May 28, 2012
by Julia DiNardo

Avon just launched the Nailwear Pro+ Nail Enamel Collection, which boasts four new finishes of Shimmer, Creme, Sheer, and Sequins, which provides 12 days of lasting color and will ALSO increase the strength of nails by 80%. What?! Sounds amazing right? The best part — the 45 new shade collection is available for only $6 a pop, BUT if you hop on them right now, you can get them at the intro price of $3.49 each. What an awesome deal! Our favorite shades include Sunshine (featured in the pic), Sea Breeze, Vintage Blue, Coral Beat,and Lagoon.
-Julia DiNardo
May 28, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
Anything, and I mean ANYTHING that can help me speed up my morning routine is a must-try. So when I heard about the Goody Quik Style Paddle Brush, a tool with microfiber bristles that works to remove 30% of water as you style, across a variety of hair types, I was quite intrigued to see what it could do for my tresses. Described as a towel and brush in one, the microfibers absorb water while the wide paddle lets you span a wide section of hair at once.
It possesses side vents to help with air flow, and most DEFINITELY got my drying time down a few minutes! As I need to usually infuse quite a bit of volume and bounce to my hair, I used the brush until my hair was about 95% dry, then finished it off with my favorite large barrel round brush. Not only would I recommend this Quick Styly Paddle Brush, but its now become a part of my daily hair-drying ritual! At $11.99 (available at national retailers like Target, CVS, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, more), it seems like a small price to pay to save what I did, at 3 minutes a day, which adds up to about 90 minutes a month, that I could spend actually making the train to work on time or having a quick cup of coffee in the morning with my fiancé
What do you think – would you try the new Goody Quik Style Paddle Brush?
-Julia DiNardo
May 25, 2012
by fashion pulse contributor


While some luxury labels shy away from social media, Christian Louboutin recently introduced their first global application for both iPhones and the iPod Touch. This launch is a groundbreaking digital base point for Louboutin lovers, providing endless, attainable brand information.
The app, available for free at the App Store, opens with the signature flash of luxe red before users are welcomed to interact via six different platforms: The Collection, 20 Ans, The Wish List, The Store Locator, News and Videos.

The Collection, for example, offers fans the chance to browse the seasonal collection, exploring shoes and bags in detail. Users can share favorites with friends via Twitter and Facebook. While 20 Ans enables users to view the full set of sketches of the 20th Anniversary Capsule Collection. Watch as mere ideas transform to full-fledged realized shoe.
Mix, match and always play just as the designer himself would love you to!
-Alana Quagliariello
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