Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 440

June 21, 2012

Sorel Sandals Are IT

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Summer is here! YES! But my feet are already getting chewed up by heels, wedges, and new strappy sandals that I’ve been trying to break in. What’s a girl to do? Well, for starters, always have Band-aids and moleskin on-hand, but you can also dodge this issue completely with Sorel’s Lake Boot. Sorel recently made a well-edited, high quality footwear entry into the spring/summer season, and I can’t envision life without these shoes! At $150, they are of suburb craftsmanship with a  leather footbed and sole that molds to your foot with wear for a perfect fit, plus cool lace-up details and laser cut-outs, made easy to slip on and off thanks to the side zipper.

My feet are actually at rest in these babies, and as far as breaking them in goes…it was nonexistent! A rarity, I know!

Outfit Credits:

Sorel Lake Boots (Courtesy of Sorel)

Vivienne by Vivienne Tam Dress (Courtesy of Loehmann’s)

Orla Kiely Orange bow belt (Courtesy of Orla Kiely)

Cardigan Scarf (Courtesy of Cardigan)

Have you tried any of Sorel’s spring/summer footwear?

-Julia DiNardo

June 20, 2012

Happy PDA Day, with NIVEA Million Moments of Touch

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All day today, PDA is MORE than okay; it’s in fact demanded! So why am I asking for you to engage in PDA (public display of affection)? There’s nothing that can substitute for a human touch, and Nivea is making a big effort to promote a more affectionate world via PDA Day, (today, June 20th)— now that’s something I can stand behind! There are events going on across the country to promote the event and bring awareness such as Eucerin’s PDA Day event today in NYC from 8am-11am in Herald Square, and at The Grove in LA from 5:30-8:30pm (see here to find the city closest to you).  Join in the Million Moments of Touch Movement; it’s cool to grab your significant other, and plant a big smooch on them, hold hands, hug, walk arm and arm – any way you feel most comfortable displaying affection out in the open.

Couldn’t you imagine what a great place NYC, or your metropolis would be if people were a little more into PDA, which would probably make them happier, which would then make them more outgoing and gracious, and do away with the term “rude New Yorker”? See how great things start off small? “It takes two to make a thing go right to make it out of sight–” these Rob Base lyrics sure resonate with today (and apologies for getting this 1988 song stuck in your head!).

In honor of the day, here’s some fun facts, courtesy of NIVEA: Continue reading…

June 20, 2012

Carven Resort 2013 Collection

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Carven’s collection, equally as charming, revived 70’s style with tailored separates. A similar merry-go-round of colors brought in a playful element, while dresses felt a bit more precise. There is something very boy-meets-girl in the primary blue and red dresses and paisley prints courtesy of the biker jacket style thrown in at random. Jumpers and jackets alike beckoned preppy ease, yet the chunky wedges and bow-heels were pleasantly elegant without being overtly feminine.

-Alana Quagliariello

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June 20, 2012

Layer, Texture, Color — Let’s Go!

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Summer is great; fantastic, I even venture to say; the weather definitely seems to lift the moods of the Manhattanites around me, people leisurely lounge and day drink, and the fashion is just phenomenal. With that being said, when dressing, one must strike the perfect balance between the sweltering, miserable heat down in the subways, and the freezer box bursts of chilly air found in offices, stores, and restaurants.

I create a balance for these drastic temperature changes by: 1) always carrying a roomy bag to stash a lightweight cardigan or scarf and water bottle 2) dress in layers 3) if the temperature is below 75 degrees, pants are extremely helpful.

Remember too, that in the heat, especially as the day goes on, feet have the tendency to swell; I wore these medium width Plush Pillow 3″ wedges for literally 13 hours, and my feet didn’t hate by the day’s end. Comfy shoes are essential, so if you are already feeling some discomfort and tightness in the morning when you put on a pair, chances are it’s going to increase ten-fold, so throw a back up pair in your bag!

Summer allows for more wardrobe playfulness to be on display, and I don’t hesitate to grab bold color and amazing texture; here, I work in the smoothness of wovens via my shoe straps and pants, the softness and dimensionality of cashmere in my sweater and lace in my top, then back again to a texture by glancing at the espadrille wedge heels and beautiful almond and neon yellow geometric weaving at the base of the bag. As an added peek-a-boo color surprise, the Rebecca Minkoff bag includes a blue polka-dot print lining; trés chic!

Outfit Credits:

Rebecca Minkoff Woven Bright Tote (Courtesy of Rebecca Minkoff)

Aerosoles Plush Pillow Wedges (Courtesy of Aerosoles)

J.Crew Grey Lace Top (J.Crew)

DVF Cashmere Sweater (Barneys New York; no longer available)

Not Your Daughter’s Jeans Alisha Skinny Ankle Jeans in Fuchsia (Courtesy of NYDJ)

MiMi by Sorrelli Necklace and earrings (Courtesy of Sorrelli)

DVF Cat Eye Sunglasses (Courtesy of DVF)

-Julia DiNardo

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