Posts for October 8th 2008
These Boots Are Made For Walking: Buckle Up
No matter where you're going, buckle up and enjoy the walk. Buckles have sprouted all over the place on boots: on the front, in the center, on the sides. And they're not all created equal. You'll even notice some experimental boots with stacked buckles. Fab!
This Juicy Couture Jett Buckle Bootie ($448) is among the more posh styles on the market. The polished buckle makes this otherwise-plain boot more glamorous. Whether you're rugged, prim, modern, or old-fashioned, there's a buckle for you.
On Our Radar: AmEx Offers VIP Access at LA Fashion Week
American Express card members, listen up: your card is making an appearance at LA Fashion Week and granting you major access. Visit AmericanExpress.com to buy packages that offer seats to the Spring '09 designer collections, free makeup consultations with Smashbox Cosmetics, access to insider-only benefits, styling tips from Judith Ripka jewelry, and more. Mind you, Lauren Conrad's show on Oct. 14 is still available . . .
The best part is the credit card company adds proceeds from the event package sales to the $500,000 American Express donation to the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund.
Beauty and the Burlesque
Beauty and the Burlesque To celebrate Dita von Teese's birthday, the Fendi "O" was grafted onto Le Milliardaire club, a bordello-chic boîte off the Champs-Élysées lush with deep red sofas and gilt.
CommentsMissoni Stone Embellished Necklace: Love It or Hate It?
I pretty much love everything Missoni does, but this Missoni Stone Embellished Necklace ($1,465) is freaky. It reminds me of an alien creature. I feel like it would be activated when putting it on, and that wouldn't be a good thing. Statement piece or scary piece?
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Behind the Seams: Elizabeth and James Launch Party at Selfridges
London got a little more stylish last night when Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen showed up to launch their clothing line overseas. Elizabeth and James is going to be sold at Selfridges — I'm sure that excites many a British girl, including our own FabSugar UK. Among the locals who helped the twins celebrate were Henry Holland, Alexa Chung, Pixie Geldof, and Daria Zhukova, designer of Kova&T. Clothes were shown, pictures were taken, a merry time was had by all.
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Aphrodite Declares Her Love for eBay!
Aphrodite Declares Her Love For eBay! So where does Aphrodite, the original and glamorous goddess of love, find fashion inspiration? eBay, of course. At least that’s where Jaime Murray, who plays the timeless goddess in the CW’s Valentine, looks for it. “I’m an eBay whore,” she told People.
CommentsCelebrity Style: Vanessa Hudgens
The High School Musical gang is out promoting their third flick. At the UK premiere, Vanessa Hudgens stole the spotlight in a fun polka-dot Simone dress, Catherine Malandrino motorcycle jacket, and Jimmy Choo double-strap pumps. You would think the combination of leather, silk, satin, and patent would clash but, no, it all comes together quite flawlessly.

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