Posts for April 20th 2007

Wedding

Fab Finding Follow Up: Guest at an Outdoor Wedding

Earlier this week you all went on a Fab Finding mission for a perfect outfit to wear to an outdoor wedding.

Earlier this week you all went on a Fab Finding mission for a perfect outfit to wear to an outdoor wedding. Whether this wedding takes places atop a mountain, on a beach or at a park, I started you off with this J. Crew Refined silk-cashmere ivory wrap, $75, in case it gets chilly! WhiplashGirlchild even offered up some great pointers:

  • No stilettos if you have to walk on grass or sand
  • Layer, layer, layer!
  • Don't forget the sunglasses. And, if you're going to be on the beach, bring a hat!

Thanks girl!

I trust you all came up with some genius getups so let's take a look! To see all the outdoor wedding fab finds click here.

Look #1, found by WhiplashGirlchild makes me wish I had an upcoming outdoor wedding to attend because I already have these Calvin Klein "Cadee" Sandals and I adore this Adrianna Papell Bead Waist Silk Maxi Dress.

To see more, read more

Method

Simply Fab: method Softener Infused Dryer Cloths

For the longest time I didn't use fabric softener because my dermatologist told me the chemicals can cause breakouts on your skin.

For the longest time I didn't use fabric softener because my dermatologist told me the chemicals can cause breakouts on your skin. Seeing as how I'm a side sleeper (anyone else raise your hand?!), and I end up burrowing my face in my pillow by dawn, I avoided fabric softener for years.

The pioneer when it comes to good-for-the-planet cleaning products has enlightened me to these method Softener Infused Dryer Cloths, $5. I am already a devoted method fan so if I was to attempt fabric softener it would be via them. Most dryer sheets contain animal tallow (ew) that leaves a gummy residue. These wet cloths infuse plant-based softeners right into the fabric as it dries. I have been using them for about a month now and I am happy to say I am break out free, well, mostly. They come in four flavors: water lily + aloe, lavender + juniper, sweet water, and nectarine blossom (the Fab fave).

Friday Fab News Roundup!

Source The Americans are Coming: "New York Fashion Now" Opens in London - Style Wal-Mart's Midlife Crisis - BusinessWeek Bridal Runway Reviews - The Daily Secret Society: SocialiteRank - Radar Isabella Rossellini's Daughter Embraces a Tree - Chicago Sun Times Bulgari Family Celebrates Opening of Redone Manhattan Store - WWD How Mischa Barton Gets Dressed - The Guardian Project Runway Hopefuls Line Up for Auditions - New York John Galliano Fined for Copying Imagery - Yahoo The Little Botox Shop Around the Corner - NY Times


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Trend Alert

Wedding Gown Trend Alert: Funky FABrics

I don't know about you but I'm having fun with these special wedding Trend Alerts.

I don't know about you but I'm having fun with these special wedding Trend Alerts. Do you want more? I could keep going...while you ponder that, the next one up is funky FABrics. Now here's the scoop with these: you may have to spend more money to get a quality FABric to achieve the grandiose effect but then you don't need extras like jewelry or dramatic hair. All you need is your smile, your dress and you're good to walk down that aisle - oh, and you need your man too!

Priscilla of Boston Style no. 3019, $$$$.

Michelle Roth Maya, $$$.

Lela Rose "The Museum", $$$$.


Pricing Key:
$ (Under $600)
$$ ($601 - $1,500)
$$$ ($1,501 - $3,000)
$$$$ ($3,001 - $5,000)

Skin Care

Kiehl's Yerba Maté Is The New Fountain of Youth

I am a huge fan of Kiehl's and their new Yerba Maté products are really getting me psyched.

I am a huge fan of Kiehl's and their new Yerba Maté products are really getting me psyched. So far, I've tried the toner, and it's great. My skin is calm and it smells delish. I decided to get the back-story on the South American Yerba Maté tree and no wonder this stuff is flying off the shelves, the benefits are really impressive!

Supposedly, the leaves boost your immune defenses, enhance your health, vitality and longevity. It is jam packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and loads of amino acids that help keep you looking young.

Although I have zero room in my bathroom for another skin care regimen, there's no way I am passing this one up. The line includes a foaming Cleanser, $21, a soothing Toner, $25, and a lightweight Lotion, $35. Kiehl's is famous for their samples, so try some and let me know what you think.

Fab Finding

Come Fab Finding With Me: Go Go Green!

We are in the midst of a green fashion revolution.

We are in the midst of a green fashion revolution. Stay tuned for more green fashion on Fab, but in the meantime, the newest trend in fashion is no doubt going green. Whether you're a vegan or a carnivore fashionista, we should all jump on this bandwagon and do Mother Earth some good. For any of you out there who already have some favorite eco-centric designers you know and love please share them via this Fab Finding challenge!

I found this super cute vegan Matt & Nat jorja fox linen handbag, $130. With Earth Day this weekend, let's all go Fab Finding for an Earth friendly outfit. If you don't know of any eco-fashion designers don't fret; just try to stick to natural fabrics like cotton or silk, and seek out cute designs in the representative color: green! Come back and tell me when your Fab Finds are up and tag them with go go green.

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

Wedding

Mother of the Bride: Gowns to Make Mom a MILF

Sure, this day is all about you you you, but just think about how long your mom has been waiting to see you in your big, poufy, white (or sleek, silky ivory) dress.

Sure, this day is all about you you you, but just think about how long your mom has been waiting to see you in your big, poufy, white (or sleek, silky ivory) dress. The truth is, your wedding is just as much mom's day as it is yours, so you have to make sure that mama looks equally smashing! She may already be a MILF, so she won't have any problems looking H-O-T; or she may be more demure, so she may need a bit of a nudge to wear a smashing gown. Here are some dress ideas to share with her for her - I mean - your big day!

For a black-tie affair:

Satin Strapless Ball Gown, $180.

La Belle Style with Organza and Lace, $287.

To see the rest, read more

Love It or Hate It

Louis Vuitton Monogram Dentelle Speedy: Love It or Hate It?

Okay, Marc Jacobs has gone too far once again with his Louis Vuitton Monogram Dentelle Speedy, $1,420.

Okay, Marc Jacobs has gone too far once again with his Louis Vuitton Monogram Dentelle Speedy, $1,420. What is up with all this lingerie-like lace stuck to the gorgeous monogram speedy? What happened to less is more? Didn't anyone on Marc's team have enough cojones to tell him his lace idea blows? Apparently not because this handbag is currently sitting in LV boutique windows everywhere. Don't get me wrong, Marc is still a genius in my eyes, but even geniuses make mistakes, right?

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.

Celebrity Style

Celebrity Style: Sarah Jessica Parker

What a pleasant surprise!

What a pleasant surprise! I yearn for SJP Celebrity Styles! Here is the cool New Yorker in front of her brownstone carrying home design mags. Hmmm, maybe she and hubby Matthew are redecorating? Perhaps. While her whole neutral hued ensemble is fab, there are two things I am seriously coveting here: that supremely chic handbag and her heather grey fisherman sweater. Well, I'm off to buy that sweater! I'll have to let SJP keep that bag, check out the price tag below.

P.S. Does this have you nostalgic for some SITC? Check out Dear's fun poll!

To get SJP's cool look, read more

Lancome

Lancome's 2007 Summer Survival Kit

This is the season to glow!

This is the season to glow! The latest and greatest product set from Lancome is their Summer Survival Essentials Gift Set, $59, which is set to be released at the beginning of June. This amazing, bronze-centric four piece set comes packaged in an exclusive square gold box with interior leopard print detail.

Inside is a limited edition gold bronze brush, a Définicils Waterproof Black Mascara, a soft pinky brown Juicy Tubes Gloss in Simmer and a Bronzing Powder in Bronze Lumière.

Lancome has created this fab kit for the ladies who want easy and instant results. I've owned this simmer gloss for years and it's amazing alone or over a pink lipstick. I can't wait to try everything else. I especially love the wavy detail on the bronzer - it reminds me of freshly raked sand!