May 31, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
From our friends at thefind.com:
Vests have been the hot style commodity over the past year – shearling-lined styles and puffy down vests kept us warm (and fashionable) during the chilly winter months, then military and cargo-style vests helped us edge up and dress down our favorite flirty dresses during the spring. Now, for the second half of the year, the moto trend is back, serving up various layering-friendly styles that can easily transition from summer to fall, and go far beyond the bad-ass biker babe look. From lightweight denim versions to more sophisticated takes on the classic leather style, and even a tweed moto vest, it’s hard not to love the versatility of these modern takes on our favorite moto-inspired layering piece! Check out some of my favorites in the links below.
From left to right: R13 Moto Vest, Splendid Chambray Moto Vest, Rebecca Taylor Tweed Moto Vest, and Haute Hippie Leather Moto Vest.
– Alexandra Gambardella
May 31, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
I’m PALE, and by pale, I mean the palest of them all! I take extra precaution with sunscreen year ’round, however when it’s short skirt weather, I really need a little color boost on my incredibly ghastly legs.
Luckily, as the seaseon starts to get REALLY warm (90 degrees the past few days in NYC!), Laura at LollieShopping.com has devised a great list of four solid tips to perfecting a faux tan to look all dewy, glowing, and that “I just got back from a sweet vacation” gloat.
- Remove perfume and moisturizer. Before you apply any sort of tanning product, make sure your skin is as clean as possible. According to celebrity tanning expert and sienna X Brand Ambassador, James Harknett, perfumes and moisturizers can dilute sunless tanning creams and stop the color from taking properly. So, always shower before beautifying. It’s also worth exfoliating gently to remove dead skin cells, as this will allow the product to tan your skin evenly – without those dreaded dark patches.
- Start afresh with a new product. Whether you’re going on holiday, or just want to look your best out on the town, a decent self-tan product could be just what you need, but always remove an old color before trying something different. If you don’t, the existing shade (which might have faded in certain areas) could interfere with the new product and leave you looking patchy, streaky and generally multicolored. Not cool. If you are building up your color with a gradual tanning cream, follow the instructions carefully.
Click through to LollieShopping.com for the rest of Laura’s fab tips!!
May 30, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
Wherever I may be, a Maybelline product is guaranteed to be close by, as I’ve become extremely attached to practically everything the brand has whipped up, lamenting when items become discontinued or the limited edition no longer available, but quickly forgotten as new favorite come into the mix. Maybelline truly never disappoints, and for the price point, always offers incredibly innovative technology and value.
Without further ado, I present the amazing goodies, picture in the slideshow above, and described below, that land in stores nationwide this June and July:
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May 29, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
This June, you’ll find Dad on a park bench, cheering at the baseball game in a stadium seat, or laying back in a poolside lounger. No matter where Dad chills this summer, be sure he is squint and burn-free with a pair of shades and SPF for Father’s Day. Pick a classic shape, like an aviator or wayfarer for extra cool, like these TOMS Windward Polarized Sunglasses ($149), which also double the amount of good you do on this day, since for every pair of sunglasses purchased, TOMS will provide aid to someone with vision impairments. A little fashion detail is added to each pair with TOM’s signature blue and white stripes at the tips.
Protect him from sun damage with a powerful SPF; we like the VMV Hypoallergenics Armada Sport 70 ($40-$57 for the 3 oz or 6.25 oz), as it’s perfect as an all-terrain, all-activity carryall, goes on lightweight enough to even be rubbed into the hair to prevent scalp burn. Show Dad how pragmatic, and caring you are with these two gift categories that will keep on giving, all summer of 2013 long!
