Fashion Pulse Daily

January 26, 2012

The Case-Mate iPhone Pop! Case with Stand: Just Chillin’

I haven’t had my iPhone for even a month yet, and I’ve already been thinking of all the ways I can outfit my new gadget. Courtesy of Case-Mate, I tested out a vibrant, neon-hued confection that boasts ingenuity and foresight with a built-in kick stand. The iPhone 4 / 4S Pop! Case with Stand, $40, has a great rubberized texture and protective features for all of your buttons, plus converts to a handy dandy upright or sideways device (see mine, pictured) so that you can more easily view and type. It’s a great idea to prop and charge it next to your nightstand, especially when you use the alarm clock feature, plus your phone doesn’t sop up any residue, grease, bacteria, etc, that can be found a surface that you may rest your phone upon.

Don’t have an iPhone? No problemo! Case-Mate also has variations of the Pop! Cases for HTC, Samsung, Blackberry, and more!

–Julia DiNardo

January 25, 2012

Forever 21 Pick of the Day: Silky Spring PJ Pants, $12.80

by Julia DiNardo

It’s so hard to find cool pajamas in prints that aren’t to matronly or too childish. The print, and the price is right with these Silky Spring PJ Pants, $12.80, a soft, silky poly-spandex woven blend with the right balance of tradition and style. Pair with a tank, tee, and on those extra cold days, our favorite casual luxe item — a cashmere hoodie!

January 25, 2012

butter LONDON SS12 Nail Lacquer Collection

by fashion pulse contributor

butter LONDON introduces their new Spring/Summer 2012 lacquer collection, a nail realm of everything from sherbet pastels to retro glitters, to sheers.

We love Bossy Boots, a light pistachio green and Trout Pout, an opaque shade of cantaloupe. But the glittery shades cannot be overlooked (nor can their clever names). When you’re in the mood to rave, try Disco Biscuit, a tropical hot pink with iridescent particles or Slapper, as teal as any lacquer can come.

The message this season is KNOW who you are, then BE who you are,” says butter LONDON’s founding Creative Director Nonie Creme. We couldn’t have put it better ourselves! Each shade retails for $14.

-Alana Quagliariello

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January 24, 2012

Crisp, Easy, and Chic: Blouses for Work

by Julia DiNardo

Sometimes dressing for work can be a REAL pain; while some offices will tolerate sneakers and t-shirts on a daily basis, I’ve worked in places where “casual Friday” doesn’t include wearing jeans! We’ve all had dilemma with dress codes, but to make matters even more tricky, since we are all so busy, we can’t spend our precious moments in the morning or evening steaming, ironing, and just generally pressing clothes for the work day. Below I’ve listed some perfectly office-friendly options, at a variety of price points that will help to minimize, and in some cases eliminate, your work clothes prep.

From classic to on-trend, you can easily pair these options with black or khaki pants and skirts, and be ready for that big meeting today in a jiffy. Of note, when shopping for low maintenance blouses, look for key words such as “no iron” or “iron free” and “machine washable” in woven shirts, and for jersey knits, synthetic fiber are ACTUALLY your friend; they are more wrinkle-resistant than cotton and natural fibers, so can easily transition from the dryer to the your body.

Brooks Brothers Non-Iron Tailored Fit Simple Stripe Dress Shirt with DOW XLA™, $98.50