Posts for December 8th 2006

holiday delights

Holiday Delights, Part V: Pretty Pretty Paper

Alas, my Holiday Delights series has come to an end.

Alas, my Holiday Delights series has come to an end. I hope you enjoyed it! Today let's get you in the wrapping mood with pretty pretty paper. In case you missed any, here are the holiday delights I showcased this week:

Fab Finding

Come Fab Finding With Me: The Office Holiday Party

There are many stressful wardrobe situations: the first date, meeting the in-laws, a job interview and sometimes just a Saturday night out dancing with the gals.

There are many stressful wardrobe situations: the first date, meeting the in-laws, a job interview and sometimes just a Saturday night out dancing with the gals. Then there are the wardrobe situations where the wrong outfit decision can jeopardize your reputation. The office holiday party is at the top of the list. I was watching CNN this morning, as I do every morning, and there was a commentary on this subject. One of the most important things to remember is not to let down your professional guard; though it is a party, it is your work, and the last thing you want is to be known as the office lush. I have found some fabulous Stella McCartney Ribbed Fabric Platform Pumps that are $565 and can be found here.

Now the flirty platform on these is about as flirty as this outfit should get! Let's all go Fab Finding for a not-too-revealing dress or blouse and skirt combo, a fun bag, and festive jewelry. Be sure to come back and tell us that your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with the words Office Party. To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. To see some of my favorite online stores, read more

Look of the Day

Look of The Day: Beautiful BuzzSugar!!!

In case you didn't hear through the Sugarvine, BuzzSugar has launched!

In case you didn't hear through the Sugarvine, BuzzSugar has launched! I am so thrilled about this sister site because, as you know, I love going to the movies and going to live shows. So now, I won't miss out on any new fab flicks or album releases. Did I mention that BuzzSugar is just so beautiful too? She is today's TeamSugar Look Book Look of the Day! To submit your own look, click here.

Here's what she's wearing:

  • Blue sweater: Vintage
  • Skirt with button detail: Trovata
  • Tekla shoulder bag: Chloe
  • Red sassy boots: Anthropologie
  • Pink iPod nano

Congrats BuzzSugar!

Everyone else, submit your looks today and I just might feature you on FabSugar!

Friday Fab News Round Up!

Mini Pedi: Bendel and DKNY's holidays on wheels - The Daily Lashes That Flirt and Flutter, but at What Cost?

  • Mini Pedi: Bendel and DKNY's holidays on wheels - The Daily
  • Lashes That Flirt and Flutter, but at What Cost? - The New York Times
  • Finding those must-have gifts isn't easy task - The Herald Tribune
  • A to Z - What's influencing the way we live now? - Time
  • Fashion Soup-erstar: Vollbracht to design dress for Campbell’s - The Daily
  • Jewel of Denial: Will Hollywood's latest cause put Africans on ice? - Radar
  • Ouch! My Bag Is Killing Me - The New York Times
  • Riviera Chic Chanel's Pre-Fall Show Dazzles Le Tout Monaco - Style.com
  • Scarlett Goes Pink for Vuitton - WWD
sephora

Color Me Beautiful Lashes

Here is a holiday beauty suggestion: I like to add an incognito splash of color to my eyelashes.

Here is a holiday beauty suggestion: I like to add an incognito splash of color to my eyelashes. Colored mascaras are especially fun to wear during the day when the sun can reflect the color off your fluttering lashes. At night, colored mascara can add some pizazz to a smoky eye. And don't forget about glittery make-up, to create an even more glam-rock face. Here are my picks:

Kiss Me Mascara in Purple, also available in blue, $24, buy it here.


Sephora Mascara Fantastic Color, colors: Auburn, Blue, Brown, Green, Violet, $6, buy it here.


A couple more, so read more

Palettes

Magnetic Madness at e.l.f

e.l.f cosmetics has released a cool and practical product so amazing you will feel it's magnetic pull!

e.l.f cosmetics has released a cool and practical product so amazing you will feel it's magnetic pull! Like many other cosmetics companies offer you blank palettes you can fill by choosing your own colors, finally e.l.f. has created e.l.f. elements. Now you can customize your own eyes, lips and cheeks palette from 25 gorgeous color choices. Even better, you won't have to bear the burden of the hefty price tags of all of those designer makeup brands.

With e.l.f....every thing is only $1!!!

Each palette holds up to four colors which are sold separately. All you need to do is snap them into the magnetically charged compact to secure them and you're set. Buy everything you need here for $5 per palette (the compact costs $1 as well). e.l.f has also pre-designed an array of compacts for your shopping and gift giving convenience.

Kate Spade

Fab Gift Guide: The BFF

She is one of the most important people in your life and, added bonus, she's fun to shop for!

She is one of the most important people in your life and, added bonus, she's fun to shop for! She's your BFF and she's simply the best. Here are some fun girlie presents you two can enjoy together...4EVR. 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

Gotta love Patsy and Edina's wild adventures. Absolutely Fabulous - Complete Series 1-3, $29.97, find it here.

Two more for the BFF, so read more

Jewelry

Trend Alert: Jeweled Cuffs

Recently we did a story on cuffs.

Recently we did a story on cuffs. Well, cuffs are still raging but for the holidays they have been fancied up with gems and rhinestones. These beauties add color and punch to wrists; cuffs are just so luxurious. These jeweled cuffs are so fabulously Studio 54. Here are my designer and non-designer picks. Enjoy!

Alexis Bittar Flapper Cuff, $495, buy it here.


Mark Walsh Leslie Chin Marguerite Flower Cuff, $435, buy it here.


A few more, so read more

Perfume

Simply Fab: Marc Jacobs Gardenia Perfume Bottle

This holiday season, don't miss the latest and greatest fragrance addition from Marc Jacobs.

This holiday season, don't miss the latest and greatest fragrance addition from Marc Jacobs. His classic scent, Marc Jacobs Gardenia was created for a classy and feminine woman. Made from gardenia, wild muguet, skin musk, cedar and spicy ginger, it is very light and fresh and won't overwhelm you.

Marc has created a very special collectors item gardenia print beautiful black bottle designed just for Sephora. Buy it here for $65. Hurry up, this is a limited edition product.

Love It or Hate It

MICHAEL by Michael Kors Winter Warrior Low Boot: Love It or Hate It?

I am a longtime Michael Kors fan - he does American sportswear like no other.

I am a longtime Michael Kors fan - he does American sportswear like no other. So luxe, so jetset, so fabulous. He seems like such a swell guy too; I love him on Project Runway. I was thrilled when he started his lower-priced Michael line. However, these boots are bootsie! You know my opinion, what's yours? Love them or hate them? They are $229 and available here.

To post your selections go to Love It or Hate It?. And if you want to learn how to do a blog post click here. Don't forget to headline it with 'Love' or 'Hate.'