Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 613

July 15, 2011

Sole Society & My Marco Santi “Sandra” Flats

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Don’t you just love a fabulous pair of red shoes? They really are just so striking, hence I had to pose them against this bright blue carpet and with my accessories while at the beach last weekend to make the color pop even more. Perfect for a suitcase and meant to go with everything from an lbd to a teal sun dress, these red Marco Santi “Sandra” flats have an angular design trimmed in metallic to add a dose of evening chic.

These came to me courtesy of Sole Society, the subscription shoe service that customizes an online selection of fashion forward designer quality shoes that fit your style and needs. We wrote about them back in April, but here’s a refresher: for $49.95 per month, with no commitment necessary, you get to select a great pair of shoes, receive free shipping and returns, and can merely just register, or an take the style quiz, and browse without any obligation whatsoever.

–Julia DiNardo

July 14, 2011

Hat Protection South of the Border

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On a recent trip to Mexico, I brought along my Scala Ribbon Sun Hat – The Stephanie, $30, as I imagined the most intense of heat beating down on my poor scalp. Although there were some sunny days, there were certainly rainy ones as well, which left me wearing it in the jungle, at Talum, on the worst day of the trip. Rain or shine, summer hats are having a moment, and can transition from the beach to a lazy afternoon lunch at a sidewalk café. Pair it with your bathing suit,  a maxi dress, or a cool crocheted caftan. What style of summer hat is your favorite?

[What a perfect day!]

Full Disclosure: Scala hat was given for review.

July 13, 2011

Make a Statement With Elaborate Feather Earrings From Saint Claude! (thefind Guest Post)

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From our friends at thefind.com:
Whether you get your inspiration for accessorizing from the magazines and blogs, friends, sifting through the jewelry stands at your go-to boutiques, or even from your favorite summer guilty pleasure TV shows, it’s nearly impossible to avoid the undeniable fashion force that is feather earrings! Saint Claude jewelry, which has already been lauded by the likes of Lucky Magazine and several popular fashion blogs despite its small online boutique, has jumped on the trend bandwagon and given it their all with an impressive range of styles, colors, and embellishments! The earrings manage to all make a statement despite their unique styles, beading, and patterns, plus given the natural variation of feathers, no two pairs are exactly the same! Ranging in price from $50-65, in color schemes from subtle neutrals to neon brights, and in styles from simple and elegant to funky and embellished, you’re bound to find at least a handful of pairs you need to add to your jewelry box this season!
– Alex Gambardella

July 13, 2011

How To Do Daytime Sparkle (and That Means at the Office too!)

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Sparkle, shine, and sequins are a hard sell for the daylight. There are many reasons why, but for example you are competing with the effervescent shine of the natural sunlight, and it might be assumed that you took the “walk of shame” this morning.
The best way to choose garments sequins, if your intention is to wear the item beyond a night out is to go for sequin accent details, such as at the neckline or shoulders, and to select a clean pattern design, such as a small geometric unit or in a single row. Also look for options that aren’t too arts and craf.ty or highly reflective; you wouldn’t want to get sequin glare reflecting off of your computer monitor and blinding a work colleague.

I wore “day sequins” to work this week, with my piece being a Sachin + Babi for Anksana dress with inserted sequin slits at the shoulder. The hue is slightly bronzed, and the overall aesthetic reminds me more of the chain mail underneath medieval armour than a night clubbing. The cut-out is kite-shaped and made up of dulled bronze sequins that nicely compliment the lightweight unfinished edges of the charcoal grey jersey.
–Julia DiNardo

Full look info:

Dress: Sachin + Babi for Angsana (a ShopBop exclusive, no longer available)

Belt: Banana Republic, “borrowed” from Fashion Pulse Mom

Shoes: Forever 21 Roman Leatherette Sandals

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs Tote (courtesy of Degree for Women)

Earrings: MiMi by Sorrelli Metaliic Studs

Watch: Kenneth Cole Stainless Steel Case with White Ceramic Bracelet (courtesy of Kenneth Cole)

Eyeglasses: Eyefly Blackburn Cove in olive gradient (courtesy of Eyefly)

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