Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 273

August 21, 2013

Fashion Pulse Beauty Flash

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mark girl bday
mark products
I kicked off last week with a celebration of mark.’s 10th anniversary, with current mark. brand ambassador Lucy Hale (of TV show “Pretty Little Liars” fame). If you are familiar with Avon but not mark., the brand, through its m.powerment initiative  is to break the cycle of  dating abuse and partner violence with a portion of proceeds from select items going to the education and prevention programs. Both fashion and beauty items are available through the mark. brand’s website, with some FABULOUS jewelry and footwear options currently available that I have my eye on!
elf new products
e.l.f. time!! New products have arrived that are the definition of good bang for your buck! The new trio of items from e.l.f. (eyes, lips, face)are the HD Mattifying Cream Foundation (available in six shades; $6) which is lightweight, perfect for normal to oily skin and minimizes lines, the Acne Fighting Foundation (also available in six shades; $6) conceals, heals ans soothes skin with witch hazel, camphor aloe and tea tree, and the Studio HD Lifting Concealer (available in six shades; $3) with vitamin C, green tea and mulberry to minimize and prevent fine lines and imperfections.

skintimate new scentsschick razor sensitive skin
Skintimate brought me into its celebration of new Signature Scents Moisturizing Shave Gels ($2.79 for the 7 oz bottle;  Raspberry Rain only available in a 2.75 oz can for $1.99) yesterday with a colorful (and flavorful) box of the delicate dessert du jour, macarons, from Maison Lauduree in NYC and three of its newest offerings. There’s a scent for every desire, with fragrances including Luscious Kiwi Splash, Jasmine Meadows, Flirty Mango, Strawberry Tangerine Twist, Tropical Splash, and Raspberry Rain. Each bottle includes 11 moisturizers, vitamins (B5, E)  and an antioxidant to protect, hydrate, and smooth. Plus, it’s great timing, as even though the summer is ending (boo!!!) sleek, shaved legs are ALWAYS in season! Good timing too, as my brand new Schick Quattro for Women Disposables Limited Edition Floral Razor Pack for sensitive skin  (with two hypo-allergenic aloe formula conditioning strips; $7.39 for a 3-pack) was starting to get VERY lonely in the shower!

August 21, 2013

For All of You Clinique-aholics Out There – We’ve Got New Products for You!

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clinique yellow genius limited edition shade nail enamel

In honor of Clinique’s new Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+, you’ll be able to match your digits to the exact same shade of signature yellow for a limited time! The enamel shade from the line A Different Nail Enamel for Sensitive Skins is called Yellow Genius, and sure enough, it resembles that pale yet poppy hue of yellow to a T!  A Different Nail Enamel for Sensitive Skins in Yellow Genius is available for a limited time at Clinique counters nationwide and online at www.clinique.com for $12.50.

clinique all about eye shadow

All About Shadow ($15-$28)and All About Shadow Primer for Eyes ($19.50) JUST launched, and we couldn’t be happier! Get extra long wear out of your shadows with this new line, which offer a highly pigmented yet creamy and smooth application, available in single, duo, or quad palettes (pictured). In the quad palette, you also get a diagram on where to apply which color so that you end up with an expertly crafted, dazzling eye effect without a makeup artist on-hand! Increase the wear of your shadows of up to 12 hours with the All About Shadow Primer for Eyes, which is unusual for a primer is also that this can be worn alone to achieve a naturally smooth, crease free eyelid look, and is available in four skin tones (very fair, moderately fair, medium, and deep).

Plus, you can further accent that eye aesthetic with six new shades of Quickliner for Eyes Intense ($16), with an additional two limited edition shades (Intense Sable and Intense Cobalt).

clinique repairwear laser focus smooths, retores, corrects

In a few short weeks, the  Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Smooths, Restores, Corrects will be here (available starting in September; $47.50 for the 30ml; $73 for the 50ml), which will help expedite the skin renewal process  while resurfacing a bit to get that new, smooth, youthful layer of skin, faster! I have a feeling my Mom is going to confiscate this product off of me on she catches wind of the launch, since the new Repairwear Laser Focus also aids in firming the skin against lines and wrinkles with its whey protein and bio-peptide acetyl hexapeptide-8 ingredients, while correcting UV damage with ingredients Vitamins C and E, liposomes, plankton, and arabidopsis thaliana extracts.

August 20, 2013

Painted Bird Shoes

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painted bird shoes

Handcrafted, quality goods THIS beautiful deserve to have a section of the site built out/dedicated space just so that the appreciation for them, and the price, is always warranted. Painted Bird Shoes, hand-crocheted shoe made in India, and started a year ago by two fashion industry veterans, was recently brought to my attention, and when a pair from the upcoming fall collection arrived, I was truly blown away by the perfectly wrought stitches and sturdy soles, which could get me easily through a day of navigating the streets of New York City.

painted bird shoes and bag
Available in a variety of color options and with or without ankle straps, this conversation-starter flats range in price from $49 (on sale) to $82. The fit is meant to be snug, and progressively loosens up after 1-2 wears.  Shop the offerings at the brand’s website, where you can  view styles by color or stripe, flats, or with ankle straps.

August 16, 2013

Style Spotlight: TOMS Chic & Charitable Sunglasses

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From our friends at thefind.com

ll be honest – the entire concept of TOMS Sunglasses totally slipped under my radar. Maybe it’s because I typically don’t spend a lot of money on sunglasses (why splurge on a pair I’ll likely either break or lose when I can just binge-buy $10 pairs from Nordstrom’s Juniors department?). Or maybe it’s because I haven’t been a huge fan of TOMS in general, despite the brand’s admirable charitable contributions to people in need. Whatever the reason, I’m ashamed to have missed out for so long and I’m ready to enter the TOMS game, thanks to a few ultra-stylish pairs of shades that are tempting me to ditch my current “pay less, break more” accessories philosophy! Similar to the brand’s “buy one, give one” model when it comes to shoe sales, TOMS helps provide professional eye care to a person in need with the purchase of each pair of sunglasses. So whether you’re a fan of the Beachmaster, the Lobamba, or the Bellevue (or any of the brand’s many on-trend styles), it’s a lot easier to justify a splurge when you know the proceeds are also going to a good cause!

– Alexandra Gambardella

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