Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 359

November 28, 2012

Alana of Fashion Pulse Daily, Featured on NBC’s “New York Live”!

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After relishing in my fifteen minutes of fame on  NBC New York’sNew York Live this past Monday, November 26th, I realized something. Recognition translates to a certain level of confidence, something that often comes from feeling great in what you’re wearing. I have always known that style transitions can be fun, but I never knew just how easy it is to radically transform your ensemble. My looks really reinvented themselves on their own (with the help of Liza Bychkov) , as you can see in the brief video clip above. We had some fun with big impact, and little effort in the outfit changes. See below for all of the items featured, and stay tuned for a giveaway with some of the featured products and brands from the segment!

[Alana of Fashion Pulse Daily at work on the set of New York Live!]

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November 28, 2012

Great Gift Ideas: Presents that GIVE Extra This Holiday Season

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FEED 2 Kenya Bag
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Tory Burch Foundation Candles
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Anthony Men's Body Wash
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Looking for a way to give back with your holiday gifts this year? Many companies are focused on outreach campaigns, or have added in a component this year to help you give back to the community with your purchases.

TOMS, perhaps one of the most notable companies for its charitable ties, continues its One for One campaign with some new products. Their Classic Stone Watch Cap is a perfect gift for guys and a generous way to endure the cold winter. Also, the Travel Journal is another great gift with its worn leather encasing and leather strap closure. And like the deal with TOMS shoes, the purchase of either of these items will send a pair of shoes to children in need.

FEED, another popular charity brand, working to provide meals for children from around the world. The FEED 2 Kenya bag is a great tote for everyday and provides two children in Kenya with meals for one year. The FEED Wine bag is the perfect hostess gift and will provide a student with five meals at school. There is a variety of other products from accessories to stocking stuffers that can be found on the company’s website.

Tory Burch created the Tory Burch Foundation which helps encourage women entrepreneurs. By purchasing products from the Tory Burch Foundation collection, you can help improve economic opportunities for women and their families. Some of the items include the double wrap logo studded bracelets, available in a variety of colors, as well as the citrus-scented candles, which make for perfect holiday gifts.

Beauty Brands for Sandy is a group of beauty brands who have come together for the Sandy relief effort. Anthony has a variety of new men’s products including body wash, shampoo, and aftershave, making a perfect gift for your man and a way to give back to NYC (Anthony and Sweet Pea Products are donating their products to shelters). Sweet Pea Products are also involved in the movement. They have a variety of baby bath essentials, which make for great gifts to new mothers! Beauty Brands for Sandy provides quality products for people who have been relocated to shelters due to the hurricane to help make their life a little easier during these hard times.

-Danielle Sepanek

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November 27, 2012

Frye Boots Stylishly Stand the Test of Time

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Choosing the right pair of shoes can be a challenge. You have to take into account the season, your lifestyle, the way you like to dress, your job, and your budget. With all of those factors, sometimes it can be a mystery just exactly which direction to head in. During the fall, it is well known that boots are the overall most worn shoe of the season. Every style from combat boots, boots with heels, work boots, flat boots, and snow boots come into play. Everyone has a favorite go-to style that never fails them in their everyday life. But when it comes time for a change, how do you know which style is right for you? Maybe you need a pair for a special occasion, or just for your everyday work life.

In today’s ever changing world. it’s uncommon for a brand to last for 150 years, but when it comes to Frye boots, there is something about the brand that just works for everyone. Starting out originally as work boots, Frye has never forgotten to keep quality as their number one priority. Known famously for their iconic CAMPUS boots, Frye became a staple in every Americans closet in the 60’s. Frye has taken their rich heritage and moved into the twenty first century. Keeping to their rugged Americana style, these boots will make any outfit timeless. Now they offer many different styles and colors, which come in a variety of heights. They appeal to so many different people with a wide array of personal styles. Whether you’re the mom taking your kids to school or the kid being taken to school, there is a pair for you. You have a girly style? No problem. An edgy style? Even better. There is a pair for everyone.

Once you own a pair, you will understand what has kept them in business for so long and how they keep their loyal customers coming back for more. Wouldn’t you rather purchase a pair of boots that will last you more than one season that are stylish and classic than purchase a trendy shoe that will be long gone after a month or so? We think so. There is no arguing with the fact that these boots will keep their strength and quality throughout the cold fall and winter months, while keeping you looking trendy and in style. You will be a satisfied customer while your feet are warm and you are trudging through the slushy wet and cold snow.

So when it comes time for you to decide which pair of boots are for you this time around, keep it in the back of your mind that Frye boots will satisfy all of your fall/winter shoe needs for years to come.

Full Disclosure: This article is a sponsored post.

November 26, 2012

Sorel x Concepts Exclusive Boots For Fall/Winter 2012

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[All images via Concepts]

Love the practicality of Sorel boots, but looking for a way to spice them up even further? Concepts has done just that with a variety of classic Sorel styles for both men and women with some updated fabrications and exclusives.

Concepts has put a new spin on Sorel’s Conquest Carly Boots for women by adding new patterns and textures. Added sophistication is found through a quilted patent leather on the boot’s shaft with black suede details and gold accents. The rubber shell, bungee closure, and stacked heel still allow them to be functional winter boots, only with a more stylish touch.

The Sorel men’s Sentry and Kitchener Caribou styles are revamped in this collection as well; the new Sentry boots are inspired by author Henry David Thoreau and his time spent at Walden Pond. These boots display a leather and tweed combination complimented by blue and orange detailing. The Kitchener boots feature a contemporary camouflage accompanied by bright reds on the soles giving the boots an extra pop of color.

All of these styles can be purchased exclusively at the Concepts store in Cambridge, Mass. or online at online at www.cncpts.com

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-Danielle Sepanek

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