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Grammy Awards: Kelly Rowland

FabSugar — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:47:00 PST

Kelly Rowland played to the red-carpet glamour tonight, opting for a silver floral-embellished Alberta Ferretti gown. It's an elegant silhouette that gets dressed up in the details - the intricate sequin beading at the bodice and the sheer neckline add an ultrafeminine feel that Kelly complements with soft curls and a pretty pink pout. To finish, Kelly adds in a few dramatic jewels, like a pair of weighty drop earrings and a coordinating cocktail ring. Thoughts?

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Alberta Ferretti Is the Next Designer For Macy's

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:36 PST

Macy's designer collaborations are still going strong and its latest team-up is sure to leave a lot of fashion girls excited. Up next to design a collection for Macy"s Impulse line is Alberta Ferretti. A favorite amongst the Hollywood red-carpet crowd - her signature designs have been worn by the likes of Eva Mendes, Camilla Belle, Lea Michele, and Drew Barrymore to name a few - Ferretti is known for her gorgeous diaphanous red-carpet-worthy gowns, and a line for Macy's sounds promising. “The collection I created is fresh and bright, featuring light summer clothing that evokes the spirit of my beautiful country and is at the same time true to my style,” said Ferretti. The 30-piece Alberta Ferretti for Macy's collection , slated to launch April 17, will include a range of feminine dresses, peasant blouses, garden party looks, and floral prints made out of chiffon and voile. Check out the slideshow to see more sketches, plus looks from her latest Spring '12 line to get you excited.

SAG Awards: Regina King

FabSugar — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:25:47 PST

Regina King hit the SAG Awards in a strapless Alberta Ferretti purple gown embellished with frothy tiered ruffles. The color contrasts perfectly against her skin tone, and we love how she accessorized with luxe gold earrings and a matching clutch. To finish off her look, Regina opted for dramatic eyes via lavender eyeshadow and extralong lashes, a nude lip, and a short, cropped hairstyle. Does she get your vote?

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Critics' Choice Awards: Ellie Kemper

FabSugar — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:30:50 PST

Bridesmaids cutie Ellie Kemper hit the Critics' Choice Awards carpet in a sultry Alberta Ferretti look. A curve-hugging fit and ruffled hem upped the flirt factor - as did a strappy, open back. Meanwhile, allover stitching added textural intrigue, while a gold-adorned clutch furthered the glamour. To finish, she opted for soft, femme curls, a smoky eye, and a glossy pink pout. What do you think of Ellie's awards-show arrival?

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Amanda Seyfried Loves Her Red Leather Pants!

Allison McNamara — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:00:15 PST

Amanda Seyfried wore a gorgeous, sheer embellished Alberta Ferretti gown for the Spring 2012 Cle de Peau launch event in NYC last evening. We caught up with the always-stylish actress and found out her favorite item in her closet, the piece she always wears when traveling, and the newest addition to her wardrobe (red leather pants!) - it's all in today's FabFlash. On Allison: Comptoir des Cotonniers.

The New Beachy Waves

Allure — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:00:00 PDT

We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure:

The tousled, sexy waves are always a favorite, and it's exciting to see the look revamped on the Spring runways. The new, relaxed version is a piece-y, beachy version that's completely Fall appropriate.

The trick is to make sure your waves are just rough enough to look cool (like the styles at Alberta Ferretti, above, and Burberry) and still sweater-appropriate—not too perfect or so extreme that they look like you might actually have come off a beach. "It's got a hippie vibe," said hairstylist Guido of the look backstage at Alberta Ferretti. "It's young and innocent." To create the effect, Guido avoided curling the entire head of hair. Instead, he wrapped random pieces around a 1.5-inch curling iron, working from about ear level down and holding the iron horizontally. Then, he doused the ends in Redken Shine Flash 02 Glistening Mist for "an oily, wet effect." But you can use a lighter hand to add just a touch of shine—without going full hippie.

Photo courtesy of Greg Kessler

Alberta Ferretti Spring 2012

FabSugar — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:24:11 PDT

For Spring '12, Alberta Ferretti delivered her signature ultra-feminine aesthetic with a modern twist as models strutted down the runway in sheer cutouts, African-inspired prints, crochet, and beading cut into slinky slip dresses and skirts. "To me, a simple shape and easy way is feminine and modern," said Ferretti. For daywear, the designer offered up a bevy of geometric cutout dresses - made to replicate Zulu markings - effortless knee-length skirts, and vibrant patterned dresses. However, it was evening offerings that took our breath away. Alberta's sheer black gowns were exquisitely embroidered with intricate beading and crochet details lending the perfect bohemian luxe vibe. Read below for more details from the collection.

Trends: Sheer slip dresses, crochet and beading details, tribal prints.
Colors: Black, white, green, fuchsia, red, citron.
Key Look: The sheer black beaded gowns looked amazing.
Accessories: Beaded bags, strappy and ankle-wrap stilettos in black, white, and orange.
Who Would Wear It: The tribal looks will cater to the downtown crowd and the gowns are perfect for red-carpet ladies like Emma Watson and Kate Bosworth.

Emmys: Rashida Jones

BellaSugar — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:20:25 PDT

If there was ever a time to bust out a ruby-red lipstick, it's at the Emmys. And here we have Rashida Jones pairing her jewel-toned version with a pretty, pink Alberta Ferretti design. To complement the twisted bandeau neckline, Rashida adds elegance with a low-slung, side chignon. Green-accented jewelry gives an extra pop of color to the feminine palette. Together it makes for an old-Hollywood-meets-new-Hollywood feel. Do you love it?

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10 Timeless, Traditional Dresses For the Classic Bride

Brittney Stephens — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:22:00 PDT

When I think about the classic bride, my mind instantly goes to Sex and the City's Charlotte York (then MacDougal, before Goldenblatt). In her strapless white dress and wispy veil, she epitomized the sophisticated woman with traditional sensibilities- the woman who most wants to look timeless and elegant on her big day. For those of you who can relate to the eternal optimist Charlotte, we've rounded up 10 gorgeous gowns to suit your understated, classic style.

Battle of the Alberta Ferretti Dresses: Vanessa Hudgens vs. Abbie Cornish

Noria Morales — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:59:33 PDT

Last night at the Sucker Punch premiere in the UK, both Vanessa Hudgens and Abbie Cornish chose dreamy Alberta Ferretti dresses. Vanessa's white silk dress had a low back, while Abbie's floral silk chiffon dress had crochet detail. Which star looks best?