Posts for April 17th 2007

beauty marks

Beauty Marked! An Unbeatable Body Bronzer

Last week I asked you guys to come beauty marking with me to help me find a new self tanner for my body.

Last week I asked you guys to come beauty marking with me to help me find a new self tanner for my body. I bought this Ban De Soleil Streakguard Self Tanning Creme, $9, but I am not in love with it. It's not awful, but it streaks a bit and I'm not crazy about the color on my skin tone. Your mission was to help find me something that would turn me into a gorgeous golden color as opposed to an icky orange one. To see all of the beauty marks for a self tanner for the body, click here. You guys all had great picks so thanks very much for participating!


Beauty Mark #1 found by foreverdizzy is called Decleor Aroma Sun Express Hydrating Self-Tan Spray, $36. Within one to two hours, this light, non-oily spray turns into a deep and natural looking tan. There is no sunscreen in this product though - so you can not wear it at the beach, but it's a great after sun lotion because it keeps your skin supple, glowing and hydrated!

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Celebrity Style

Celebrity Style: Nicole Richie

Health issues aside, Nicole Richie is one of the more stylish of the young celebutantes.

Health issues aside, Nicole Richie is one of the more stylish of the young celebutantes. By popular demand, we found her exotic crochet black tunic. You've gotta have the toned stems to pull off this look; but if you've got it - flaunt it! I think the look could have stood a colorful punch, like maybe a punchy handbag, but clearly Richie is complementing her rocker beau. Twinkies!

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Marc by Marc Jacobs

FabSugar Spring Handbag Giveaway!

UPDATE: We Have a Winner!

UPDATE: We Have a Winner! See who it is, here

Nothing says welcome to Spring like a free buttery leather handbag. We are giving away a gorgeous green oversized handbag by one of my favorite designers: Marc by Marc Jacobs. Let me count the ways I love this Marc by Marc Jacobs Softy Tote: it is simple and chic - there aren't a whole lot of bells and whistles, it is functional with hidden pockets and secret hideaways, and you gotta love that brassy hardware. All you have to do to enter is leave a comment below and I will do a random drawing on Monday, April 30 at 5:00PM, Pacific Time. Please email this to friends and fams who may be interested in adding a Marc bag to their collection - really, who wouldn't?! Good luck!

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Primp

The Look for Less: Primp Anchor Thermal

We love Primp just as much as the next girl.

We love Primp just as much as the next girl. And nautical-inspired gear is still ashore so jump on this boat before the trend sinks. Although this Primp Anchor Thermal, $80, makes for fun fashion, paying over $30 for a thermal doesn't make complete sense. Especially since this is such a trendy item that's here today and will surely be gone tomorrow.


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Love It or Hate It

Adriana Bertini Condom Dresses: Love It or Hate It?

Last week we saw a clever little Anya Hindmarch bag that is preaching to the eco crowd - which most of you loved.

Last week we saw a clever little Anya Hindmarch bag that is preaching to the eco crowd - which most of you loved. Here we have another fashion and politics collaboration found by misspoli. These Adriana Bertini Condom Dresses can be admired in the Brazilian Sugar's group. These colorful and extremely textured dresses were created to help fight AIDS. According to misspoli, "Adriana´s target is to rock people about the importance of condom(s) to protect themselves from sexual transmissive illness." While these are not exactly wearable you have to love the idea and initiative. The artist uses preservatives from factories to create fashion; she is a true recycled fashion pioneer. These dresses have been viewed in art exhibits around the world and to read more about them visit Adriana Bertini's website. So...what do you all think? Love or hate?

Trend Alert

Trend Alert: High-Waisted Jeans

The 70s are back!

The 70s are back! What with wide legged jeans in full force and now high-waisted jeans, it is clear the skinny and low rise have competition. I am elated - you all know by now I have a thing for the carefree styles of the dazed & confused decade. While the high waist was around long before the 70s, try the 50s, it was given sex appeal in the decade of disco. I prefer this look worn with a wide leg, it just complements any body way better. Either way, if you've got the feelin' go for it!

(L-R: Ciara, Diesel S/S '07, Jennifer Lopez)

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Look of the Day

Look of the Day: Summer Lovin'

Summer is still two months away but Fashionsugar is ready to soak up the sun in her summer lovin' outfit.


Summer is still two months away but Fashionsugar is ready to soak up the sun in her summer lovin' outfit. I absolutely love the white cuffed shorts because they accentuate Fashionsugar's long (and tan) limbs. The gunmetal bubble top is also way cute!

Here's what she's sporting:

  • Gunmetal Tank: Forever 21
  • White Shorts: Express
  • Polka Dot Sash: Target

Congrats to Fashionsugar!

Everyone else, submit your looks and vote on your favorite ones today and I just might feature you on FabSugar! If you live overseas and have a fab outfit to share, join the Overseas Fashionistas Group and to submit a Look in this group learn how to post a blog.

Lip Gloss

Flower Power Makeup Part II: Lips

Welcome to Part II of Flower Power Makeup.

Welcome to Part II of Flower Power Makeup. This installment features floral inspired lip glosses. Spring is here and that means all things flowery. These three glosses are a bit cheeky but they make for great gifts with their bright colors and springtime cheer. Enjoy!

Fresh Gloss Absolute, $24, is a gloss with a sweet citrucy smell and taste that helps to keep your lips hydrated! It is made with pomegranate extract to plump and vitamin E to soothe. Available in: Rose Parfait (sheer red), Bellini (light, shimmery pink) and Dahlia (sparkly peachy/apricot color). This is a Fab favorite - she just adores the packaging and texture of this gloss!


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Sarah Jessica Parker

Beauty Byte: Learn to Covet SJP's New Scent

If Sarah Jessica Parker's first perfume, Lovely, was too girly-girl for you, then her latest scent, Covet, will rock your olfactory world.

If Sarah Jessica Parker's first perfume, Lovely, was too girly-girl for you, then her latest scent, Covet, will rock your olfactory world. According to reports the scent, made of wet greens, geranium leaves, Sicilian lemon, lavender and chocolate, will hit Macy's in mid-July and will be distributed to other department and specialty stores after August. The actress drew inspiration from her hometown of New York City and knew from the very beginning that she wanted the smell to be more aggressive.

SJP's two fragrances represent the opposite sides of the same woman; Covet, which comes with a jeweled cap and gold herringbone neck, appeals to the saucy, bad girl side. Ladies, tuck away your lovely side for a while and let your ballsy woman roar!

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