Fashion Pulse Daily

January 12, 2016

WINNER ANNOUNCED: GIVEAWAY: Win All 13 Types of Dove Beauty Bars

[One of the 13 types of Dove Beauty Bars you will win!]

Do you love Dove? I do, and can’t get enough of its Beauty Bars for the past, oh, thirty years. I grew up using the original White Beauty Bar and am happy to share all of the brands varieties with you in this fabulous giveaway. You’ll receive a two-pack of each of the following, making that 26 bars in total:

White Beauty Bar

Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar

Purely Pampering Shea Butter Beauty Bar

Winter Care Beauty Bar

Gentle Exfoliating Beauty Bar

Purely Pampering Pistachio Cream Beauty Bar

Pink Beauty Bar

Purely Pampering Coconut Milk Beauty Bar

Summer Care Beauty Bar

go fresh Cool Moisture Beauty Bar

go fresh Revitalize Beauty Bar

go fresh Revive Beauty Bar

go fresh Restore Beauty Bar

RULES OF ENTRY:

1) Follow Fashion Pulse Daily on Instagram!

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2) Write in the comments below which one you did (if Instagram, provide your IG account name) AND why you love Dove.

That’s it — good luck!

** Giveaway ends on Tuesday, January 19th, 2016 at 11:59am, EST; U.S. residents only & must be 18 or older to enter. One entry per person, per day. The winner will be selected via Random.org, and will have 24 hours to respond.

Congrats to our winner, Emily K. from Austin, Texas! Thanks so so much for everyone who entered our giveaway!

January 12, 2016

New from Giorgio Armani Beauty

by Julia DiNardo

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This February, Giorgio Armani Beauty expands upon its popular Maestro Fusion Makeup Line with a new bi-phase product dubbed Maestro Glow ($64, available in nine shades), an elixir with an ultra smooth application, yet contains no water in its formula. Instead, a concentrated mix of oils lends itself to be distributed gradually to the skin, not unlike that of a fragrance’s notes. A well-hydrated, glowing look is easy to achieve (this product is ideal for dry skin) through this distribution process, resulting in a final matte, velvety finish.

In tandem with Chinese New Year, celebrated February 8th and kicking off the Year of the Monkey, Giorgio Armani Beauty showcases this tradition with an imprint of the Chinese zodiac symbol on its Chinese New Year Illuminating Palette. The pressed powder, ideal to lightly mask, smooth, and blur imperfections, and perfect for a variety of skin tones also features a stunning red and black lacquer lid and base, representing happiness and good fortune. The palette will have limited distribution in the US; check ArmaniBeauty.com and counters where the brand is sold.

P.S.: The Maestro UV Skin Defense Primer SPF 50 PA++ will also be available in February.

January 5, 2016

New from Maybelline in 2016

by Julia DiNardo

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There are very few makeup brands that I can confidently say that when a new collection comes out, I want to keep all of the items as part of my permanent cosmetics rotation.The latest from Maybelline touches on all of the essential makeup bases with practical products and colors that will have you excited to test them out for yourself.

I’ve focused on four of my favorites here, starting on the far left with the Color Sensational Vivid Matte Liquid Lip Color ($7.99), which offers up a richly pigmented color that applies like a gloss, and dries lie the most matte of matte lip sticks without any drying effects. Next up is the Eye Studio Color Tattoo Concentrated Crayon ($9.99), actually my favorite way in which to apply shadow to my lids. It slides onto the eyelids with ease, great for all-over cover in a slightly shimmered, creamy format. A great way to ensure that your makeup look stays the course is with a finishing/setting spray, and the Face Studio Master Fix Setting Spray ($12.99), is a quick way to mist and set your look, especially when you’ve got a long day and/or inclement weather ahead of you. The Dream Velvet Gel-Whipped Foundation is a long-lasting formula ($10.99), that is an interesting hybrid of textures – not quite a foundation, nor a BB or CC Cream but provides a nice level of coverage and hydration that is described as a “powder gel” formula.

If you’re loving what I’ve put forth here, check out the additional six products included in this lineup that you’ll surely dig, from a face contouring kit to an eyeshadow palette, eye liner, and brow crayon. All of these items are available for you to purchase now, which is so good– no waiting!

January 4, 2016

Just Roll With It

by Julia DiNardo

P1110027 There’s a lot that I stress out about that in reality, I have absolutely no control over whatsoever. Things that my neighbors do, airport delays, and how my hair decides to cooperate or (not) during a photoshoot are just a few of them. I try to predict and anticipate how these items may go, and what I can do if it’s not going as planned, but in the end, I really just have to roll with it.

Letting go, being calm and a bit more easy going and laid back when it doesn’t go your way is a trait that my husband possesses and I’m grateful every time something goes wrong, like three miles into our drive from Pittsburgh to New York last week when the “check engine” light came on in our car. I’m trying harder to not get so miffed by the small stuff, like the wind whipping up my hair in practically every single photo taken today, and save my energy for the bigger ticket items that deserve it, like my creative outlets and just general peace of mind.

Sartorially speaking, I don’t need to wait for the moment to seize me to wear the pieces that I love, but rather I should just go ahead and wear them, NOW. Take for example, these camo print heels; they are very special, that serve quite a specific purpose and probably have a limited range of occasions that I can wear them. So what? Why should they stay unused, unworn for 99% of the time, resting on my shoe shelf? They are delightful and bring me joy, so I think…I should just wear them right at this moment. With tights, of course (I’m not that impractical).

Here’s to a great 2016 ahead for all of us, filled with moments (and items) that truly bring us joy.

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