Posts for September 6th 2006

Powder Compacts

Pretty Powder Compacts

On Tuesday I wrote about T.

On Tuesday I wrote about T. LeClerc Pressed Powder, which I love not just for its smoothing, shine-reducing qualities but also for the fabulously luxe metal compact. Of course, not everyone will agree that T. LeClerc makes the world's best pressed powder, but that doesn't mean you can't have a stylist compact, too. Here are some of the coolest powder compacts I've found, each of which is an accessory in itself.

Estée Lauder Sun Goddess Compact, $60, available here.
Estee Lauder is known for its collectible compacts; this slightly psychedelic design houses bronzer.

Tarte Provocateur Mineral Pressed Powder SPF 8, $28, available here.
Sleek, lavender, and square, this quirky compact is a girly treat.

Two more, so read more

Shopbop

Online Sale Alert! Up to 70 Percent Off at Shopbop

If you're still looking to get your hands on some super-discounted summer styles, head over to Shopbop's End of Season Sale, which has hundreds of items discounted, some as much as 70 percent, and not all of it is strictly summer.

If you're still looking to get your hands on some super-discounted summer styles, head over to Shopbop's End of Season Sale, which has hundreds of items discounted, some as much as 70 percent, and not all of it is strictly summer. Here are a few of my picks.

Ya-Ya Husk Short, $138.60, available here.

To see more deals, read more

Jennifer Aniston

More Clothes From The Break-Up: Jen's White Hot Trench Coat

If you've been reading Fabsugar for a while, you know I'm somewhat obsessed with Jennifer Aniston's fabulous wardrobe in The Break-Up, which you can read all about here.

If you've been reading Fabsugar for a while, you know I'm somewhat obsessed with Jennifer Aniston's fabulous wardrobe in The Break-Up, which you can read all about here. Now, after a long search, we've finally found out who makes the amazing white trench she wears at the end of the movie. It's yet another incredible piece from Calvin Klein Collection. I am sorry to report, though, that this coat is unavailable for public purchase; it was made especially for Jen for this movie. However, this Cole Haan Belted Coat, available for $895 here should be a good alternative.

Fab Read

Fab Read: Glamour's Big Book of Dos and Don'ts

For years, Glamour magazine's regular Dos and Don'ts feature—with its candid black-bar photos of fashion victims—has been one of my favorite guilty pleasures.

For years, Glamour magazine's regular Dos and Don'ts feature—with its candid black-bar photos of fashion victims—has been one of my favorite guilty pleasures. Now, the magazine is releasing Glamour's Big Book of Dos and Don'ts: Fashion Help for Every Woman, which hits shelves tomorrow and sells for $16.50 here.

With the book, Glamour's editors have compiled more than 750 photos of celebrity and on-the-street fashion—both stunning successes and embarrassing foibles—plus plenty of advice on how to dress your best. It's sure to provide hours worth of instructive entertainment, and it makes a great gift for any fashionista on your list.

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Fab Site: Cath Kidston

British designer Cath Kidston takes patterns and colors that would be at home in your grandma's kitchen and turns them into surprisingly hip, modern must-haves.

British designer Cath Kidston takes patterns and colors that would be at home in your grandma's kitchen and turns them into surprisingly hip, modern must-haves. At first glance, her vintage-inspired housewares and accessories may not seem like your style, but I challenge you to walk into one of her 11 boutiques—including nine in the U.K., one in New York, and one in L.A.—and leave without buying something for yourself or as a gift. It simply can't be done; the stuff is just too cute. I highly recommend checking out one of her stores if you get the chance, but in the meantime, Kidston has a fabulous web site that ships to the U.S. Here are my picks from the online store.

Pop Flowers Apron, about $34, available here.

Strawberry Blue Napkins (Set of 4), about $28, available here.

Three other great finds, so read more

Link Time

Link Time!!!

  • Found! Ashlee Simpson's adorable pinafore dress — Couture in the City
  • Look cool like Kate Moss while you shop — Frugal Fashionista
  • Cole Haan creates an amazingly affordable must-have handbag — The Bag Snob
  • Cole Haan partners with Nike for amazingly comfy dress shoes — SheFinds
  • Someone get Vanessa Minnillo a stylist — Off the Rack
  • And while you're at it, get Kristin Cavallari a strapless dress that fits — Go Fug Yourself
  • Cool wooden sunglasses and other eco-friendly fashion at Greenloop — Delight

  • Found! Ashlee Simpson's adorable pinafore dress — Couture in the City
  • Look cool like Kate Moss while you shop — Frugal Fashionista
  • Cole Haan creates an amazingly affordable must-have handbag — The Bag Snob
  • Cole Haan partners with Nike for amazingly comfy dress shoes — SheFinds
  • Someone get Vanessa Minnillo a stylist — Off the Rack
  • And while you're at it, get Kristin Cavallari a strapless dress that fits — Go Fug Yourself
  • Cool wooden sunglasses and other eco-friendly fashion at Greenloop — Delight
Diane Von Furstenberg

Come Fab Finding With Me: A Daytime-to-Evening Look

When you work long hours, it's often necessary to start your night out straight from the office.

When you work long hours, it's often necessary to start your night out straight from the office. Making the transition fashion-wise can be a challenge, but a fun one. The key is finding items that look appropriate during the day but also fun and flirty at night when paired with the right accessories. This Diane Von Furstenberg Wrap Shirt Dress, available here for $425, is a perfect example, plus it's wool, so it will survive the day without getting too wrinkled.

During the day, I'd pair it with opaque hose, simple jewelery, and some practical pumps, like these Tahari Duane Pumps, available here for $97.95.

But it could easily transition into evening with some flashy jewelry and sexy shoes. So let's all go Fab Finding to find the perfect shoes and accessories to transition into nighttime. To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. Be sure to come back and tell us all what you found. To see some of my favorite online stores to try, read more

Vera Wang

A Gift Fit For a Princess

Need a gift for a girlfriend fast?

Need a gift for a girlfriend fast? Going to a bridal shower but haven't had a chance to check out the registry? Then pick up a bottle of Princess, the fabulous new fragrance from Vera Wang. With its golden-crown top, purple rhinestone accents, and heart-shaped bottle, it's a perfect romantic gift for any princess bride. Not only does it smell playful and delicious, but it will also look precious on a nightstand or perfume tray. Princess has notes of water lilies, Tahitian flower, dark chocolate, and vanilla, so you can present it with a card that reads:

Chocolate, flowers, and perfume—all of your vices rolled into one.

Buy it here. A 1.7 oz bottle sells for $52, and a 3.4 oz bottle sells for $68.

Bluefly

Free Stuff Alert! Bluefly Shoe Giveaway

What's not to love about a sweepstakes called the Ultimate Shoe Giveaway?

What's not to love about a sweepstakes called the Ultimate Shoe Giveaway? From Sept. 5 until Oct. 19, the InStyle-sponsored contest gives Bluefly shoppers a chance to win free designer shoes from the likes of Jimmy Choo, Prada, and Christian Louboutin, plus other prizes. To play, you log into the home page and use a virtual version of one of those grabbing-crane arcade games to pick up a shoe. If you successfully pull the shoe out, you could win instantly.