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Anna Sui Spring 2012

Hannah Weil — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:21:54 PDT

An all-star model cast including Karen Elson, Jess Stam, Arizona Muse, Karlie Kloss, and Lindsey Wixson hit the runway for Anna Sui's '40s-inspired Spring 2012 collection. With ladylike silhouettes, sweet, full-bodied prints, an electric palette - and turbans to top every look - Sui's Spring looks bright, polished, and marked with feminine charm in every detail. Nods to the womanly, the glamorous - and the very Parisian - were made throughout, in everything from the bold red lips to the lace veils, and the music transporting the crowd - including front-rower Sofia Coppola - to a bouncy dance scene in retro Paris. Indeed, the models themselves seemed to bounce along the runway in a peppy celebration of womanly clothes and colorful accents. Lindsey Wixson smiled flirtatiously, Karlie Kloss perfected her sultry half-smile, and the parade of beauties all done up in a mix of prints, socks, and sequins played perfectly to Sui's witty recreation of vintage style.

Trends: Ladylike, sheer, lace, florals, prints, sequins, turbans.
Colors: Purple, black, white, red, yellow florals.
Key Piece: Karlie in the electric purple floral print frock and matching turban.
Accessories: Cat-eye sunglasses, floppy hats, turbans, crisscross sandals, embellished tights, socks, and Sui's luggage for Tumi.
Who Would Wear It: Witty, whimsical types who favor femme silhouettes and a taste for the retro; Kirsten Dunst.

BellaSugar's April Must Haves

BellaSugar — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:30:48 PDT

While April may bring us plenty of shenanigans at the start, by the end of the month, we'll all be witnessing something a bit more staid: the royal wedding. So get ready for a few seasonal showers, celebratory events, and rising temperatures by putting a spring in your step with a few of our beauty must haves.

Inspired Spring: The Lisbon Sisters' Dreamy Chic

Brittney Stephens — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:54:11 PDT

Based on the novel by Jeffrey Eugenides, The Virgin Suicides is the sleepy portrayal of the five Lisbon sisters and their mysterious suicides, set in a 1970s Detroit suburb. While the subject matter is melancholic, it's hard to ignore the soft, feminine fashion. The film's dreamlike aesthetic and moody tone showcased lots of gauzy, retro-romantic babydoll dresses and ruffled tops, flat leather wedges, and girly, '70s-style eyelet and lace. Shop our picks below to crib the Lisbon sisters' easy, innocent style for Spring.

Nanette Lepore cream eyelet 'Daddy-O' cropped blouse - Sold Out	Dominica Wedge Sandal - Sold Out
A.P.C. Liberty-print cotton A-line dress - Sold Out	Dora Cutwork Top - $165.00
Spring Step Emmaline Wedge Sandal - White - Sold Out	Willow & Clay Lace Maxi Dress - Sold Out
Roper - Green Goddess Floral Print - Sold Out	Lola James Bone Beaded Bracelet Set - $185.00
Sunner Willow Long Dress - Sold Out	ASOS Crochet Frame Bag - Sold Out
Virgins, Saints & Angels Magdalena Grande Etched Cross in Gold \| Black Diamond - Sold Out	Josephine navy floral print cotton 'Liberty' strapless dress - Sold Out
AE Floral Cami - Sold Out	The silverlake sandal - Sold Out
Ricky Designs Beaded Lucite Handle Clutch - Sold Out	Repetto Nagoya Sandal - Sold Out
Divine Rights of Denim Floral Bermuda Shorts - Sold Out	Rose Bead Bracelet - Sold Out
TBA Bow Neck Printed Floral Smock Dress - Sold Out	Vanessa Bruno Athé Floral-print silk-chiffon dress - Sold Out
Alice Ritter Naelle Raglan Sleeve Shirt - $285.00	Ccc Chain Wrap Bracelet With Crystal Beads - Sold Out
Anna Sui Textured pattern silk-blend dress - Sold Out	Kork-Ease Cynthia Lace Wedge - Sold Out
Juicy Couture Tiered silk-chiffon maxi dress - Sold Out	Lucky Brand Handbag, West Coast Hobo Bag - Sold Out
Jeffrey Campbell 'Swansong' Wedge Sandal - Sold Out	Rebecca Taylor - Tiered Smock Dress - Sold Out
Rosary Necklace - Sold Out	Kimchi Blue Teardrop Wedge - Sold Out
Floral Tapestry Shorts - Sold Out	The Sak - Casual Classics II Crossbody - Sold Out

25 NYFW Bags That Have Us Excited For Fall!

Brittney Stephens — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 03:46:04 PST

We may still have Spring and Summer to worry about, but leave it to Diane von Furstenberg, Derek Lam, and Victoria Beckham to have us counting down the months until we can break out our moody Fall handbags. During New York Fashion Week, designers brought out the big guns in the form of superchic totes, oversize clutches, and ladylike frame bags- and if I remember correctly, there were some fanny packs thrown in there too. Excited yet? Click through to see the satchels that we can't wait to snap up.

Vanessa Hudgens Suits Up '70s Style For Anna Sui - Love It or Hate It?

Hannah Weil — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:23:12 PST

We've spotted Vanessa Hudgens making her way through her very first NYFW, popping up in designers' front rows and at Fashion Week fêtes. And, as celebrities tend to do when showing up front row, Vanessa, too, chose to don Anna Sui for the designer's Fall '11 show. It's a bold head-to-toe look - complete with vintage-inspired boho print, not to mention both bell sleeves and bell bottoms. So, I'm turning it over to you - what do you make of Vanessa's Sui ensemble?

Anna Sui Gives Us a Glimpse Into the '90s Supermodel Diva Attitude

Melody Nazarian — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:00:03 PDT

American designer Anna Sui has been in this business for a very long time. So long that she lived - and can clearly recall - the days when supermodels reigned supreme. In her own words, it was a whole different time:

"It was the most terrifying thing to do fittings with supermodels, because they would come in and look at your Polaroid board, and count how many outfits they had, what order they came out in and who were they next to. They would say things like, 'She is taller than me and I am not coming out after her,' 'How come she has three outfits and I only have two' and 'I want that outfit.' They'd literally pull the Polaroid off the board and say they want to wear this. There was a reason they were supermodels, though. When they put on an outfit, everyone was floored."

She goes on about how nowadays it's all about the look and less about the personality. Do you miss those supermodel days? I do!

15 of the Prettiest Looks From Fashion Week's Second Half

BellaSugar — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:00:00 PDT

New York's models walked their final runways last night, and although Fashion Week is officially over, now the real fun begins as we take a look back. Get a head start on all the emerging trends by checking out these 15 gorgeous looks from the last few days.

Be Blunt: 5 Easy Ways to Wear the Runway Trend

BellaSugar — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:00:00 PDT

Naomi Watts recently set off a mini-furor with her new blunt haircut. And if the looks on the runway are to be believed, they'll be one of the big hair trends for the upcoming season. But going blunt can be scary - especially if you have traumatic memories of grungy, stringy styles from the early '90s. So how can you wear the trend and look both pretty and modern? We pulled five of the most flattering interpretations of the look, using the runway for inspiration.

Fab Read: The Story of Anna Sui

FabSugar — Wed, 12 May 2010 09:00:22 PDT

We're sure Anna Sui has a lot to say about her 20-year - and still going - career in the fashion industry. That said, the designer has decided to pen a book, dubbed Anna Sui ($32), along with Costume Institute curator Andrew Bolton, and Jack White from the White Stripes. The book will reveal private memories of working with famous supermodels, dressing celebs and rock stars, and will provide insight on her design process. “The process of compiling and reliving favorite memories from my career was very gratifying,” said Sui. We can't wait to read all the Sui details!

The 5 Prettiest, Easiest-to-Wear Lipsticks From the Runway

BellaSugar — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Lipstick brightens up your entire look instantly, and can take you from good girl to smokin' hot with one swipe. While past seasons have been heavy on the black lipstick and edgy purple shades, this time around there are a few outstanding and eminently wearable looks that are just too good to pass up. I've put together the five most universally flattering, prettiest lipsticks from the runways. They're chic, sweet, and sexy, and all you have to do is click through to see them.