Posts for August 1st 2011

must haves

Sugar Shout Out: August Must Haves

Fab's falling for jewel tones and wooden wedges Yum's in love with dimpled drinkwear and 1080 new recipies Bella's going bananas over creamy eye shadows and cheek tints Tres' reading Girls in White Dresses and A First-Rate Madness Lil's excited about mom saving supplies BubbleBum and Ouch Box Casa's coveting hand-painted pillows and green balcony planters Buzz is hyped for Watch the Throne, One Day, and the MTV VMAs Savvy's suggesting a Fall fashion splurge and farmers market field trip Fit's flipping for roller skis and Yogini Cleanies Geeks can't stop talking about Spotify and fancy iPhone cases

Fall Fashion

Transitional Dressing: Sheer Pieces to Wear Now and Layer Later

The sheer trend has been on our radar since the Fall '11 runways; we love that we can maximize the breeziness of sheer chiffon during these last hot weeks of Summer and then layer them later with cozier fabrics for an ethereal Fall look.

The sheer trend has been on our radar since the Fall '11 runways; we love that we can maximize the breeziness of sheer chiffon during these last hot weeks of Summer and then layer them later with cozier fabrics for an ethereal Fall look. While sheer pieces may not seem like a smart Fall investment, they're actually super versatile and will carry you through all four seasons. Click through to shop our favorite ways to go sheer.


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How Do You Layer Your Jewelry?

We saw the artfully layered accessory look translated on the runways from designers like Vena Cava, Suno, and Bill Blass, and it's one of our favorite ongoing trends.

We saw the artfully layered accessory look translated on the runways from designers like Vena Cava, Suno, and Bill Blass, and it's one of our favorite ongoing trends. You can mix and match various pieces, or layer on lots of the same to make any ensemble look chic and eclectic. Whether you like to clash metals, pile on the bangles, or load up on cocktail rings, we want to see how you put together your favorite pieces. Submit photos of your stylishly stacked baubles to our Look of the Day group, and you could be included in our next Fab street style roundup!

Photos courtesy of Greg Kessler

Celebrity Style

Celeb Style: Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson shimmered in a cotton-tulle Lela Rose dress at the 12th annual Art For Life in East Hampton, New York.

Jennifer Hudson shimmered in a cotton-tulle Lela Rose dress at the 12th annual Art For Life in East Hampton, New York. She paired her structured frock with leopard and stud Christian Louboutin pumps, drop earrings, and a few rhinestone bangles. Hot pink nail polish and a matching lip finished off her star style. Get Jennifer's exact dress and shoes here.

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Fall

Alexander McQueen Debuts a New Set of Dramatic Ads For Fall

Sarah Burton took the dramatic route for Alexander McQueen's latest set of Fall ads, featuring Raquel Zimmermann.
Alexander McQueen Fall 2011 Campaign

Sarah Burton took the dramatic route for Alexander McQueen's latest set of Fall ads, featuring Raquel Zimmermann. Shot by David Sims, the apocalyptic setting depicts a glowing Raquel wearing Burton's intricately designed pieces for the fashion house. The contrast between the dark (desolate valleys and burnt ashes) and light (Burton's highly artistic designs) surely catches our attention — do you agree? Check out the rest of the campaign in the slideshow then tell us your thoughts.

Celebrity

One Piece, Five Ways: Katie Holmes Does Wide-Leg Denim

When it comes to wide-leg denim, Katie Holmes is somewhat of an unofficial authority.
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When it comes to wide-leg denim, Katie Holmes is somewhat of an unofficial authority. The actress has been spotted from NYC to LA with a pair of wide-leg jeans, styled up just right for nearly every occasion on her itinerary. She proves that even in Hollywood there's something to be said for reusing your wardrobe, offering new variations on her favorite denim cut. From ladylike to edgy, Katie Holmes's wide-leg silhouette is a source of denim inspiration.

Celebrity Style

Celeb Style: Jaime King

Jaime King nails the bohemian trend at Ella Moss's 10 Year Anniversary Celebration in LA.

Jaime King nails the bohemian trend at Ella Moss's 10 Year Anniversary Celebration in LA. Jaime looks adorable in a printed Ella Moss maxi and black strappy sandals while toting a metallic gold clutch. We added a few simple accessories — gold cross, matching stud earrings, and charcoal nail polish — to finish off her party style. Get her exact dress with other complementing items now.

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