Fashion Pulse Daily

January 20, 2015

Beauty Tuesday: Jane Iredale HandDrink Hand Cream

I like to keep things light, a little humorous, and stay away from getting too preachy here at Fashion Pulse Daily, but I must emphasize how important it is to protect our hands! Hands very honestly show the signs of aging, and it is very, very difficult to conceal or alter that. Look at Madonna, who is rarely seen in public without a glove, be it a very cool one, perfectly fitted to her hands. A cool look? Perhaps, but I bet it has more to do with aging hands than a fashion statement.

You’re probably in the habit now of using a moisturizer paired with an SPF for your face year ’round, but it’s about time we started to give our hands the same respect, not only when we venture outdoors, but when we subject ourselves to other kinds of rays, such as the UV or LED lights used to cure gel manicures. Jane Idedale’s HandDrink Hand Cream ($29) is an easily blendable, creamy formula that includes SPF 15 broad spectrum sunscreen coupled with organic rose essential oils for moisture and fragrance, while apple extract adds a brightening and even effect to the skin tone. While only a dab is needed to thoroughly saturate the skin, it leaves a smooth, quick drying finish and additionally has green tea and blackberry extracts for antioxidant protection.

Unfortunately, hand cream with SPF is still a rare find these days, but with a focus toward natural skin care and providing a barrier against cancer constantly in mind, Jane Iredale is certainly making your hand health a top priority with it’s new HandDrink (available at JaneIredale.com and slect skin care specialists and beauty locations worldwide).

Full Disclosure: A sample of this item was provided to Fashion Pulse Daily for editorial review.

January 19, 2015

Layers & Gratitude

by Julia DiNardo

The weather is such an easy way to engage in a conversation, and as much as I’d love to go down that path since this weather is killing me, I thought I’d rather start of this personal style post with a shout out to my ever patient photographer hubby. Even when it’s 20 degrees out and windy, like the day these photos were taken, he’s cheery and patient with taking photos of me, a task that would be challenging and awkward to try to accomplish myself. He also lends a critical eye behind-the-scenes to projects that I’m working on, picking up small details that I don’t notice (he sees things that I literally can’t; ah, to have 20/10 vision…it must be nice!).

All in all, there are people in our life that are a constant sign of support, and they do it with such kindness and grace that it doesn’t even seem to be a big deal. Find that person in your life, and thank them; they probably will act like it’s no big deal, but it’s important to acknowledge those that are a true model for the human race.

And, as this is a fashion and beauty blog, I’d also like to give my two cents on this look: it’s really, really hard to look feminine in the winter. Man, is it difficult! That (among many others), is one of the reasons why I loathe the season, but hey, I haven’t moved away from it yet, so it’s time to seek out a glass half full approach. Here’s the ways that I’ve translated some ways to maintain some feminine shaping throughout the season, found in the look pictured:

January 13, 2015

Beauty Tuesday: NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation

by Julia DiNardo

Despite all of the trends in skin care the past few years, there’s a reason why foundation endures; to put it in simple terms, once you find the right brand and a great color match, it’s like an enhanced second skin. Launching on narscosmetics.com and NARSboutiques on January 15th, 2015, and everywhere else on February 1st, the NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation is dermatologist tested while being fragrance, paraben, alcohol, and oil free, while also boasting 16-hour wear, which means that there’s no way it’s going to quit on you. There’s no “cake-y” look or feel, and you’ll most likely revel in it’s lightness, providing you with the full coverage of a foundation without feeling done up.

It’s pretty cool to also have Even Tone Technology in the new product, which neutralizes redness, dullness and discoloration, working to improve skin’s appearance over time, making this foundation a great choice for mature skin. I don’t ask for miracles from my foundation, but a little extra help is always appreciated! Choose from among 20 shades, at $48 each.

Full Disclosure: A sample was given to Fashion Pulse Daily for editorial consideration.

January 12, 2015

Classic Pieces Take the Lead

by Julia DiNardo

It seems that from this point until about mid-March, you may not see my personal style without a jacket and/or cold weather accessory in the shot, with a sprinkling of precipitation for extra measure! Lots of warm, wool layers are a must, with thick, nubby socks crammed into boots and as many long sleeves as I can wear without looking too bulky on top. My best friend got me this sweater for Christmas, and it is just absolutely perfect in every way; I’m one of the most difficult people to shop for, and she pretty much nails it every time! She anticipated that I would fancy it up with accessories, so Jamie, this one’s for you!

I’m feeling like dressing a bit more paired down for 2015, revisiting some classic silhouettes anew, like this 8-lace Dr. Martens and a vintage (from 1992) Louis Vuitton Epi Noe Bowler Bag, which came into popularity right around the time the aforementioned “Docs” were on the rise — could two styles ever be so different? In the 1990s, pairing these together wouldn’t have worked, but today, the mixing of styles, decades, and high and low brans is au curant as it will ever be. My jacket harks back to another time as well, 2002, and can’t believe I’ve had it with me through all of my apartment moves and style changes; classic pieces have the potential to take the style lead and see you through life’s changes.