Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 615

July 8, 2011

Cover up with a Classic Cargo Jacket (thefind Guest Post)

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From our friends at thefind.com

An essential piece for anyone’s wardrobe is the classic army green cargo jacket. For those of us in cities like San Francisco, where the weather is unpredictable even in the summer, a cargo jacket makes the perfect cover up for lightweight summer dresses, tops, and shorts. Plus, the neutral color of army green gives the right splash of masculine cool which no denim jacket or pashmina can compare to. It’s also an amazing transition piece, pairing effortlessly from skirts to skinny jeans when the weather begins to cool down for autumn. This season, they’re switching up the classic with a few new embellishments to add a little vigor to the military-inspired staple. Here are three super fun fits for anyone that wants to add a little bit of army freshness to to their flirty and fall-ready frocks: Harlow Army Cargo Jacket, Gap Womens Army Cargo jacket, and the Stem Cargo jacket.

– Mira Torres

July 8, 2011

The Body Shop Launches Body Butter Duos

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I’m all about multi-functioning products; save on space, save on money, and save on time! The Body Shop Body Butter Duos, currently at the introductory price of $15 (will retail for $18) offers a two for one via a twin pot with one side meant to moisturize dry skin like elbows and knees, with the other functioning for normal skin.  Body Butter Duo scents are at four for now: Vanilla, Macadamia, Acai and Sweet Pea, and the texture of each side is immediately evident; the thicker the butter, the tougher the skin! I tested out the duo in Vanilla, rubbing in the normal skin side to my hands and working into my cuticles, while the dry skin butter was reserved for my ashy legs that had recently gotten scorched from a 4th of July beach day. Get yours at TheBodyShop.com or at your closest Body Shop location.

–Julia DiNardo

July 8, 2011

Isn’t It About Time You Eyefly?

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Not to get too “Woe is me” on you but I have some pretty significant, serious eye issues that could be debilitating if not properly monitored. Needless to say, I have no choice regarding glasses; I’ve got to wear them, and even then my vision is still far from perfect. Thanks to cutting out the middle man via amazing online eyeglass sites, I’m able to embrace this in the only way I know best: with style. I’ve developed quite the eyewear collection, and couldn’t do it without finding amazing prices for glasses online, with the latest site that I am loving called Eyefly.com.

Any frame, WITH prescription lenses cost just $99, and that includes RX sunnies too! A cool feature includes the VIRTUAL TRY-ON: you can download a photo of your face, then “try on” your favorite styles, with an option to post to Facebook and poll your friends for which to buy. Your lens is popped into the frames in Brooklyn, and if you’re unhappy you can return or exchange within 30 days. Sounds like a pretty good deal right? Throw your apprehensions out the window about ordering glasses online; the savings are most certainly worth trying it out. With 41 frames to currently choose from, your bound to find one for you. After all, Eyefly is brought to you by the people that know great designer duds at an exceptional value – Bluefly.com!

And FYI, I’m a plastic frame kind of gal, so mine (compliments of Eyefly) is the Blackburn Cove style in olive gradient, which really lets my baby blues shine.

July 7, 2011

Nicole Miller Teams Up With Indego Africa For Some Cool Apparel at GREAT Prices (and for Charity)

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One of my favorite designers, Nicole Miller, has collaborated with the nonprofit Indego Africa to create a vibrant collection of fair-trade shorts and sarongs to complement the existing line of textile bangles and woven bracelets. If you’ve never heard of Indego Africa, it’s best described as a  social enterprise that works with over 250 female artisans in Rwanda, Africa on a fair trade basis to help them establish business with high-end retailers and brands worldwide. The exclusive Nicole Miller limited edition collab items can be purchased online at www.nicolemiller.com and at the Nicole Miller Miami boutique (656 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL), retail from $25-$65, with 15% of the proceeds going directly to Indego Africa.

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