Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 659

March 30, 2011

Dr. Martens and Hello Kitty Launch 50th Anniversary S/S ’11 Collection

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[Image via Dr. Martens & Sanrio, Inc.]

After 50 years of epic success, Dr. Martens and SANRIO, Inc. launch their second collection together featuring two new additional styles. With a selective mix of various SANRIO, Inc. characters, the newly designed Shoreditch Boot and Carnaby Mary Jane will make their debut in this year’s S/S 2011 exclusive limited edition range collection. Famed and loved characters, Hello Kitty®, Chococat® and Keroppi® will be joined alongside their other friends, Little Twin Stars®, My Melody® and Patty & Jimmy™ in a print adorned across the kicks of any lover of Doc Martens and Hello Kitty. Starting in mid April, 2011, the collection will be available to the public in UK sizes 3-9. Besides UK and US-based Dr. Martens owned retail stores, this exclusive collection will also be made available in other partner stores in Germany, Benelux, France, Croatia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia/New Zealand.

– Rose Lou

March 30, 2011

Affordable Spring Handbag Picks

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As you may recall, Handbag Heaven was my ‘official bag sponsor’ of Fall 2011 New York Fashion Week, which was so much fun, not to mention functional for me! Now that spring is officially here, it’s time to think about…a new bag for yourself, of course!

Here are my top picks from HandbagHeaven.com, which are stylish and affordable, and use code “SPRING11” for 15% off:

Nola Top Handle Bag, $53.95. Choose from three colors.

Mary Jane Satchel, $52.95. Choose from two colors.

Alexander Structure Shoulder Bag, $44.95

Christine Woven Hobo, $39.95. Choose from two colors.

And, if you loved my bag from New York Fashion Week, you can find it here.

March 29, 2011

Pick My Isola South Beach Shoes: And the Winner is…

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Thanks again for all of your help with picking my pair of shoes for South Beach! The most popular style, by far,  was Style #3: Oasis Wedge , followed by Style #1: Ivalee T-Strap Heels and in third place Style #2:Alda Snakeskin Gladiators.

The winner of the Oasis Wedge is Mary W. of Pittsburgh, PA. Congrats Mary, and thanks to everyone who entered! Stay tuned for my post from South Beach wearing the Oasis Wedge, and of course, more giveaways on Fashion Pulse Daily!

March 29, 2011

Get a Boost in the Gym with Marika Magic

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Doing outfit photos are great, but I’m way too modest (and I’m sure you probably will let this one slide) to post pics of me in a sports bra, so…you’re just going to have to take my word on this one! I tested out my complimentary Marika Magic Uplifting Sport Bra, $32, at the gym twice and gave it the full gamut run from the treadmill to the elliptical, bike, and stretching floor.

The verdict? It is AWESOME. I really like the fact that it gives me a little shape with removable pads that stay put and are in no way a hindrance to my performance. Gone are the sports bra days of the flat “uniboob”!  It also wasn’t an acrobatic feat to get it on and off, as there are adjustable sides for a perfect fit and easy placement/removal. I’ve never tried anything by Marika before until this bra, but I think it may just cause me to start! The brand also has a variety of tops and bottoms that offer shape enhancing, slimming, and uplifting features.

-Julia DiNardo

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