October 12, 2016
by Julia DiNardo
It’s been quite a week, so I’m switching things up and sending the Fashion Pulse Flash your way today. Perfect timing, actually, to share some exciting sale and new product news with you!
How exciting! The Shopbop sale is happening…now (it ends at Midnight Friday, October 14th, Pacific Time)!!! The savings are pretty great this time around with savings up to 30%, depending on how much you spend. I took advantage of the sale to do a little pre-holiday shopping, and now I am reveling in the money saved, and checking a few names off of my gift list. Use code “MAINEVENT16” at both Shopbop.com and EastDane.com, and see here for the brand exclusions. Happy Shopping!
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October 10, 2016
by Julia DiNardo
I love how excited people are in the early weeks of fall; we’ve got Oktoberfest to merrily usher us in, followed by light jackets and cozy sweaters, and of course, everything pumpkin. This week I put away my summer sandals, giving them one last forlorn look, until we are gleefully reunited at the end of May when I pull them out of their storage bins (well, I’m also hoping to squeeze in a February island getaway, so see a few of you then!). Unless by some miracle New York City plateaus at these temps and maintains its mild ways, the cold is inevitably ahead. Until then, I might as well say cheers to hat-less, glove-less fall season, and enjoy the new fall weather clothing and accessories!
In This Look:
Massimo Dutti Silk Blouse (c/o)
Uniqlo Tank Top
Veronica Beard Ivy Pleated Midi Skirt
The Limited Saddle Bag (c/o)
Sorrelli Earrings & Rings (c/o)
Naya Huarache Sandals (no longer available)
Assorted Bangles (gift)
On Lips: Jane Iredale PureMoist Lipstick in Cindy
On Nails: essie udon know me (c/o)
October 5, 2016
by Rachael Comeau
The days of minimalist pieces making up entire collections on all of the prominent runways are definitely gone, as designers have opted to show more boisterous, statement items, bold colors, and attention-catching embellishments this season. For the average viewer of these shows, it may even be hard to distinguish which season the clothing is meant for. Several designers this Paris Fashion Week have ignored traditional spring/summer color palettes, prints, and silhouettes, not letting the classic confines of warm weather clothing get in the way of individuality and creativity. One of the most popular ways of doing it this spring/summer season is through the use of slogans, logos, and graphic text, mostly utilized by designers as the focal point of the look.
Arguably the most notable of these pieces is Christian Dior’s slogan tee displaying the phrase, “We Should All Be Feminists.” It’s a perfect fit for a collection debut by Dior’s first ever female creative director, Maria Grazia Chiuri, who wanted to convey the message that there is not only one kind of woman. For a brand that has long prided itself on exuding the epitome of graceful looks and French culture, this collection was a refreshing new take on romantic femininity.
Vanessa Seward incorporated a t-shirt into her collection reading “Cada loco con su tema,” which she described as meaning “every crazy person with a story.“ The collection as a whole was a classic depiction of what the designer is known for, including printed silk blouses, dark wash denim, and casual jumpsuits. Sacai’s most recent collection by creative director Chitose Abe was a tribute to icons such as Jimi Hendrix, Pablo Picasso, and Kurt Cobain. The line of effortlessly cool pieces included a statement tee reading “Fashion is a Passion.”
Click through the slideshow to see our other top picks for statement-making slogan tops and garments for this upcoming spring/summer season.
October 4, 2016
by Julia DiNardo
Aren’t issues so much easier to tackle when you can address them in a preventive stage, instead of waiting until they’ve become fully developed? That’s the idea behind No7’s new Early Defence Skincare line, which encourages those in their 20s to start to think about the future of their skin and begin to take measures for great skin now, and fantastic skin later. Including protection against free radicals via its exclusive Double Defence technology, there’s also an antioxidant complex to protect against UV exposure and pollution. The special blend found in the Early Defence line also utilizes the power of Vitamins A, C, and E, ginseng, mulberry, and lipochroman, rice peptides, and lipopepetides to boost and maintain the elasticity of the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines. The Early Defence line includes a trio of products, the Day Cream SPF 30 ($20.99), Night Cream ($20.99), and Eye Cream ($19.99), and is available now at mass retailers nationwide such as Ulta, Walgreens, Target, and online as well.
