Posts for March 19th 2007

Bloomingdales

Fab Site: Bloomingdales.com Got a Facelift!

A long time web shopper, I have always been frustrated with Bloomingdales online.

A long time web shopper, I have always been frustrated with Bloomingdales online. I never thought their site emulated the upscale look and selection Bloomies carries. To my surprise, the retailer has made an effort to refresh their face on the web. The new Bloomies has a black background, appears better organized than before, and has a more upscale allure. Check out the homepage:

They have joined other savvy retailers like Fab favorites Neiman Marcus and Net-a-Porter by drawing you in with a beautiful home page. New features include a Designer Spotlight (currently Tory Burch), The Trend Shop, and Spotlight On: Prom (where there are some great frocks!). You can then shop by Designers, Women, Shoes & Handbags, Beauty, Men, Home, Jewelry & Accessories, Kids, Sales & Values, Shop Catalogs, Bridal Registry and Gifts. The photography has improved too; it's not as catalogy and more high fashion.

Big improvements for Bloomingdale's if you ask me, let's hope they keep it coming! In the meantime, to see some of my picks, read more

Suncreen

Sensitive SPF 30 For Your Face, Part I

Indulgences usually come with a price.

Indulgences usually come with a price. Envision your body getting toasty warm and turning a gorgeous golden color. While that used to be fun as a child, if you haven't already learned by now - exposure to the sun without sunscreen can result in premature aging as well as skin damage and skin cancer.

The summer months are soon approaching and now is the time to respect and protect yourself. As I am sure you already know (but reminders never hurt), sunscreen should be applied evenly to your skin 30 minutes before exposure. Re-apply throughout the day and especially after swimming. Here are three of my favorite sensitive sunscreens for your face:

Apivita's Propoline High Protection Face Cream SPF 30 , $21, is suitable for those with sensitive/dry skin. It uses organic filters and is water resistant.

Its special ingredient is grape seed which is a natural botanical that helps fight aging by neutralizing free radicals. This sunscreen will help block out harmful UVA and UVB rays, hydrate your skin as well as strengthen your skin's natural defense system. Oh, and it smells amazing!

To see more facial sunscreens with SPF 30, read more

Shoes

Fab's Spring Shoe Guide! Cork Heels

You all knew this was coming... The one accessory a woman can't have too many of: shoes, shoes, glorious shoes!

You all knew this was coming...

The one accessory a woman can't have too many of: shoes, shoes, glorious shoes! Whether you're a live-in-heels-die-in-heels woman, shoe chameleon, or laid back flat gal, there is something for everyone this Spring. Seeing as how it's Monday, and we should all be rested and refreshed (right?), I'm going to start off with cork heels. These may have a tainted Candie's past, but the casual cork is downright sexy and flirty. I would stick to natural accent colors as not to revert to the corks' old cheesy Candie's ways.

If you're all about heels, check out FitSugar's story: High Heels - Pretty and Pretty Bad for Your Body for some high heel education. Just a fellow shoe addict like me? Join the "Hello, lover!" Simply Fabulous Shoes group! On to the glorious shoes...

Stuart Weitzman Cork Platform Slingbacks, $280.


A couple more, read more

Look of the Day

Look of The Day: Little Miss Rock n' Roll

Don't you lovingly hate those girls who pull off cool effortlessly?

Don't you lovingly hate those girls who pull off cool effortlessly? It appears we've got a live one with Retro Bunny! Here she is looking like little Miss Rock n' Roll. This look suits you girl - with your long blonde shaggy hair.

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

Here's what she's wearing:

  • Tee Shirt dress: Le Chateau
  • Black tights: DKNY
  • Black boots: Aldo

Congrats Retro Bunny!

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.

DuWop

Beauty Trend Alert: Silver Lip Gloss

Looking like an ice princess is in for Spring!

Looking like an ice princess is in for Spring! Silver is everywhere right now; it's an icy hot trend in both the fashion and beauty worlds. It is the opposite of a warm golden gloss - but opposites attract! To see more Spring lip glosses click here.

DuWop Venom Flash Lip Gloss in Silver, $17, is the latest product from the bee-sting queens of lip gloss. It is an extreme plumper spiked with spicy flavor and tiny particles of pure mica to add a kick of silver shine to your luscious lips.

To see two more, read more

Madonna

A Sneak Peek at Madonna's New H&M Collection! Part II

We told you we had the inside scoop on Madonna's new collection for H&M that will be in stores this Thursday, March 22!

We told you we had the inside scoop on Madonna's new collection for H&M that will be in stores this Thursday, March 22! We have a three part series and we've already shared the accessories and now we are moving on to the "lights."

If you trace Madonna's style, when she makes red carpet appearances and press tours, she has a rather classic look these days. I think with this collection she wanted to share her more sophisticated approach to clothes via beautifully draped dresses and classic pieces like trenches and feminine separates. Madonna's pizazz is delivered through sporty styling and metallic touches. Here are a couple of my favorites, including a sassy short sequin dress!


H&M

To see more of Madonna's "lights," read more

Trend Alert

Trend Alert: Braided Handle Handbags

Braided handle handbags have a special place in my heart.

Braided handle handbags have a special place in my heart. If I had to pick another decade to have been a teenager, it would be the 70s. Anything braided has a 70s feel to it; it's that boho cool that celebs like Kate Hudson totally pull off. This is why Dazed & Confused is one of my favorite wardrobe movies! So dig out those wide legged jeans, pair them with one of these bags and go for a slow ride.

If that's just my fantasy, these modern day braided bags are sans the fringe and patches - they are quite sophisticated. Here are my picks.

Gryson Leather Shoulder Bag, Medium, $695.

A couple more, read more

Fab Finding

Come Fab Finding With Me: Tennis Cutie

As you all know by now one of Spring's biggest trends is Get Sporty.

As you all know by now one of Spring's biggest trends is Get Sporty. I was flipping through a magazine over the weekend and was inspired by one of Mischa's ads for Keds. I've been thinking of taking up tennis lately - there are some free courts right by my apartment - and it's time to start getting back into shape for the summer. Though bowling doesn't give you as much of a workout as tennis, check out geeksugar's Wii sports bowling outfit for more inspiration.

Let's go Fab Finding for a super cute tennis outfit. It should be functional and fashionable and brownie points for throwing in some pom pom socks (love them!). Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with tennis outfit.

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.

To see some of my favorite online stores, read more

Fashion Flash

Fab Flash: Vodianova Joins Moss In David Yurman Ads

It has been reported that Calvin Klein muse Natalia Vodianova, is going to join the ranks as a David Yurman model in the Fall ad campaign alongside Kate Moss.

It has been reported that Calvin Klein muse Natalia Vodianova, is going to join the ranks as a David Yurman model in the Fall ad campaign alongside Kate Moss. The ads are scheduled to be shot later this month in St. Bart’s.

David Yurman is a New York based jewelry company renowned for its twisted cable-link pieces in silver and gold which are often fashioned with diamonds and colorful stones.

Past campaigns have featured: Amber Valletta, Naomi Campbell, Riley Keough, Daria Werbowy, Ed Burns, and, most recently, Naomi Watts. To see some beautiful images from past ads, read more