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Fab Redux: Shimmer and Shine

FabSugar — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:00:22 -0800

With scalloped edges and abstract flower print, this handmade vintage sequined top ($60) straight from the '60s is perfectly decadent.

The design fits right in with the Spring artsy trend, and paired with a simple eggplant skirt it could definitely steal the show - if you're a size small.

Get Your Own Mad Men-Inspired Wardrobe!

FabSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:00:22 -0800

I know I'm not the only one obsessed with Mad Men. Not only is the plot juicy, but so are the clothes. I've already checked out Banana Republic's inspired pieces, made my own stylish Mad (Wo)Men, and hopefully soon, I can get retro designs from Mad Men's costume designer, Janie Bryant! “I love fashion as it allows us each to express our creativity and I love capturing the essence of an era through costume design,” says Janie. “Now I am looking forward to bringing that retro style to today's wardrobes.” Launch details are TBD, but we do know Janie is set to design a modern '60s-inspired line of men’s and women’s apparel, lingerie, swimwear, home, footwear and accessories. It's a mad, mad world . . .

Photo courtesy of AMC

Look of the Day: 60s Flower Child Pinup

FabSugar — Wed, 02 May 2007 10:30:22 -0700

I give Enoel much props for having the courage to post this 60s flower child pinup look! She looks absolutely darling in her one-piece vintage bathing suit, and the colors match perfectly with her honey skin. And the hair is so Farrah Fawcett from Charlie's Angels - one of my fave shows!

Here's what she has on:

Bathing Suit: De Weese

Congrats to Enoel !

Everyone else, submit your looks and vote on your favorite ones today and I just might feature you on FabSugar! If you live overseas and have a fab outfit to share, join the Overseas Fashionistas Group and to submit a Look in this group learn how to post a blog.

Olsens Expand The Row Via Eyewear

FabSugar — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:44:59 -0700

Clothing. Check. Footwear. Check. Jewelry. Check. Now Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are also adding sunglasses to their growing fashion empire. Fabulous. Come Spring, you'll be able to purchase four styles of sunglasses retailing from $325 to $390: a metal aviator pair, vintage-style brow-line shades, an oversize square shape, and a '60s-inspired round frame. "We're testing the market first and obviously these are four very different silhouettes, so we're seeing what people are responding to and we'll open up a couple more silhouettes for Fall," Ashley Olsen said. Look for the Spring styles at Bergdorf Goodman and Barneys New York.

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A Fabby Halloween: The Flintstones

FabSugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:00:22 -0700

The Flintstones would be so proud to see how their Stone Age fashions have influenced some of fashion's best. Peep Jeremy Scott's Spring '10 collection to see what I'm talking about. The quirky designer featured an awe-inspiring line based off the hit '60s cartoon complete with bone barrettes, bright colors, and animal prints. No doubt, Wilma and Betty would be super stoked to wear his kitschy confections. Thankfully, you don't have to buy designer to achieve the Flintstones' archaic look. Seek animal prints, faux-fur vests, and natural chunky jewelry for sexy Stone Age appeal - Wilmaaaaa!

Personalized Umbrella�-� For Her�-�Neiman Marcus	Onnellinen Crook Umbrella by Marimekko
Ruusupuu Crook Umbrella by Marimekko	POLKA DOT: Felix Rey Polka Dot Umbrella - Bloomingdales.com

Get ready for lots more Halloween ideas as my Fabby Halloween series '09 takes off. Join my A Fabby Halloween group where we can share ideas, photos, and revel in Halloween happiness.

Molly Sims, Jewelry Designer

FabSugar — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:11:13 -0700

Heidi Klum might have lost her jewelry line to a nasty lawsuit, but that isn't going to stop another bodacious blonde from testing her celebrity designing skills on a home shopping network. Molly Sims has just inked a deal with HSN to design a costume jewelry collection called Grayce. Molly's art deco-inspired line includes earrings, cuffs, and bracelets stirred by the '60s, her love for travel, and photography. No clovers included.

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Oscar de la Renta Worries, but Wants to Help Keep Tahoe Blue

FabSugar — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:00:22 -0700

De la fabulous. I was for real when I said I was heading to Lake Tahoe for Oscar de la Renta's annual fashion show luncheon. Along with Saks Fifth Avenue, and held at the gorgeous Fritz family estate in Sunnyside, the event was like no other. If you've never been to the outdoor haven that is Tahoe and are wondering how Oscar de la Renta's elegant clothes would work, the designer himself wasn't sure at first. He told me "The first time I was told I was going to show on an open space I was worried about evening clothes - are they going to look good on a lake? In fact it looks very wonderful, it translates really well." It's true. Oscar's chic-turned-exotic collection fancied quite well on the stark white Saks runway surrounded by yellow lily-topped tables and mountainous beauty.

The show was followed by an auction and lunch and these people were serious. The highest bid - $22,000 - went toward an Oscar de la Renta New York fashion week package. If I were a richie, I would have bid on a week stay for me and five friends at Oscar's Tortuga Bay villas. Um, yeah.

To read the rest and to see what the de la fabulous event was like,
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Oscar took over this event from Bill Blass in 1995 and usually shows his latest Resort collection. The designer's favorite part of this Summer event is spending time in Tahoe. "The lake is unbelievably beautiful, it’s a privilege to spend time here. It's wonderful that people preserve the lake for future generations. I just try to enjoy the lake and be with friends." The event benefits Keep Tahoe Blue, a nonprofit that helps preserve the alpine lake.

Oscar was a pleasure to interview. I caught him before he zoomed away on a speedboat, we chatted in the sun on the pier. He was very elegant and relaxing; I will always envision him in his cornflower blue blazer, olive skin, smiling, with the blue lake and mountains in the background.

Oscar's inspiration is "Always women. Trying to make clothes a woman would fall in love with. Especially in these times. I have never been in a time for a designer as challenging as now, when the consumer is much aware of fashion. The woman, when I started designing clothes for in the '60s, is very different from the woman today. Today she is independent, makes her own decisions, and purchases." Interesting! Oscar is one designer who's creations have transcended generations, a testament to his design skills and consumer savvy. But as Oscar said, it's all about making clothes a woman would fall in love with.

What did Fab fall in love with? The adorable chic tweed suits and hats in the beginning of the show - an ode to the current obsession with all things French. And a black and white ikat print dress; no one does ikat better than Oscar. The purple and white ikat set played a part in my fantasy of Tortuga Bay.

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Mad Fab

FabSugar — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:28:00 -0700

I just had a thrilling eight minutes - I created my very own stylish Mad (Wo)Men. Meet Sabrina, with Don, in a dark bar (scandal!), in a vixen red sheath, layered necklaces (so Fab), black pumps and gloves, navy clutch, and juicy red lips. Watch out Joan, there's a new sass kitten in town. You too can experience the thrill at MadMenYourself.com. You can create your own avatar and download images for Twitter, Facebook, your iPhone - all the good stuff. I wasn't able to catch the premiere Sunday night - what did you think? - but this helped tide me over. Though I'm not a dark redhead, I felt the show needed one, as well a woman who isn't afraid to challenge accessory roles of the '60s.

Avedon For Breakfast

FabSugar — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:50:22 -0700

I have always been an Avedon fan, but after viewing his new exhibit at the SFMOMA "Richard Avedon: Photographs: 1946-2004," I look at the iconic photographer in a new light. A raw, intense, emotional spotlight.

New York-born Avedon was an integral part of fashion in the '60s - you probably recognize Twiggy's hair and Dovima with elephants. These were from his decades as the staff photographer at Harpers Bazaar. He then delved into the zeitgeist of the turbulent '60s, shooting portraits of players in the sexual and intellectual counterculture movements; the Beatles, Allen Ginsberg, Bob Dylan, Malcolm X, and Andy Warhol were all present in one room. One photo that had me mesmerized was a glimpse of Warhol's scar-ridden torso; it was provocative yet melancholy, further feeding into the artistic enigma that is Warhol.

Self-portraits of the late photographer were sprinkled throughout, showing his evolution from young gun to wise old soul.

One series in particular intrigued: "In the American West" (1980-85). While it was exciting to look into the eyes of famed writers, artists, political figures, and icons, it was the real people of our country - oil workers, a 13-year-old rattlesnake wrestler, drifters, carnies, waitresses - that evoked life, real humanity.

Avedon passed away in 2004 and this is the only US venue for this exhibition - the first major retrospective of his work since his death. If you happen to be in San Francisco July 11 to Nov. 29, be sure to eat some Avedon for breakfast, it is an utterly fulfilling, eye-opening experience. See some selections from the exhibit.

Banana Republic Dives Into Mad Men Land

FabSugar — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:00:22 -0700

Mad Men fans - present! - who visit Banana Republic between July 21 through Aug. 11 have a shot at appearing on the AMC series. Interested? Me too. During your shopping session, pick up a ticket to enter to win a walk-on role in an upcoming episode, as well as a $1,000 gift card from the store. Use the ticket code found on a Style Guide you'll be given profiling the characters to enter the casting call at madmencastingcall.amctv.com.
During this period, Banana's mannequins will be dressed in modern takes on the classic '60s style, and store windows will feature photos from the show. "Style and fashion are at the core of Mad Men with its 1960s aesthetic highlighting the classic silhouettes that are still popular today. Banana Republic is known for its modern takes on these classics . . . so the partnership is a natural fit for both brands," said Jack Calhoun, president of Banana Republic. Agreed, can't wait.

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