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Trend Alert: Chain Inserts

FabSugar — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:22 -0700

I've fallen madly in lust with the latest crop of chain handbags. Note the clever intertwining of leather and metal. I like how these chain inserts add a svelte edge to the classic chain handle. This new rendition is still sophisticated, but the leather gives it a rockin' rad attitude. How cool is that?

Chanel gold crinkled patent chain flap shoulder bag - $2,120.00	Meli Melo Black Bon Bon Bag - $377.85
Bee 23 by Bing Bang Suede Chain Bag - $58.00	Elliott lucca "opal solid" clutch - $198.00
Bwovent Cognac Paris - $78.00	Zagliani Notting Hill Pleated Python Shoulder Bag - $3,180.00
Versace Small Patent Shoulder Bag with Chain Handle - $1,540.00	Bbarbela Black Pat Paris - $68.00
Calvin Klein Chain Strap Hobo Bag - $198.00

Glitterati: Anna Sheffield

FabSugar — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:00:22 -0700

I've been pining for Anna Sheffield's jewels for a while, so it's high time I let you in on the gossip. Sheffield, who's also the designer behind funky jewelry line Bing Bang, is a genius when it comes to edgy yet feminine adornments.

Anna's design aesthetic for her namesake collection is simple and sleek. She uses silver, gold, gems, and diamonds to create stunning, handmade masterpieces retailing between $350 to $1,500. Too expensive? Check out her exclusive Bee 23 collection for Urban Outfitters.

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Fab Flash: Bing Bang Partners With Urban Outfitters

FabSugar — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:00:22 -0700

Jewelry company Bing Bang has partnered with Urban Outfitters to sell its new collection of jewels, named Bee 23. The selection will be sold at a much lower price point than their namesake collection and will be sold exclusively at UO. The company, which is well known for its pricey and cutting-edge designs, hopes to reach out to a new demographic with Bee 23. The new array of funky jewels will be available at Urban Outfitters in the Fall, and it sounds promising!

Weekend Links

FabSugar — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:22:22 -0700

London Fashion Week: Vivienne Westwood bares all - Fashion Copious
Top five handbags worn by celebrities - BagBliss
In stores now: Bee 23, Grey Antics, and S Loves C by Spring & Clifton - Chic & Untroubled
What to buy Fall 2008: Wal-Mart - The Budget Fashionista
London Fashion Week, Day Three-Four: Trousergate - Style Bubble

Glitterati: Erickson Beamon

FabSugar — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:00:22 -0800

Erickson Beamon has been around for 23 years, but as of late, the jewelry line has been blowing up. If you recall, in Episode 8 of Gossip Girl, Chuck gave Blair a diamond Erickson Beamon necklace for her birthday. Lucky for us, the bling, unlike the show, is not made up.

This is how it all started: friends Vicki Beamon and Karen Erickson moved from Detroit to New York City in the '80s and quickly became quite the socialites. While working with a fashion designer on their catwalk show, they couldn't find someone to lend them jewels to accessorize the collection. Little did they know that having to string crystals and beads on suede would soon become their full-time jobs.

Signature Erickson Beamon beaded necklaces, chandelier earrings, bracelets, and brooches, retailing for $228 up to $2,000, can be found at BlueBee and Net-a-Porter. Shopbop is currently holding an Erickson Beamon sale!

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Fab Lip Repair Care

FabSugar — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:31:22 -0800

There are so many products that concentrate on caring for the delicate skin on your face, eyes, body and hands, but what about your lips? It's one thing to remedy dry or parched lips with lip balm, but how do you cure peeling and cracking severely damaged smackers?

With winter upon us, the cold weather demands that you turn on your heat. Heaters, especially when you are sleeping near them, tend to dry out your skin, throat, etc. Be sure to drink plenty of water, and if possible use a humidifier. You can also apply these intense and extremely concentrated treatments to your lips before you go to bed and let them work their magic as you sleep. Talk about a dream come true!

Elemis Lip Rescue, $23, is a petroleum-free lip balm that will help nourish and soften your dry lips. Made from vitamins, natural plant collagen, white bees wax, Mediterranean olive oil wax, peppermint, wild mint, calendula and cocoa butter, this rich formula will soothe even the sorest of lips instantly. Apply in the evening and periodically throughout the day.

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SkinCeuticals Antioxidant Lip Repair, $30, contains vitamin E and silymarin. These are both antioxidants that are known to help prevent aging and restore moisture in your lips. It will also exfoliate, hydrate and heal while accelerating cell renewal.

Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Lip Service, $25, was designed to hydrate, repair and protect your lips from further environmental damage. It also contains vitamin E to help moisturize and combat dryness. The menthol in the formula cools and refreshes your lips and lets you know that it's working. Use day and night.