Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 40

January 17, 2017

Beauty Tuesday: new from essie: gel couture ballet nudes & tlc collections

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[The essie gel couture ballet nudes shades lineup]

The launch of any new essie collection is always exciting, but I’m particularly smitten with the latest one, essie gel couture ballet nudes. The formula and neutral shades will have your nails “on pointe,” as the color easily glides on and compliments not only that classic ballet uniform of pale pink tights and slippers coupled with a black leotard, but all current on-trend hues in fashion. The six shades of satin slipper, lace me up, hold the position, at the barre, perfect posture, and closing night are presented in the gel couture long-wear polish, which boasts up to 14 days of wear (apply two coats and seal with the gel couture top coat).
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January 9, 2017

9 “Manleisure” Pieces He’ll Love to Wear In & Out of the Gym

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Todd Snyder x Champion Classic Pocket Sweatshirt

[Todd Snyder x Champion Classic Pocket Sweatshirt, $98, available at toddsnyder.com]

MSX by Michael Strahan Ultra Fleece Jogger Pant

[MSX by Michael Strahan Ultra Fleece Jogger Pant, $44, available at JCPenney]

J. Crew Fleece Henley Hoodie

[J. Crew Fleece Henley Hoodie, $79.50, available at J. Crew]

Public Rec All Day Every Day Pant

[Public Rec All Day Every Day Pant, $95, available at publicrecapparel.com]

Outdoor Voices Merino Mockneck Longsleeve

[Outdoor Voices Merino Mockneck Longsleeve, $85, available at outdoorvoices.com]

EYSOM Foundation Scoop Neck Tee

[EYSOM Foundation Scoop Neck Tee, $95, available at eysom.com]

Olivers All Over Short

[Olivers All Over Short, $68, available at oliversapparel.com]

Lululemon Surge Warm 1/2 Zip

[Lululemon Surge Warm 1/2 Zip, $118, available at Lululemon]

Apolis Alpaca Shawl Collar Cardigan

[Apolis Alpaca Shawl Collar Cardigan, $248, available at apolisglobal.com]

The athleisure market has been a steadily growing trend in the fashion industry over the past few years, as what we wear has been gaining more influence from pop culture and streetwear, as opposed to solely looking to the runways for sartorial inspiration.  Pieces that blur the line between performance and sportswear  are stealthily gaining market share and visibility in men’s styles at a variety of price points. More recently, the menswear segment of this relatively newer category has become even more pronounced with great offerings from with brands like MSX Michael Strahan, Lululemon, and Outdoor Voices.

Available exclusively at JCPenney, MSX Michael Strahan offers a variety of affordable menswear pieces, from jogger pants and fleece shorts to bomber jackets and hoodies. The prices range from $26 for t-shirts to $90 for lightweight jackets. Brands like Rhone aim to close the gap between activewear and everyday clothing. Products are available for a range of activities such as running, cross-training, hiking, and swimming, all available online. Prices are slightly higher at $118 for sweatpants and $56 for pocket tees. Lululemon, mostly known for its women’s activewear pieces, also offers similar styles for men. Basic tees are priced at $56, hoodies at $128, and jogger pants for $108; all are available online and in Lululemon stores nationwide.

Also noteworthy is Public Rec Apparel, known for its All Day Every Day Pant, available online and priced at $95. The brand focuses on making technical leisure apparel for men, and aims to offer high quality, well tailored, comfortable pieces. More recognizble brands, like Ralph Lauren and J. Crew offer menswear at a similar price point and style, featuring items like hoodies, cardigans, and sweatpants.

Click through the slideshow above to see our top picks for mens athleisure pieces.

January 4, 2017

New From Aveeno: Oatmeal, Meet Yogurt!

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Continually improving on its offerings, Aveeno has teamed up with an unlikely source of inspiration for its latest skincare items: yogurt.  Before you scratch your head, let me explain: yogurt is rich in essential vitamins, lactose, proteins, lactose acid and lipids, which can be just as good soaking into your skin as it is ingesting it. Combined with Aveeno’s Active Naturals Oatmeal, it makes a blockbuster body wash and moisturizer.

The Daily Moisturizing Body Yogurt Lotion features the Activbind Complex for long-lasting moisture that can leave skin hydrated for 48 hours, while the Body Wash includes Natrasurf technology to aid in gently cleansing skin without stripping it of its essential oils. Both products come in the scent selections of Vanilla & Oat or Apricot & Honey (my personal favorite), available now for $7.49 (body wash) and $7.99 (lotion) at food, health, and drug retailers nationwide, such as Target.

It’s about time to kiss winter skin woes goodbye, once and for all, with a little oatmeal and yogurt as your dryness-fighting artillery!

Full Disclosure: Fashion Pulse Daily received these products courtesy of Aveeno.

January 3, 2017

Visionaries: Hubble Will Change the Way You Buy & Wear Contacts

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[Hubble package arrival: perfectly-branded box with daily lenses and an instruction pamphlet]

There’s no denying that I’m a sucker for great design and thoughtful branding, and Hubble is absolutely the real deal, the full (and 100% recyclable) package, keeping everything it puts out sleek, straightforward, and display-worthy. Some products can have the benefit of resting on their laurels when it comes to looks, being able to get away with the actual product being average or even sub-par,  but for something as utilitarian as a contact lens, there must be quite a bit of substance behind the product itself.

The New York City-based startup, co-founded by Jesse Horwitz and Ben Cogan, formerly of Harry’s (the direct-to-consumer, subscription razor brand), sought to create a safe contact lens solution that was at its core, affordable and efficient. Interestingly enough, the current landscape of contact lens manufacturers have a relative monopoly on the market, resulting in ridiculous markups of 15%-100%, which the consumer has no choice but to absorb. Hubble fills in the void in the contact lens market by using a FDA-approved Taiwan-based manufacturer St. Shine to produce its private label brand and cuts hence cuts out the middleman.
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