Posts for June 5th 2007

Fab Finding

Fab Finding Follow Up: Meeting The Queen

I was recently thinking about how Prince William is in dire need of a new girlfriend ever since he dumped Kate Middleton in April.

I was recently thinking about how Prince William is in dire need of a new girlfriend ever since he dumped Kate Middleton in April. And then I was thinking - why can't that new girlfriend be you or me? But then I thought about all that being Wills' girlfriend involves - she would have to meet, and please, The Queen. And if you've seen the movie The Queen, you know she's not an easy woman to please. Can you imagine how nerve-racking that would be?!

I asked you what you would wear if you had to meet The Queen as Wills' new girlfriend and started you off with these fashionable but a bit conservative Stella McCartney Canvas Panel Pumps, $595. To see all the meeting the queen fab finds go here.

Let's see what you all came up with!

Oh! Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits with and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab Finding missions.

Look #1, found by leeluvfashion is adorable - I love the oversize raffia bow hat, it totally makes me think of the royal family.

To see a couple more, read more

Wedding

The Ultimate Bridesmaid Wedding Day Survival Kit

Being a bridesmaid is such an honor - but it is also a big responsibility!

Being a bridesmaid is such an honor - but it is also a big responsibility! To help the bride get through one of the most fun - and most stressful - days of her life I put together a little last-minute checklist of essentials to have handy on the big day. (If you're the bride, check out the checklist DearSugar has put together.)

  • Travel sewing kit
  • Safety pins
  • Moleskin for blisters
  • Stain remover
  • Extra stockings
  • A watch
  • Band-Aids
  • Cash
  • Deodorant/Antiperspirant
  • Pen, paper
  • Breathmints
  • Tweezers
  • Healthy snacks (Check out YumSugar for some great ideas!)

Have these items handy and you will have fulfilled one of your many duties as bridesmaid!

Click here to check out all of my wedding season coverage.

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Love It or Hate It

La Garconne Zen Sandal: Love It or Hate It?

I am one who normally appreciates a weirdly unique sandal, but these La Garconne Zen Sandals, $315, look like a mix between a boxing shoe and a flip flop; definitely not a pretty combination.

I am one who normally appreciates a weirdly unique sandal, but these La Garconne Zen Sandals, $315, look like a mix between a boxing shoe and a flip flop; definitely not a pretty combination. I'll pass on these. You?

Thanks uacosj for posting the shoes in the Love It or Hate It? group.

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.

Look of the Day

Look of the Day: An Eye for Eyelet

I love being casual cool in the summer, and it looks like fifthofapril does too!

I love being casual cool in the summer, and it looks like fifthofapril does too! Her eye for eyelet look is really cute - I especially love her combination of a floaty white top with the edgier hardware-laden bag! Oh yeah, and on a separate note, she's new, so give her a big hello!

Here's what she has on:

  • Top: Romeo & Juliet Couture
  • Leggings: Abercrombie & Fitch
  • Shoes: Gift
  • Bag: Botkier
  • Necklace: Forever 21

Congrats to fifthofapril!


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.

Kate Moss

On Our Radar: Kate Moss Topshop Collection Back at Barneys

We know most of you were bummed about not being able to stock up on Kate Moss' Topshop collection at Barneys the first time around, so don't let your chance pass you by again.

We know most of you were bummed about not being able to stock up on Kate Moss' Topshop collection at Barneys the first time around, so don't let your chance pass you by again. The second coming is here and ready for the taking! Though many of the items available are pretty basic (like the Shiny Halter dress on the left, $250), they are still hot hot hot! And, there's currently complimentary shipping so stop reading NOW and go shop!

Celebrity Style

Celebrity Style: Marcia Cross

I've heard from a few of my friends who are "Desperate Housewives" fans that Marcia Cross' character, Bree, dresses much better on screen than off.

I've heard from a few of my friends who are "Desperate Housewives" fans that Marcia Cross' character, Bree, dresses much better on screen than off. I tend to agree, but at the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball, Marcia looks youthful and modern in her yellow silk dress. Although a bit of self tanner would have served her well, she still looks pretty and effortless. Normally, the color yellow drowns out women with pale skin, but Marcia's spicy hair revives the look with a dash of color!

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Sex and the City

Cruise 2008: Oscar de la Renta

Womenswear Designer of The Year, Oscar de la Renta has surely kept his favorite customers - the ladies who lunch and Anna Wintour - happy with this collection.


Womenswear Designer of The Year, Oscar de la Renta has surely kept his favorite customers - the ladies who lunch and Anna Wintour - happy with this collection. There are plenty of fitted suits, floppy hats, party dress, and polka dots to go around.

I think my favorite look has to be this coral taffeta ruffled number, left, which is surprisingly similar to a J. Crew dress that I've had my eye on recently. There are a few misses in the collection - a black and white polka-dotted dress with frills and a basket-weave pattern near the bottom comes to mind. But I've got to give Mr. de la Renta credit where credit is due: he does do the monochrome knee-length party dress reminiscent of those SJP wore in Sex and the City very well.


To see lots more from the runway show, read more

Eva Longoria

The Look for Less: Eva's Dolce & Gabbana Dress

At the opening of Harrods' Winter Sale, Eva chose a Dolce & Gabbana Denim Mini Dress.

At the opening of Harrods' Winter Sale, Eva chose a Dolce & Gabbana Denim Mini Dress. The patent leather trim is very interesting and adds some substance to an otherwise-drab denim frock. It's unlike any other denim dress I've seen out there. Leave it to D&G to come out with a nontraditional denim dress! The price is probably out of this world for us non-celebs, so we found a similar look for less for all you gals that love Eva's look.


To see the cheaper version, read more

Ivanka Trump

On Our Radar: Ivanka Trump Diamonds

She's done modeling, she's done real estate, and now Ivanka Trump is doing diamonds!

She's done modeling, she's done real estate, and now Ivanka Trump is doing diamonds! She plans to launch a diamond jewelry line that will sell in her own boutiques, all to come by the end of the year. The first boutique will open in September on Madison Avenue, followed by a second boutique in Vegas. The collection consists of 80 pieces ranging from $750 to $350,000. Each piece has an oval coral enamel detail, which will serve as Ivanka's signature. Sounds simply fabulous, don't you think, darlings?


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