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On Our Radar: AmEx Offers VIP Access at LA Fashion Week

FabSugar — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:00:22 -0700

American Express card members, listen up: your card is making an appearance at LA Fashion Week and granting you major access. Visit AmericanExpress.com to buy packages that offer seats to the Spring '09 designer collections, free makeup consultations with Smashbox Cosmetics, access to insider-only benefits, styling tips from Judith Ripka jewelry, and more. Mind you, Lauren Conrad's show on Oct. 14 is still available . . .

The best part is the credit card company adds proceeds from the event package sales to the $500,000 American Express donation to the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund.

Fab Flash: New York Fashion Week Via American Express

FabSugar — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:00:22 -0700

Dying to go to New York Fashion Week next month? Here's your chance. I must preface, my mom did this one year while I was working and I hung out with her in the VIP Skybox - it was oh so Fab. And the sandwiches were really good. If you have money to burn, and a burning desire for fashion, consider buying your way in.
Starting today, American Express Gold, Platinum, and Centurion cardmembers can choose from a variety of packages to watch the shows from the exclusive American Express Skybox. You can buy tickets online for BCBG, Betsey Johnson, Diesel, Erin Fetherston, Phillip Lim, Vera Wang - the list goes on. You have to buy them in groups of two shows, for $250 a person. There's also "By Invitation Only" packages that let you experience backstage and visit with hair and makeup artists. Proceeds will go to the $500,000 American Express donation to the Council of Fashion Designers of America Vogue Fashion Fund. So not only will you be witnessing fashion, you'll be supporting it. Shows are already selling out so hop to. Who's Spring collection would you like to see?!

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15 Fourth of July Goodies (Under $50!) You Need Now

FabSugar — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:30:22 -0700

The Fourth is a fine time to celebrate our country's independence with friends and fams. Why not attend the festivities looking fashionably patriotic? I'm not talking about a baggy tee with the American flag plastered on the front - it might work for my dad, but not me. I'm thinking more along the lines of this rad Free People straw fedora or a sparkly tank. Cute, right? Keep clicking to see more fabulous Fourth-worthy finds!

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Trend Alert: Bright, Bright, and More Bright

FabSugar — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:00:22 -0700

I've always been an advocate for neon colors so it was only due time these blinding hues get the spotlight they deserve. It's time to embrace the bright, bright, and more bright. Why you might ask? They're symbolic of this season's '80s revival and make everyone pop. All you have to do is pick the color that complements your personality. I'm a hot pink gal because it means girlie yet sassy, what's yours?

Karlie Kloss Reveals Her Model BFFs, Spring Must Haves, and Nudity

FabSugar — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:50:22 -0700

When I spy a tall, thin, blonde slowly gliding down the runway, head slightly tilted down, eyes focused, staring, I know exactly who it is: American model Karlie Kloss. The 16-year-old, who has recently taken up blogging on Modelfeed, has an unparalleled presence; she's cute-as-a-button approachable and intensely mysterious at the same time. I chatted with the modeling sensation about how she was discovered, her model posse, and what she's wearing these days.

How were you discovered?

Doing a charity fashion show in a mall in St. Louis for a friend who was battling cancer.

Has your ballet dance experience helped you on the catwalk or with your stamina?

Ballet has helped me express myself on photo shoots, and on the catwalk gives me the confidence to move with the fabrics.

Do you ever get embarrassed or uncomfortable with the nudity that modeling demands?

I am still 16 so my agency won't allow me to do nudity of any sort.

To hear more from Karlie and to see more photos, read more.

What's your most embarrassing modeling experience?

Tripping on the runway after closing the Pucci show in Milan.

How do you pass the time waiting around for the action to begin?

I just talk to my girlfriends, and of course BlackBerry my agent Stephen, and eat cookies in the corner with the girls.

Do you have model friends? If so, who?

Yes, I have lots. Jourdan Dunn is a close friend. I love Karmen Pedaru, and Catherine McNeil is cool to bake stuff with; they both live in my building. Abbey Lee is always cool to hang out with.

Favorite photo shoot destination?

I always wanted to shoot in Disney World. Probably shooting British Vogue with Patrick Demarchelier in an island off Sweden.

What are your Spring must haves?

White t-shirts, jeans, and whatever trade the designers will be throwing my way.

I can't live without my_____.
Family, mom, dad, sisters, and puppy Joe.

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Friday Fab News Roundup!

FabSugar — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:00:22 -0800

Spring 2009 trend reports - Style.com
Alex & Chloe wants you to put away your contact lenses - Nylon
Orla Kiely designs for Target - Vogue UK
Fab Flash: YSL spreads the love - Fab UK
MTV brings back the House of Style with Bar Refaeli and Chanel Iman - Page Six
A glimpse of the future of luxury - WSJ
American Express's Skybox returns to Bryant Park this season - FWD
LVMH finances Gareth Pugh - Vogue UK
Olivia Palermo uses The City as acting training - Page Six
Peter Jensen for Urban Outfitters - Vogue UK
Why Yves Saint Laurent was never happy - Telegraph UK
Obama fashion stimulus plan is already yielding results - USA Today

Look of the Day: Living la Vida Leggings

FabSugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:00:22 -0700

Liquid leggings are hard to pull off but knicoleg makes it look easy. The key, as shown here, is to keep the rest of your look super simple. A white tee, black jacket, and flats - perfecto. She's certainly living la vida leggings! Oh, and I dig the fancy mirror frame.

Here's what she has on:

Jacket: Gap
Top: American Apparel
Leggings: Express
Shoes: London Sole

Congrats to knicoleg!

Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar!

Fab Blab: Zac Posen Watched the Rachel Zoe Show, Too

FabSugar — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:00:22 -0700

As if hearing the man behind Chanel isn't thrilling enough, we chatted with sweetheart designer Zac Posen at the opening of Chanel's mobile art pavilion. He looked quite dapper - he was one of the few who actually bundled up - and joshed around with Karl, aw. Zac was very kind and spoke profoundly about his process. Take it away, Zac!

What brings you here tonight?

"Well, I love art installations. Public art installations are exciting. A lot of fashion. New York, which is exciting."

What star do you love seeing in your clothes? Do you have a favorite?

"Favorite, no I never pick favorites. Ever!"

To read the rest, read more.

Styles that inspire you?

"More people on the street inspire me. It’s hard to be inspired by people’s styles in the moment. It’s usually better in reflection. That’s not saying there’s not many people who have great style. There are whole teams that build style and an image and a look. I love the Rachel Zoe show. I think it’s a great depiction, it really shows how hard the work is that goes behind building the looks more than the other fashion reality that exists. I thought Anne Hathaway looked really excellent in that dress of ours. It was quite exciting."

We went to your American Express sponsored show during Fashion Week that was the Friday after your regular runway show . . .

"That was a much better show. More interesting. It was about being direct to the consumer."

Can you talk about the last dress that you added into the show that you didn’t show on the original runway?

"You build pieces, you build sculptures and you create them. When you are doing a fashion show you are communicating to the press, to the retailers, and to the critics. It’s a lot of different parts to play within your growth and things to balance out so you know sometimes things aren’t there yet. They need more time so you have to let them grow and you let them to build on themselves still and perfect them as you build pieces. And then they find their homes or find inspirations for new pieces."

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Look of the Day: Rad in Plaid

FabSugar — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:00:08 -0700

Plaid is a Fall staple, but this time around, the pattern gets aristocratic on us. Holleighz is ahead of the game in her stylish plaid skirt. Her mustard yellow sweater adds some vibrancy to the look. Rad in plaid!

Here's what she has on:

Sweater: Express
Tee: American Apparel
Skirt: Rugby by Ralph Lauren
Shoes: Steve Madden
Necklace: Chocosho.com
Bracelets: H&M

Congrats to holleighz!

Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar!

Fab Flash: New York Fashion Week Open to The Public

FabSugar — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:30:22 -0700

For the first time ever, consumers will have the ability to buy tickets to the runway shows in New York - which start September 5! Up until now, the shows have been invitation-only for the press, buyers, and guests of sponsors.

The tickets are now available to holders of American Express Gold, Platinum, and Centurion cards on AmericanExpress.com, and allow the purchasers to watch the shows from a Skybox-like hospitality suite, complete with food and drink. One show will cost $100, while a two-show package will go for $200. Dang.

American Express is offering just 450 packages, so if you're interested, don't wait too long to act!

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Organza Racerback Tank - $258.00	Fluorescent Mineral Wash Tee - $12.80
Abbey Dawn Black & Metallic Hot Pink Square Bangle Bracelet Set - $14.00	A Common Thread Mini Dress - $175.00
Neon Studs Belt - $39.95	Vida Racerback Tank (Slub) - $15.50
Scarf w/ Tassle Detail - $95.00	Short-Sleeve V-Neck Pocket Tee - $19.50
iLuck Neon Bracelet with Heart/Peace in Neon Red - $24.00	Acid Wash California Fleece Zip Hoody - $38.00
Sexy Basics Ultra-Knit Bra Cami - Solid - $19.50	Elizabeth & James Chrissie Dress - $365.00