Posts for December 28th 2007

Wedding

Simply Fab: Calypso Satin Convertible Wrap Dress

I've already been a bridesmaid one too many times in my life.

I've already been a bridesmaid one too many times in my life. Can you sense the lack of enthusiasm in my voice, er words? If my friends had let me wear this Calypso Satin Convertible Wrap Dress ($270), my outlook on bridesmaid fashion would be very different. What I love about it is that it can be worn eight different ways . . . or more, if you're super creative. As if that wasn't Fab enough, it's hand washable. Gorgeous and low-maintenance? Nice.

Naomi Campbell

Best of 2007: The Best Look of Redemption

True: Nicole Richie looked very chic when she attended her court hearing.

True: Nicole Richie looked very chic when she attended her court hearing. False: her outfits were featured in W magazine. You loved Nicole's look of redemption, but our vote goes to Naomi who reported for Sanitation Department duty in New York in a bevy of designer duds and with a smile on her face. And for Naomi, a smile goes a long way in my book. Hopefully, we won't have to compare redemption style in '08, but kids are going to have to start behaving first!


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Fab Ad: Yves Saint Laurent Spring/Summer '08

I think it's safe to say if you book Kate Moss for an ad campaign she can single-handedly ameliorate the brand.

I think it's safe to say if you book Kate Moss for an ad campaign she can single-handedly ameliorate the brand. Then, choose to have hubbie/wife duo Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin shoot, and, well, you get something quite fabulous. As you know I'm on a YSL kick, especially in the handbag arena, and the designer of 2007, Alber Elbaz, may have some stiff competition in the Year of the Rat. As for Kate, she's the chic girl who would never be caught yearning for fashion through a store window, but she is. That's the power of YSL.

Thanks for the scans cnycy1a!

Trend Alert

Trend Alert: One Shoulder Tops

I must share the exciting news: I found my New Year's outfit!

I must share the exciting news: I found my New Year's outfit! OK, it doesn't involve a one shoulder top, but I bought one of those along the way. Back to New Year's: Be sure to look for it in my Look Book next year! As for the one shoulder top I got, it reminded me how sexy the bare shoulder can be, and this has got to be the perfect date or night-on-the-town top. So it may be a a bit disco . . . I've got disco fever.

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Who Wore It Better? Juicy Couture Striped Cardigan

Never in a million years did I think I'd be comparing Fab favorite Cameron Diaz and trainwreck Britney Spears.

Never in a million years did I think I'd be comparing Fab favorite Cameron Diaz and trainwreck Britney Spears. If anything, it's a sign that Britney may be on the upswing. And this striped black Juicy Couture cardigan is a cutie. Though Cameron looks great in just about anything, Britney wears it similarly: boots, jeans, keeping it simple. Except for the fedora . . . nevertheless, who do you think wore it better?

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Celebrity Style

Celebrity Style: Nicky Hilton

I oft express my love for the mix of black and white; with that pairing, one can never go wrong.

I oft express my love for the mix of black and white; with that pairing, one can never go wrong. While shopping on Robertson, Nicky Hilton rocked the classy color combo in the form of a white hot Valentino bag, white Gucci flats, a black velvet blazer, and stovepipe jeans. To sass up her ensemble, she threw in a metallic scarf and black Tom Ford shades. The next time you wear all black, do like Nicky and add a couple white accessories to set you apart.


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Online Sale Alert

Online Sale Alert! Boxing Week Discounts at Mona Moore

Boxing Week, a shopping period between December 26 and New Year's Eve, is observed in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and United Kingdom.

Boxing Week, a shopping period between December 26 and New Year's Eve, is observed in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and United Kingdom. Just because we Americans can't physically participate in the chaos doesn't mean we shouldn't reap the benefits. Mona Moore is offering 50 percent off Fall/Winter items in honor of Boxing Week.

White shoes, like these Pierre Hardy Classic White Pumps ($150, originally $685), are a funky addition to every closet so consider them. Happy Boxing Week and share your stories if you participated this year!

Sunglasses

Come Fab Finding With Me: A Hawaiian Holiday

Your family kicks back during the lull between the holidays and the New Year by jetting off to Hawaii to catch some rays.

Your family kicks back during the lull between the holidays and the New Year by jetting off to Hawaii to catch some rays. You gather your best resortwear for the occasion and stave off that seasonal affective disorder for a good few days. What does one live in when it's December in Hawaii?

I'll start you off with these Tom Ford Isabella Sunglasses ($340) because they will keep you looking cool in warm Hawaii. Come back and tell me when your Fab Finds are up and tag them Hawaiian Holiday.

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.

To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. For a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar click here.

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Friday Fab News Roundup!

Introducing the Ivanka — NY Times Best fashion viral videos 2007 — Elle.com A new fashion plate — LA Times Thieves make off with Posh's frocks — Mirror UK The year that yelled "notice me" — NY Times Hot for: Joe Zee, Elle magazine — Refinery29 Original, overdressed, trendsetting, or trying too hard .