April 13, 2015
by Julia DiNardo
Sometimes, I seek style comfort in a bunch of my good-old sartorial standbys. I’ve worn a few of these items already on FPD, but they just never get old to me (see here, here, and here). A seamless turtleneck, tights that appear to be snag-proof, sensible booties, a statement necklace. The newest additions is only my shrunken moto jacket, which I’ve been waiting for the weather to warm up since February so that I could wear it! A shocking neon coral dress has its time and place, so I tend to patiently wait until I can wear it for the ideal occasion, and since it’s a thicker, scuba-like material, it can multitask through all of the seasons. Shoes that require absolutely no thinking or coordinating are a city girl’s best friend, and I tend to gently beat up the shoes that fit into this category due to excessive use.
I like new stuff, but I also like saving money, and knowing what items best pair with without having to first do a test-run, as I tend to do with brand new items. When the weather has settled into a consistently warm mode of being, I may reevaluate my wardrobe and see if there’s anything that I “need;” most likely though, I will be able to make due with what I have, without missing a beat!
In This Look:
Club Monaco Cassia Jacket
L’Amour Nanette Lepore Dress for JCPenney (c/o; no longer available)
American Apparel Turtleneck
Gx by Gwen Stefani Kushiro Handbag via ShoeDazzle (c/o; no longer available)
Hanes Hosiery Black Opaque Tights (c/o)
Avon Moto Booties (c/o; no longer available)
Lulu Frost Equine Ring (no longer available)
Kristen Elspeth Bar Stud Earrings via Shopbop (c/o; no longer available)
Nocturne Studio Necklace via Shopbop (c/o; no longer available)
September 25, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
I oohed and aahed this week over ShoeDazzle‘s lineup of footwear for fall and holiday 2014, and had to share some of my absolute favorites so that you can bookmark what to look forward to and shop! Included are styles from the deliveries for September-December, featuring everything from slip-on sneakers to 4″ peep toe booties. Some amazing looks, and sure to be popular trends in the months to come include the use of faux fur as trim, embossed exotic skin, interesting cut-outs and textures, ranging from heavy glitter to bouclè mixed with patent leather.
I’m REALLY into the offerings from GX by Gwen Stefani that ShoeDazzzle currently has an exclusive of, thanks to the collection’s sharp lines, color-blocking, and cool tech fabrics. See the Fashion Pulse Daily Instagram feed for some pics from the preview that also includes handbags, and some images from the product line lookbooks above.
May 12, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
After a long day at work, the sun was still shining at 7pm and felt absolutely glorious, yet the opportunistic moments for photos was quickly depleting. As I laid a series of kisses on Fashion Pulse Kitty’s little head and ran out the door with Fashion Pulse Hubby to snap a few pics, I didn’t realize until later, but my shadow tagged along to say hello!
The look that I pulled together today thrived on clean, smooth, well-defined lines, found in seamless, foundational garments and the color blocking in my dress, all the way through to the quilting on my bag, with precision and symmetry being key elements. I like to keep the balance of color largely black and white, with a pop of blue and faux croc texture from the bag, partnered with a surprise flash of metallic via the gunmetal hue of the pumps and crystal shine of my earrings. Maintaining a similar, linear shape throughout my look was essential to its completion, and even though the dress was already erring on the futuristic side, the metallic pumps solidified it in that direction. I love that the quilted pattern continued, albeit in miniscule form, onto the shoulder strap, which provided extra style AND comfort.
Which piece is your favorite?
In This Look:
Narciso Rodriguez for DesigNation Dress
Spanx Uptown Tight End Black Out Tights via Shopbop (courtesy of Shopbop)
Shoedazzle Nayley Pumps in Gunmetal (courtesy of the brand)
GX by Gwen Stefani for Shoedazzle Numata Faux-Croc Camera Bag (courtesy of the brand)
Alexis Bittar Earrings
Sorrelli Ring (courtesy of the brand)
Baume et Mercier Linea Double Wrap Watch (courtesy of the brand)
DVF Sunglasses (courtesy of the brand)
Full Disclosure: Items in this post were given to Fashion Pulse Daily for editorial review purposes.
April 28, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
When traveling, packing multiple handbags just isn’t going to happen. You never want the bag to be too big or too small, too bulky, heavy, or cumbersome, and it has to go with all of your occasions and functions that the trip demands, which can be as varied as sightseeing to a cocktail party. It certainly can be anxiety inducing when trying to select THE perfect travel bag (that’s also stylish, mind you), however I’ve found that by selecting a bag in a neutral palette, somewhat of a structured shape and with strap options, there’s really no way to go wrong.
My bag du jour for traveling (and traipsing about town here in NYC) was tested out over the course of a long weekend in Chicago, and it certainly held its own amongst the work and family obligations, along with weather fluctuations, which also involved a spontaneous walk to Millennium Park and a stop at the rooftop bar/night club Vertigo Sky Lounge, atop the Dana Hotel.
The Kushiro bag in black by gx by GWEN STEFANI, available exclusively at Shoedazzle looks great sporty or dressy, with an option to add a shoulder strap for extra mobility. The clean mix of faux patent leather and Ikat-printed fabric give it a modern edge, while the top zip closure makes it safe for travel, and an easy access front pocket allows you to store the essentials: your room key, phone, and a lip gloss. It easily squished into one of my two carry-ons come time to go through security, and then resumed it’s shape in now time once I had reached my destination. If a structured tote isn’t your style, the gx by GWEN STEFANI line offers plenty of cool bags (and shoes too!) that could be, like the Numata camera bag shape or the Zushi bucket bag silhouette with whip stitch detailing.
See below for what looks the bag accompanied the past few days: Continue reading…
