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Fab Site: OneGoodie.com

FabSugar — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:09:54 -0700

In the spirit of Woot.com, which sells just one deeply discounted item every day, comes OneGoodie.com, which is devoted to the quality, not quantity, of its killer deals. Unlike the more tech-focused Woot, which today is selling cheap memory sticks, OneGoodie is focused on products for moms (OneBabyGoodie and OneToddlerGoodie), pet owners (OneDoggieGoodie), and gourmands (OneGourmetGoodie). It maintains four separate sites, each of which sells only one product per day at as much as 50 percent off the retail price, like this Emphasis Products Light:Night, available here, which typically costs $40 but is just $26.99 on OneToddlerGoodie.

The concept works because OneGoodie can promise very high volume, so the manufacturers are happy to offer steep deals. The site even asks its readers for input on what products to offer next. FYI, each product hits the web at 1 a.m. Eastern time every day and sticks around for 24 hours or until it is sold out. On Fridays and only Fridays, OneGoodie.com tells users in advance what it will be selling-typically a high-ticket item-and leaves it up all weekend. Here are the other deals online today.

Latka's Treats Wheat Free Howl-O-Ween Treat Packs, $18.99 (regular price $26.99), available here.

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Loving Baby Swaddle Blanket Set, $26.99 (regular price: $52), available here.

Big Acres Four Pack of Sauce, $18.99 (regular price: $24), available here.

Fab Flash: Juicy Couture Baby

FabSugar — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:24:44 -0800

What seems like a natural product line extension, Juicy Couture is venturing into babywear this Spring. The company will launch a full collection of baby clothes for both male and female tots, called Juicy Couture Baby. The new line will consist of everything from bibs to blankets, swimsuits, T-shirts, onesies, and their signature tracksuits. They will be sold in their flagship stores in NYC and San Francisco as well as Neiman Marcus, Saks and Nordstrom.

To hear what Juicy co-founder Pamela Skaist-Lezy had to say about Juicy Baby, read more

"It seems like every "It" girl is having a baby and all they want to wear is Juicy, [so] all they want their babies to be wearing is Juicy."

Fab Site: TheLaundress.com

FabSugar — Tue, 15 May 2007 05:03:33 -0700

No one in their right mind would say that they love to do laundry. Oh wait - didn't Type A Monica Geller on Friends? Anywho, those not in TV land would be silly to not use top-notch products to wash our clothes; without our wide-leg jeans and metallic accessories, we'd be nothing (okay, we wouldn't exactly be nothing, but we'd be naked!). But I digress. The Laundress, a luxury fabric care and specialty detergent line founded in 2004, has the solution to making laundry more delightful. All the scents used: Cedar, Baby, Lady and Classic, have been custom made by founders Lindsey Wieber and Gwen Whiting for your olfactory enjoyment.

These fashionable laundering ladies bring you goodies like Baby Detergent, $5-$16, Delicate Wash, $14-$18, Swimwear Care, $8-$18, Wool & Cashmere Shampoo, $8-$18 and more. They also provide laundry tips and what products to use in case of a cleaning dilemma. So don't be ashamed the next time you find yourself wanting to do laundry over catching a flick - the Laundress tends to do that to clothes-loving people.

Fab Site: Saffron Rouge

FabSugar — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:42:32 -0800

While on the hunt for one of my recent favorite lip balms, this Dr. Hauschka Lip Care Stick available here for $12.95, I stumbled upon a lovely little beauty site called Saffron Rouge for the first time. If you're a cosmetic junkie concerned about what strange chemicals are entering your body through your beauty habit, then this place is an e-commerce paradise. Saffron Rouge specializes in organic and natural beauty products-everything from bath and shower products to aromatherapy and even a number of natural makeup lines I've never seen before. Just browsing this site, I discovered dozens of products I want to try. Here are a few of the highlights.

John Masters Organics Citrus & Neroli Detangler, $16, available here.

Primavera Relax Body Wash, $6 to $20, available here.

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Weleda Baby Starter Kit, $12, available here. Includes trial sizes of diaper care cream, calendula baby oil, and more.

Jurlique Arnica Cream, $32, available here. This stuff is a miracle potion for banishing bruises.

Pangea Organics Argentinean Tangerine & Thyme Facial Toner, $16, available here.

Fab Site: Beklina

FabSugar — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 15:02:06 -0700

Beklina is a cozy online boutique specializing in socially responsible style, including organic and fair-trade fashions, paper products, kids' clothing, and accessories. The fabulous site is a three-woman family-run operation devoted to hip, green products. Here's a look at some of my favorite Beklina merchandise.

Jack & Marjorie Evelyn Handbag constructed from Italian military surplus materials such as wool blankets, $150, available here.

Lilja Tango Wrap Dress made from baby alpaca, $280, available here.

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Under The Nile Children's Organic Cotton PJs made from fair-trade Egyptian cotton, $28, available here.

Stewart + Brown Cashmere Tassel Scarf, $141, available here.

Bonnie Heart Clyde Forest Dance Embroidered Shirt, $90, available here.

Laundry 101

FabSugar — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:10:53 -0700

So you splurged and bought the ridiculously expensive t-shirt/bra/sweater. "Sure, it was pricey," you told yourself, "but it will last a lifetime!" Right?

Well, that depends. How you wash an item of clothing will go a long way in determining how long you will be able to wear it proudly.

The first step is to wash with a gentle cleanser. Caldrea manufactures beautiful and beautifully-scented home products, including these from their gentle "Sweet Pea" line.

Sweet Pea products are marketed by Caldrea for baby clothes, but they should also be gentle enough to handle even your most delicate couture.

For more laundry tips, read more

Dryers. They're dreadfully convenient, but high heat is the enemy of delicate fabrics. To break the dangerous cycle, Williams Sonoma offers this great collapsible drying rack for $44.

With multiple bars to hang clothing and a flat rack to dry your sweaters, the best part of this drying rack is that it folds down to just 3" deep.

And for more helpful information on fabric care, Woolite has put together this great fabric care chart to show you how to launder everything from acetate to wool.

Now I've got to go do my own!

Fab Site: ShopStyle.com

FabSugar — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 06:31:33 -0800

Warning: for extreme web shoppers (um, me) this site could be detrimental. Launched in January, ShopStyle is a mecca for finding that specific thing you're searching for. Some people have shopping lists for the grocery store, I have them for the season ahead.

Here is a high-style search engine just for fashion. You can search an item and quickly and easily browse the matches from more than 30 sites - some of my most favorite ones like Shopbop and Forever 21. The images are clear - they kind of look like our very own Fab Finds - and a pop up menu appears when you graze over the image, providing additional product info; although this is a little irritating sometimes when you're trying to look at something else. You can search for women, men, teens, kids & baby, and shoes all separately; you can refine your search by brand, store, sale or price.

As well, you can set up a Stylebook where you can put all your picks, or build outfits. There isn't a whole lot of these to browse, but they are growing and I have a feeling you'll soon be able to see a plethora of users looks. One super cool thing: you can search Stylebooks by body type - very handy!

So, I searched for "white denim jacket" and the following results popped up:

There were some more, but this is a good representation. As you can see there are many choices that are, in fact, white denim jackets - but a few strays. While I didn't find a keeper, this definitely got my search going.

Check out ShopStyle and let me know your thoughts! I'm curious.

Fab Gift Guide: Mommy-to-Be

FabSugar — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:19:31 -0800

Here are some super cute gifts for the Mommy-to-Be. Most likely people are already showering her with gifts for the baby, but what about some presents for the Mommy? This Fab Gift Guide is all about her! To see all of my gift guides, click here.

Under $50

The perfect stocking stuffer, this Mustela Stretch Mark cream is the best for minimizing the appearance of stretch marks. All the Mommies that I know can't stop raving about this product. It's hypoallergenic and can even be used while breast feeding. Buy it here for $34.50.

For more Mommy-To-Be gifts, read more

$50-$100
This Tummy Talk pregnancy journal is a beautiful way for her to keep record of the special moments of this joyous time in her life. According to Tummy Talk, this all-in-one album, scrapbook and keepsake journal can be completely customized by adding your mementos, journaling your thoughts and inserting your photos. Buy it here for $74.99.

Over $100

Call your local spa/salon and book the Mommy-to-be for a pre-natal massage. These usually range from $125 to $250 depending on how many minutes you want to buy. This is the ultimate treat for any expectant mother.

Fab Site: Trunkt

FabSugar — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 12:09:56 -0800

The name may not be easy to pronounce, but it won't be hard to find something that tickles your fancy at the online boutique Trunkt. Using the old-fashioned "trunk show" concept as inspiration, the site provides a one-stop shop for high-end goods made by small, independent designers and artists from around the world. The web site, as well as Trunkt's showroom in New York's Tribeca neighborhood, is a great place to buy unique gifts that you aren't likely to find anywhere else. There's really an astounding amount of stuff here-including jewelry, bath products, home goods, and baby gifts-but here are some of my favorite finds.

Good on Paper Birthday Book, $6, available here.

Steel Couture Marlene Cuff, $50, available here.

Khushi Solid Body Butter, $14, available here.

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Alex and Lorenzo Black Velvet Belt, $50, available here.

Kristin Laing Cloud Ring, $120, available here.

Ji Designs Luggage Tags, $8, available here.

The Perfect Slip

FabSugar — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:24:38 -0700

The company that brought us Commando Invisible Underwear has done it again. First, Her Look Enterprises brought us laser-cut undies to eradicate VPLs once and for all. Then, it introduced those cutie little Takeouts, which boost your boobage in almost anything you wear. Now comes Slipology, the completely genius no-slip half slip.

This slip has a perfect texture and feel like all of the laser-cut Commando products, but there is also a tiny weight sewn into the hemline, so that it won't ride up or wrinkle. If only women in the 1950s had been able to wear these. Buy it here for $48. It's available in two sizes and three colors: True Nude, the darker Buck Buck Naked Nude, and Baby Got Black.