Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 820

May 6, 2010

8 Under $20: Summer Sandals (College Candy Guest Post)

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From the lovelies at CollegeCandy.com:

It’s been so long since I’ve slipped on a pair of sandals I’m not even sure I remember how to walk in them. My little piggies haven’t seen the light of day in months and now that it’s finally getting warm out there, I’m itching for some new sandals to show off these freshly pedicured toesies. It’s a good thing everyone and their mother is designing adorable sandals these days. Seriously, every pair I see is cuter than the one before.

And they are flats! And they are comfortable! And they are cheap! It’s like all of my fashion prayers have been answered. Here are just a few of my favorite summer sandals, all under $20 and all making me want to move somewhere warm where I can wear these year-round.

I love how the flowers take these everyday sandals to a much cuter level. You can wear these with a cover up to the beach, with some cut-offs for the day, or with a cotton maxi dress at night.

Nothing says summer like some turquoise, and those hot little stones add a fun pop of color to an otherwise basic sandal.

These adorable sandals are cheap enough as it is ($12.99, baby), but with Payless’s BOGO event going on right now, they’re impossible to resist.

The gorgeous braiding detail on these makes them look much more expensive than their $16.99 price tag. And these, too, are from Payless, making them the perfect pairing for your BOGO purchase.

I can already see myself tearing up the dance floor in these suede sandals and a high waisted mini, and grabbing brunch with the ladies in a pair of tailored black shorts and a tank.

Let’s be honest: everyone is doing this basic sandal design this season. But no one is doing it in hot pink. These puppies will look beautiful with some tan summer skin and pedicured toes.

I. love. these. sandals. I love the color, I love the studs, and I loooove the whole “wrap around the ankle” aspect. These will add sass to anything you wear with them, which makes them the perfect go-to accessory of the summer.

Denim and chambray are all the rage this summer, and these shoes make it obvious why. They are so simple yet so cute and different from anything else you’ve got stockpiled in that closet of yours.

May 6, 2010

Summer Style Essentials: Espadrille Sandals (thefind.com Guest Blog)

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From our friends at thefind.com:

With summer rapidly approaching my toes are eager to escape from the closed toed shoes and boots I’ve worn all winter and spring. And what better incentive to slough off the dead winter skin and give yourself a shiny pedicure than cute summer sandals? My favorite is the espadrille because it always reminds me of vacationing in exotic locales, but without the expensive plane ticket or missing luggage!

Espadrilles are characterized by their braided jute rope soles, but uppers can be made from anything from traditional canvas to brightly colored ribbons. I usually like to buy a platform wedge to get both height and comfort! My first pick would be the Michael Kors Juniper Espadrille with wide braided straps and 4.5 inch wedge heel. No matter what a fashionista tells you about heels and comfort, there are times where a nice flat shoe will give our tired feet a rest. The Deena & Ozzy Lace-Up Espadrille is perfect for those summer power shopping days with your girlfriends or enjoying live bands at a summer music festival.

Save on chic summer sandals at Macy’s from TheFind’s coupon site

May 5, 2010

Amazing Cosmetics Lives Up to its Name!

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I was introduced to this line of products at the Maria Pinto show last season (they provided the makeup looks) and the Chicago-based Amazing Cosmetics most certainly did not disappoint! Available online at Sephora.com, I can’t get enough of their incredible concealer, that takes care of the pinkest of pimples and darkest of under eye circles, but I also tested and loved their Suede Collection eye shadow quad in Wheat, which gives one the guidance to create a variety of looks using contour and liner capabilities. Check out the entire line of products, and support a very cool company on the rise!
-Julia DiNardo


May 4, 2010

Kushyfoot to the Rescue!

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Kushyfoot = seriously awesome. I kid not. I first came across the brand in my local Rite Aid when I was in search of some nude-colored peds, and quickly became a fan of their foot covers – a product that you can wear with heels or sneakers to prevent those awful skin rub or blister issues. Recently, Kushyfoot gave me some of their products to test out, and I can vouch that they definitely did not disappoint. The differentiator for the Kushyfoot products is focused on the idea of reflexology, providing a  massaging, grooved texture on the bottom. I found the tights to be of excellent quality, particularly for the affordable price point, and any extra comfort provided to make wearing three inch heels more comfortable is alright in my book! The Yoga Socks were a great idea, since now I don’t have to run in my bare feet, on my tippy toes from the locker room to the yoga studio. All in all, feet are so important to one’s overall well-being, so why not show them a little extra love?  I think you’ll be impressed too; check them out at Kushyfoot.com or at your local mega-pharmacy.

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