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November 9, 2015

Pumped for Fall

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Flocked fabrics for fall, please! By flocked, I mean anything that has a little bit of “fuzz” to it, a bit raised off of the surface, but not too puffy or high to be a distraction. In this instance, I’m referring to fleece and suede, which help to transition our minds and bodies to the sartorial needs of winter, aka piling on layer after layer after layer! A rich suede really wins me over when it comes to fall style, and these Rockport Total Motion Pointy Toe Pumps in Mauve Wine Kid Glove take the ultimate approach to softness and comfort.

They not only look great, but feel amazing; I had to share a pic of the sole so that you could see that I rest sturdy in these heels, thanks to the ADIPRENE by adidas technology that absorbs shock while providing comfort and stability. The inside has the cushiest of foam insoles, so literally from the inside out, my feet feel as good as they would, and maybe even better, dare I say, than wearing a pair of canvas sneakers! As you can tell, I’m pumped for fall, and can’t wait to further explore the style possibilities of these heels in the “it” color of the season with other pieces in my wardrobe.
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In This Look:

Rockport Total Motion Pointy Toe Pumps in Mauve Wine Kid Glove (c/o the brand)

Brooks Brothers Striped Shirtdress

GAP Moto Jacket

Gemma Redux Curved Earrings

Tory Burch for Fitbit Cover; Giles & Brother Cortina Cuff & Ring via Shopbop (c/o the retailer)

Lulu Frost Equine Ring

Banana Republic Gold Signet Ring

Lips: COVERGIRL LipPerfection in Tempt (c/o)

Nails: essie in “Virgin Snow”(c/o)

January 24, 2012

Crisp, Easy, and Chic: Blouses for Work

by Julia DiNardo

Sometimes dressing for work can be a REAL pain; while some offices will tolerate sneakers and t-shirts on a daily basis, I’ve worked in places where “casual Friday” doesn’t include wearing jeans! We’ve all had dilemma with dress codes, but to make matters even more tricky, since we are all so busy, we can’t spend our precious moments in the morning or evening steaming, ironing, and just generally pressing clothes for the work day. Below I’ve listed some perfectly office-friendly options, at a variety of price points that will help to minimize, and in some cases eliminate, your work clothes prep.

From classic to on-trend, you can easily pair these options with black or khaki pants and skirts, and be ready for that big meeting today in a jiffy. Of note, when shopping for low maintenance blouses, look for key words such as “no iron” or “iron free” and “machine washable” in woven shirts, and for jersey knits, synthetic fiber are ACTUALLY your friend; they are more wrinkle-resistant than cotton and natural fibers, so can easily transition from the dryer to the your body.

Brooks Brothers Non-Iron Tailored Fit Simple Stripe Dress Shirt with DOW XLA™, $98.50

Brooks Brothers Three-Quarter Sleeve Stripe Camp Shirt, $98.50

Mossimo Womens Dolman Knit Top – Assorted Colors, $17.99

Steven Alan Boyfriend Shirt, $188

American Living Womens Shirt, Button Front, $30

Old Navy Bird-Print Charmeuse Blouse, $36.94

Ann Taylor LOFT Tie Collar Blouse, $49.50

-Julia DiNardo

March 19, 2011

Support Relief Efforts In Japan!

by fashionpulse

An image from "In Light of Tokyo"

With the recent Earthquake & Tsunami tragedy in Japan, many organizations, businesses, and individuals are jumping at the chance to lend a hand with the relief; now you can too with a simple purchase made from the following designers and brands. Assouline Publishing will donate 50% of its profits from the tome In Light of Tokyo, a tribute collection of photographs inspired by Tokyo’s landscape, to the relief efforts.

Shop online at Josie Natori, and 10% of sales will be donated to the Red Cross through April.

All proceeds from Phillip Lim’s March showroom sample sale will go to benefit the American Red Cross’s aid efforts – shop March 24^th-25^th to participate (located at 260 West 39th Street in NYC).

Brooks Brothers has created a Customer Giving Campaign from which 100 percent of donations will go directly to the American Red Cross recovery and relief efforts. In addition, the Brooks Brothers Golden Fleece Foundation will match donations dollar for dollar up to $50,000.

UNIQLO via their parent company, Fast Retailing has pledged 700 yen worth of clothing to disaster victims, and has set up monetary donation drop boxes throughout retail locations. With these easy ways to donate to the relief effort in Japan, there are plenty of options to help do your part. After all caring IS always in fashion.

-Dana deBoer

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July 26, 2010

It’s Not Too Late To Think ‘Summer Getaways!’

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Once August rolls around I start getting sad, and by September 1st, I am downright depressed that summer is pretty much over. By far my favorite season, I attempt to cram in as many outdoor activities as possible, including dining al fresco, heading to a bbq, pool and beach days, as well as walking in comfy sandals for hours, bicycle rides, and even kayaking on the Hudson River. Since it’s still July that means there’s time left to plan and take advantage of summer weather fun, so this week I got some great ideas and items to test out thanks to Robert Verdi’s Getaways event (you can watch the live Ustream of it here). He had some great items to share that are his favorite for summer and travel — from his favorites, I have pulled my favorites (which can also make great gifts for those with summer birthdays):

1) Lonely Planet’s New England Trips Book