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October 14, 2015

Sprezzabox is Just What Your Guy Has Been Waiting For

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“Woah; this is a dude box?! Cool!” The Fashion Pulse Hubby was duly impressed at the arrival of The Hudson Box from Sprezzabox, a subscription box company for guys that offers a variety of male-centric accessories that are practical and stylish, all packaged together to provide an extraordinary value. From clockwise, this box included a sleek money clip, watch, balm, a pocket square and dress socks, a retail value of $104, but would cost as much as $35 to buy the box outright, and as low as $25, if the annual plan was purchased.

Plans are on a month to month subscription, a three month, six month or annual option, while the possibility of buying some of the items, and some of the boxes, ala carte also exists (see full pricing list, here). I like all of these possibilities, to lower the commitment as well as the potential of repetitiveness of objects, however Sprezzabox does a good job of coordinating the boxes and consciously selecting complimentary items, so I don’t see it being much of a problem. The most exciting thing for me about the company is being introduced to great new brands that I may not have heard of otherwise. This opens a new realm of gifting options as well, as, speaking of the guys in my life in particular, are, extremely difficult to buy gifts for. I’m all for anything that will make those challenging people on my gift list easier to shop for, so, spoiler alert: you all are getting Sprezzabox for Christmas!

October 13, 2015

Fashion Pulse Flash

by Julia DiNardo

I’m sending out the Fashion Pulse Flash early this week, as there are a few things that are simply too good to hold off on…trust me, you need to know!

As a kid in the ’80s, I was never all that into Barbie, but Jem…Jem was my jam! I loved that doll, that spirit, and thought everything about her was just so cool; she commanded a presence in my life literally and figuratively, since she towered over the Barbies in stature. The memories of Jem flooded back when I first heard of the movie coming out, and even though it is 35 years after the show started, I still feel like I want to indulge in something Jem-like. My beloved Shopbop has launched a limited-edition, multi-designer capsule collection of Jem-inspired items from brands such as Wildfox, Flash Tattoos, Vita Fede, Tamara Mellon, and S’Well, ranging from $20-$1,045, and although I may be an adult now, I still can appreciate some Jem apparel and accessories in my life!

In fact, I’ve got my eye on this sweatshirt, and may very well get it today, since the Shopbop Friends & Family event is going on right now! Use code “INTHEFAM25” today through Friday, October 16th, 2:55am EST, for 25% off! Some exclusions apply, but all in all, this is an AMAZING sale you won’t want to miss !

I recently tested a super fun option when it comes to cleansing bars: a two-for-one customizable bar that exfoliates on one side, and moisturizes on the other. These Marie Ernst soaps can be pushed together and used on the various parts of the body that need some softness, or a little pumice budge to remove impurities and dry skin. The all natural bars include essential oils for moisturizing and aroma, are hypoallergenic and paraben free. The bars can be mixed and matched in order to find the combination that you’ll love. See the brand’s website for additional ordering and pricing info.

I’ve never tried the Soap & Glory Smoothie Star Moisture Hydra Plus Body Milk until now, and I’ve got to be honest: this is some GOOD stuff! With a bit of a scent and super quick absorbing tendencies, it goes on like butter, which makes sense, since it has Shea and cocoa butter in it. You’ll also find cacao, oat, honey, and almond extracts, probiotic yogurt, and almond and coconut oils in it, guaranteeing supreme hydrating efficiency. Plus the 16.2 fl oz bottle is only $12; can it get any better than that? Only if you add in the brand’s Rich & Famous Super Creamy Dual-Use Shower & Bath Body Wash, also at 16.2 fl oz, for $10! Available at Ulta stores and online at Ulta.com

Just call Karuna the sheet mask master, as the brand’s new body collection definitely hits a note with much-desired items that have been missing from the market and provide fast and easy nourishing skin benefits from the comfort of your home. It’s as good of a treatment as you would give to your face, but now available for your hands and feet. Recently launched are the Age-Defying+ Hand Mask, Hydrating+ Hand Mask, and Exfoliating + Foot Mask, which include rich ingredients such as Shea butter, jojoba oil, camellia oil, avocado oil, and more for visible results in 20 minutes. It’s a great activity to wind down your day with, while reading a book or watching TV, and each packet can be purchased individually at $9.50-$10.50, or for a set of four from $32-$38 at Ulta, KarunaSkin.com, and Sephora.

Full Disclosure: Some of the items mentioned in this post have been given to Fashion Pulse Daily for editorial consideration.

October 13, 2015

Beauty Tuesday: The NARS Steven Klein Color Collection

by Julia DiNardo

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I’m so excited that I can finally share the details surrounding the incredible 13-piece color collection and 10-piece gifting collection between François Nars and esteemed photographer Steven Klein. Thirteen of the colors are limited edition, while two of the categories boast limited edition formulas: Killer Shine Lip Gloss and Killer Shine Lipstick. The range balances the line between bold and wearable, provocative without being overly edgy. I’ve tested the Never Too Late Single Eyeshadow, a rich olive green with a hint of shimmery metallic, sheer enough to absolutely wear to the office, and the Killer Shine Lip Gloss in Provoke, described as a “deep Iris-purple,” a bit more opaque and staining than NARS’ usual lip gloss formula, leaving behind a bold look to wear alone, or layer over a balm or brighten up a matte lip color.

The items are already available, exclusively at NARS boutiques and NARSCosmetics.com now, while select gifting will be available exclusively at specialty stores starting November 1st, 2015.

October 12, 2015

That Summer to Fall, Canvas to Leather Transition

by Julia DiNardo

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By mid-October every year, I’m reluctantly packing away my summer clothes, with only a few apparel and accessory items remaining behind, with the hope of layering them to transition into the colder weather, or for positive thoughts of a freakishly warm day or two in the near future. I simply adore the summer, and feel like I relish in dressing for the season; the thought of endless summer days are what makes me most happy. Meanwhile, when winter rolls around, I feel the effects of seasonal mood disorder rapidly set in, missing my summer-centric belongings and fighting the sense of ‘blah’ that I feel when it comes to the season’s clothes.

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