Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 375

October 17, 2012

MY T.J.Maxx SCORE! Three Much-Needed Items for Fall/Winter

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I love purchasing high-end, quality, and brand name goods, but won’t pull the trigger unless the price is right — you with me on this one? AS FPD readers, I bet you are! I also love the thrill of the hunt, which is a good reason to check out the high-fashion designer brands at T.J.Maxx, at prices that can come in at 60% less than department, fine, and specialty boutiques.With a gift hard in hand (courtesy of T.J.Maxx), I set out for three score! items that epitomized a tremendous product at a super price. What I found was my fave Italian legwear designer Emilio Cavallini and go-to for hosiery, Calvin Klein, at 60% off (picture above and below).


I also have been putting off a new sneaker purchase for quite some time, but luckily, I spotted these Asics running shoes, which were on sale for only $50 (pictured below). I love that I was able to not only indulge in stylish finds for work, but also for play. What item are you hoping to score! at T.J.Maxx? Stay tuned for a giveaway later this week, so you can take home some amazing finds too!
-Julia DiNardo

October 17, 2012

The Pleasure of a Little Leather

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I’m certainly going to miss the joy of dressing for fall — the light layers, the crispness in the air that doesn’t require a hat or gloves, and being able to wear a leather jacket, unbuttoned and unzipped, to show a fully-styled outfit below! As long as I want to live in the north east, I can’t fight the change of the seasons, but can only adapt my style to accommodate the weather fluctuations. Black skinny denim with some leather knee inserts are a great way to spice up your fall look.

For me, I wanted to keep the lines of my silhouette largely streamlined and clean, matching the leather hue and texture of the pants with the jacket, mixing the tough material with some feminine softness in my silk blouse and off-centered chignon grazing the nape of my neck. New for fall is my lip color, which is a blend of a deep, dark Topshop shade and my beloved Maybelline Color Sensational Red Revolution. Moving from a bright pink or coral to a deeper burgundy, purple, or red lip takes some getting adjusted to, but I think it really can elevate the overall look to a heightened level of sophistication. Just remember to exfoliate, moisturize your lips, and remove that color at the end of the night (I like using baby oil, olive oil, or Bliss Spa’s Fabulous foaming lip cleanser)!

Outfit Credits:

J Brand Beatnik Jeans with Leather (courtesy of J Brand/Vogue)

Massimo Dutti Silk Shirt with Hankerchief (courtesy of Massimo Dutti)

Kenneth Cole Leather Bomber Jacket -no longer available, see similar here, (courtesy of Kenneth Cole)

Mossimo Patent Leather Pumps -no longer available, see similar here–

Diane von Furstenberg Cat Eye Sunglasses -no longer available, see similar here – (courtesy of DVF)

Givenchy Gradient Chain Earrings -no longer available, see similar here –

-Julia DiNardo

October 16, 2012

The Latest From Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics

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[Ka-Pow! Gift Set from LUSH!]

Hip hip hooray for LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, which never ceases to amaze, innovate, and naturalize the product category. Here’s a few exciting, upcoming product launches that I am so excited to share with you (and I think you will be equally enthused!):

New HAIRCARE (launching Black Friday, November 23rd): Including Blousey Shampoo (good for color-treated hair), Fair Trade Honey Shampoo (a perservative-free formulation), a Big Solid Conditioner (perfect for traveling with a carry-on), SeaSpray Hair Mist (beach hair time!) and Roots Healthy Scalp Cream (to soften, add protein, and shine).

New Do Everything Product: FUN (launching November 1st), is a multi-purpose, moldable soap which feels like Play-doh for the body. Safe for kids, and good for adults, FUN comes in five colors and can be used as soap for body and hands, as a bath infusion, and  can even be used to wash clothes, or just to be played with in scents like marzipan, lemon and lime, orange, and mandarin.

New Gift Boxes (available now): So many options to choose from, perfect for EVERYONE on your gift list! A favorite is Ka-Pow (pictured above), with budget friendly boxes ranging from $10.95 – $229.95 and the best part? They aren’t seasonal – get them anytime, at your favorite LUSH store or online.

New Holiday Products (available now ): LUSH certainly has some limited edition Halloween items available at the moment, but you can also look forward to a variety of festive items available in soap, bath bombs, bubble bars, shower gels, scrubs, facial cleansers, and more. My favorites include the Popcorn Lip Scrub, Snow Globe Soap,  and the Captain Bubblebeard Reusable Bubble Bar.

-Julia DiNardo

October 16, 2012

Zara Home: Now Available Online!

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We all know and love Zara for its fashion at affordable prices, and now you can shop the brand for its amazing home collection. Thanks to the recent US e-commerce launch, order your favorite bedding, home, bath, décor, and more online! On top of that, Zara will have new product introductions available online weekly. The home line is broken up into four styles: Country, Ethnic, White, and Contemporary, so you’re sure to find something that reflects your personal style. We’re really digging these Zelimir jars (perfect for makeup sponges and cotton balls) and the Monocle Nest of Tables. Check out more via our slideshow above, and head to the site here to shop.

-Danielle Sepanek

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