday….you truly have the opportunity for one-stop, thoughtful shopping at either, or both of these stores! I’ve spent the past few holidays checking virtually everyone and everything off of my list at the stores, and am excited to share with you some of the great items that will be in store that will make everything from Secret Santa to shopping for grandma a breeze. For starters – these holiday-themed beanies…too hard to resist!

Great selections of on-trend jewelry and watches are available for him and her from designer brands at incredible prices, as well as ingenious gift ideas like a paddle board skateboard (watch as I demo it, here), to a beer carrier with a built-in bottle opener on the side, to an incredibly soft and cozy faux fur throw that is sure to reside in the living room, next to the fireplace. Click on the slideshow above for my top picks from the preview, and I you shop to your heart’s desire, and wallet’s contentment.

August 11, 2015

Mani Insanity: New Collections, New Colors from Morgan Taylor & Gelish

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julia dinardo morgan taylor[Morgan Taylor & Gelish nail art derived from colors for the upcoming seasons]

I tested out first hand (pun intended) the fall color collection from Morgan Taylor and Gelish, at Paintbox Salon last week, which brought the lineup’s theme of  “Urban Cowgirl” to life, thanks to the appearance of Chocolate Chip, the sweet Shetland pony from Brooklyn, drinks out of mason jars, and a general sartorial motif of cowgirl-ness. The colors are at once feminine and modern, in an array of six colors that appear in both the Morgan Taylor Lacquer Collection and that of Gelish, soak-off gel polish which is cured under a mini Gelish lamp, and lasts up to 21 days.

morgan taylorMy favorite shade for fall is Holy Cow Girl!, a sage green crème, with the rest of the fall collection including Pumps or Cowboy Boots? (a black/brown crème), Plum Tuckered Out (a plum crème), Tex’as Me Later (a copper/pink pearl), Tan My Hide (a pale nude crème), A Touch of Sass (a dark red crème; Morgan Taylor exclusively); From Rodeo to Rodeo Drive –(a taupe crème; Gelish MINI exclusively).
holiday 2015
Also available was a look at holiday 2015,  the Gifted with Style Collection, featuring deep reds and purples, with two metallic shades (Tinsel My Fancy and  Gifted In Platinum) stealing the show.  I used Gifted in Platinum on the “moon” portion of my half moon manicure, and the color was quite a lovely accent, if I do say so myself!

morgan taylor collectionsLast, because these bottles are so adorable and one of them is for a good cause, I wanted to mention that you can shop the Fight Like a Lady 2015 Breast Cancer Awareness collection and The Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween collection this September 2015. Wouldn’t they make a great stocking stuffer gift?

The fall Morgan Taylor and Gelish Collections retail for $8.50 and $13.99 per bottle respectively; the  fall collection is available starting this month, while the holiday collection comes out in November. The 4-piece mini packs are $14.95, and the Breast Cancer Awareness set has its proceeds going toward single moms combating cancer, while the Rocky Horror Picture show is honoring the 40th anniversary of the film. All are available at select salons nationwide and/or at MorganTaylorLacquer.com.

 

August 10, 2015

Dry Clean Only

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julia dinardo personal style

[Photos by Giafrese]

There are tons of clothes in my closet that I LOVE, yet remain unworn 99% of the time due to three little words: “Dry Clean Only.” Because of those words and this circumstance of special treatment,  which allots an extra trip to the dry cleaner’s for their care as well as the expense to go with it, I remain chaste in wearing them.

But I’m only doing myself a disservice by not wearing these pieces that I absolutely adore, and I’ve come to realize that ‘waiting for the right moment,” or “perfect special occasion” to wear them to may never show up! Therefore, it’s time to wear them, and worry about the dry cleaning bill later.
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August 4, 2015

Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Hi-Shine Lip Lacquer

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Marc Jacobs Beauty 2015

Marc Jacobs himself is drawn to the highly polished look of lacquer, so it makes sense that the new Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Hi-Shine Lip Lacquer also echoes that sentiment. While the 18 hues in the collection range from more nude shades to shimmery and even electric color options, the characteristic that they all possess is the same brilliant shine and high gloss final result.

My personal favorite is Uproar,  described as a  “melon shimmer” that is, however, subtle enough for every day, but also great for special occasions. Each lip lacquer has a minty aroma, which seems to perfectly coincide with something being placed around the mouth, and the applicator wand tip is malleable for a smoother, more accurate application.The texture is ultra smooth, has a minimal sticky quality to it, and leaves lips feeling properly moisturized.

Like anything Marc Jacobs does, a sense of fun and whimsy is infused; each lip lacquer takes a cue from Jacobs’ music preferences, utilizing some of his favorite songs as the name of each hue.

The Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Hi-Shine Lip Lacquer available exclusively at Sephora and MarcJacobsBeauty.com for $28 each.

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