The season has come to a close, and it's offical: Designer Jeffrey Sebelia is the winner of Project Runway Season 3! (Tune in later today for my wrap-up of the finale.) But did he deserve to win?
Skinny black pants are everywhere this Fall, so it seemed appropriate to make the trendy style the centerpiece of Monday's Come Fab Finding With Me post. I started things off with a flattering pair—the Theory Rosel Tailor Pants, available for $230 here—and asked you guys how you would wear the look. (To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here.)
The ensembles that TeamSugar's Fab Finders put together were just as eclectic as skinny black pants are versatile, running the gamut from statement heels and ornate jewelry to long tunics and flats. In general, you guys stuck to a very black-and-white color palette with just an occasional splash of red for a very sleek look. Here are my top five my favorite looks for skinny black pants style.
Look #1, found by Jennifer76, who set off a pair of sleek Sigerson Morrison flats with a feminine Dior tunic and antique-y earrings.
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Thanks to the FAA's new restrictions concerning liquids on airplanes, we now have to carry our cosmetics on board in zip-lock bags. But when it comes to checked baggage, you can still indulge in whatever cute, colorful cosmetics bags your heart desires. And really, don't you deserve a nice new one to make up for having to use that boring plastic bag in your carry-on? Here are some of my favorite designs for travel cosmetics bags.
Stephanie Johnson San Sebastian Demi Cargo Case, $58, available here.
O.R.E. Sophia Tote, $35 for a set of three bags, available here.
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The Fat Burner Body Wrap from Suddenly Slimmer Day Spa in Arizona is the trendy new way to lose unwanted inches. The spa treatment, which was just featured on the Tyra Banks Show this morning, costs $200 and helps to slim and detoxify your problem areas—particularly the hips and thighs. The process guarantees that you will lose anywhere from six to 30 inches in 60 minutes of treatment.
So how does it work? For the first 30 minutes, you will be wrapped in enzyme-soaked bandages which will help to break down fat. Then, you are treated with a mineral solution that aides in removing toxins from your body. The inches will stay away if you keep up with the treatments and avoid salty and sugary foods. Celebrities have been known to visit this luxe spa, and after losing a whopping 9.75 inches, Tyra was quoted as saying "These wraps really do work!" Call (800) 221-6793 or click here for more information.
Almost every girl has note cards with her name on them. But how about stationery emblazoned with a cute, cartoon version of you? Design-her Gals takes personalization a step further, letting customers create virtual likenesses of themselves or their friends, then have them printed on note cards, calling cards, address labels, and more.
To use the service, you just go to the Design-her Gals site and customize your gal with the eye and hair color, skin tone, clothes, and accessories of your choice. You can even return later to change your avatar's ensemble for a new batch of stationery.
Even better, the company also supports a great cause, contributing tens of thousands of dollars to the Gal to Gal Foundation, which helps women with Stage IV breast cancer. This October, it plans to raise at least $50,000 for the cause.
To see more examples of the company's designs, read more
Project Runway started winning me back with last week's episode, which presented part one of the two-part finale. Sure, it was plodding and somewhat anti-climatic, dragging out a sparse amount of action over an hour's worth of programming. But it also featured priceless scenes of Tim Gunn visiting each contestant's home—and being confronted by Laura's son with turtle poop. His very logical response, in classic Gunn dialect:
"Eww! I don’t think I want any turtle poop! I draw the line at turtle poop.”
But on Tim's whirlwind tour, it was really Uli who won me over. As she and Tim chatted on the beach—with Tim, by the way, not wearing jeans—we learned that Uli grew up in East Germany and realized her dream of moving to Florida after watching Miami Vice on TV.
How cute! I almost want her to win now, just because I like her so much. Plus, Michael's collection, sadly, isn't looking so hot. For the rest of the gory details, read more
One of our favorites here at Sugar, Justin Timberlake, premiered his "Street Sexy" William Rast clothing line last night during LA Fashion Week. Here's more
On the runway, there were skinny jeans for men and women, topped with tanks or muscle shirts. There were also country-inspired checkered shirts for men decorated with ruffles or leather details. Some were shown with ascots.
Women's styles included cropped cardigans, shrunken sweaterdresses and puffy-sleeved blouses with bows at the neck.
Later, dressier attire had a soundtrack of Nine Inch Nails and N.E.R.D. (Timberlake is said to have spent months picking the show's playlist.) Men wore plaid blazers with attached leather vests over slim-fitting slacks. Accessories were key as each outfit was adorned with oversized belt buckles or chunky pendants. One was a skull, another looked like a grenade.
Party dresses for women were funky and flirty. One ice-blue shift was dangerously low cut, with strands of pearls serving as safety straps. Another featured a shredded scoop neck bedazzled with tiny rhinestones. A polka-dotted, 1950s-style dress had a full skirt, puffy sleeves and a black ribbon belt.
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If you're like me, Sunday brunch with your grandparents is somewhat of a formal affair. But even if this is not the case with your grandparents, I am sure all of us have been in situations where we have had to dress more formally than we would ever want to before noon on a Sunday. I found this pretty ruffled blouse to kick off the outfit. It can be purchased here for $175.
Let's all go Fab Finding for the perfect bottoms, shoes and bag to complete this Sunday Brunch outfit. Be sure to come back and tell us that your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with the phrase "Sunday Brunch." To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. Also, we've added some all-new features to Fab Finds, which you can read all about here. As always, let us know if you have any problems!
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When we are getting ready for Fall back in August, we told you that Mary Janes would be totally in this season. Well, Fall is here and Mary Janes have been spotted everywhere. Another fun twist on the classic style is the Mary Jane wedge. I particularly like wedges because they allow you to wear a high heel, but are actually relatively comfortable. Here are some of my picks for Mary Jane Wedges:
The Designer Options:
Tapeet Patent Leather Mary Jane Wedge, $350, Available here
Cynthia Vincent Mary Jane Wedge, $420, Available here
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