Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 249

October 3, 2013

The Best of Paris Fashion Week: Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Miu Miu

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Louis vuitton spring 2014

The Show: Louis Vuitton

The Theme: The Showgirl in All of Us

The Color Palette:  All black, a tiny bit of blue

About the Collection: THIS, is Marc Jacobs’ final collection for Louis Vuitton- truly the end of an era, that gives us pause and a moment to reflect on what it meant for Jacobs to create a clothing line for the luxury brand from scratch, and the legacy that his successor will have to continue. The opulent head dresses made by milliner Stephen Jones gave the appliqued denim and sheer layers a new purpose, in that the highly decorative opulence elevated the collection to be committed to memory, the final farewell for this great designer, who will continue with his own labels and focusing on his IPO.

alexander mcqueen spring 2014

The Show: Alexander McQueen

The Theme: ““Mondrian and Picasso in the Early 20th Century”
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October 2, 2013

How To Shop Designer Collaborations Like a Pro

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how to shop designer collaborations

[Some retailers that regularly participate in designer collabs]

The buzz surrounding the latest designer meets fast fashion collabs (Isabel Marant for H&M is the latest one) definitely hits a fever pitch and erupts into a frenzy the first 24 hours that the collection has become available. I do have to admit that it’s relatively easy to get swept up in it, resulting in more regretful purchases than one would like to acknowledge. There are plenty of pieces that are amongst my favorites from these collabs that I am still wearing and are actually holding up physically, so I believe it is possible to shop designer collabs, if you do it intelligently. Your wallet and your closet will certainly be grateful!

 

Make a Strategy of What You Want to Buy, and Limit the Amount of Items You Will Purchase

Nowadays the lookbooks/sneak peeks at an upcoming collection debut online well in advance of the collection’s launch date, so that you can decide on which items you REALLY want, and make a note of them so that you don’t get swept up in the competitive purchasing that happens once it’s available for purchase. It’s always interesting to find out what items will be most popular and sell out first, but that doesn’t mean you need to get one of those items. Limit your purchases to THREE items, maximum, from the collection, so that you zero in on what you want and actually will wear, evaluating your existing wardrobe needs and hopefully filling it with pieces that are right at home with your style and mix of apparel and accessories.

Stay Away from Bold Prints and Silhouettes, that are OBVIOUSLY from this High-Meets-Low Fashion Collaboration

There’s a fine line to walk between getting very affordable versions of the designs that your favorite brand/designer creates, and making it obvious that you bought into the “cheaper” version of the goods. For example: Continue reading…

October 1, 2013

What Does Your Closet Say About You? T.J.MAXX Knows!

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T.J.Maxx, without fail, has been one of my go-to shopping destinations for my ENTIRE LIFE. How many stores can you say that about? Not many, right? At a recent event with the brand, T.J.Maxx found fresh way to think about shopping, via its Six Degrees of Self-Expression Personas. With the aid of clinical psychologist and T.J.Maxx “Closetologist” Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner, the way that you shop, assemble, and organize your items says a lot about you, but have you ever taken the time to break it down and think about it? Right away, Dr. Baumgartner (Dr. B) affirmed that my diagnosis that I received via the super quick quiz was spot-on (take the quiz to find out yours, here), which surprised me, because after viewing the closets, I was sure that a different one was me! Just goes to show you that sometimes we need an outside perspective to truly know, and understand ourselves.

“I have always been fascinated by the psychology behind our fashion choices, which often times can lead to insights about our inner workings,” said Dr. Baumgartner. “Women want their wardrobe choices to be a true reflection of who they are, which is why they turn to places like T.J.Maxx to find those designer pieces at great prices that give them more possibilities to express their unique style.”

There were pieces, however from each of the closets that I’d love to own, and will scour my favorite store locations for it, and now, can shop online for them too! See below for each of the closets that represent different personas, and I’ve starred the one that was my diagnosis!

 

Devoted Dresser
Devoted Dresser: You know what works and rock it! You’re decisive inside and outside of the closet.
Show Stopper
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September 30, 2013

Introducing Textstyle, Blowpro’s New Textstyle Dry Texture Spray

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When it comes to my hair, I must admit that I am not the most inventive with my everyday look. Aside from brushing it out of my face every morning, there is not much attention I give to my locks. So when I got the chance to have a styling session from blow, the new york blow dry bar using its newest product,   I was more than a little excited about seeing what blow’s  genius stylists would do with my thick head of hair.

The results, of course, did not disappoint; my stylist introduced me to Textstyle Dry Texture Spray, a from its newest line of texture series products. This powerful little spray is the perfect finishing touch to any dry style and helps to achieve the perfect texturized look, from soft waves to french ponytails or to refresh your already blown out look. The lightweight formula won’t leave behind any greasy residue or flakes and is long lasting so that your style can be recreated the very next day. It’s also Keratin compliant, sulfate free, paraben free and sodium-chloride free.

After my session was over, I left with a pinned braided “blowfish” style with soft to the touch  hair, instead of the traditional “crunch” feel that I’ve experienced with other products. I walked away wishing I could start every morning with a styling session at blow, and now with my bottle of Textstyle Dry Texture Spray in tow, I feel like I quite possibly do have a stylist in a can!

Textstyle Dry Texture Spray is available at blowpro.com, Ulta, HSN, Nordstrom, Macy’s and fine salons around the world. A 5.6 oz bottle retails for $19.75 and a 2 oz bottle is $9.50.

 

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