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Alessandro Dell'Acqua on the Outs?

FabSugar — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:04:22 -0700

What's going on? First Olivier, then Esteban, and now Alessandro Dell'Acqua is said to be leaving his post at his namesake label due to creative differences with its owner, Cherry Grove. Apparently, Alessandro said the men's Spring '10 and women's pre-Spring '10 collections "will be produced without my approval, as I haven't had the possibility to verify the conformity of the final product to the sketches I submitted to the company." Yikes. Alessandro goes on stating, "Because of this imposed inability to guarantee the quality of the final product and in order to protect the other licensees of the brand, I have to detach myself from these two collections that have not been approved by me and that I don't acknowledge as realization of my creations." Does this mean Alessandro will fly the coup?

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Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:00:22 -0700

September giveaway sponsored by Vivre - Purse Blog
Alice McCall + Atari = new Topshop - Fashionista
The latest ultracool picks in design and fashion, all shoppable online - Lucky Magazine Blog
Vetting the style of McCain's veep: Is Palin Vogue-worthy? - Refinery 29
People watching: Blake Lively - Teen Vogue Blog
Great tops for wide-leg jeans - Omiru
Outfit Pick: Fearne Cotton and her patent Mulberry Bayswater - Catwalk Queen
Five key Fall trends: Luxe layers - Coutorture
September is here! J. Crew celebrates with cardigans and kids - Jezebel
Bag Snob's third-anniversary giveaway - Bag Snob
Target GO International private label collection 3: Available now - Nitrolicious

Fab Body Guide: Sandals For Stubby Toes

FabSugar — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:00:22 -0700

Stubby toes and sandals aren't exactly a match made in heaven. Most sandals tend to make stubby toes look even shorter, and who would want that? Instead of foregoing the whole idea of wearing these pretty confections, look to specific styles that will stretch those toes to the limit.

To learn which sandals work wonders for stubby toes, read more.

Give the illusion of longer toes with straps that cover where your toes begin.
Stay away from thongs and anything that will expose the whole top portion of the foot.
Purchase sandals that leave little space between the toes and the front of the shoe.

Fab Finding Follow Up: A Festive Birthday Party

FabSugar — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:00:22 -0800

In the midst of all those obligatory holiday parties, your dear girlfriend is having a bang-up birthday party you actually want to be at! She's hosting it at a swanky little bar and you are super stoked about dressing up.

What are you strutting your stuff in? I started you off with these Alessandro Dell'Acqua Robot Sandals ($528) because they are silvery and spirited with a holiday bow. To see all the festive birthday Fab Finds, go here.

Let's see what you all came up with!

Oh! Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits with, and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab Finding missions.

Look #1, created by Ashley2007, is pretty and wintry. All the white, rhinestones, and crystals make for a very luxe party presentation!

Gucci - Starlight Evening Bag - Saks.com	Tom Binns Swarovski Crystal Embellished Cuff
Product: Peter Nygard CZ Earrings	Sue Wong Embellished Silk Shift Dress	Alessandro Dell'Acqua Robot Sandal - shopbop.com

To see a couple more, read more

Look #2, created by leeluvfashion, is fabulously daring. Chartreuse is not a color we can all pull off, but if you can, it looks smashing with glam silver accessories.

Elie Tahari Riley Dress	Alessandro Dell'Acqua Robot Sandal
Kooba, Taryn Clutch - eLUXURY	Nordstrom Crystal Collection Round Drop Earrings	Rachel Leigh Square Luxe Cobalt Ring

Look #3, created by biochemlovely, is so classy; the back of the dress is made to look like Audrey's in Breakfast in Tiffany's - how Fab is that?!

Alessandro Dell'Acqua Robot Sandal - shopbop.com	DEBRA RODMAN Breakfast At Tiffany's Short Dress in Maroon Satin
DEBRA RODMAN Breakfast At Tiffany's Short Dress in Maroon Satin	WENDY KATLEN Jacket in Silver at Revolve Clothing
ANN TAYLOR ONLINE STORE: Wide Frame Clutch	Tiffany & Co. \| Black Onyx Toggle Necklace	Macy*s - Onyx and Mother-of-Pearl Bracelet

Come Fab Finding With Me: A Festive Birthday Party

FabSugar — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:00:22 -0800

What are you strutting your stuff in? I'll start you off with this Alessandro Dell'Acqua Robot Sandals ($528) because they are silvery and spirited with a holiday bow. Come back and tell me when your Fab Finds are up and tag them festive birthday.

Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits with, and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab Finding missions.

To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. For a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar click here.

To see some of my favorite online stores, read more

Active Endeavors
Aloha Rag
Banana Republic
Big Drop
Bluefly
eLuxury
Intermix
J.Crew
Neiman Marcus
Net-a-Porter
Refinery29 Shops
Revolve Clothing
Saks Fifth Avenue
Shopbop
Urban Outfitters

The Grammys Red Carpet: Alyson Hannigan

FabSugar — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 16:01:29 -0800

Alyson Hannigan is looking a little bit haggard here, but I love her and her Alessandro Dell'Acqua dress, especially the animal print detail. I am actually a little bit confused about why she is at the Grammys, but like I said, I love her, so I am going with it. What do you guys think?

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Friday Fab News Roundup!

FabSugar — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:02:22 -0800

Cindy Crawford stages her comeback - Times UK
Lookbook: United Bamboo - Nylon
John Varvatos launches limited-edition eyewear collection - FWD
Feeling the chill? Wear more milk - Guardian UK
Costume Institute introduces first fashion audio tour - NY Times
Alessandro Dell'Acqua launches LBD collection - Vogue UK
The secrets behind Oscar fashions - MSNBC
Sonia Rykiel: designer for the independent woman - IHT
Luella wins Designer of the Year Award - Vogue UK
Fancy holiday shopping bags - WSJ

Designer Spotlight: Pour La Victoire

FabSugar — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:47:43 -0800

Whoever this Victoire character is, she is one lucky girl to have a stunning shoe collection dedicated to her. Perhaps it's Princess Victoire of France, or maybe it's the concept of victory. Either way, designer David Giordano has done an impressive job at creating killer footwear for women who can handle height.

The New York City cobbler draws inspiration from Dries van Noten and Alessandro dell'Acqua, hence the avant-garde quality of his work. We've seen cutouts, but this Pour La Victoire Bianca Cutout Platform Bootie ($292) executes it with such softness. I'll take that. And that, and the others.

Fab Site: Gilt.com

FabSugar — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:00:22 -0800

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Past designers have included Chaiken, Earnest Sewn, Hollywould, AKA and Alessandro Dell’Acqua. There is no fee associated with joining, but membership is by referral only. Follow this link and enter "fabsugar"as the promo code to register. Welcome to the club!

Fall Glimpse: Bodacious

FabSugar — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:40:33 -0700

As we all know, the female form is a beautiful thing, and it was celebrated on the Fall runways. The waist has returned and if all else fails, throw a belt on over a sweater, cardi, coat or dress, and voila! But this is a ladylike bodacious we're talking about, so work those curves with class and a bit of sheen, like here at Burberry.

Check out all my Fall 2007 coverage here!

To see more bodacious looks, read more

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(L-R: Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Missoni, 6267, Alessandro Dell'Acqua)
(L-R: Michael Kors, Derek Lam, Fendi, Zac Posen, Narcisco Rodriguez)

Source and Source

LD Tuttle The Charlatan Oxford Flat Sandal - $400.00	Alessandro Dell'Acqua Strappy Flat Sandal - $792.00
MIA Women's Goddess Flat Sandal - $59.95	Juxtapose - $79.00
Chie Mihara Shoes Jade Suede Banded Flat Sandal - $315.00	Sweet Thing - $140.00
Charlotte Ronson Shoes Cherries Flat Sandal - $146.00	Skechers Cali Good Looker - $40.00
Tapeet by Vicini Women's Y80002 Gladiator Flat Sandal - $449.95	Chloé Strappy flat sandals - $575.00

Pour La Victoire Fanny Tie Back Platform Sandal - $255.00	Pour La Victoire Jeana Patent High Heel Granny Boot - $335.00
Pour La Victoire Sacha Gladiator Bootie - $314.00	Pour La Victoire Colorblock Joelle Chiseled Toe Pump - $265.00
Pour La Victoire Dominique Woven Platform Sandal - $226.00	Pour La Victoire Glazed Jeana High Heel Granny Boot - $335.00
Pour La Victoire Rosella Toggle Over the Knee Boot - $465.00	Pour La Victoire Lilly Open Toe Tie Pump - $255.00
Pour La Victoire Bianca Cutout Platform Bootie - $292.00	Pour La Victoire Stephanie Three Strap Cutout Platform Pump - $298.00
Pour La Victoire Felicia Two Band Platform Sandal - $245.00	Pour La Victoire Lilly Open Toe Tie Bootie - $255.00