Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 197

April 2, 2014

Pair it With This: Pastel Purses

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A pastel handbag this spring/summer season is pretty much mandatory! Bury all neon bags back into the depths of your closet for now, and spring for a few options that may have a bit of punch to them, but are still decidedly pastel. Rebecca Minkoff is doing an amazing with her offerings for the spring, but plenty of other brands offering a variety of styles and hues, from nude and blush to mint, baby purple and blue, softened pink, and more! Sizes tend to skew a bit smaller and structured, however choose the shape and shade that feels right for you, from dusty to glossy, and you will be amazed how easy the paler shades are to incorporate into your existing wardrobe!

In pairing a pastel handbag with other items, you don’t want to go too juvenile OR look like a walking Easter egg with your look, so keep the pastels found elsewhere to a minimum with one item, be it a dress, blouse, or pants. Sticking to a largely neutral palette

Pictured above:

 Henri Bendel Empire Satchel

Fossil ‘Sydney’ Satchel

Forever 21 Everyday Faux Leather Crossbody

Marc by Marc Jacobs ‘Classic Q Natasha – Mini’ Crossbody Flap Bag

Rebecca Minkoff Mini 5 Zip

Kate Spade New York ‘cobble hill – ellen’ leather crossbody bag

Rebecca Minkoff Quilted Affair

Henri Bendel West 57th Mini Crossbody

 

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In this look:

Helmut Lang Cubist-Print Canvas Pants

Moschino Cheap & Chic Pointed Toe Ballerina Flats

T BY ALEXANDER WANG Classic Tank With Pocket from T.J.MAXX

Holst+ Lee Eagle Scout Necklace

Want to go pastel via your nails too? Check out this assortment of hues from brands including essie, Deborah Lippmann, Ciatè, Jin Soon, tenoverten, Butter London, and Clinique!

 

April 1, 2014

Beauty Tuesday: Pixi by Petra for Spring 2014

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pixi by petraPixi by Petra, the lovely line by makeup artist Petra Strand, just launched it’s spring 2014 collection and I’m going to fill you in on a secret: use at least two of these items, and you are GUARANTEED to look absolutely gorgeous. I sure did when I tested them out last, even goofing around with Petra in the photo booth (see pic below), but in all seriousness, there’s a reason why Pixi is such a beloved brand and Petra is so good at what she does: she knows what women want, need, and are actually capable of executing from a makeup perspective. Below is a breakdown of the new products, colors, and prices, and the reason why you will be remiss not to try them, all available now at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com.

H20 Skintint ($24 each): a lightweight, gel-based formulation for those days when you just want the lightest, most natural touch of color (available in Cream, Warm and Nude).

Shea Butter Lip Balm ($8 each *a Fashion Pulse favorite ): plump, protect, and nourish your puckers with a splash of fab color with this shea butter and vitamin E formula (available in Comfort Clear, Coral Crush, Honey Nectar, Natural Rose, Pixi Pink and Ripe Raspberry.
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March 31, 2014

Rain + Snow all Week = Accessories!

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Honestly, there wasn’t ONE good day to be outside and take photos ALL week. Feeling uninspired by indoor shots, I instead wanted to share some of the accessories that I love and wear incessantly. For those of you who follow me on Twitter and Instagram, my accessories pics may be a familiar sight, which I think I should more often bring to the blog. I hope you enjoy the slideshow above of my jewels from the past few weeks, and become enthusiastic about pairing your jewels with new shapes and designs!

Which look and/or pieces are your favorite?

March 30, 2014

Fashion Pulse Flash: Kusmi Tea, Secret Destinations Collection

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KUSMI TEA has made a tea believer out of me. I jest, however, I truly never considered myself a “tea person” until I came across the brand, a Russian brand founded in 1867 in St. Petersberg, arriving in Paris in 1917, and landing at two convenient locations from my office (one located inside of The Shops at The Plaza) a few years ago.  The classic green teas are my favorite, with the almond green tea a favorite, which I think now has been bumped by the Strawberry Green Tea (pictured above).

You can serve them hot or chilled, with a new, dedicated iced tea collection  that includes 12 assorted teas from the flavored green (such ginger-lemon, spearmint) and wellness categories (such as detox, and be cool), individually wrapped at two enveloped muslin bags per tea type ($22.95). If you’ve never made iced tea before, KUSMI recommends putting two tea bags into one cup of simmering water, infusing for 3-4 minutes then pouring into a 34 oz carafe, already filled halfway with ice cubes. Mix it up, drink, and enjoy! Shop Kusmi Tea at select retail locations and online at KusmiTea.com.

secret destinations collection

The Secret Destinations Collection, with a suggested retail of $4.29, brings the indulgent aromas of Paris, Brazil, and Hawaii to your underarms in a Clear Gel and Invisible Solid form with 48-hour odor protection! Perfect for that long plane ride to your chosen getaway destination, and of course, in every day life too.

Paris Romantic Rose is comprised of a blend of fruits and sweet honey notes with some light florals; Brazil Rainforest Mist (my favorite) has floral citrus notes mixed with white woods scents, and Hawaii Citrus Breeze mixes mango, grapefruit, red berries, and soft florals. Odor-causing bacteria is kept in check,  perfectly pH balanced with 2x the odor-combating ingredients than most similar products for women on the market. Even if you’ve spent all of your vacation days already and are stuck at the day job, stay fresh, dry, and smelling amazing with this new trio of fab, worldly scents (available at food, drug, and mass market retailers nationwide).
Full Disclosure: Some of the items mentioned in this post were given to Fashion Pulse Daily for review.

 

 

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