September 26, 2016
by Julia DiNardo
For a second there, I thought that maybe fall had decided to not show up this year; the heat an humidity during most of New York Fashion Week was incredibly unforgiving, and I just couldn’t seem to get my temperature at a comfortable point. That was, until I donned this tunic. Incredibly light and airy, it was the perfect, stylish accompaniment to a long day’s worth of shows, and coincidentally, my look of matching pastel shoes and a bag was right on-trend with one of spring 2017’s biggest looks, edgy pastels. Today’s temperature is only going to reach 62 degrees, and I’m already appreciating every day that I can wear dresses and skirts with bare legs!
In This Look:
Mara Hoffman Prism Tunid Dress
Furla Candy Satchel (see similar here)
Furla Magia Sandals
Baume & Mercier Linea Watch (c/o)
Henri Bendel Cuff Bracelet (c/o)
Vintage Tassel Earrings from Etsy
Studebaker Metals Chevron Necklace
Custom Made Bar Rings
On Lips: Mara Hoffman for Sephora Kaleidescape Lip Gloss in Coral (c/o)
On Nails: essie udon know me (c/o)
September 19, 2016
by Julia DiNardo
New York Fashion Week is the time when you bring out the big fashion guns, dressing your best, but also if you are prudent, balancing the right amount of comfort with pizazz. I really wanted to take part in the lace trend, as I just find the execution of lace dresses these days absolutely stunning. Looking to some of my favorite designers for the look, I settled on a piece from Nanette Lepore, which has the right amount covered up in the right places, as lace can tend to be see-through, and I wanted the focus to be on the collections, not how visible my underwear may be!
The right foundation garments are important, and nude-colored spandex shorts have replaced the slip, which add for extra movement and lower the visibility of seeing what is underneath. You’re bound to see another lace garment or two on Fashion Pulse Daily soon, but until then, stay tuned for more NYFW looks.
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September 12, 2016
by Julia DiNardo
Right now, we are in a transitional state. The seasons are not only on the cusp of shifting, but so is the mentality regarding fashion week. Designers seem divided in their stance; some, like Rebecca Minkoff, and now, Banana Republic, bucked the traditional fashion week showing of the following season (i.e. spring/summer 2017 shown in September of 2016, fall/winter 2017 shown in February, 2017), for a “see now, buy now” approach, with items immediately available for purchase, and relevant to the time of year in which they are sold. This definitely is a great idea and caters to the consumer; I think its long term success will be based in the widespread adoption of this concept, as it can otherwise cause confusion as to what is available for sale now, or for six months from now.
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September 5, 2016
by Julia DiNardo
Well folks, the warm months here on the east coast are about in the bag. But aren’t you just hoping for an Indian Summer? I know I sure am; I love the coziness of a soft, new sweater for fall, accompanied with a pair of new suede boots and jeans, but summer… I just can’t quite you. Fashion Pulse Hubby and I made a promise to each other at the beginning of the season, that we would make our way to the beach this summer no less than six times.
Being as little as 45 minutes from the shore (traffic permitting), it was do-able; we just had to 1)actually be around in NYC on the weekend and 2)be able to push weekly tasks and chores aside to enjoy a few hours in the sunshine. Guess what? We did it! And I have the freckles to prove it (well, not too many; I try to stay as protected as possible from the sun).
I took up SUP and SUP yoga this summer (shout out to A-Team Paddleboarding!), so some beach days involved a bit of a work out first. On other days we’d head to the ocean and then go out immediately afterwards, so having minimal, but versatile garments was key. My most important elements to make the transition to evening involve a great coverup dress, summery wedges, small bag, and a stylish yet functional hat. I picked up this terry cloth dress at the beginning of the season, and loved it more and more, with each wear. Isn’t that great when it happens?
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