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Marion Cotillard's Oscar Dress, From Runway to Red Carpet

FabSugar — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:30:22 PST

Just like with Ellen Pompeo and her SAG Awards gown, for Marion Cotillard and her Oscars gown, it was love at first sight. "I've worked with him several times," she said of Jean Paul Gaultier, who designed her fishtailed frock. "When I saw this dress from his last collection, I knew I wanted to wear it."

Her white and silver mermaid gown was based on a similar dress from Jean Paul Gaultier's Spring 2008 couture collection - except that one was black and gold. So I'm asking you to step back, and imagine: Do you like Marion's dress as she wore it, or do you wish she would have worn the black and gold runway version? I'm having trouble deciding which I would have preferred . . .

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Trend Alert: Spring's Haute Hair

BellaSugar — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:00:11 PST

Last week we saw lots of haute hair and makeup from the catwalks of the 2008 Spring Couture Fashion Shows. While most of the looks were wild and over-the-top, there was one traditional hair theme that seemed to keep popping up. Whether it was styled tight and low at Valentino, in the middle of the head and accessorized at Armani Privè or worn high with some height at the crown at Chanel, the bun is this moment's "it" hair. Love it or hate it, even celebs are sporting it as their style of choice on weekends.

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2008 Spring Couture Fashionistas

FabSugar — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 07:00:22 PST

Celebrities and fashion editors alike convened in Paris this week for the decadent debut of Spring couture season. Chanel models sauntered out of a giant tweed jacket, the Dior runway popped with color, Valentino said his last goodbye, and more.

As much as we love looking at the fashion on the catwalk, there's plenty to admire from the front row, especially with headliners like Diane Kruger, Victoria Beckham, Blake Lively, and the venerable Anna Wintour in attendance. I've gathered a few (okay, more than a few) snaps of the ladies who show us how to view couture in style, and to kick us off, Diane Kruger ever-lovely at Chanel.

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How-To: Glowing Couture Cheeks

BellaSugar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:10:25 PST

At yesterday's Valentino spring couture show, the hair and makeup were classically elegant with a modern twist.

Instead of red lipstick, models wore a bold electric pink shade. Continuing a theme from fall, the eyeliner was black and winged. And instead of neutral bronzed skin, the blush was shimmery and far from subtle.

I love when designers go all out like this instead of showing their gorgeous collections paired with bed-head hair and natural makeup. If high fashion is what you crave, be sure and check out the fabulous clothes from the spring 2008 couture shows.

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And for step-by-step instructions on how to get gorgeous glowing cheeks, read more.

STEP 1: Begin by exfoliating skin, so you have a smooth, clear surface. Follow with a moisturizer and then a primer to create the appearance of tight pores.
STEP 2: Next, apply a little bit of concealer under your eyes and to any red areas to even out the tone. Next, take any liquid bronzing gel and apply it all over your face, neck and decolletage, blending well so that there are no visible and unnatural dark patches.
STEP 3: To create this pow of color and shimmer, dab your index and middle finger into a deep pink cream blush like Lancome Color Design Sensational Effects Cream Blush in Retro Rouge and dot it on the apples of your cheeks. Continue to dot the blush along your cheekbones all the way to your ears. Now blend in short upward strokes. Lastly, dab your favorite luminizer on the tip of your nose, along your cheekbones and on your temples and blend well. Magnifique!

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Celebrity Style: Blake Lively

FabSugar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:00:22 PST

I've been going through Gossip Girl withdrawals so I was happy to see Blake Lively, aka Serena van der Woodsen, at Jean Paul Gaultier's Spring Couture show. The actress is new to the runway scene, but she was looking all the pro in her Jean Paul Gaultier dress. I'm baffled by the strange leather piece around her neck so I gave her something more pretty and conventional. Doesn't she remind you of a young Cate Blanchett? If she keeps attending these couture collections, she'll be famous like Cate before she knows it!

Jean Paul Gaultier Runway Devore Tartan Dress - Sold Out	Flirt Back Seam Tights (+) - Sold Out
Report - Bette (Black) - Sold Out	Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Necklace - Sold Out
Lauren Merkin Louise Woven Leather Clutch - Sold Out

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Spring 2008 Couture: Valentino

FabSugar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:03:16 PST

After 45 years of dressing women impeccably, Valentino said his last goodbyes yesterday with one final couture collection.

The exit was consummately Valentino. Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, and newly-appointed Valentino designer Alessandra Facchinetti witnessed a parade of bright bubble coats, tiered gowns, floral prints and ladylike suiting. The finale was the ultimate symbol of Val's contribution to fashion: the red dress. A stream of models wearing that one red gown filed out at the end, sending the retiring designer off in style, as no other finale could. Farewell, Valentino!

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2008 Spring Couture: Givenchy

FabSugar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:00:22 PST

If there's such a thing as being equally minimalist and over-the-top, Givenchy's Spring 2008 couture show is it. Natalia Vodianova and Lou Doillon looked on as Riccardo Tisci's creations came to life.

On the simple spectrum, there were slim white pants and tailored white blazers, sheer tank tops and ivory tights. The rest was drama at its best: accordion-like silhouettes, layered feathers, holey sequin jackets, sheer tiered gowns, overly exaggerated origami frocks, and pretty embellishments. The way I see it, if the no-frills Jil Sander and the overly frilly Dior produced a fashion-forward love child, this collection would be her. Model child indeed!

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Simply Fab: Christian Lacroix Evian Bottles

FabSugar — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:00:22 PST

It's cool when designers branch out into other fashion categories - like sunglasses and swimwear - but when a designer breaks the mold and translates his or her vision to another category all together, now that's cool. Though it's not my favorite water, Evian has teamed up with French designer Christian Lacroix to create two special water bottles - rumored to make an appearance at New York Fashion Week. There's couture inspired (left) and pret-a-porter (right). That there in the middle is an inspirational image from his Spring couture collection, that, well, reminded me of water. While I dig the sculpture-esque look of the couture bottle, I feel compelled to serve the pret-a-porter bottle at my next cocktail party. How Fab would that be? Beyond . . .

Speaking of designers and liquids, Perrier and Paul & Joe have become packaging buddies. What a cool trend this is!

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Which Hair Color Do You Like Best on Rinko Kikuchi?

BellaSugar — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:00:08 PST

Now this is what I call a color chameleon! Actress Rinko Kikuchi isn't at all afraid of a hairstyle change. Yesterday, she arrived at the 2008 Spring Chanel Haute Couture Show donning a cropped and darkened 'do - and paired with those red-hot lips, she sure looks tres chic. Back in February, she had coppery long hair at an Oscars luncheon, and at last year's Golden Globes, her hair was billowy and yellowy-blond. Which color do you find the most flattering on Rinko?

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Spring 2008 Couture: Armani Privé

FabSugar — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 04:00:22 PST

Yet again, Mr. Giorgio Armani presented a drama-filled collection that his best costumer, Cate Blanchett, can easily fall in love with.

Armani Privé came in the form of oversized ruffles, poufy bubble hems, large stand-up collars, fuzzy feathers, overly tiered skirts, and lots of embellishments. And though the designer isn't usually one to overdo accessories, this collection was an exception. Chunky bangles, big clutches, beaded necklaces, and jeweled belts added to the theatrics of the show. I'm looking forward to seeing the Armani Privé runway translated onto the red carpet.

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