Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 138

January 9, 2015

Fashion Pulse Flash

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The new year is off to a banging start over here at FPD, with exciting new projects mixed in with putting out fires! Luckily, my friend Damion came to the rescue this week, and fixed some major site issues that were happening on FPD; if you are in need of a web developer for a new site, troubleshooting, graphic design, etc, please check him out, here.

I also was recently quoted on BeautyHigh.com, and in the Heaven Has Heels holiday issue.

If things are quiet at FPD, it’s most likely due to my editorial contributions found elsewhere, that I’d love for you to check out as well:

Thanks for your interest, and now, back to the regularly scheduled Fashion Pulse Flash program!
Giorgio Armani Eye Tints

[Pairing the new Giorgio Armani EYE TINTS in 1 Obsidian and 6 Green Iron with my navy eyeglasses]

Giorgio Armani Beauty‘s latest innovation, EYE TINT, is without a doubt, my new favorite eye product. It’s versatile, showcases gorgeous color, and lasts, and lasts, and lasts. IT looks like a gloss, but is described as a “fluid eye shadow,” gliding on with ease and can seamlessly canvas your entire lid, or help you paint on a very fine line, ala liner, thanks to the angle of the foam applicator tip.

It rapidly transitions from liquid to a solid form once applied, and is extremely light weight on the lids, given that it is promised to last for up to 16 hours. Indeed, when I applied it in the morning and took it off at 10pm that night, it looked just as fresh and sharp as if it had just been applied.

Available in a range of 12 shades, you can pick up yours starting in mid-January for $35 each at GiorgioArmaniBeauty.com, and at fine retailers nationwide.

sephora chocolate

[Yum…chocolate! And lip color!]
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January 8, 2015

The It Accessory: The Mini Bucket Bag

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mini bucket bag trend

 

First the hobo went mini, then the satchel, and now the bucket bag! It seems that every hip handbag silhouette eventually shrinks down to mini proportions, so with this style taking precedence in fashion lately, it was only a matter of time before it downsized. There are benefits of a smaller bucket bag, mainly that it doesn’t become a bottomless pit for your belongings, or becomes too loaded down and a strain on your back and shoulder to lug around.

I’ve pulled together several iterations of that good old bucket style at a variety of prices points for you to check out; click through to find the brand and where to buy links.
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January 6, 2015

Beauty Tuesday: New from Maybelline in 2015

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Maybelline new collection 2015

A new year brings a lot of promises made, but not always kept, however you can always expect tremendous value in extraordinary products from Maybelline. At the end of 2014 I sat done with Yadim, the brand’s globdal makeup artist, to learn about and test the slew of products, and it goes without saying that it was hard to pick favorites! Here’s a breakdown of what to expect on shelves this month (one of each new item is featured in the collage above):

FIT me! Matte + Poreless Foundation (in 16 shades) and Powder by Maybelline New York (in 8 shades) provide medium and blendable coverage in the category that has proven to be a popular one lately; diminishing the size and look of pores. Best for normal to oily skin, the formula gives a matte finish while bledning out skin texture concerns.  $7.99 each

Face:

Master ConcealTM Camouflaging Concealers (5 shades) has a precision tip so that the blendable, concentrated formula dispenses the right amount of product to target the areas that need a little extra help. $8.99 each

Master PrimeTM Weightless Blurring Primers comes in three great options: Blur + Smooth (white), Blur + Illuminate (pink, with SPF 30), and Blur + Redness Control (green), to create a great base before adding in your foundation or powder.  $9.99 each

Lips:

Color Sensational Rebel Bloom Lip Color mimics the hues found on the spring 2015 runways in New York, Paris and Milan in 10 well-pigmented, honey-nectar infused vibrant shades: Petal Pink, Blushing Bud, Barely Bloomed, Power Peony, Peach Poppy, Lilac Flush, Coral Burst, Rose rush, Hibiscus Pop, Orchid Ecstasy. $7.49 each

Color Elixir Iridescents TM by Color Sensational is creamy, shiny, and comes in a burst of eight new shades for 2015! Apply with its enclosed applicator for the ultimate precise lip lacquer look. $8.99 each

Eyes:

Four fab options for eyes appear this month from Maybelline, including the Brow Precise Shaping Pencil, ($7.99 each, in four shades, the waxy formula adheres well to brow hairs), Maybelline New York EYESTUDIO Master Graphic Liquid Liner ($7.99 each, in black only for now, and with an angled tip – it looks like a Sharpie!), EYESTUDIO® Color Molten Duo ($7.99 each, in eight shades, has the most smooth, powdery texture that just glides right on), and the Lash Sensational Mascara ($8.99 each, featuring 10 layers of bristles).

Which product are you most excited to try?

January 5, 2015

Cords & Turtlenecks

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fashionpulsedaily2015

Throughout my entire life, regardless of where I’ve lived, what I’ve done, or been into, I’ve always worn some variation of a turtleneck or corduroy pants.  Bonus that they’re back in fashion now, but I’d still wear them nonetheless. I actually didn’t realize how comfortable I felt in them, or had a life-long commitment to the styles until recently, which made me think about a bit more about what comprises a signature style. If someone were to draw a caricature of you today, what sartorial elements would be found in it that would clearly identify you?
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