Posts for February 2007

Fashion Flash

Fab Flash: Lily Allen Loves Clothes

Lily Allen, the adorable British hip hop sweetheart, has created a new mini clothing line called Lily Loves.

Lily Allen, the adorable British hip hop sweetheart, has created a new mini clothing line called Lily Loves.

The line is comprised of six dresses, two pairs of shoes and several accessories. Lily will also be featured in the campaign photographs for the collection.

According to The Guardian, her fun frocks and bright accessories will make their debut at the UK fashion street wear chain, New Look, May 9th. The line will be available in Europe and the UK in 312 of their stores.

If you are a Lily fan, you can also buy her record in the US as well as see her in concert this year. Her first reported tour date was yesterday in Brussels, Belgium, and she will be making her way to America starting on March 14th in Austin Texas.

To see an image from the Lily Loves Ad Campaign, read more

Red Carpet

Celebrity Style: Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman was one of six red carpet favorites Sunday night at the Oscars.

Nicole Kidman was one of six red carpet favorites Sunday night at the Oscars. Her cherry red one shoulder Balenciaga gown elongated this already statuesque beauty, making her one of our best dressed stars. Although it would be nice to live like a celebrity and wear head to toe designer duds, we know that's just wishful thinking. I love this younger, more flirty dress we found as a good alternative for Nic's floor length show stopper. Hope you enjoy!

To get Nicole's red carpet look, read more

Christian Dior

Paris Fashion Week, Fall 2007: Christian Dior

John Galliano presented an exquisite Christian Dior collection yesterday.

John Galliano presented an exquisite Christian Dior collection yesterday. I saw a tribute to Christian Dior's original 'New Look' from the 40s mixed with old Hollywood glamour and a sprinkling of Japanese sensibility, a wonderful combination if you ask me.

Bold, subtly theatrical looks trotted down the catwalk in a crayola box of colors. Skirts were both full and slim and tiny waists were accentuated. Glamour elements were: big dazzling jewels, gloves, fur trim and Veronica Lake curls. Clean, animated origami folding took the collection to a further far away land than Tinsel Town. This collection was surprisingly wearable and gorgeous - sure to be a hit with the fashion elite.

To see more Dior, read more

Cate Blanchett

A Red Carpet Tribute: Cate the Chameleon

If there was a best dressed on the red carpet through the ages I would say it is Cate Blanchett.

If there was a best dressed on the red carpet through the ages I would say it is Cate Blanchett. She is versatile - not afraid of color or the avant-garde; she experiments with beauty - from up dos to bouncy curls; and lastly, she is confident - she exudes successful woman and Hollywood grace. Her most recent brilliant Oscars red carpet choice made both my A List and bellasugar's A List and her talent continues to take on new forms. Here is my red carpet tribute to Cate the Chameleon. Her first red carpet stand out to me was her daring black Jean Paul Gaultier with jeweled back - we should have know then and there she was a red carpet force to be reckoned with.

To see more of Cate through the ages, read more

Look of the Day

Look of The Day: Oscars Homage

I was hoping at least one of the Look Book pics would be Oscars inspired!

I was hoping at least one of the Look Book pics would be Oscars inspired! Here is blinkthy looking party ready in a vintage frock that is her Oscars homage. This is the type of dress that is so fun to play dress up in!

She is today's Look Book Look of the Day!

Here's what she's wearing:

  • Dress: Exile (vintage)
  • Necklace: gift from friend
  • Cuff: Courage My Love (vintage)

Congrats blinkthy!

Everyone else, submit your looks today and I just might feature you on FabSugar! Do you live overseas and have fab outfits to share? Join the Overseas Fashionistas Group and to submit a Look in this group learn how to post a blog.

Model of the Week

Model of the Week: Hana Soukupova

Welcome to the fourth installment of Model of the Week.

Welcome to the fourth installment of Model of the Week. I've written a five question interview that I have conducted with several high profile models to share with you. The questions are both fun and beauty related and will always remain the same. Don't forget to check out the past three installments featuring Jessica Stam, Caroline Winberg and Carolyn Murphy.

Here's a little about the up and coming runway model Hana Soukupova. Hana was born in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, on December 18th, 1985. She was a competitive basketball player until she entered the modeling arena through a Prague agency at the age of 15.

Hana has extremely long limbs and a delicate look about her. She has become a huge success over the last five years and continues to work incessantly.

You may recognize her from her campaigns for: Gucci, Jill Stuart, Tse, Carolina Herrera and Versace or from her Vogue, Elle and Bazaar covers. She has also graced the catwalk of many couture runways.

Hana stays in shape and gets rid of stress by hitting a punching bag she had installed in her apartment and she connects with her creative side by taking pottery classes in NYC.

To read her interview, and to see more runway pictures, read more

Love It or Hate It

Twelfth Street Lotus Tie Waist Tunic: Love It or Hate It?

Have I ever mentioned I loathe the color putty?

Have I ever mentioned I loathe the color putty? While this color looks horrible on me - totally drowns me out - I think it is one of the ugliest shades of brown out there. That being said, I think this Twelfth Street Lotus Tie Waist Tunic, $282, is a cute style but the color spoils it for me. What do you all think? Love or hate?

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.

Eye Cream

Beauty Mark It! An Anti-Aging Eye Cream

I have worn the same eye cream, Skincare Eye Revitalizer by Shiseido, $37, for years...The problem is that now that I am getting older and starting to get crows feet and little wrinkles.

I have worn the same eye cream, Skincare Eye Revitalizer by Shiseido, $37, for years...The problem is that now that I am getting older and starting to get crows feet and little wrinkles. I think that I might need something heavier!

Let's all go beauty marking to find me a new super powered age defying eye cream. I know you've all got your favorites out there, so share them with me!

Be sure to come back and tell me when your Beauty Marks are up, or just tag your choices with anti-aging eye cream. To learn what a Beauty Mark is and how to make one, click here.

To see some of my favorite online beauty stores, read more

Trend Alert

Trend Alert: Letters

Time to learn your fashion ABCs ladies.

Time to learn your fashion ABCs ladies. Letters, of the kindergarten sort, have appeared on clothing and accessories lately. I'm not sure how I feel about this trend, though these bracelets are pretty cool. I'm not a logo gal, and this trend kind of reminds me of that. What are your thoughts?

Anthropologie a-to-z bangles, on sale for $19.95 (originally $38.00).


Marc by Marc Jacobs Laminated Marc Tote, $278.


A couple more, read more

Fab Fragrance

Gucci Goes for Round II

When you think of Gucci, you think of sexy.

When you think of Gucci, you think of sexy. Alas, we welcome their latest fragrance called, Gucci Eau de Parfum II, $85. This sassy scent which has just been released has about as much attitude in it as their clothing does.

While I love Gucci's accessories and clothing, I must confess that this fragrance is too sweet for my taste. However, I do love the way the pink parfum floats encapsulated in the larger lead glass bottle.

Also, the ad campaign ties in nicely to the packaging. It features a beautiful woman who has a soft pink rim of color (the same shade as the perfume) lining the insides of her eyes.

The parfum is made from: mandarin, black currant, violet and blackberry warmed with base notes of jasmine, heliotrope and cedar wood; it is intended for someone who wants to be noticed.

You can buy a 2.5 oz bottle of parfum for $85, a 1.7 oz bottle for $65, a 6.8 oz bottle of Body Lotion for $45 or a 6.8 oz Bath and Shower Gel for $35.