March 31, 2016
by Julia DiNardo
[Zoya Petals Collection]
Bright nail polish hues encourages the warmer weather to arrive and stick around for a while, and if it was up to me, year-round sunshine would be the perfect permanent fixture to east coast living! Alas, there’s absolutely nothing I can do to change that, so in the meanwhile, I will fixate on these gorgeous new colors from Zoya, the five-free nail polish brand, as part of its spring 2016 petals collection. Each shade boasts a heightened degree of sheen or shimmer, providing nails with a soft, opalescent effect, in the bottles of (from clockwise) Zahara, Tulip, Azalea, Aster, Leia, and Tulip. Each shade retails for $10, or you can buy the entire set for $60 at Zoya.com, and fine salon and spas nationwide.
Full Disclosure: Items were provided to Fashion Pulse Daily for editorial review.
March 30, 2016
by Rachael Comeau
Lacoste recently previewed its newest fall/winter 2016 collections, which included a mixture of runway looks, sportswear, the sport lineup, leather goods, Lacoste L!VE items, and footwear. Items from the runway featured prominent outerwear pieces found heavily in camel and navy tones, as well as long knit dresses and striped track pants. The overall color scheme was overall kept to neutrals and earthy hues, with pops of brighter hues deliverd in prints and embellishments. The collection carried the very familiar athletic vibe that is usually associated with the brand, but with the addition of sleeker silhouettes and more metropolitan-appropriate shapes and colors.
The sportswear line stuck to a similar theme, adding pops of red in polo shirts, blouses, and v-neck sweaters. Lacoste Sport includes activewear pieces from tennis items to workout gear and loungewear. Lacoste L!VE takes inspiration from nature, ranging from nautical to mountainside and winter themes. The main focus is on warmth and protection from the elements – the line is complete with puffer jackets, mesh and wool knit sweaters, and camouflage parkas.
In accessories, the line of leather goods features both matte and metallic totes, as well as clutches, cross body bags, and belts in neutral tones and bright colors. Be sure to look out for these new collections for during the upcoming fall and winter seasons, and click through the slide show to get a peek at some of our favorite pieces.
Lacoste products are always available online and in retail stores throughout the country.
March 29, 2016
by Julia DiNardo
There’s nothing that quite jump starts a warm weather feeling than thinking of deliciously hot sunny days in Florida, and vibrant shades of nail polish to accompany the perfectly blue skies and water. Essie’s new spring 2016 collection heads straight south, inspired by hip warm weather getaways found in places like Palm Beach and over the ocean, in a lovely tropical assortment that are sure to inspire you to book your next resort vacation, and stat!
I’m most digging the peachy and coral hues of lounge lover and sunshine state of mind, but there’s no denying the statement-making capabilities of off tropic (green) and poolside service blue), accompanied by the more subtle but nonetheless playful shades on (purple) and high class affair (blush nude).
As always, you can buy each of these currently available bottles for $8.50 a piece, at fine salons and beauty destinations nationwide. If you’re looking for an ultra tiny yet nonetheless chic set to pack in your carry-on luggage, consider one of essie’s two 2016 silk watercolor kits, each equipped with four vibrant shades in more compact bottle sizes (each kit is $17.50 and includes four mini bottles).
March 23, 2016
by Lane Botha
Whether your curl type is loose, classic, tight or kinky, the Queen of Curls, Ouidad, has a product tailored to you. The new Curl Immersion Collection is designed specifically for kinky curls. It brings consumers with this curl type a unique and luxurious salon line featuring lovely natural ingredients such as grapeseed, coconut, rosemary and sage oils. Not only does the collection consist of five products plus a travel set, but it is also complemented by the 3-step Express Hydration Treatment Service offered at Ouidad’s flagship salons.
While kinky curls aren’t exclusive to one ethnicity, the demand for styling products for this hair type is increasing as more African American women continue to embrace their curls. Ouidad’s distinctive blend of breathable, water-soluble, and plant-based ingredients will deliver moisture to the internal layers of your hair and add beautiful definition to your curl. If your goal is to understand, enhance, and properly care for your curly tresses, look out for The Curl Immersion Collection that will be available beginning June 2016.
