Posts for April 13th 2011

Shopping

Plaid Pieces Don't Have to Stay in Your Checkered Past

Plaid may be known for being a Fall staple, but it can work just as well for Spring.

Plaid may be known for being a Fall staple, but it can work just as well for Spring. Put away your thick flannels — look for lightweight checkered pieces in a bright color combo, or pair your plaids with fresh white denim to make them Spring-ready. If you can only take plaid in small doses, try a chic pair of slip-on sneakers, or a straw fedora with a fun plaid ribbon. Click the items below to shop now.

Offers

Don't Miss This Week's PopSugar Exclusive Offer! 50% Off at Rent the Runway

Readers, we know you have impeccable taste, and now we want to help you save some dough on our favorite fabulous brands.

Readers, we know you have impeccable taste, and now we want to help you save some dough on our favorite fabulous brands. So we've created PopSugar Exclusive Offers, offering discounts handpicked for PopSugar Network readers from the best national brands we know.

Case in point: today's exclusive offer curated by our FabSugar editors of $50 for $100 worth of rentals from Rent the Runway. This cornucopia of designer apparel allows members to borrow items by the likes of Proenza Schouler, Halston Heritage, Hervé Léger, Diane von Furstenberg, and more, at a fraction of the retail price. The rental process is ridiculously simple, and Rent the Runway takes care of cleaning and return shipping. No wear-it-once guilt, and with our exclusive offer, you can get $100 worth of this high-end finery for just $50.

Stay tuned for new national and local offers every week across PopSugar Network, featuring savings of up to 90 percent off. Each offer will be curated by our editors and available on a different site, depending on the deal. So far we've featured Hello!Lucky letterpress stationery on CasaSugar and our favorite new chemical-free sunscreen on BellaSugar, and we've got countless more to-die-for deals in the pipeline.

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Dresses

Wear This Sheath to Work, on a Date, and to Brunch

It's extra rewarding when you find a chic but versatile dress that can function at all sorts of occasions.
How to Style This $95 Topshop Dress Three Supremely Chic and Functional Ways

It's extra rewarding when you find a chic but versatile dress that can function at all sorts of occasions. We love the simplicity, color, and subtle drape of this Topshop sheath dress ($95), and the price makes it a smart buy. Check out our styling tips for how to wear this sheath to the office, on a date, and to a casual Sunday brunch.

Accessories

Which Yellow Chain Bag Is More Awesome?

We have a shopping dilemma.

We have a shopping dilemma. Two irresistible chain bags, but only one to buy. The first (on left) is a linen and leather number from designer Bare ($325), and the other is Marc by Marc Jacobs bag with a tassel ($437). One is sunny yellow; the other is punky-neon yellow — ladylike versus edgy. Both are awesome. Which one would you buy?

Editor's Pick

Test Your Luxury Shoe IQ!

Last week, we brought you bags — this week, we're testing your luxury shoe IQ.

Last week, we brought you bags — this week, we're testing your luxury shoe IQ. You've seen them on celebs and shared in our lust for the covetable labels, but now, we're taking a look at some of the most iconic brands and news-making designs to test your fashion smarts — quiz time!

Celebrity

A Celeb-Inspired Lesson on How to Wear Leather Now

They may not be synonymous with the season, but we're all about the unexpected appeal of leather looks in the springtime.

They may not be synonymous with the season, but we're all about the unexpected appeal of leather looks in the springtime. And, with the styling these five celebrities offer up, there's plenty of ways to wear your favorite leather pieces right now. Especially if you're not the floral-wearing type, you'll want to click through — from lighter, denim pairings to sheer toppers — we've got five ways to shop and wear leather now!

community

Look of the Day: Crochet My Heart

I love this girly, vintage-inspired look from Fab reader steffysprosandcons.

I love this girly, vintage-inspired look from Fab reader steffysprosandcons. She tucked a crochet top into a pretty floral skirt, and cinched the look with a wide leather belt. Her chic sun hat, lace-up boots, and leather frame bag pull it all together perfectly. It's a great look for a music festival or outdoor event!

Congrats steffysprosandcons!

Everyone else, submit your looks, and I might just feature you on FabSugar!