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September 24, 2012

It’s a Spiky Thang!

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It’s a Spiky Thang! This was the title given to this post not by me, but by Fashion Pulse Fiancé, and boy was he right! I didn’t even realize how naturally I leaned toward the highly visible dimensionality in my outfit until he mentioned it. Come to think of it, I do love me some spikes in jewelry and shoes, and I topped off the look by going a bit to the dark side by using a sheer purplish-blue lip gloss, as inspired by the lip created by Keri Blair of MAC Cosmetics for the Rachel Antonoff Spring 2013 collection. I’m all about rocking a nice, fitted vest, but unfortunately, there’s only a small window to do that without having too many layers underneath, or worse- having to wear a puffy jacket over top! The fall is the perfect time to wear this piece as much as possible, experimenting with different long, and three-quarter length sleeve options below.

Outfit Credits:

Aéropostale Leopard Print Jeans (Courtesy of Aéropostale)

Aéropostale Fleece Moto Vest (Courtesy of Aéropostale)

J.Crew Yellow Cardigan (worn backwards) (Courtesy of Woodbury Common Premium Outlets)

Crocs Super Molded Flat (Courtesy of Crocs)

Sorrelli earrings (Courtesy of Sorrelli)

Pamela Love Cuff (Courtesy of Barneys New York Outlet)

-Julia DiNardo

September 19, 2012

Saying Goodbye to Summer…with a Pop of Yellow!

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I always get so bummed around Labor Day, when the change in the season is eminent, and I must come to terms that my favorite season, the glorious summer, is coming to a close. Do you get melancholy when a particular season ends?

I always consider it an added bonus when, in September, the temperature soars above 80 degrees, and this week granted one of those days. I had to break out my incredibly light, full-length pleated Michael by Michael Kors skirt and a tissue thin LAmade tee, paired with a lightweight cardigan in order to not freeze in air-conditioned buildings. Overall. it was a good summer, of fashion, travel and fun, and now onto what lies ahead with the fall! And hey, now we can enthusiastically try out those trends we spotted on the runways in February for fall 2012!

Outfit Credits:

LAmade Basic V-Neck (Courtesy of LAmade)

Michael Michael Kors Skirt (Courtesy of T.J.Maxx/Marshalls)

J.Crew Yellow Cardigan

Land’s End Yellow Denim Flats

Kate Spade Quilted Handbag

Kohl’s Simply Vera, Vera Wang O-Ring Chain Necklace

MiMi by Sorrelli Chain Necklace (Courtesy of Sorrelli)

-Julia DiNardo

August 11, 2012

A Cuff Above

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Believe it or not, I had actually hemmed these white pants, but when I wore them into work in the morning with my flats, they actually were still touching the ground in the back-darn! I cuffed them up so they wouldn’t become instantly dirty during my commute, but by the time I got to work, I was really digging the cuffed look, which felt spot-on for summer. Are cuffs making a come back? I have a feeling that I wouldn’t be surprised to see it happening; it’s been a while since they have surfaced, so they are most likely long overdue for a trend resurgence. Back to the look: brights, pastels, earth tones, white, and neutrals ALL ended up surfacing in this look; I think what majorly attributed to it working cohesively is the absence of prints — just a tiny bit of patterning was found, via the polka dots on my bracelets and my bag. My tops continued my favorite color scheme from last summer, which I dubbed, “mustard and ketchup cool.”

Outfit Credits:

White Pants (Courtesy of Not Your Daughter’s Jeans)

Red Top (Target; no longer available)

Yellow Cardigan (J.Crew; no longer available)

“J” Letter Necklace (Urban Outfitters; no longer available)

Polka Dot Bangle Set (Forever 21)

Nicole Lee Bag (Courtesy of T.J. Maxx)

Webuary Wedges (Courtesy of Unlisted Kenneth Cole)

–Julia DiNardo

June 20, 2012

Layer, Texture, Color — Let’s Go!

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Summer is great; fantastic, I even venture to say; the weather definitely seems to lift the moods of the Manhattanites around me, people leisurely lounge and day drink, and the fashion is just phenomenal. With that being said, when dressing, one must strike the perfect balance between the sweltering, miserable heat down in the subways, and the freezer box bursts of chilly air found in offices, stores, and restaurants.

I create a balance for these drastic temperature changes by: 1) always carrying a roomy bag to stash a lightweight cardigan or scarf and water bottle 2) dress in layers 3) if the temperature is below 75 degrees, pants are extremely helpful.

Remember too, that in the heat, especially as the day goes on, feet have the tendency to swell; I wore these medium width Plush Pillow 3″ wedges for literally 13 hours, and my feet didn’t hate by the day’s end. Comfy shoes are essential, so if you are already feeling some discomfort and tightness in the morning when you put on a pair, chances are it’s going to increase ten-fold, so throw a back up pair in your bag!

Summer allows for more wardrobe playfulness to be on display, and I don’t hesitate to grab bold color and amazing texture; here, I work in the smoothness of wovens via my shoe straps and pants, the softness and dimensionality of cashmere in my sweater and lace in my top, then back again to a texture by glancing at the espadrille wedge heels and beautiful almond and neon yellow geometric weaving at the base of the bag. As an added peek-a-boo color surprise, the Rebecca Minkoff bag includes a blue polka-dot print lining; trés chic!

Outfit Credits:

Rebecca Minkoff Woven Bright Tote (Courtesy of Rebecca Minkoff)

Aerosoles Plush Pillow Wedges (Courtesy of Aerosoles)

J.Crew Grey Lace Top (J.Crew)

DVF Cashmere Sweater (Barneys New York; no longer available)

Not Your Daughter’s Jeans Alisha Skinny Ankle Jeans in Fuchsia (Courtesy of NYDJ)

MiMi by Sorrelli Necklace and earrings (Courtesy of Sorrelli)

DVF Cat Eye Sunglasses (Courtesy of DVF)

-Julia DiNardo

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