Posts for April 26th 2011

Sugar Shout Out Apr 26, 2011

Sugar Shout Out: A Guide to Windsor Family Scandals

A guide to Windsor family scandals Custom-printed gifts for mom Food and drink wedding traditions of the British royals Reem Acra's advice for picking the perfect wedding dress Top makeup items every woman needs Throw an experienced mama-to-be a unique baby shower Robert Pattinson heads overseas for Water For Elephants Five lovely Mother's Day gifts How to throw a royal wedding viewing party Get in shape Natalie Portman style Five yoga poses to strengthen and lengthen legs Wedding traditions for the modern couple Video: Prince Harry's royal wedding afterparty plans Celebrate Spring break in style

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community Apr 26, 2011

Glitter for Grown-Ups

We're thrilled to present our favorite story from Lucky Magazine!

by Lucky

We're thrilled to present our favorite story from Lucky Magazine!

Glitter makes me happy. The word alone awakens my childhood self and evokes whimsical recollections of Barbie's shimmery turquoise pleather jumpsuit and the brightly colored, sparkly puffer paint I used to decorate my brothers' Fruit of the Loom undershirts. Sadly though, the glitter obsession didn't last long. In fact, it ended somewhere between the age of six and the I-refuse-to-wear-dresses stage.

However, I'm reverting. Between fall's impending sparkle-centric trends and our glitter-crazed pals at The Frisky, I'm tempted to incorporate some old-school dazzle into everyday ensembles. "Subtle" and "glitter" may not sound so harmonious, but I've discovered some options out there (apart from my go-to confetti nail polish) that achieve an appealing balance of festive shimmer and tasteful, entirely wearable restraint. No offense to Barbie or anything.

See below for my shimmery selects, and click here to view more adult-friendly sparkle wear from The Frisky.

Madewell sparkle tee, $295, madewell.com

J. Crew sandal, $98, J.crew.com

For the rest, visit Lucky.

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FabSugar and Reem Acra Spring 2012 Wedding Collection Interview and Photos

Wedding Apr 26, 2011

Reem Acra on Designing Dresses For Princesses, Kate Middleton's Wedding Dress Style, and More!

With wedding season in full swing, we caught up with wedding dress extraordinaire Reem Acra to talk about her Spring 2012 collection, the upcoming royal wedding, and designing dresses for princesses.

by Chi Diem Chau

With wedding season in full swing, we caught up with wedding dress extraordinaire Reem Acra to talk about her Spring 2012 collection, the upcoming royal wedding, and designing dresses for princesses. Listen up to what she has to say below, then click on the slideshow to see the most beautiful looks from her bridal collection.

FabSugar: What kind of woman did you have in mind when designing your Spring 2012 collection?

Reem Acra: Princesses – all of the princesses I've dressed in the past couple of years. I've thought about them and what they would have liked and what they would want to see from me. I made the collection thinking about all of them and their dreams. It's for all of the brides — because they're all princesses to me.

FS: How would you describe Kate Middleton's wedding style?

RA: I am very excited to see what Kate Middleton is going to wear. She is very modern, but she has to be classic at the same time.

FS: What's the craziest wedding dress you've been asked to design?

RA: I've been asked to do lots of cha-cha. Stuff, stuff, stuff, and too many embellishments. I always refuse; I can't design something that won't look good.

FS: What kind of advice can you give a bride-to-be when looking for the perfect dress?

RA: I think you should be yourself whether you're the fun flirtatious or serious type. After all, it's your wedding day and you should enjoy it. The dress is extremely important in my eyes, and I'm not just saying that because I'm a designer, but because I know if you look good on the outside, you're confident and more powerful in the inside, and you will exude that happiness and power to all of your friends and family around you.

FS:
Besides the dress, what else should a bride splurge for on her wedding day?

RA: Flowers. They add the perfect touch to any situation. You don't need anything else.

For more with Reem, check out our video interview from last year.

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Thirty Minutes With Karl Lagerfeld

Like an Energizer Bunny in black shades and biker gloves, Karl Lagerfeld just keeps going, somehow finding time to photograph fashion stories, film short movies, and publish art books—all on top of designing two clothing lines. W had the opportunity to sit down Lagerfeld, and over sliced pineapple and Diet Coke, discuss everything from who ought to design Dior to the one thing he actually can’t do.

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Shopping Apr 26, 2011

Shop Our Favorites From Asos Major Mid-Season Sale!

As we're stocking up on Spring and Summer gear, we're keeping in mind those pieces that have the transitional factor.

by Hannah Weil

As we're stocking up on Spring and Summer gear, we're keeping in mind those pieces that have the transitional factor. Fortunately for us, it seems Asos is also very in-tune to the way we like to shop since they're unbeatable mid-season sale happens to be chock-full of the goodies we're talking about, i.e. little floral dresses to wear now and later with tights, denim vests to layer up any of our Spring ensembles, and gorgeous jewels that transcend seasons altogether. Click below to shop our favorites, then head to Asos to get the best of the sale marked up to 70 percent off!

Carvela Sapphire Platform Wedge Ankle Boot

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Celebrity Apr 26, 2011

Rachel Roy Inspires the Search For Rainbow-Hued Pants

Nothing says Spring and Summer like colorful clothes, so take a cue from Rachel Roy and try out a pair of rainbow-hued pants.

by Chi Diem Chau

Nothing says Spring and Summer like colorful clothes, so take a cue from Rachel Roy and try out a pair of rainbow-hued pants. These bright stunners are perfect substitutes in lieu of the per usual slacks — think power dressing at the office — and we love how Roy styled her own designs with point-toe footwear. We suggest you pair them with equally bright accompaniments for a color-blocked ensemble or with neutral hues for a more laid-back look. Shop our picks below!

Rachel Roy Tropical Wool Skinny Zip Pants

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Celebrity Style Apr 26, 2011

Celeb Style: Anja Rubik

Supermodel Anja Rubik switched out the predictable denim bottoms for leather — et voilà!

by Hannah Weil

Supermodel Anja Rubik switched out the predictable denim bottoms for leather — et voilà! — nailing a fresh take on casual evening wear. Her cropped leather pants ($100, originally $260) make an oversized white button-down infinitely cooler, as do a pair of Lanvin leopard-print flats. Then, you can even finish like Anja, with a cool white leather jacket ($300) in tow. Just click the items above to shop a similarly understated-cool ensemble.

Visit CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

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Princess Diana's Style & How Kate Middleton Measures Up

Good Morning America took a look back at Princess Diana's style and how her looks compare to those of one Catherine Middleton. We know, we know — it's not that difficult to say, "Diana once wore a red skirt suit and Kate recently wore a red skirt suit," but we thoroughly enjoyed watching the evidence flicker across our screens.