April 9, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
Let’s get one thing straight: these are NOT your grandma’s pearls! Avant garde, over sized baubles in modern shapes and pairings are the new way to look at, think about, and wear pearls, so if you do want to wear your gram’s heirloom hand-me-downs, pair them with crystals, studs, and mixed metals for a fresh feel. If you’re in a shopping state of mind and want to check out the new iterations of jewelry that heavily include pearls, I’ve got a variety of options above, and I am skipping out on what to pair it with this week because…they look AMAZING with everything! With some metallic accents and other contemporary pieces, pearls feel right at home amongst your jeans and hoodies as well as with a slinky cocktail dress. Go ahead, have fun, and expect the compliments to roll in!
In This Look (from clockwise):
April 8, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
Honestly, I never knew I could feel this way about something pistachio-related. Dove Purely Pampering Pistachio Cream with Magnolia Body Wash and Beauty Bar or Body Wash are so strangely wonderful that I think you’ll become a pistachio cream fiend too! A mix of fruit, floral, and musk, this unusual combination of scents is quite delightful and certainly unisex, while infusing the brand’s signature ¼ moisturizing cream that replenishes skin while cleansing. GO Fresh Cool Moisture, a cucumber and green tea combo scent WAS my favorite, but now, I think it has been bumped!
Also recently introduced by the brand are the Dove Crème Mousse Body Washes with NutriumMoisture, an ultra light, whipped formula (ala mousse) found in a pearlescent crème texture which will make lather lovers rejoice. Available in Sensitive Skin, Deep Moisture, and Gentle Exfoliating options, the mild cleanser includes glycerin and stearic acid to produce the ultimate hydrated, well-treated skin around, and is so effective at doing so that it’s actually being recommended to use as a shaving alternative. You know I love two-fers, so I definitely will have one of these babies in my shower every day! I usually exfoliate then shave, so the gentle exfoliating wash would be the perfect solution.
Which of these new Dove products are you most excited to try?
April 7, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
The subject line for this was taken directly from Fashion Pulse Hubby when he saw me in this outfit, which was an aha! moment for me in describing it in a straight forward form. It’s kind of grungy, but still works clean lines and a bit of femininity into it as well. I wish I could dress this effortlessly every day, but it’s so easy to make this look business meeting appropriate by merely swapping out my 8-eye Dr Martens out for a pair of patent leather black pumps. A bit of pleating and a white, fitted perforated leather jacket really lends an au courant quality to the look while my um (unintentional) roots, Ray-Bans, ribbed tights and of course, boots, feel a bit retro and certainly street-style worthy.
Have you rocked the Docs in an unconventional way?
In This Look:
White Faux Leather Perforated Jacket, found at Marshalls
Catherine Maladrino for Kohl’s Pleated Dress (c/o the brand)
Sorrelli Cocktail Ring (c/o the brand)
Diamond Stud Earrings (gift from Fashion Pulse Hubby)
Let Tote Sky Burst Necklace (c/o the brand)
Grey Ribbed Tights (brand unknown)
Ray-Ban Wayfarers (c/o ShadesDaddy.com)
Vintage 1460 8-Eye Dr Martens (c/o the brand)
