Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 20

December 12, 2017

The Best of Holiday Gifting: Performance Apparel

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Super soft, way comfy, incredibly versatile, and phenomenal stretch; doesn’t that sound like garments you just can’t wait to wear? I couldn’t agree more, and this season I have been wanting to share great pieces with you that are the epitome of luxurious, high quality yet practical for a variety of everyday needs. QOR fits the bill, which features a recently-launched women’s line in which you’ll find the perfect top to wear under a blazer and to yoga, or a dress for the office and then out on the town and right into the next morning for your Saturday morning errands.

A unique feature to many of the women’s styles is washable merino wool mixed with nylon for added stretch and lightweight capabilities. Spend as much time outside as you’d like with the added bonus of UPF 50 sun protection found in many of the garments as well (prices range from $48-$248). QOR just may be one of those holiday gift suggestions that you will just have to keep for yourself…

December 11, 2017

The Best of Holiday Gifting: Nail Polish Sets

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As a frequent (and nervous) flyer who prefers to avoiding checking a bag like the plague, having my carry-on liquids quart bag pull maximum duty can be a challenge. Everything in it has to be in mini-form, including the nail polish, which makes gift-giving travel-size nail polish sets around the holidays such a win-win.  The recipient can easily transport the new gift back home in her carry-on, while having the opportunity to sample an array of colors from top brands.

A few of my favorites this season include the essie Celebration Collection Holiday Nail Polish Gift Set (about $12.99), Morgan Taylor Little Miss Nutcracker Favorite 8 Mini Gift Set ($25.90), and the e.l.f. Holiday Nail Polish Pretty and Polished Gift Set ($10).  Happy shopping (and nail painting), and stay tuned for more holiday gift picks over the next two weeks!

November 22, 2017

Start Your Shopping Now with this Amazing Shopbop & East Dane Sale!

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There’s no need to wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday to do your holiday shopping when you can get a BIG headstart now! Now through November 26th, enjoy savings of up to 30% off at Shopbop and East Dane! Apply code “MORE17” to everything from sale items to designer bags, jewelry, cold weather accessories, décor, you name it! Start with 20% off orders of $200+, 25% off orders of $500+, and 30% off orders of $800+ (and some exclusions apply). Get ahead of your gifting list today with these awesome savings from one of our favorite retailers, and just in case you need some gift-giving inspiration, check out the convenient “Gifts” tab at the top of the to sort by person, category, or price. Happy shopping and…Happy Thanksgiving!

November 16, 2017

Trend: Circle Bags

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Anya Hindmarch Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

[Anya Hindmarch Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear; all images via Vogue.com]

Balmain Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

[Balmain Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear]

Christian Siriano Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

[Christian Siriano Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear]

Delpozo Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

[Delpozo Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear]

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

[Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear]

Anya Hindmarch Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

[Anya Hindmarch Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear; all images via Vogue.com]

For Spring 2018, bags are truly coming in all shapes and sizes. Most prevalent of these on the most recent Spring 2018 runways is the circle bag, as many designers opted for unique silhouettes rather than classic styles. Featured in shows like Anya Hindmarch, Balmain, Christian Siriano, and Dolce & Gabbana, this style came complete in bold colors with fun embellishments, perfect for any occasion, day or night.

Most come in a convenient cross body style, making this piece easy to carry around for everyday use. For a version that’s slightly edgier, look for the circle silhouette in a clutch style, like this 3.1 Phillip Lim Alix Circle Clutch. To get the look yourself, make sure to also check out pieces like Brahmin’s Lane Melbourne bag, Anthropologie’s Carolina Circular Crossbody Bag, or Bembien’s Rose Bag, all of which are available online. 

Click through the slideshow above to see how designers styled this unique bag trend for Spring 2018.

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