February 11, 2020
by fashionpulse
I’m so grateful for being considered and interviewed in the recent Pittsburgh Post-Gazette feature, “Is the Fashion Week Model Broken?” by Sara Bauknecht .
I have been covering New York Fashion Week since 2003, so if that makes me somewhat of an expert on the history of fashion week, I will gladly take the title. Years ago, I had proposed a class at New York University that was, for the most part, just on fashion week. Needless to say, the course was never approved, but if we may look at it as a social barometer of change, there’s no denying that the concept of the traditional fashion show is changing and with it, almost every other aspect of fashion is on the table, rife for re-examination.
Personally, I’ve been rethinking my contributions to the industry; what I’ve done, what I like to do, and where I personally can make the most positive change. Since I’ve had to streamline my fashion life in order to expand my time to accommodate my young family, I have been focusing the efforts on my teaching, being more thoughtful in my approach to andragogy and carving out more time to help my students. Fashion week just doesn’t hold the same weight as it used to; not only am I personally less engaged with it because of other prioritized commitments, but the absolute need to be present is no longer as important as it once was, since social media can takw care of that for me.
Acknowledging that the times are changing is one thing, but to truly know what the future holds is another; I can’t say ultimately what will be the fate of fashion week, but the more I think about it, the less it seems to be in union with the new digital age we are living in. All I can hope for is to find my way among this sea of change, and continue to deliver a trusted, unique perspective to the conversation.
November 26, 2019
by fashionpulse
This is absolutely, hand’s down, my favorite sale of the year at Shopbop and East Dane!
Use code “MORE19” now through November 28th for savings that can result in up to 25% off full-price items and even greater savings for sale items!
The sites are chock full of THE perfect gifts, so if you may potentially be on my gift-giving list, read no further as spoilers are on the way! There is a entire “Gifts” tab already built out so that you can quickly zero in on a category or price point you have in mind. For the holidays, Shopbop truly becomes a one-stop shop, as you can order for him, for her, and for the little guys at once. I have my eyes on a Hape Kid’s Checkout Register for my son, while my husband is in desperate need of some new sneakers.
What’s on your holiday shopping list? AND your personal wish list?
Full Disclosure: Fashion Pulse Daily is a blog partner with Shopbop
October 10, 2019
by Julia DiNardo
It’s quite infrequent that I love a beauty company through and through but Wildist…you stole my heart! The brand keeps me smelling fresh while feeling good; not only are its products natural and effective, but also have thought of it all when it comes to environmental friendliness. As much as possible is paper packaging and 100% compostable, while the toothpaste tubes are made from 100% BPA-free recyclable aluminum. And despite the eco-friendly mission, the products look gorgeous! The prints, colors, and lettering lend a stylish, sophisticated aesthetic to products that usually aren’t considered the height of fashion.
The products themselves aren’t defined by gender, come in unique scents such as Tangellow, Brillimint, and Dreamomile, while overall keeping to a limited variety of deodorants ($16 each) and toothpastes ($8 each). Wildist is also 100% transparent with the ingredients found in its products, taking it one step further to also include links to said ingredients with explanations of each so that the customer can truly understand what is being put on the body. It’s truly such an amazing way to inform and educate the consumer; I wish more brands were willing to take this extra step. I hope you find yourself being smitten with Wildist just as much as I am- enjoy its lovely product line and had working, non-toxic ingredients!
Full Disclosure: Fashion Pulse Daily received samples for editorial consideration.
September 25, 2019
by Julia DiNardo
Fall is here and a sale is in order at Shopbop! Receive 20% off orders under $500 & 25% off orders over $500 using code “STOCKUP19.” The sale runs September 25th through September 28th, and you will absolutely find a nice roundup of items to head into the new season stylishly. Some exclusions apply (see here), BUT East Dane is also included in the sale! Happy shopping!
Full Disclosure: Fashion Pulse Daily is a blog partner with Shopbop