Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 357

December 5, 2012

Go-To Lingerie for the Everyday, And That Special Occasion…

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Freya spring 2013 bra and panty
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Freya Spring 2013 swimwear
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Elomi spring 2013 bra and panty
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Huit Lingerie spring 2013
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Huit bikini spring 2013
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retro-inspired Huit one-piece swimwear
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Fauve lingerie, animal print
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Huit Bridal selections
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Eveden Intimates Group  recently presented a selection of its gorgeous undergarments and swimwear for spring 2013,  which were as playful, sensual, and functional as you’d desire them to be.  Huit  was certainly a favorite of mine; the French intimates brand’s items are reasonably priced in fabrications so gorgeous and of high quality that I couldn’t help but love every.single.piece.  Also of not was the absolutely lovely bridal pieces ranging from sweet negligees and camisoles to pieces slightly more risqué, however all within the realm of good taste. Swimwear from the brand also offered great shapes in tantalizing prints that actually breathed new life into the swimwear category.

Fauve offers a great range of sizes (up to an H cup) and believes that beautiful elements and fashion-forward style can be worked into comfort for those of us who are more endowed. Fantasie offers bra selections up to a K cup, works in gorgeous, luxurious detailing and light, elgetant materials and has been touted in InStyle and Good Housekeeping magazines. Freya,  another one of my favorites, offers bra-sized swimwear so that you can easily translate the exact same bra size you wear in the brand over to a swim selection.

Freya offers some of the coolest prints for intimates and swim that I’ve ever seen, and also has a “bra doctor” feature on the site so that you can feel comfortable asking the most intimate of intimates questions.  Last, elomi is the versatile brand for your specific fit needs for larger cup sizes; the brand offers both underwire and soft cup styles in sizes 32 to 52, C through to a J cup. Pretty amazing, right? You can easily shop all of these brands online (a favorite of FPD’s is BareNecessities.com and Nordstrom), and click through the slideshow above for our top picks from the preview!

-Julia DiNardo

 

December 4, 2012

Doncaster Spring 2013 Press Preview

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[All Images by Julia DiNardo]

Versatile, high-quality garments designed with thoughtful details, while using the best materials available are just some of the defining characteristics of Doncaster, a brand which is now celebrating 80 years in the apparel business. Doncaster skips the in-shop model and sells directly to the consumer, with the aid of consultants, catalogs, and the option to buy via the website. I recently got a sneak peek of spring 2013  via a tour of the collection by Doncaster’s lead designer Patricia Clyne, who truly brought the beauty of the lineup to life with her understanding of a well-polished look coupled with functionality.

The looks featured  in the showroom included gorgeous Italian fabrics, tribal prints, a smart, two-toned inverted pleat skirt, bouclé jackets, and nautically-minded blazers and skirts. A special addition for spring includes the limited-edition, exclusive jewelry pieces by Kara Ross, with my favorites including cascading bib and tortoise resin chain link necklaces. Click on the slideshow above to familiarize yourself with Doncaster, as well as discover some great spring/summer 2013 styles!

-Julia DiNardo

December 3, 2012

The Latest in Beauty News & Reviews: Garnier, StriVectin, Dove

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We love testing out the latest stuff from the beauty world, so here’s the skinny on the new product that have come across FPD’s desk as of late.

Garnier Olia: the latest launch in hair color from the megabrand, Olia offers an aromatic, delicious scent akin to other Garnier haircare products, an unusual for the home haircolor market, as well as an oil-based product that comes in a plethora of natural and vibrant hues (24 to be exact). The 60% oil formulation includes sunflower, passionflower, and camellia oils to enrich and restore great color. I went to the product launch and experienced a demo of the product, learning that Olia is great as it won’t stain the skin around the hairline and contains no ammonia so it won’t damage or strip the hair shaft. Olia launches in January 2013 for only $9.99 at mass, food,  and drug retailers nationwide.

Dove ‘s New Body Washes: Now containing, Glycinate, an ingredient used in luxury facial care products, Dove has created a new line composed of its mildest formula, ever.  The recently introduced NutriumMoisture technology gives you an extra benefit by further replenishing the skin’s much needed nutrients alongside exacting, deep moisturizing components.  You can now find the entire line of body washes, from Seasonal (Winter Care) and Pampering (Purely Pampering Coconut Milk with Jasmine Petals) to Core Body Washes (Gentle Exfoliating, Sensitive Skin, etc) with the new formulation. I tested the Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Wash, and let me tell you — silk skin, non-drying, no reactions or breakouts or dryness whatsoever. Dove has been the DiNardo family soap for as long as I could talk (literally), so I’m thrilled to see the brand evolve in this further caring-for-your-skin direction.  (Dove’s new Body Washes retail from $4.99-$6.99, depending on which size/oz bottle you select)

StriVectin-TL™ 360 Tightening Eye Serum and Tightening Body Cream: If you’re worried about the signs of aging (aren’t well all?), we’ve got a product line for you! If you’ve never tried StriVectin before, coming on board with their two latest product could be a great time to start! Featuring a special peptide combination of protein tighteners, botanical tensors, and our the brand’s patented NIA-114™ (niacin) molecule, skin gets a boost with some fortification that helps to lift, tighten, firm, and contour.

The tightening eye serum is specially targeted for the ultra delicate and sensitive eye area, and features a metal tip applicator to cool and massage the surrounding eye areas. It earns its name for its 360 degree capability of being used in a full circle around the eye, including the under eye, eyelids, inside corner, and outer wings of the eye area.  The Body Cream, on the other hand, can be generously spread over a wide area and comes in a rich, hydrating formula that works to strengthen firm, and tone the skin, all the while improving the texture. (the  StriVectin-TL™ Tightening Body Cream retails for $59, and 360 Tightening Eye Serum is $69)

 -Julia DiNardo

 

 

November 30, 2012

Maybelline’s Newest, Latest, Greatest for Spring 2013!

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For Maybelline‘s Spring 2013 preview, the brand took to showcasing its latest items on the amazing observatory level at the Empire State Building, and recreated a New York City street, complete with storefronts, lighted trees, a hot dog vendor, and even street signs marked with the names of their products! Luckily, you’ll only have to wait until January to try out the latest items, which include new product categories, along with the expansion of the color palette in existing collections.

Here’s a quick run-down of some of my favorites that launched:

new makeup removing collection Clean Express (waterproof makeup remover option included-yesss!)

Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Spot Concealer + Treatment (includes Vitamin C!), Perfector Powder, and Lifter Foundation (includes primer in it!),

Color Sensational Vivids Lip Color (10 saturated colors),

Color Whisper Collection by Color Sensational (a light, translucent flush of color),

Eye Studio Color Tatttoo 24HR Metal Cream Gel-Shadow (these last FOREVER and I’m obsessed with the Electric Blue Shade),

Rocket By Volum’Express Mascara (thickens, volumizes, sans the clumps)

 

Which new Maybelline product are you most wanting to try?

-Julia DiNardo

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