Posts for December 15th 2006

Cashmere

It's a Cashmerical! Cozy Cashmere Cover-Ups

All good things must come to an end and that includes cashmere.

All good things must come to an end and that includes cashmere. Wait -- no! Cashmere isn't coming to an end - my It's A Cashmerical! series is coming to an end. Here's a rundown of the cozies I showed you this week:

The cashmere finale is cashmere cover-ups which are icing on the pumpkin pie when it comes to cold weather dressing. Enjoy and stay warm!

WHITE + WARREN Baroque Wrap, $200, comes in these pastel colors shown.

Sophia Cashmere Cashmere Travel Set, $180, comes in red (shown), black, blue and grey.

A couple more, so read more

Sunglasses

Totally Rad Ray Ban Wayfarers

These throwback, 50-year-old Ray Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses made quite a strong comeback in '06.

These throwback, 50-year-old Ray Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses made quite a strong comeback in '06. We all remember a young Tom Cruise dancing around in these bad ass glasses in the cult flick Risky Business. And I distinctly remember crushing on Robe Lowe sporting these when I was a wee lassie.

Wayfarers were also the shades of choice in the music biz once upon a time. Famous singers such as: Madonna, Johnny Cash, The Blues Brothers, Bob Dylan and The Smiths also helped made these sunglasses iconic. Nowadays several the hot young celebs like Mischa Barton, Sienna Miller and Kirsten Dunst are wearing them.

The original black, smaller frame style caught the eye of Mary-Kate Olsen who apparently traded in her immensely over-sized ones for this more feminine frame. Coming this January, the smaller frame model will be back on the shelves selling for $130. Try calling your local Ray-Ban retailer to place a pre-order for the smaller frame originals. In the meantime, the the larger frame Ray-Ban Sunglasses are available for $114.99.

Friday Fab News Roundup!

Marc Jacobs Holiday Costume Bash - Style.com Wild Thing - Leopard's spot-on this holiday season - The Daily The Poshest Presents - Business Week For Tom Cruise: Diamonds Are a Girdle's Best Friend - Radar Nutri-Cosmetics: Eat, Drink and Be Skeptical - NY Times Supermodel Slip 'N Slide - GiggleSugar Are you hot enough?

  • Marc Jacobs Holiday Costume Bash - Style.com
  • Wild Thing - Leopard's spot-on this holiday season - The Daily
  • The Poshest Presents - Business Week
  • For Tom Cruise: Diamonds Are a Girdle's Best Friend - Radar
  • Nutri-Cosmetics: Eat, Drink and Be Skeptical - NY Times
  • Supermodel Slip 'N Slide - GiggleSugar
  • Are you hot enough? Online dating service is for the really good-looking people - Chicago Sun Times
  • Stars support campaign to keep Burberry in UK - The Observer
  • New York State of Mind - Philosophy by Alberta Ferretti crosses over - The Daily
Look of the Day

Look of The Day: Flashes of Red

You ladies just can't get enough of the color red.

You ladies just can't get enough of the color red. Admittedly it's one of my favorite colors so carry on! I suppose this is why I decided to dedicate all of next week to this classic, hot color - and to be in the spirit of the holidays. It appears agrepina also enjoys splashes of red and she is today's TeamSugar Look Book Look of the Day! Check out her sassy look here. To submit your own look, click here.

Here's what she put together:

  • Black v-neck shirt: Zara
  • Red leather belt: River Island
  • Grey jeans: H&M
  • Red shoes: Aldo
  • Black clutch: H&M

Also, notice her red nailpolish, which is always fun and festive.

Congrats agrepina!

Everyone else, submit your looks today and I just might feature you on FabSugar! Do you live overseas and have fab outfits to share? Join the Overseas Fashionistas Group and to submit a Look in this group learn how to post a blog.

Biolage

Simply Fab: Biolage Bodifying Créme Gel

Biolage has come out with a new volumizing hair care line to help boost limp, flat hair.

Biolage has come out with a new volumizing hair care line to help boost limp, flat hair. There is one amazing product in particular for those with super-fine locks called, Volumathérapie® Biolage Bodifying Créme Gel, $13.95.

It's infused with ginger, eucalyptus, rice, milk thistle and bamboo milk to help invigorate lifeless hair and it happens to smell yummy too! Consider this a blow-drying tool; just like you need the right brush, you also need the right product to add volume and bounce.

This gel-to-crème formula which comes packaged in a cool airless pump is heat-activated and is intended to condition and protect your hair from humidity which causes frizz. It won't weigh your hair down and it won't leave a sticky feeling either. What's not simply fab?

To find a Biolage salon near you enter your zip code on the Matrix website.

Fab Finding

Come Fab Finding With Me: A Red Monochrome Outfit

You all have gotten so good at putting together outfits here is a more challenging Fab Finding mission.

You all have gotten so good at putting together outfits here is a more challenging Fab Finding mission. A monochrome outfit can be a great look - think about some of the moody blues outfits from the Fall runways. I like a modern look of different shades of grey; an outfit made of various hues of browns and tans is very Michael Kors. Next week, the week before Christmas, is going to be Red Week and while red is a very bold color, there are hundreds of different shades of red: brick, burgundy, wine, cherry, crimson, blood red, to name a few. Here is a look from BCBG's Fall collection which is a good example of a monochrome outfit built around different shades of tan.


I'm going to start you off with this Ella Moss Harmony Top, $152. Let's all go Fab Finding for not-too-bright red-ish tights or pants, shoes and bag - throw in jewelry if you're feelin' the monochrome. Be sure to come back and tell me that your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with Red Monochrome. To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here.


To see some of my favorite online stores, read more

Fab Gift Guide

Fab Gift Guide: YumSugar

In celebration of the launch of YumSugar (go Yum!) here is a gift guide for the fashionable foodie.

In celebration of the launch of YumSugar (go Yum!) here is a gift guide for the fashionable foodie. Feast your eyes on these fab suggestions. To see all of my gift guides, click here. To learn how to contribute you own fabulous finds to our Fab Gift Guide, click here.

Under $50

Oh la la crème brulee. Professional Culinary Blow Torch, $39.95.


Two more, so read more

Poll

Fashion 101

Which Italian designer family said, "It is true our clothes are not at all extreme or controversial."

Which Italian designer family said, "It is true our clothes are not at all extreme or controversial."

To see this week's earlier questions click here. Did you all like Fashion 101?! (To find out the answers, check FabSugar this Saturday)

Jewelry

Glitterati: Heather Hyde Custom Jewels

Ms. Heather Hyde is a jewelry designer who takes great pride in her unique handmade collections.

Ms. Heather Hyde is a jewelry designer who takes great pride in her unique handmade collections. Most of her pieces are timeless, inspired by old world royalty, Hollywood glamour, family heirlooms and nature, with her main focus on creating versatile jewelry that you can wear everyday or when glammed up. She also creates one-of-a-kind pieces using vintage materials. While this New Years worthy Bohemian glass necklace is my fave, here is a gallery of more of her delights. Did I mention these are so affordable too? I didn't see any sparkler over $200. Enjoy!


To see more Heather Hyde jewels, read more

Love It or Hate It

3.1 Phillip Lim Metallic Shift Dress: Love It or Hate It?

Designer de jour Phillip Lim has had nothing but hits this year.

Designer de jour Phillip Lim has had nothing but hits this year. Leave it to FabSugar to find what could be a miss for the new hot designer. This 3.1 Phillip Lim Metallic Shift Dress, $425, has the recipe for fabulous: metallic, dress, volume, yet only a certain body type, i.e. young Hollywood, can pull it off. I want to love it but think I would end up looking like a metallic garbage bag. What do you think, love or hate?

Don't forget you can add your own Loves and Hates to the
Love It or Hate It? group. If you want to learn how to do a blog post click here. Don't forget to headline it with 'Love' or 'Hate.' I can't wait to see your picks and I plan to feature my faves on Fab so get posting!