September 10, 2014
by Julia DiNardo

By day 6 of New York Fashion Week, I’ve pretty much decided that it’s okay to take a day off from a heavy duty hair style and makeup look, and hey, who knows; I may not even put my contact lenses in today. It’s all about effortless elegance, something easy to wear and pair, and sophisticated enough to solicit a compliment or two along the way.
In my opinion, what I just described is called a jumpsuit, and by wearing a few great pieces of jewelry with it, I’m all set! It was also my lucky day, as my newest lipstick from NARS matched the pinkish-red hue in the jumpsuit perfectly.
See below for the exact details on what I wore, and stay tuned for more fashion week coverage.

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September 9, 2014
by fashion pulse contributor
By Kelly Han

[Images via Vogue.com and Fashionising.com]
The Show: BCBGMAXAZRIA
The Theme: California Girls in the 70’s
The Color Palette: ivory, cherry blossom pink, ice blue, cream
About the Collection: While it may seem like a rite of passage for Summer/Spring RTW collections to showcase generous splashes of colors and a kaleidoscope of dazed prints, BCBGMAXAZRIA embraced a clean slate. The sensual and soft color palette played a supporting role to the stark juxtaposition of the fabrics that came into play. For instance, chiffon sleeves breathed a sigh of relief against the more structured and dense, quilted vests. Peek-a-boo sashes emblazoned on the sides or backs of flowing dresses hinted at Asian influences. In fact, California girls during the ‘70s inspired Creative Director Lubov Azria, and with that in mind, it’s clear that the collection evoked the West Coast bohemian ease and sophistication.

The Show: Desigual
The Theme: Tropical Garden Goddess
The Color Palette: teal, onyx, poppy red, lime
About the Collection: Bouquet-sized flower crowns resembling a garden goddess? Count me in. Freshly picked dahlias and tropical hibiscus soaked in saturated hues such as onyx and poppy red were only a handful of the Carmen Miranda-esque headpieces. After all, what better way to cheekily embrace nature? To compliment such eye-catching crowns, the brand re-partnered with Christian Lacroix for garments starring hard-hitting, psychedelic prints inspired by the abundance of flora and fauna. Just picture yourself soaking some UV in one of Desigual’s fresh renditions of the tourists’ classic, a Hawaiian shirt.

The Show: Nicholas K
The Theme: Utilitarian Safari Explorer
The Color Palette: white, military green, periwinkle, black, camel
About the Collection: With the blazing heat, it only made sense that the overarching theme at Nicholas K was safari desert chic. Layers of languid pajama-like cargos and coats lithely floated as sporadic fringe tassels and even faux pony hair placed by the hips added piques of impulsive attention. Natural, Safari tones such as camel and military green hinted at earthy tones, which flattered the background beating of the drums..
Check out Kelly’s blog, Crème de la Chic!
September 9, 2014
by Julia DiNardo

[Photos by Giafrese]
The week is already set at a frenetic pace, taking me with it! I’m feeling lovely in an assortment of hues that blend perfectly into a spring or fall wardrobe; once the weather turns chilly, pairing this with some thick opaque tights and boot or booties will certainly do the trick! As always, accessories for me is the spice of life, and I love when I can compliment or perfectly match them to the colors in my clothing.
In the meanwhile, I’m digging all of the spring fashion coming down the runway; some select looks can already be found here on FPD, and please check back from more reviews, trends, and beauty reports at the end of the week.

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September 8, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
A lot comes at you, fast, when fashion week is in motion, so I wanted to take pause and pull out of some of the most incredible looks that I saw that epitomized a designer or brand’s collection, as well as the spring/summer 2015 season. See the slideshow above for volume 1 of the most stand-out looks that I saw, so far, this week.