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Which Model Is Most Fab at NARS's 15X15 Party?

FabSugar — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:44:22 -0800

NARS's 15X15 soiree, hosted by Marc Jacobs and Daphne Guinness, brought out a bevy of beautiful models to NYC. While Daphne went galactic, the PYTs opted for something sexier. Julie Henderson looked sweet in a strapless pink print frock; Selita wowed in purple Balmain; Anja emoted sultry pirate power; Heather opted for Balmain's spiky studs; and Lisa Marie Smith took the avant-garde route. Decisions, decisions: which stunner is most Fab?

Fab Tip: Faux Fur, Snip Snip

FabSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:22 -0800

Sienna Miller's Topshop faux fur coat looked amazing on her (as does Anja Rubik's, left), but it reminded me that faux fur coats often overpower. A while back I bought one, a faux rabbit, and now I know why I haven't given it much wear - it makes me feel gaudy. Thanks to the cold weather recently, it hit me: I couldn't just let that gorgeous brown faux fur sit there, alone. I took matters into my own hands - or rather, gave the matter to my tailor and let her work her magic.

To hear my solution to an overpowering fur, read more.

Because fur makes such a statement, it can be overwhelming if it covers your entire upper body. At first I thought, I'll chop off the sleeves and make it a vest. Though that would look cool, it wouldn't keep me as warm. A friend suggested trimming the sleeves down to three-quarter length, just like Dree Hemingway's Adam Lippes For Mango Chubby ($129). It wasn't a huge alteration, and that's the beauty - just a small tweak like taking the sleeves up a few inches totally transformed the look from madness to modern.

What's more, I didn't have to pay a ludicrous dollar amount for it. The lesson is, when a coat, faux fur or not, feels outdated, think fast - chop the sleeves. It'll make a world of difference without costing the world.

Battle of the Fall Ad Lineup: DKNY vs. Jones New York

FabSugar — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:00:22 -0700

Many models are forming lineups these days - luckily, not for the police, but rather for Fall's hottest ad campaigns. I've been noticing many lineup-style ads lately, and I quite like them because they cut out the frills and bring us face to face with the matter at hand: the creations. That, and the industry's most gorgeous models. DKNY's Fall '09 lineup - starring Bette Franken, Behati Prinsloo, Daiane Conterato, Anna Gushina, and more - is structured, with the girls standing sturdy, shoulder to shoulder. Jones New York's lineup with Anja Rubik, Caroline Trentini, Isabeli Fontana, and Liya Kebede is more friendly and lively. Both showcase the clothes flawlessly, but which ad lineup wins?

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Freaky or Fabulous? Viktor & Rolf, Masters of Illusion

FabSugar — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:00:22 -0700

Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren are quite the masters of illusion. Check out the trippy dress they sent down their Spring '10 runway. It looks like Anja Rubik has been chopped in half - gasp! So how did they do it? If you get close, you'll notice a black banded portion in between the two layers of tulle. I wonder which celeb will dare to walk this one down the red carpet. In the meantime, what's your take - freaky or fabulous?

Look Book Love: Barneys, Fall '09

FabSugar — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:50:22 -0700

If anyone can tell an uplifting fashion story, it's Barneys. The retailer established its niche as the fun-loving purveyor of high fashion long ago, and its marketing efforts mirror this. While I always smile when I find a J.Crew catalog in my mailbox, a Barneys catalog warrants an even warmer welcome. Feast on Fall's forward offerings, as worn by Anja Rubik, Suvi Koponen, and the delicious Catherine McNeil in a killer red dress. Who can resist a cozy Suvi with juicy red lips in a Commes des Garcons army jacket holding a snow tiger cub? Click on for more quirky Barneys fun . . .

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Fab Ad: Guiseppe Zanotti Fall '09

FabSugar — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:00:22 -0700

Anja is back for another round of fun in Guiseppe Zanotti's Fall ads. So she's not wearing inspiring sequin minis and crisp tees, but her leather shorts and denim shirt are right on trend for Fall. Those jagged, burnout sandals - killer - and star-studded clutch - cute - are Guiseppe hot. We still get Anja action and leg, and the bouffant is going strong. I could admire this model in this vibe for many more seasons to come - are you over it though?

Fab Ad: Gucci Fall '09

FabSugar — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:00:22 -0700

Anja Rubik is quite the popular cat these days. She worked a sequined mini in Giuseppe Zanotti's Spring ads, seriously rocked Kaufman Franco at the CFDAs, and now she's Gucci's girl for Fall, along with Raquel Zimmerman, Natasha Poly, Freja Beha Erichsen, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Myf Shepherd, Dree Hemingway, and Jacquetta Wheeler. What you see here is an orgy of fashion. So rock 'n roll chic. What do you make of all of this?

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CFDA Designer Tribute

FabSugar — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:00:22 -0700

The winners have been announced, the Fab faves have been judged. But what the CFDA awards really comes down to is the designers. Last night an eclectic mix of designers gathered - many with models and starlets standing by - at Lincoln Center in NYC. Familiar faces shined, and really, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Here's our tribute to those designers who won and those who continue to win our fashion hearts, award or not.WireImage

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Girls on Film: Anja Rubik and Natasha Poly, Vogue Paris, June/July '09

FabSugar — Fri, 29 May 2009 07:50:22 -0700

You adored Anja Rubik in her sequined minis, so it's my Fab duty to show you more. Check out the blond bombshell having silly fun in front of the Eiffel Tower for Vogue Paris's June/July issue. Oh to wear skates and roll around in the middle of Paris! As if Anja wasn't enough, another blond stunner, Natasha Poly, also stars in this magical editorial, styled by Emmanuelle Alt. This dynamic duo has paved the way for how I want to experience the City of Lights - wearing dazzling clothes, causing a ruckus, and all the while looking effortless. Et voila! Source

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Freaky or Fabulous: Anja Rubik, Skeletor

FabSugar — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:00:22 -0700

Put model Anja Rubik in a sequined miniskirt one minute and a skeleton hand the next, and she'll rock them both. For the March issue of Vogue, the model donned Delfina Delettrez Fendi's skeleton hand, which starts at $23,200. Aside from the insane price, you have to admit it's unique, just like her other quirky jewels. I can't stop staring at it. But the real question is: Is it freaky or fabulous?

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