Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 140

December 18, 2014

Sneak Peek: Lands’ End Swim for Spring 2015

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Thinking about warmer months ahead never gets out for me, so I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of  summer here on the east coast, in order to wear some pieces from Lands’ End 2015 swim lineup!  You actually can shop it now, which is a great way to anticipate lazy beach days ahead, thanks to its lovely swim tees, sandals, bikinis, beach totes, “dresskinis”, one pieces, and more. A cool new addition to this season is the ability to monogram swimsuits; three initials on the hip look ultra sophisticated; my favorite style to pair one with is this Tugless Tank One Piece Swimsuit in stripe.

Peruse through my top picks from the preview of the line via the slideshow above, and shop online or in store for your swimwear, coverup, and summer accessory stylish needs.

December 16, 2014

Sephora Debuts the 2015 Color of the Year Collection in Marsala

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sephora and pantone universe marsala collectionSephora and Pantone have once again teamed up and are now bringing the 2015 Color of the Year Collection in Marsala 18-1438 to Sephora stores and online with a strong assortment of beauty items available for the lips, cheeks, and eyes. If you haven’t seen marsala yet, it’s described as a robust neutral shade, a brownish red, fortified wine shade, noted by Pantone to be a “grounded statement color when used on its own or as a strong accent to many other colors.”

At Sephora, you’ll find artfully packaged iterations of this versatile shade, found in eight options:

Facets of Marsala Multi-Finish Eye Palette ($39)

Bold Marsala Mascara & Brow Highlighter ($20)

Marsala Metalshine Liquid Liner ($18)

Marsala Layering Lip Collection ($28; my favorite!)

Pure Marsala Matte Lip Crème ($18)

Cooling Marsala Multi ($25)

Shimmering Marsala Cheek Trio ($28)

Marsala Pro Angled Blush Brush #49 (32)

Shop this exclusive collection for a limited time, starting December 26th until mid-February (or it sells out) at Sephora, and check out Sephora’s Marsala 2015 Color of the Year Pinterest page for more color inspiration.

 

 

December 16, 2014

Giveaway: Win a Year’s Supply of Dove!

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THIS
Dove Nutrium Moisture Body Wash

OR THIS? 

dove beauty bars giveaway

For one solid year, you can completely bypass the soap aisle at the store and instead, indulge in a tremendously moisturizing bathing experience, courtesy of Dove and Fashion Pulse Daily. Being a “Dove girl” all of my life, I’m very excited to share this giveaway with you!

The winner can select either the Body Wash or Beauty Bar as his/her choice, and will receive an assorted delivery of a year’s supply of Body Wash (8 bottles) OR a year’s supply of Beauty Bars (16 bars).

RULES OF ENTRY:

1) Follow Fashion Pulse Daily on either Pinterest or Instagram and mention which social platform you followed in the comments section below.

2) If you won, which product would you go for – the Body Washes or the Beauty Bars?

That’s it — good luck!

** Giveaway ends on Monday, December 22nd, 2014 at 11:59am, EST; U.S. residents only & must be 18 or older to enter. One entry per person, per day. The winner will be selected via Random.org, and will have 24 hours to respond.

December 16, 2014

The Scent List: Fragrance Gift-Giving for 2014

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fragrances 2014
Lanvin Eclat d_Arpege

[Lanvin Eclat d'Arpege includes notes of lilac green, Sicilian lemon leaves, wisteria and peach flowers, white cedar of Lebanon, sweet musks and precious amber. Priced from $77, Nordstrom.com]

fan di fendi blossom

[FENDI's Fan di FENDI Blossom fragrance is one of my favorites, with notes of ink Peppercorns, Nashi Raspberry Accord,Jasmine Absolute, Magnolia, Vanilla Accord, White Musk. From $71, Macys.com]

Gucci guilty

[Gucci Guilty makes a bold statement, categorized as an oriental floral with notes of mandarin, pepper, geranium, lilac, peach, patchouli, and amber. Priced from $50, Nordstrom.com]

narciso rodriguez for her

[Narciso Rodriguez for her is one of those amazing scents that always smell incredible. With notes of musk, iris powder, and rose petals, it's a super safe bet if you're not sure what kind of fragrance she likes. From $95, Sephora.com]

Jimmy Choo STARS

[Jimmy Choo STARS is a glamorous, limited edition fragrance including notes of candied orange, tiger orchid, caramel, toffee, patchouli, sandalwood. Priced at $98, Nordstrom.com]

le couvent des minimes cologne

[Le Couvent des Minimes' Cologne of the Minimes offers several scents in light, mainly unisex cologne options that range in scent from citrus, floral, musks, and more, they are sophisticated and simple in their formulations and packaging. From $38, Ulta.com]

prada candy florale

[The new Prada Candy Florale is effervescent and fun-loving, perfect for the young at heart on your list with notes of sparkling cedrat, bouquet of cosmos, benzoin, caramel, and white musk. From $54, Sephora.com]

euphoria - Calvin Klein

[Calvin Klein Euphoria is another oldy but goody, with notes of pomegranate, persimmon, black orchid, lotus blossom, mahogany wood, and more. From $68, Sephora.com]

VCA Collection Extraordinaire California Reverie

[The luxurious Van Cleef & Arpels California Rêverie as part of the Collection Extraordinaire, based laregely around the note of jasmine paired with mandarin orange, neroli oil, and frangipani flower. Priced at $185, NeimanMarcus.com]

Giorgio Armani Si

[Giorgio Armani Si is relatively new, a sophisticated floral with notes of cassis, Freesia, May rose, vanilla, and patchouli. From $70, Macys.com]

By Friday, most stores will cease offering shipping guarantees by Christmas, but you’ll never need to worry about waiting on a somewhat last minute gift when it comes to fragrance! Most of my top selections for the 2014 holiday season are available at several retailers nationwide, and some have up to four sizing options so that every budget can be met. I’ve included some great new scents alongside some old standbys via the slide show above that she will be certain to love!

Also keep in mind that the roller balls are super affordable and a great way to sample a scent and carry it with you (Sephora has a lot of roller ball options), and auxiliary products, such as shower gels, deodorants, hair spritzes, and creams lock in the scent for extra staying power. What that means is that when you see a fragrance gift set at a great price, go for it! My last tip of fragrance advice is to keep your eyes peeled for it, no matter where you are; I’ve found that T.J.Maxx has an excellent selection of name-brand, designer fragrances in stock.

 

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