April 16, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
I never really thought I’d see this one coming back into fashion, but it seems like people are in two camps when it comes to mirrored sunglasses: they either loathe it, or love it. If you are in the smaller percentage of the population, being unsure how you feel about them, I can certainly think that finding the right pair for your face shape, and trying to maintain no bias when trying them on helps. A variety of shapes, from the classic Wayfarer to 90s-inspired ovals have mirrored lenses in them, with a tint of blue being the coolest of them all.
Here’s my top picks, that I think you may automatically or soon grow accustomed to loving this trend. Just like any pair of sunglasses go, they look fabulous with practically everything, especially sportswear and it’s more casual little sister, streetwear. Shop for more great styles at retailers with a nice selection of them, such as Nordstrom and Glasses.com.
Featured Shades (from left to right):
Steve Madden 52mm Sunglasses
Wildfox ‘Twiggy Deluxe’ 44mm Sunglasses
Ray-Ban Aviator RB3025 Sunglassses
Toms Beachmaster White Backspray
Persol PO2931S Polarized Sunglasses
Michael Kors ‘Katrina’ 56mm Retro Sunglasses
April 15, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
I have to give credit when credit’s due, and it was my Dad who let me first use his Carmex when I was a young, impressionable youth, and I recall as early as the sixth grade, having my own little jar (glory be!), tucked safely inside a velcro and a zip closure of my tiny Eddie Bauer bookbag. My Dad only likes “good stuff,” and he definitely was right about Carmex Lip Care; a company doesn’t get to be 77 years old without touting an awesome product, that’s for sure! Carmex can be found in the original classic jar, tubes, smooth sticks, and now in the new ultra smooth sticks in scents and even include SPF for extra protection. All rationale thinking tells me that it can’t be magic, but the formula, which includes camphor, menthol, and petrolatum hit the spot when I feel like going ballistic, ala Napoleon Dynamite when “my lips hurt real bad.” You know that my dad’s favorite is the original formula in a jar, my mom loves cherry in a smooth stick, and my new fave is the lime twist in the ultra smooth stick, so there’s just one question left to ask: which is your favorite?
All Carmex Lip Care products can be found at national food, drug, and mass retailers, with an affordable price range from about $1.50-$2.19.
Full Disclosure: Products were given to Fashion Pulse Daily for editorial consideration.
April 14, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
Finally, the winter weather has said farewell, and spring 2014 feels like it may officially be here. After a glorious weekend with spirits boosted up and down the east coast, it’s certainly time to bring out the lighter, filmy layers and enjoy the benefits of some concentrated Vitamin D thanks to the sun’s rays. Which also means my insanely sensitive eyes will permanently have sunnies over them, since when the sun is out, I am the most squint-y person you will ever see.
My look of the week is certainly weekend-appropriate, but can be made more office-appropriate by swapping out my cuffs for some delicate bangles, throwing on a softened black blazer, and switching out the sandals for closed-toe pumps.
What I’m really crushing on, hard, is these fabulous pants; from Athleta, they are a silky, movable, breathable fabric that not only are incredibly comfortable and chic, but the epitome of versatile. Athleta suggests wearing them for a studio workout, or for more leisurely purposes. I LOVE that they have a rating of UPF 50+ (Ultraviolet Protection Factor), which means that when I am outdoors, I am fully protected! The handsome tuxedo stripe down the sides (see pic below) enhances the fabric and overall aesthetic of making these into a workwear garment, or concealing the fact that perhaps you didn’t have time to shower and change after your early morning work out! Either way they are worn, I vouch for the fact that these pants are truly DIVINE!
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April 11, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
Fabergé and The Big Egg Hunt of New York is in effect starting now, so if you live or visit NYC in the next week, keep on the lookout for one of the fabulous large egg sculptures placed all throughout the city. Placed throughout the five boroughs with 260 total egg sculptures in circulation, featuring artists such as Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Carolina Herrera, Zaha Hadid, Jeff Koons, Bruce Weber, and more. Use the egg app to “check in” when you see one, and thus be entered to win fab Fabergé prizes, such as the three egg pendant necklaces up for grabs. I stopped by the store and got to try one on (see above); doesn’t it just look fabulous?
If you miss the hunt, check out the eggs, at about 2.5 feet tall each, on display at Rockefeller Center from April 18th-25th, which will then be auctioned off by Sotheby’s, with all of the funds going the charities of Elephant Family and Studio in a School. I went to the store and was luck to have the opportunity to try on one of the precious gemstone pendants. which has 435 white diamonds (2.30 carats) and 42 Zambian emeralds (4.30 carats), with a retail value of $48,000!! Then, on my walk back to the office, I spontaneously spotted one of the eggs! Join the conversation by checking out TheBigEggHunt.org, following on social media via the hashtag #TheBigEggHuntNY, on Twitter @thebigegghuntNY and Facebook.
