Posts for August 28th 2006

Trends

More Fabulous Mary Janes

A few weeks ago we highlighted Mary Janes as one of fall's biggest shoe trends.

A few weeks ago we highlighted Mary Janes as one of fall's biggest shoe trends. But different takes on this classic, playful look just keep popping up in stores, so here are a few more styles to try.

Delman Patent Mary Jane Pump, $295, available here.

Moschino Irpo Mary Jane, $523.95, available here.

Prada Studded Mary Jane Pumps, $542, available here

Three more affordable options, so read more

Nicole Richie

Mad About Mod

If Mischa Barton is wearing it, then it must be in.

If Mischa Barton is wearing it, then it must be in. That's right: 1960s mod style is making a major comeback— everything from go-go boots to oversize white sunglasses, thick headbands, and shift dresses like Mischa's from AKA New York, available at Intermix for $435.

Though her blue shift dress is only available in stores, you can buy a similar red-print version for $338 here.

To learn about the other essential pieces you need to create a fabulous mod look, read more

Estee Lauder

The Beauty of White Eyeliner

If you looked beyond her mile-long eyelashes at the Emmys, you might have noticed that Tyra Banks had a little bit of silvery-white sparkle going on in the corners of her lids.

If you looked beyond her mile-long eyelashes at the Emmys, you might have noticed that Tyra Banks had a little bit of silvery-white sparkle going on in the corners of her lids. I'm glad to see that white eyeliner is still in vogue, since the color really does make your eyes look brighter and more awake. The white-hot look was huge during spring Fashion Week in New York, showing up on runways for Fendi, Givency, and Louis Vuitton:

To learn how to use white eyeliner and where to buy it, read more

Fab Finding

Come Fab Finding With Me: A Festive Summer Evening Look

All of this talk about Emmy fashion makes me want to go shopping for a cute summer-evening look—something to wear to an outdoor cocktail party or an al fresco dinner at dusk.

All of this talk about Emmy fashion makes me want to go shopping for a cute summer-evening look—something to wear to an outdoor cocktail party or an al fresco dinner at dusk. I just found this adorable (and affordable) Eliza J cocktail dress, available here for $138. Of course, a little black dress needs fabulous accessories, so let's all go Fab Finding for a handbag, shoes, and jewelry to match. Be sure to come back and us all what you found!

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. To see some of my favorite online stores to try, read more

Heidi Klum

Fabsugar's Most Fab Emmy Fashions

Thanks to everyone who voted this morning on who you thought looked most fab on the Emmy red carpet.

Thanks to everyone who voted this morning on who you thought looked most fab on the Emmy red carpet. The results are now in! Here are Fabsugar's readers' picks for the best Emmy fashions.

Overall winner: Katherine Heigl
The Grey's Anatomy star went for classic Hollywood glamour, pairing a beaded, nude-toned Escada gown with a Jimmy Choo clutch.

Evangeline Lilly
Lost's Lilly kept it bold and simple, accessorizing a purple strapless Versace gown with glistening Neil Lane platinum and diamond earrings.

For three more stunners, read more

Cologne

Steal Your Boyfriend's Scent

Meeting another woman who wears your signature perfume scent is like showing up to a party and seeing someone else in the same dress.

Meeting another woman who wears your signature perfume scent is like showing up to a party and seeing someone else in the same dress. Though most of us want a scent that's distinctly ours, when anyone can walk into a store and buy the same bottle, it's tough to be unique. One solution: Use a men's cologne instead. I'm not talking about a musky, manly scent like the one your dad wears, but a cleaner, more unisex cologne that can take on a more girly tone when mixed with your body chemistry. A few years ago, I discovered a very unmanly men's cologne that I love, and it has since become my signature. (And no, I'm not telling you what it is!) Here are some scents to sample.

WARM AND CITRUSY
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme
, $50 for a 2.5 oz. bottle, available here.

SPICY AND SUBTLE
Carolina Herrera 212 Men Eau de Toilette
, $42 for a 1.7 oz. bottle, available here

Two more scents to try, so read more

San Francisco Fashion Week Wrap-Up

The third annual San Francisco Fashion Week wrapped on Saturday night, ending five days' worth of sleekly produced yet refreshingly humble runway shows from some of the Bay Area's top up-and-coming designers.

The third annual San Francisco Fashion Week wrapped on Saturday night, ending five days' worth of sleekly produced yet refreshingly humble runway shows from some of the Bay Area's top up-and-coming designers. While the San Francisco event is a far cry from the exclusive haute couture of New York Fashion Week, the evenings' shows highlighted a distinctly artsy, West Coast glam and plenty of trends to keep an eye on in the coming months. Over the next few days on Fabsugar, I'll be highlighting my picks for the most promising collections; until then, here are some of the prevailing themes from the runways:

  • Bubble everything. The cutesy gathered look isn't just for knee-length skirts anymore. SF's runways featured everything from bubble shorts to bubble miniskirts to poufy camisoles.
  • Strong 1940s influences. Tie-front satin blouses, side-swept hair, and high-buttoned tops evoke a sexy cinematic look.
  • Unexpected color combinations. Mint green with burgundy and butter yellow with tobacco brown make for refreshingly novel springtime palettes.
  • Brass buttons and gold accents. Hold on to your Fall gold hues; you might just get to reuse them this spring, paired with bright pastels.
convertible tote bags

Two Bags in One!

Whether you're going back to the beach or back to school, a cute tote bag is a must.

Whether you're going back to the beach or back to school, a cute tote bag is a must. And a reversible tote bag? That's like getting two bags for the price of one!

Designer Sheila Djiwatampu, after training in Indonesia and Switzerland, has taken the plunge and hung out her own shingle. Her website, Sheila D, showcases these functional and fashion-forward totes, school bags, and pouches. You can buy them here for just $28. So get one for your remaining beach days, then when summer's over, just toss it in the laundry, turn it inside out, and take it back to school.

Poll

Who Looked Most Fab on the Emmy Red Carpet?

Evangeline Lilly Heidi Klum Julia Louis-Dreyfus Katherine Heigl Portia de Rossi Tyra Banks I thought this year's Emmy fashions were disappointing.