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July 9, 2012

Fashion Pulse Daily For Sunglass Hut: The Campaign

As part of the Style Coalition campaign for Sunglass Hut, I recently sported two retro glam looks, donning two amazing vintage-inspired sunglass silhouettes: Coach aviators, and Vogue Cat Eye frames (sold exclusively at Sunglass Hut). These are the final images from the campaign, and I am thrilled to tell you what an incredible experience it has been!

I incorporated my own slice of personal style into these looks, such as edgy jewelry, shocking pink French nail tips, and either a very bold, or very neutral lip hue. My signature fashion and beauty styles melded quite well with the retro theme, and the shades were the final, essential touch that made the looks extra sharp, and naturally, chic. A fun, subtle fashion detail: see the edge of the heel peeking out from below my pant leg below? That pink hue PERFECTLY matches my finger nails!

It’s really incredible how versatile, and easily malleable, one’s style can become just by taking two seconds to put on a pair of shades; it instantly can change one’s look, compliment their facial features, and is a perfect, quick fix for exhaustion or a day that you decide to go sans makeup! I also discovered how universally flattering aviators can be; I never thought I had an “aviator face,” but giving this Coach classic a try, I ended up being delightedly convinced otherwise! The roundness and slight gradient of the lenses played beautifully with a glam jumpsuit, prepped for summer courtesy of the sleeveless design and sheer backing.

And who doesn’t love white for summer? More that a little white dress, the shapes and asymmetrical nature of the garment got an equal dose of the cool factor with the matching white cat eye frames with grey gradient lenses that, in my mind, made me look and feel red-carpet worthy. I could just hear people whispering as I walked down the street in this look, adorned by my Vogue shades “Wait — is she someone famous?! Must be!” Well, maybe no one will actually say that, but my confidence and twinkling eyes behind the shades will beg to differ!

–Julia DiNardo

Full Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, in which Fashion Pulse Daily/Julia DiNardo has received materials and compensation for her time involved and content posted for this campaign.

June 19, 2012

Fashion Pulse Daily For Sunglass Hut: A Behind-The-Scenes Look!

by Julia DiNardo

[The Sunglass Hut ultra-chic selections; Image via Style Coalition’s Instagram page]

My supermodel moment has arrived: thanks to the Style Coalition, Hearst, and Sunglass Hut, I am part of an upcoming campaign for summer! Wendy of Nitro: licious and Karen of Where Did U Get That are my comrades in the campaign, which involved an amazing photo shoot consisting of two looks each, an array of designer, on-trend sunglass styles from Sunglass Hut to choose from, and loads of fun! For my shoot, my looks had more of a vintage-inspired theme to them; I think I have great style versatility in my aesthetic and wardrobe, however I ALWAYS seem to gravitate toward, and look right at home in a bevy of vintage looks.

[Who’s that girl? It’s Julia DiNardo!]

For the first look, a red jumpsuit, I was a bit apprehensive about all that fabric at first, being petite, but once I had five inch platforms on, I knew it was the right choice! Adorned with my favorite turquoise Sorrelli jewelry pieces and the flattering Coach aviators, I worked it for the camera. There certainly is something to be said of the magical transformation that happens when one puts on a pair of sunglasses; it’s a little hard to put a finger on it, but certainly an air of confidence, mystery, and utter chic pervade.

[Showing off my model face, “The Blogger;” “Blue Steel” and “Magnum”–watch out!]

Resonating this sentiment for my second look, I wore a drop dead gorgeous white Helmut Lang confection, that although it possessed contemporary details, it emanated a very 1920s vibe. Matching the angularity of the dress and color with a pair of Vogue Cat Eye frames (sold exclusively at Sunglass Hut), the smoldering sexiness of the dress was truly brought to life via the shades. I ended up snagging the Vogue shades, a retro 1950s thick black Prada pair, and Gucci Hollywood starlet tortoise frames. Stay tuned for more info from the campaign!

[Image via Style Coalition’s Instagram page][Wendy of Nitro:licious; Image via Style Coalition’s Instagram page]

[Karen of Where Did U Get That; Image via Style Coalition’s Instagram page]

[My new Prada beauties! ]

-Julia DiNardo

Full Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, in which Fashion Pulse Daily/Julia DiNardo has received materials and compensation for her time involved and content posted for this campaign.

June 4, 2012

Julia Off Duty

by Julia DiNardo

I often go out and meet friends or head to an event immediately after work, sometimes changing out my top or dress into something less “office appropriate,” but usually my shoes and handbag remain the same. I need to travel light and travel functional, because if I go home to ‘change,” good luck getting me out the door again!

It’s great to have good versatile pieces that can move from the work place to the chic French bistro down the street where I meet my girlfriends for happy hour; for this Friday afternoon I swapped out an Alternative Apparel t-shirt I was wearing for a more risque handkerchief top, flats for wedges, and added my favorite turquoise double knuckle ring. All day I rocked a great new Goody elastic, which adds a bit of hardware chic via a metal jewelry-inspired bar.

How do you transition your look from day to evening with minimal updates?

Outfit Credits:

Top; Miu Miu (several years old)

Jeans: NYDJ Alisha Skinny Ankle in Fuchsia (NYDJ)

Sunglasses: Black Prada PR 17OS Shades (courtesy of Sunglass Hut)

Bag: Brahmin Glossy Medium Arno Tote (courtesy of Brahmin)

Jewelry: both MiMi by Sorrelli — Earrings: Square Pyramid Turquoise Stud; Ring: Double Turquoise Pyramid Ring (courtesy of Sorrelli)

Hair: Goody Double Wear Elastic Bracelet & Ponytailer in new colors (courtesy of Goody)

Shoes: Cynthia Vincent for Target (gratis, from my sweet friend Dina of eye4style.com)

-Julia DiNardo

December 6, 2010

Personalize Your Prada

by fashionpulse

Ever the revolutionary, Prada is making “first-ever” strides in fashion once again. Just in time for Holiday 2010, the fashion house introduces PradaPrivate, a line of customizable sunglasses released exclusively at Sunglass Hut. The sunglasses feature replaceable panels at each temple, so customers can add or remove a variety of numbers, letters, and symbols whenever they want. Available in men’s and women’s, they’re perfect as a unique, personalized holiday gift.