Posts for December 3rd 2007

Poll

Who Was the Most Fab Designer of 2007?

This morning one of the Pop girls declared: "I can't believe it's December."

This morning one of the Pop girls declared: "I can't believe it's December." It always seems to creep up on you — the end of the year, that is. Alas, time flies when you're having fun! And fashion is just that. But it is time to decide which designer gets the Fab crown for Most Fab Designer of 2007. Last year, Phillip Lim won, and he has made great strides this year — maybe we sent him some good vibes.

(L-R: Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Nicolas Ghesquière for Balenciaga, Roberto Cavalli, Alber Elbaz for Lanvin, Alexander Wang)

I present to you the candidates for Most Fab Designer of 2007. Chanel is a crowd pleaser and red carpet stunner. Karl continues to reinvent the house, for both ready-to-wear and haute couture, and the accessories inspire and intrigue. Balenciaga, led by wünderkind Nicolas Ghesquière, is edgy, innovative, and a leader of the pack. The piped blazers from the Fall collection launched a thousand look-a-likes, and now Ikat prints are all the rage. Roberto Cavalli is a designer with gusto, one who doesn't follow the trends and always stays true to form — sexy, colorful, and glittering party looks. His collection for H&M was possibly one of the most coveted H&M designer collections yet. Alber Elbaz for Lanvin can do no wrong, from fluid tailoring to jewel-toned dresses. Everyone is wondering what this humble designer will do next. Lastly, the young and restless Alexander Wang. He's the BFF of models and Hollywood darlings. His streetwise style appeals to cool trendsetters. Nuff said. So . . . who has your vote?!

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Kate Hudson's Winter White Fur: Love It or Hate It?

A stark white fur coat is quite a way to make a statement when it's nippy.

A stark white fur coat is quite a way to make a statement when it's nippy. Kate Hudson made a bold appearance in her furry outerwear at Dolce & Gabbana's Pre-Fall 2008 Collection event. I've always thought that Kate wears cold-weather clothing really well, but this is taking it to a highly sophisticated, and dramatic, level. I heart, do you?

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Yves Saint Laurent

Log In to Win a Yves Saint Laurent Black Patent Tribute Bag!

We saved the best for last.

We saved the best for last. We know how much you love our handbag giveaways, so we had to do something really special to finish off a great year at FabSugar. You saw a similar bag in my December Most Wanted list, and now this Yves Saint Laurent Black Patent Tribute ($795) can be yours! Here's me modeling the perfect hobo — sleek and sophisticated YSL. Ooh la la!

What I really want to know is: How much do you know about Fab in 2007?! Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just simply on taking the quiz once you are logged in. You do however, need to be a TeamSugar member to take the quiz. So if you're not already a member, register here for an account and to join in all the fun on the Sugar sites! One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Remember: YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO TEAMSUGAR FOR YOUR VOTE TO COUNT.

Just click on "take the quiz" below and I will do a random drawing on Friday, Dec. 14, at 5 p.m. PST. Don't forget to email this to friends and family who may be interested in winning their own Yves Saint Laurent bag. U.S. residents eligible only (sorry!). Click here for the Official Rules.

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Fashion Flash

Ridley Scott to Direct Movie About the Gucci Dynasty

Click to ReadRidley Scott to Direct Movie About the Gucci Dynasty According to Variety's pun of the morning, "Fox 2000 will fashion the story of the Gucci dynasty into a feature directing vehicle for Ridley Scott."
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Ridley Scott to Direct Movie About the Gucci Dynasty According to Variety's pun of the morning, "Fox 2000 will fashion the story of the Gucci dynasty into a feature directing vehicle for Ridley Scott." The movie will follow "the wild and glamorous story of the Gucci family in the 1970s and '80s, when its 153 shops moved $500 million in product annually."

Celebrity Style

Celebrity Style: Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood showed up to Condé Nast's first annual Movies Rock event in a breathtaking Naeem Khan red V-front gown.

Carrie Underwood showed up to Condé Nast's first annual Movies Rock event in a breathtaking Naeem Khan red V-front gown. I must say, she's the most stunning lady in red I've seen in a while. What makes this number stand out is the gold studded waist and draped sleeves. Her golden accessories are just right. Bellissima!

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Fashion Flash

Fab Flash: Are Snowjoggers the New Uggs?

Hailing from Denmark, Snowjoggers are quickly giving the Ugg a run for its money — I had this candidate on my radar last February!

Hailing from Denmark, Snowjoggers are quickly giving the Ugg a run for its money — I had this candidate on my radar last February!

The moonboot-cum-athletic shoe has been spotted toasting the toes of Lindsay Lohan, Victoria Beckham, Liv Tyler, and Sienna Miller — quite the warm Hollywood welcome. They come in a rainbow of colors, from pink to white to multi-colored, and retail for $80-$100. Plus, their profits are given back to the Bangladeshi women who make them. But the real question is: Would you be caught wearing them?

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Get Ready for Sugar's Best of 2007 Blowout!

We love the end of the year at Sugar HQ because it gives us an excuse to revisit all of our favorite people, products, and events from the past year.

We love the end of the year at Sugar HQ because it gives us an excuse to revisit all of our favorite people, products, and events from the past year. So over the next month, the Sugar network will be bringing you a bonanza of year-end coverage featuring the best of 2007.

For the next two weeks, all of the Sugar girls will be asking you — the readers — about your favorite celebrities, news, trends, movies, products, designers, stores, and more! Then, starting Dec. 17, we'll present the winners of the polls alongside our picks. We'll also round up your favorite Sugar stories from the past year so you can relive the fun. It should be a pretty sweet ride, so stay tuned!

Trend Alert

Trend Alert: Brush Strokes

Artists have always been enigmatic creatures.

Artists have always been enigmatic creatures. Andy Warhol? Pablo Picasso? Frida Kahlo? The list goes on and on. But artists can even inspire other artists. Such was the case of Marc Jacobs and artist Richard Prince; this inspiration caused a complete bouleversement of the Louis Vuitton Spring '08 collection.

Even earlier then that, Stefano Pilati dipped into the paint bucket with his Cruise collection for Yves Saint Laurent, as daringly modeled by Demi Moore. I'm digging these artsy brush strokes but I know there's different strokes for different folks so are you feeling inspired?

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Kenneth Jay Lane

Coveted Crib: Kenneth Jay Lane's Lived-In Lair

Click to ReadCoveted Crib: Kenneth Jay Lane's Lived-In Lair New York Social Diary recently sat down for an interview with jewelry design Kenneth Jay Lane in his New York home, and their photos from the visit prove that KJL's home is a rare gem as well.
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Coveted Crib: Kenneth Jay Lane's Lived-In Lair New York Social Diary recently sat down for an interview with jewelry design Kenneth Jay Lane in his New York home, and their photos from the visit prove that KJL's home is a rare gem as well. To begin, the architecture is jaw-dropping: the exquisite, ornate moldings must be at least 100 years old.