September 25, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
I oohed and aahed this week over ‘s lineup of footwear for fall and holiday 2014, and had to share some of my absolute favorites so that you can bookmark what to look forward to and shop! Included are styles from the deliveries for September-December, featuring everything from slip-on sneakers to 4″ peep toe booties. Some amazing looks, and sure to be popular trends in the months to come include the use of faux fur as trim, embossed exotic skin, interesting cut-outs and textures, ranging from heavy glitter to bouclè mixed with patent leather.
I’m REALLY into the offerings from GX by Gwen Stefani that ShoeDazzzle currently has an exclusive of, thanks to the collection’s sharp lines, color-blocking, and cool tech fabrics. See the Fashion Pulse Daily Instagram feed for some pics from the preview that also includes handbags, and some images from the product line lookbooks above.
September 23, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
Orico (Organic Rich Ingredients in Cosmetics and Oils) comes fro across the pond the UK, to be exact), and although it may be made thousands of miles away, it relegates its line of skin care products to address all of the same issues that we have over here, namely pollution, air-conditioning, heating, and stress. Even on a smaller scale, such as flying on a plane, at least for me, my skin tends to get super dry and blotchy, so it’s good to have a natural solution in my SOS (Save our Skin!) kit.
It’s got the right lineup of being conscious to contemporary beauty needs and expectations, such as all-natural ingredients that are Ecocert Certified Organic, as well as free from parabens, synthetic ingredients, cruelty free, and uses the least amount of packaging possible.
I recently tested three products from the brand, and here’s a quick rundown of each (and if you like what you read, shop the line at OricoLondon.com):
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September 22, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
Just in time for the start of a new season comes a fresh way to think about your wardrobe staples from Bonobos’ new sister label, AYR, available at Shopbop. The collection perfects classic silhouettes and styles such as the jacket and shirt )pictured above) with a sturdy focus on denim, to lend a bit of casual sophistication to your weekday, or weekend, uniform. Currently, Shopbop has 15 different styles from an edited selection of denim and cozy sweaters to cropped trousers and filmy blouses that will easily meld into your existing wardrobe.
Giving these pieces a bit of a personal punch comes through for me with statement-making accessories, from a brand new watch from La Mer Collections that I’ve very excited about, to some bold flats that cater to my whimsical print sense and practical nature of a shoe in a flat form.
What are you most excited to wear this fall?
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September 19, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
[Images via Style.com]
There are few moments in fashion when a uniform awe and revery in the beauty of a designer’s collection is actually palpable throughout the audience, which was certainly the case at Bibhu Mohapatra during his spring/summer 2015 collection.
Each look was virtually exclusive unto itself yet cohesive in the styling and circular pattern that pervaded the lineup in a graph-like formation. Digitized and adorned with crystal embroidery, floral prints have never felt more avant garde, with an ode to the inspiration via some 40s styling to allude to the writer, activist, and shipping heiress Nancy Cunard. Highly wearable ans sure to be sought after come spring, the color palette felt both fresh and practical, utilizing hues and combinations of them in shades described as onyx, bleached, ivory, rosewater, blush, peony, and cloud.
The collection veered slightly in a sportswear direction with some separates and bouncy knit options, however what Mohapatra does best is evening wear, with a well-edited selection of the breath taking gowns concluding the show that surely did not disappoint.
