Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 560

October 20, 2011

Knirps on a Rainy Day

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Testing out a Knirps X1 Umbrella on a rainy day? I can’t really think of what could be much better than that! This extra small umbrella is not only perfectly purse-size at a compact eight ounces and 6.5″, but is also flip-resistant, wind tunnel tested, comes with a sleeve AND and EVA case,  and is available in a selection of fun, fashion-forward prints. Knirps, a German company that specializes in rain protection, has been around since the creation of its telescoping frame umbrella in 1928, and prides itself on high quality materials, convenience, and attention to details when keeping one dry from the elements.  Want to get your own Knirps for the fall? Shop all of the available styles here, or indulge in my exact Knirps X1 Leopard Umbrella!

–Julia DiNardo

October 20, 2011

You Can’t “Boot” These Prices! Great Fall Boots- All Under $50

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Trendy? Check. Affordable? Check. We hand-selected some great  fall boots for under $50 that will surely have your feet looking like a million bucks. Here’s to true fashion savvy:

Mossimo Supply Co. Kemaria Biker Boots, $34.99 via Target.com

Biker boots are a MUST for fall, but can transition into spring and toughen up girly, floating, feminine dresses.

Minnetonka Suede Ankle Boot, $43 via Zappos.com

Can you resist these suede moccasins chukkas in all of their casual splendor?

Bamboo Montauge 03 Taupe Zipper OTK Riding Boots, $49 via Lulus.com

Over-the-knee never loses its appeal, nor does a classic riding boot.

Wild Diva Jayma 01A Olive Lace-Up Wedge Ankle Booties, $40 via Lulus.com

This olive color is so hot right now. Release your inner diva.

Qupid Saydie 26 Bootie, $44.95 via DSW.com

Shearling, for that price? Stop.

Michael Antonio Emilia Wedge Boot, $49.95 via DSW.com

A knock-’em-dead sleek style that fits in your budget.

Aldo Horio Boot, $43.50 via 6pm.com

How cozy does that fur cuff look?! Thanks to 6pm.com’s Bargain Babe promotion, we can all get the brands we crave at amazingly low prices, including this hot style!

-Alana Quagliariello

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October 20, 2011

The Dermalogica Skincare Tip You Won’t Want to Miss

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[My Dermalogica face mapping and prescription, post-facial]

I recently got a facial at Dermalogica Academy,  a terrific school and treatment facility located in the Chelsea neighborhood of NYC, and had to share a bit about the experience, as I not only received a superb treatment, but also a prescription, and tips to extend a great complexion beyond the facial.

First, at Dermalogica Academy, extractions during a facial  do not hurt and are are non-scarring. The technique that students learn is not the traditional push and squeeze method that we all do at home in front of the mirror, but rather a side-to-side wiggle. I asked my skin expert, Susan, how and why it is done that way, and essentially, the rationale behind it is to first lift the entire pore, and then to gently nudge out all of stuff in the blackhead or whitehead, or zit instead of just pinching out the top half of it, and then leaving it open to get bacteria inside.

Dermalogica also used a formula that opens up the pores, making this whole process easier, and then afterward, another product to seal the problem areas’ pores. Instead of going at a pimple with the tips of your fingers next time, try to start outward and raise up the area, creating a plateau, and then with the sides of your fingers, move slightly back and forth to nudge it out. Pretty easy, and non-damaging to the skin, as you won’t damage anywhere else on yoru face with the force of your fingernails.
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October 19, 2011

Eric Daman x DKNY Hosiery Capsule Collection

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The Electric Room, a teeny, swanky lounge located beneath the lobby of the Dream Downtown Hotel was the idyllic space for the launch of the noticeably intimate capsule collection of Eric Daman x DKNY Hosiery. The iconic brand teamed up with the Gossip Girl designer in a collaboration that’s all about the legwear.

[Eric Daman for DKNY Floral Lace Tights, $20]

Eight styles comprise the medley including both full tights and knee high styles – and I  can’t wait to get my hands on the black floral lace pair (above)!  Sold at Nordstrom’s, Bloomingdale’s, DKNY and DKNY.com, each style retails for $15 to $24. Good quality and good value tights in patterns suitable for all occasions make transitioning into fall simple.

[Eric Daman x DKNY Hosiery: full tights and knee-highs]

Having lived in the Big Apple for 15 years, Daman is no stranger to the sultry scene of New York City. He welcomes ingenuity from any and everywhere. Legwear and tights, Daman believes, are defining pieces in an outfit when it comes to culminating personal style.

Cheers to you Eric Daman, DKNY, and great legs!

[Eric Daman and Myself]

-Alana Quagliariello

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