Posts for November 1st 2007

Fab Finding

Fab Finding Follow Up: A Cosmopolitan Boutique Opening

One nice thing about living in the city is the fast turnover rate: there are always new shops popping up.

One nice thing about living in the city is the fast turnover rate: there are always new shops popping up. A Fab new clothing boutique is throwing an opening bash this week, and you're on the list. Their specialty is contemporary wear, so nothing too chichi, but you still want to break out the goods and wow 'em.

I started you off with these L'Agenda Moderne colorful leather card holder, $48, they're cute and perfect to slip into your bag — just in case you meet someone worth seeing again. To see all the boutique opening Fab Finds, go here.

Let's see what you all came up with!

Oh! Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits with and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab Finding missions.

Look #1, created by ehaizlip is understatedly chic. Every piece has unique detailing, and the green and muted purple is an unexpected combination.

To see a couple more, read more

Fab Gift Guide

Simply Fab: Houndstooth Gift Wrap

I know I'm putting the carriage before the horse by featuring wrapping paper before the gifts...but sit tight, Fab gift guides are coming very soon!

I know I'm putting the carriage before the horse by featuring wrapping paper before the gifts...but sit tight, Fab gift guides are coming very soon!

In the meantime, stock up on this Black Houndstooth Gift Wrap ($4.50) so you can dress the presents you'll buy for your fashionable friends. I know I'd love to get a gift wrapped in this. After all, the outside presentation is equally important as the gift itself.

Jewelry

Glitterati: Polli

Maja Bartlett and Tess Lloyd met in 1999 while studying Industrial Design at University of Technology in Sydney.

Maja Bartlett and Tess Lloyd met in 1999 while studying Industrial Design at University of Technology in Sydney. Ever since, the partners have been collaborating on the designs that make up Polli. Their interests lie in sustainable design, craft culture and fashion. The folding methods used in their products are reminiscent of Japanese and Danish paper designs.

The Australian brand doesn't just create earrings, pendants and brooches. They also sell bags and home products like mobiles and jewelry stands. Casasugar would surely be a fan too.

Go here to purchase Polli jewels, ranging from $45 to $60.


To see more from Polli, read more

Halloween

Celebrity Style: Lindsay Lohan

The last time Lindsay Lohan was featured on Celebrity Style, it was on her 21st birthday, pre-rehab.

The last time Lindsay Lohan was featured on Celebrity Style, it was on her 21st birthday, pre-rehab. It's good to have her back. Not much has changed about her style and she's been on a shopping binge. Urban Outfitters seems to be her favorite shop at the moment — both her plum colored bags are from there. Though she didn't dress up for Halloween, she has a modern pirate look going here!

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Fashion Flash

Fab Flash: Bebe Goes Anti-Fur

Following in Nicole Miller and Stella McCartney's footsteps, Bebe has announced that it will discontinue selling any products with fur beginning in January 2008.

Following in Nicole Miller and Stella McCartney's footsteps, Bebe has announced that it will discontinue selling any products with fur beginning in January 2008.

Over the past year, the clothing chain has been reconsidering their fur policy, and only used fur created as a byproduct. The animal fur they use makes up less than 3 percent of their currently available products.

However, as a Bebe salesgirl alum, I'd like to step in and say that Bebe does use a lot of leather in their designs. Does a company's anti-fur effort mean as much when they also use animal skins? Just some fashion for thought...


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Love It or Hate It

Golf Punk Plaid Pumps: Love It or Hate It?

I admire golfers because they play a sport that's much harder than it looks.

I admire golfers because they play a sport that's much harder than it looks. I don't necessarily identify with all the plaid they wear on the green though. jennjennbubba posted these Irregular Choice Golf Punk Plaid Pumps, on sale for $28 (originally $110) in the Love It or Hate It? group. Thanks! They're a tad too funky and preppy for me. You?

To post your selections go to the Love It or Hate It? group. And if you want to learn how to do a blog post click here.