Posts for April 17th 2008

Target

Fab Finding Follow-Up: Anniversary Dinner

Last week I presented you with a hypothetical situation: You've been with your man for seven years and want to celebrate by hitting up a new restaurant in town.

Last week I presented you with a hypothetical situation: You've been with your man for seven years and want to celebrate by hitting up a new restaurant in town. Since you have been together long enough, you don't need to stress much about what you'll wear. Still, you want to look pretty. The challenge here was to find an ensemble that's not too fancy, not too casual, and not trying too hard.

I started you off with these 14K Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Amethyst Earrings ($169) because they're a sweet ode to love. Let's see what you all came up with!

Look #1, created by gabitaitalia was meant for me. I can't resist the Eiffel Tower clutch that Carrie Bradshaw will soon carry.


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Wedding

Fab Site: VeraWangOnWeddings.com

Vera Wang has expanded her wedding empire to go online.

Vera Wang has expanded her wedding empire to go online. Set to launch next month, VeraWangonWeddings.com will offer a full interactive wedding planning experience to couples. The site will showcase her signature bridal gowns, product galleries, and Faboo video segments of Wang herself offering wedding tips and advice. The wedding guru is also set to launch her first collection of fine linens to be sold exclusively on the site. My favorite is the interactive quiz you can take to determine his and her tastes to Vera's products — how fun!


To see all of our wedding coverage, check out IDoSugar.com!


Barneys

Behind the Seams: Simon Doonan Barneys Book Signing

Totals. Totally. Totes. Funny words from fashion's funny man, and Barneys creative director, Simon Doonan.

Totals. Totally. Totes. Funny words from fashion's funny man, and Barneys creative director, Simon Doonan. Fab was lucky enough to catch Mr. Doonan on a sunshiny day promoting his new book Eccentric Glamour at the Barneys store in San Francisco. As you can see, he practices what he preaches wearing a Moschino jacket yelling the words "Good Taste Doesn't Exist" and a tie that whispers "Fashion is full of chic!" As Simon puts it, "These are all Franco Moschino-isms. He was a genius and a very innovative guy. Not bad for English as a second language." Enough said.

Simon was very calm, friendly, and, of course, witty, and was happy to spill some beans for yours truly. I left the store feeling super inspired to wear my wackiest things and throw all regularity to the wind. I guess Simon has that effect on people.

What jump started this book?

I was horrified by these two trends. One was the slut trend and one was the gun-shy celebrity. So between the super-conservative celebs, who were just wearing prom gowns, and the super-slutty woman, the regular gal on the street wasn't getting any inspiration. The answer is eccentricity. Glamour and eccentricity. It's about looking inside and not looking like everyone else. It's against conformity. If everyone else has it, you don't want it. When people tend to look the same, the It bag, the fake hair, the fake tan — it can make everyone look very similar. It's about working on your own look.

To read the rest of our exclusive interview with Simon and to see more behind the seams pics, read more

Love It or Hate It

Mary-Kate Olsen Jazzercise Hippie Chick: Love It or Hate It?

I hate to hate on an Olsen, so Mary-Kate, why must you do this to me?

I hate to hate on an Olsen, so Mary-Kate, why must you do this to me? While Leighton Meester and Margherita Missoni attended New Year's in April looking more stunning than ever, MK showed up looking, well, like this.

I have two problems with this ensemble and I think you can guess what they are. Let's start with the least of her worries, the floor-length Missoni dress. It's a beautiful dress, but not for such a petite girl like Mary-Kate. For the first time in my life, I have to say she looks large. Add on the '80s-inspired Marc Jacobs jazzercise headband and it moves into silly territory. What do you say?

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Celebrity Style

Celebrity Style: Ally Hilfiger

Ally Hilfiger was looking free spirited and glamorous in a simple purple Chloe tank dress at a Jade Jagger-hosted launch party last night.

Ally Hilfiger was looking free spirited and glamorous in a simple purple Chloe tank dress at a Jade Jagger-hosted launch party last night. She made the piece very much her own with layered hippie necklaces, sky-high gold gladiators, and a contrasting burgundy clutch. She works the jewel tone perfectly with her raven black hair and sun-kissed skin. Back to bohemia!

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Fashion Flash

Fab Flash: Ginnifer Goodwin Honored by MaxMara, Future Face of Gap

Fashion has officially welcomed Ginnifer Goodwin.

Fashion has officially welcomed Ginnifer Goodwin. She sat front row at Valentino in February, attended a showing of a Prada film in March, and now MaxMara has chosen to name her their "Women in Film Face of the Future" award — an award that went to Emily Blunt last year.

While we're at it, Ginnifer is also said to be one of Gap's Fall ad campaign faces. The girl is well on her way to being fashion gold!


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Link Time

Link Time!!!

Fab Read

Fab Read: The London Cut, Savile Row Bespoke Tailoring

As you know, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's contemporary line, The Row, is named after the famous Savile Row of London, a shopping street in central London known for its custom-made tailoring.

As you know, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's contemporary line, The Row, is named after the famous Savile Row of London, a shopping street in central London known for its custom-made tailoring. If you're curious as to why the twins were intrigued by that particular district, then pick up The London Cut: Savile Row Bespoke Tailoring by James Sherwood ($17). It presents both the style and story of a street that continues to inspire fashion today. Icons of Savile Row's past include Cary Grant and John Lennon, and Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen were both trained there.


Roland Mouret

Fab Field Day: Roland Mouret Talks Design Icons

Click to ReadFab Field Day: Roland Mouret Talks Design Icons French designer Roland Mouret appeared at Harrods last night as part of their Design Icons series.
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Fab Field Day: Roland Mouret Talks Design Icons French designer Roland Mouret appeared at Harrods last night as part of their Design Icons series. Appearing on a panel with Design Museum director Deyan Sudjic, Alessi's managing director, Matteo Alessi, and magazine editor Aidan Walker they discussed the true meaning of a 'Design Icon'.

Love It or Hate It

Alexander Wang Pleated Pant: Love It or Hate It?

OK, is it just me or is something seriously wrong with this Alexander Wang Pleated Pant ($276).

OK, is it just me or is something seriously wrong with this Alexander Wang Pleated Pant ($276). The cropped leg and super baggy cut is quite clownish — and those pleats? Seriously unflattering. Be warned: This pant silhouette will be sticking around.

Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! 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.