Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 82

January 19, 2016

#FlirtWithColor in 2016 with Clairol and James Corbett

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[My summer and fall of 2015 color – Nice’NEasy’s Sunkissed 8SC Sandy Copper Blonde]

I like changing up my look, however, when I find one that I like, especially when it comes to hair color, I’m a bit reluctant to switch it up. This July, Clairol Color Director James Corbett lightened up my tresses for more strawberry blonde appeal, which I absolutely adored and felt spot on for summer.  With the start of a New Year, going for a richer, deeper shade of red just felt like a natural progression for me, and an update that James was equally psyched about.
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[My two new shade options to try at home – I’ve been using Natural Instincts since 1995!]

James used Nice’nEasy’s 110 Natural Light Auburn on my hair, with the option for me to use that, or the Natural Instincts 16 Light Auburn at home when my roots begin to show in 4-6 weeks time. As much as I love seeing James, it’s nice to be able to do it myself, since I chronically wait way to long in between salon visits. Since July, I had touched up my color at home twice with Clairol, having procured both boxes at the same time, so there was never any excuse that I didn’t have what I needed when it came to my roots. Are you feeling that it could be time for a hair color change? Don’t be afraid to #FlirtWithColor; even a slight change of color, which is generally recommended when coloring at home, is a welcome one!

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[It feels really, really good to go into 2016 with my newly minted, vibrant red tresses! Thanks James!]

Full Disclosure: The color service was provided courtesy of Clairol.

January 18, 2016

Monday Morning

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Mondays have the tendency to…not really be that cool. They can cause a lot of anxiety and trepidation for the lot of us, despite loving life, loving our jobs, and/or loving our paychecks. I’m thrilled for those of us that have the day off today, but next Monday will surely come, and more of the same feeling will creep in again. Lately, in order to try to kick away the Monday blues I’ve been starting the week with an outfit that I absolutely love that is no frills, easy to wear, and versatile for a variety of occasions.

I’ve also been starting the week with an early morning photo session, when the sun is in that special place, and I haven’t had coffee yet, which could potentially be a perilous endeavor. Wearing what I love and doing what I love, first thing in the morning on the first day of the work week has helped to set the precedent for positivity and productivity for the rest of my days, spent grinding away on various work projects, some considered to be chores I’d rather not be doing.

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Sometimes it’s just taking a few minutes to slow down, taking a quiet morning moment to read a section of the newspaper at the table, or listening to your favorite song while on the way to work, can reset you mentally and get you to accept what you need to do, and give you the peace of mind to get through it.

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In This Look:

Rag & Bone Amelia Pullover Sweater via Shopbop (c/o the retailer)

Talbots Camo Car Coat (c/o; no longer available – see similar here)

Apt 9 Black Turtleneck

ShoeDazzle Braided Leather Bag in Olive (c/o; no longer available – similar here)

Hestra Megan Gloves via Shopbop (c/o the retailer; no longer available – similar here)

Club Monaco Emily Pant (c/o)

Sole Society Booties (c/o)

Kangol Wool Hat (c/o; see similar here)

Alexis Bittar ring via Shopbop (c/o; no longer available)

January 17, 2016

Book a Same-Day Spa Service via the app MassageNow

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massagenow appIf you live in, or are visiting San Francisco or New York, some last minute r&r is just a few clicks away. With the app MassageNow, you can book a same-day massage, facial or waxing appointment, and if that doesn’t sound good already, the rates are discounted by 20%-40%! The spas themselves are listed using geo-location technology and categorized as well, ranked as Boutique, Standard, Luxe, and Upscale so you know a bit more about the type of spa and service you’re in for and the cost, which comes in handy if you are unfamiliar with the location.

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Since the app service has the word “massage” in it, I figured my first experience should probably be a massage, which I booked about two hours from my appointment time, feeling particularly sore and beat up that day from a seven-hour drive the day before. The cost of the service, tax, and gratuity were all taken care of at the booking of the massage via MassageNow, which made arriving and leaving so much faster, and easier than usual. I went to a spa by my office that I had visited before so that I had a base of comparison for my experience, and I was treated no different than a regular client, with the added bonus of not having to dig through my bag for my credit card after having a super relaxing experience.

Sometimes wanting to get a massage or facial is a spontaneous thing, and why not use a service that saves you money and makes paying ultra convenient for you, especially since you can’t always tip on a credit card?

Full Disclosure: MassageNow gave Fashion Pulse Daily a complimentary service in order to test the app.

January 13, 2016

A Few of My Favorite Things

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While the new year is still young,  I’d thought I’d share a few things that I’ve sunk into this week (pictured above) from creams and scrubs to a really, really, good book.

Alright I’ll admit it: I’m a coconut fiend! I can now get that coconut-y feeling on my face, thanks to the Yes to Coconut Face Collection, going for that deeply hydrating vibe with the Ultra Hydrating Facial Mask ($15,99), sustain that moisture all day with the Ultra Hydrating Facial Souffle Moisturizer ($14.99), and continuous cleansing with the Ultra Hydrating Cream Cleanser ($9.99).  Coconut oil is such a great treat for the skin, that I’m thrilled to be able to use it consistently across several product categories in 2016.

Need to slough off some dead skin and start a new? The Ole Henricksen Truth Sugar Glow Polishing Mask ($42) utilizes natural ingredients such as raw sugar, pomegranate seeds, honey, rose hips, mandarin, orange, and grapefruit oils to not only cleanse and exfoliate but to sanitize, brighten, soothe, and nourish skin. It sets for 5-10 minutes, then is gently massaged and rinsed off for maximum effects. Sounds fancy? It is; and you deserve it!
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