July 20, 2009
by Julia DiNardo
The winner of the Fashion Pulse Daily & Givenchy is Ann H. of Huntington Beach, CA! Congrats Ann! This is what Ann had to say about the giveaway:
“Wow, I am so thrilled to be the winner of these awesome sounding Givenchy products! I have never tried Givenchy skincare products before, but I have heard so many great things about them and can’t wait to try them out for the first time! Thank you so much Julia/Fashion Pulse Daily for the opportunity to try these out & for hooking up your readers with such awesome giveaways!””
Thanks you soooo much to everyone who entered the contest, and stay tuned for the upcoming Love Quotes scarf giveaway!
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July 20, 2009
by Julia DiNardo
I recently attended a holiday and fall/winter preview of the new Jones New York line with the ever-charming style guru Lloyd Boston. Lloyd, the brand’s new “style guy”, guided us through the collection, giving styling advice and detailed information about the construction and relevance of the looks in a variety of settings, from work to play. The brand has also extended its demographic to be more multi-generational, which in my house, is par for the course– my Mom loves to steal my clothes, while I go for her bags and accessories! He emphasized that it is all in the way that one styles the pieces to really interpret and make the look one’s one (very true). For me, I’d like to add some funky chunky jewelry and patent leather heels to some of the looks for my own personal touch. A few looks that stood out as the most practical and versatile were a rich chocolate long sweater dress along with several jewel-toned blouses that are sure to spice up the office attire in colder months and easily transition to a post-work fashion event. Keep your eyes peeled for the more youthful side of Jones New York, hitting major retailers soon.
~Julia DiNardo
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July 18, 2009
by Julia DiNardo
Via our fabulous friend Jordana at Clutch 22:
My newest wardrobe obsession is a new purchase from the edgy and talented Angie Johnson of I Heart Norwegian Wood. These new handmade leggings have so much personality and allow me to express my style without having to try.
Photo Credit: I Heart Norwegian Wood (via her Etsy shop)
The sequin embellishments weaved into the sheer black sections remind me of one of my favorite trends from NYFW shown in threeASFOUR’s Fall/Winter 2009 collection (see below). I’ve thought about ways to DIY this, but when I saw Angie’s latest leggings concoction, my craving was beyond satisfied.
Photo Credit: The Coveted (Jennine’s pics from NYFW)
I’ve actually worn them at least three times since purchasing them and have found they look best with simple tones and styles. Unless you’re in costume, you don’t want to mix too much wild with wild, but I’ve pushed the boundaries a little by wearing them with dramatic shoes (not in this outfit though).
Wearing:
- Dress: Zara
- T-shirt dress: American Apparel
- Leggings: I Heart Norwegian Wood
- Pumps: Steven
Exciting news! I Heart Norwegian Wood is designing an exclusive line for Shrimpton Couture. I’ll be sure to keep you posted as soon I can get my hands on some pics!
July 17, 2009
by fashionpulse
[Images via Style.com]
A progression of structure and color swept through the Chanel Fall couture runway for the Fall 2009 Couture collection. Beginning on a classic note, Karl Lagerfield sent tailored skirt suits hushed in grey, brown, and navy hues to set the simple opulence synonymous with the Chanel brand. The dress and coat ensembles may have been stream-lined but jeweled embellishments and graphic patterns brought a fresh breath to the classic looks. The lace tights and colorful oxford shoe pairings also brought a delicate, dark asymmetry to the twist on the menswear fabrications. But as the show progressed, skirt suits morphed into ethereal tulle evening gowns, and the smoky colors intensified to a spectrum of jeweled purples, reds and blues. The silhouettes also became more daring with dramatic “tails” skimming the ground behind mid-thigh sequenced dresses and patterns exploded in firework designs and bursting floral jewels to bring the intensity to a heightened severity.
The Chanel couture show was a detour from Lagerfeld’s recent past shows that were more engrossed in lighter, natural glamour but a movement towards a darker, more mysterious ambiance made the show all the more striking. Inspiration? Perhaps the mysterious Madame Coco Chanel herself, as she is the subject of two films soon to be released.
-Jaimie Sanita
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