fashion pulse flash

June 17, 2016

Fashion Pulse Flash

I’m so excited to share that My Play FURLA is now here and better than expected! The Italian high quality handbag and leather goods brand understands that fashion and options go hand-in-hand, so using interchangeable flaps and snap closures to swap out your handbag’s look is a no-brainer. The My Play FURLA program allows the classic Metropolis bag ($298 for a solid color) to be customized by swapping out its flaps (sold separately; $98-$178 each) that come studded, printed, embossed, and glittered to add more versatility to your look. My Play FURLA is available at FURLA boutiques nationwide and online at US.Furla.com.

January 10, 2014

Fashion Pulse Flash of the Week: New Clinique, NARS, Suave, more

by Julia DiNardo

There’s no better time than now, with New Year’s resolutions fluttering all around, to start a great skin regimen. Clinique Superdefense SPF 20 Daily Defense Moisturizer, $47, will hydrate with vitamins C and E, barley and wheat germ extract, soothe with sea whip and caffeine, and protect with SPF 20 that includes full UVA/UVB protection . The brand new product JUST became available at Clinique counters and online at Clinique.com in two skin type options of dry/dry combo and combo oily/oil skin.

[Red Apple Lipstick shades of Fierce, Rebel!, Sunkissed, and Rallye (Clear) Balm]

As quoted on BeautyHigh, one of my beauty resolutions for 2014 was to experiment with darker shades of lipstick, and upon seeing the shade “Fierce” by Red Apple Lipstick ($23.50 each), I knew it had to be on my must-have list! The brand itself certainly piqued my interest; a mineral-based formula and free of gluten, parabens, toxins, overall allergens, and soy, and Made in the USA, I like that the brand features real women wearing the various lipstick shades on the site, as well as provides application tips for a stellar pout.

I found each product to as opaque, yet moisturizing as expected, and the clear Rallye Balm ($15) truly felt luxurious sliding on! The brand has great customer service and a generous return policy (return up to six months from the purchase date), while products (also includes makeup brushes, lipgloss, liners, more) are exclusively available through Red Apple Lipstick’s website.

April 5, 2013

Fashion Pulse Flash of the Week

by Julia DiNardo

As part of the site’s new redesign, I will also be revamping some of the categories and features. The latest newness to FPD is the “Fashion Pulse Flash” feature, which includes tiny tidbits of info so that you can get the gist of the latest exciting fashion and beauty news and new product launches, along with what I have recently experienced and loved.

Bond no. 9 Central Park South

hits counters nationwide on April 15th, the latest addition to the New York-centric luxury perfume brand that boasts a fresh floral aroma including topnotes of grapefruit flower, blackcurrent buds and green ivy leaves, heart-notes of jasmine, ylang-ylang, jonquil, and honeyed lily of the valley and base notes of wood, sandalwood, and cedar bark.

The bottle features imagery of swirling fuchsia blossoms with available items for purchase including the 100ml bottle ($260), 50ml bottle $190, the Swarovski bottle ($390), body silk ($130), and a refillable pocket spray ($95), available at Saks Fifth Avenue, select Nordstrom locations, Harrods, and Bondno9.com.

Also in exciting Bond no. 9 news: the brand will soon introduce the first “digital fragrance,” which also is designed to have a three-dimensional QR code on the bottle!

Origins 2013 Limited Edition Earth Month products are the four pictured goodies above (Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask, Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask, Modern Friction Collection dermabrasion, and Checks and Balances face wash), available from April 21st-28th is part of the brand’s charitable Plant-a-Tree Campaign plan. For each limited edition product purchased (ranging in price from $15-$27 per item), Origins will plant a tree in an area that has been affected by wildfire. Make a purchase of $55 or more during that date range and you will also receive a free Earth Month 2013 tote! To date, Origins has funded the planting of over 265,000 trees around the world, and you can buy your goodies at Origins Retail Stores, department store counters, and online at Origins.com.

This “P&G Most Loved” collection (Proctor & Gamble) arrived on my door step this week, and I do have to say that each item holds a rightful, necessary place in my health, beauty, and even fashion routine. It would be silly to leave hope without a Tide To Go Stain Eraser Pen in case of any spills to quickly lift the stain, razors, and extra razor blades is super duper importance for hair maintenance (Venus Embrace for me, Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power Razor for him); growing out my bangs and keeping my look in place requires a little spritz (Pantene Hairspray Flexible Hold); while I see signs of exhaustion and aging around my eyes, the Olay Regenerist Anti-Aging Eye Roller is MANDATORY; and last, COVERGIRL Outlast Double LipShine can leave me with a clear, dewy wet lip look, or add in a bit of opalescent color for up to 10 hours of wear!
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