January 20, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
Isn’t is such a beauty? This Breil Orchestra Black Ceramic Bracelet Watch has a multi-layer glass & black IP 40.5mm case, black dial with Swarovski crystals, and black ceramic bracelet. It retails for $395, but could be yours with only 20 seconds of effort (seriously!). See below for the quick and easy rules of entry, and I’ve got my fingers crossed for you!
About Breil: An iconic Italian luxury watch brand for decades, Breil prides itself on technical expertise alongside a beautiful and classic design. Orchestra, the Glass Watch collection, walks the line between simple yet complex with an ultra luxe yet clean aesthetic featuring the brand’s signature advanced watch construction.
RULES OF ENTRY:
1) Do one of the following: Subscribe to the FashionPulseDaily newsletter (if you’re not already a subscriber), Follow us @fashionpulse on Twitter, or “Like” us on Facebook
2) Let us know in the comments below which one you did – do two for double entry, and all three for triple entry!
3) Answer the q in the comments below: “What watch are you currently wearing?” (brand, style, etc)
4) USA entrants only, one entry per person, must be 18 or older.
Good luck!
*Giveaway ends Wednesday, January 25th, 2012! The winner will be selected via Random.org
January 19, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
Looking at wedding dresses can be such a magical thing; thinking about your childhood expectations, how you would envision yourself, and of course the wow factor of putting on a white wedding dress for the first time can be quite an emotional experience. For me, a future bride-to-be, the timing couldn’t have been more perfect to check out the Amsale, Kenneth Pool, and Christos lines designed by Amsale Aberra, who takes a modern approach to elegance when it comes to the wedding dress. Amsale doled out spot-on advice to me: how to think of the wedding as a whole (“consider it a party, not a reception,” she told me), as well as on the sophistication of rich winter white shades, opposed to pure white, for a dress. Upon examining and gingerly touching the gowns, it was hard to have a bias toward a particular cut or style — they were all so beautiful! Stay tuned as my search for the dress (and the shoes, and the veil, and the jewelry, etc) continues, and if you are a future bride, you can check out Amsale’s gorgeous dresses at her 625 Madison Avenue Boutique, as well as at fine and specialty wedding retailers nationwide (search here), including Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.
January 19, 2012
by fashion pulse contributor
[essie Spring 2012 collection, $8 per bottle]
There’s nothing like a crisp manicure to get you excited to try something fresh and new. The extraordinarily feminine essie 2012 Spring collection is made up of six colors to keep you composed and intuitive, yet temperate all the while.
This spring, essie will pay tribute to all of the ambitious, self-made women who “dream big, go with their instincts and always manage to put their best self forward,” says Essie Weingarten, brand founder and global creative director.
Available in February 2012, glorious brights and pretty pastels will do all the talking as each color dictates a certain mood. Pack a punch with Tour de Finance or ease your way into a sunny day with A Crewed Interest. No matter what, you’re ready, willing and able to take on any mission with poise and grace.
-Alana Quagliariello
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January 19, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
This morning, it was 17 degrees outside when I woke up, so three layers of tops was my only option, unless, that is, I wanted to freeze on my brief jaunts in the outdoors. I hated that I had so many layers on to endure the cold, that the only thing I could shove my roly poly’ed arms into, on over top of everything, was a shapeless sleeper coat– not exactly what I had in mind to give off the appearance of a seasoned New Yorker! It IS possible, however to cut the bulk and hit the elements with a confident smile in well-tailored, fitted, yet incredibly warm outerwear. Wellensteyn is most certainly the way to go! My Dad, being a Wellensteyn guy for a few years now discovered the brand at one of, if not the best men’s shop in Pittsburgh, Joseph Orlando, and had insisted I give a look over the well -edited women’s line.
Founded in Germany over 60 years ago, Wellensteyn combines ultra-durable and functional with impeccable fits and styling silhouettes at price points that rival other high end outwear brands, but compared to Wellensteyn, frankly, in my opinion, don’t quite deliver on the warmth factor guarantees. With a growing editorial and celeb presence (Sundance), plus an online presence and retailers throughout the country, the brand is more accessible now than ever. What’s your favorite style? I’m loving the Wild Thing Bomber (pictured) and the Biscaya Vest.
–Julia DiNardo
