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FabSugar — Sat, 03 May 2008 07:00:08 -0700

Victoria Beckham's white Hermes Birkin bag - BagBliss
John Galliano's Christian Dior-chids - Trendinista
Vanessa Paradis for Miu Miu? - Chic & Untroubled
Really obsessed with white shoes - Pretty Legit
Falling for the villainess - MarbellaStyle

Fab Read: Bringing Home the Birkin

FabSugar — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:00:22 -0700

It's many a girl's dream to own a Birkin bag, and it was Michael Tonello's job to make that dream a reality . . . for those who could afford it.

He spent nearly a decade traveling the world in search of Birkins to resell on eBay, and once bought 140 of the coveted bags in a three month period. Tonello's forthcoming memoir Bringing Home the Birkin ($18) chronicles his hunt for the $8,000+ bag, of which Victoria Beckham is said to own 100. "I began to feel like I was a drug dealer," he said. "You know, there are people that will do almost anything to get one of these bags." Intense reading!

First a Bag, Now a Fragrance Inspired by the Stylish Jane Birkin

FabSugar — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 15:20:39 -0700

Lyn Harris of Miller Harris London has just released a very vanilla-y, oriental-smelling fragrance inspired by Jane Birkin. Style icon Birkin is a legendary actress, singer, model, and humanitarian, as well as the inspiration behind the legendary Hermes Birkin Bag, which has the distinction of having the longest waiting list for any luxury item in history (about six years at its peak).

It has been Birkin's lifelong dream to create her own scent, and now it's finally here. She worked alongside Harris to ensure perfection and even sketched the William Blake-style nymphs that appear on the bottle and the packaging. Called L'air De Rien, the fragrance is intended to reflect Brikin's passions. The very earthy fragrance can be worn "like a veil over one's body," hence the name, which literally translates to "the air of nothing." It's an exquisite fragrance blended with amber, vanilla, neroli, oak moss, and musks. You can buy the perfume here for £75.00, or call (212) 940-2145 to buy a 3.4-ounce bottle for $180.

Who Wore It Better? Fuchsia Hermes Birkin Bag

FabSugar — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:50:22 -0700

I believe a woman can twin a fuchsia Hermes Birkin bag with a perfect LBD and that's all she would ever need. Here we have two beautiful ladies, both carrying the coveted Birkin - in my new favorite color - both portraying a totally different look. Posh is on pink overload but still manages to look stunning in her Roland Mouret dress whereas Heidi tones things down in a dark hued rockin' look. One bag, two totally different looks...who wore it better?

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Awesome Accessories in the FabSugar Community

FabSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:00:22 -0700

If there's one thing you are all obsessed with in the FabSugar Community it's accessories. Mainly, handbags. Let's take a look at all the groups dedicated to the Hermes, Louis Vuittons, and Chanels in the world of fashion. Check out all the groups you can join and explore, and please - start some new ones! Here's geeksugar's helpful guide to creating in case you need some clarification.

What's in Your Bag?: Here's the place for fashion voyeurism; see what other gals carry around in their pretty purses - fun!

I Absolutely Love My . . .: This is a group I started where you can snap pictures and share stories about your most loved items.

Ooh! Cute Purses!: Find a bag your lusting over and just have to share your excitement? Bookmark your bag finds here.

Handbag Mania: It is what it sounds - see and share bags here, and inform others of the wonderful and wacky designs you can get out there on the vast Internet.

Shoes, honey.: Let's get this group going again. This group is basically about posting or announcing and sharing your love for shoes!

The Bag Addicts: Would you ever buy a Birkin? Ask questions and share bag obsessions here.

Celebrity Style: Victoria Beckham

FabSugar — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:00:22 -0800

The first thing I thought when I saw Victoria Beckham leaving London's Heathrow Airport is, I wonder if she's wearing anything underneath that extraordinary coat. Hot! The singer jet set to LA in a gray coat with gold buttons, a cool fedora, and of course, her Hermes bag. I admire that in the battle between comfort and sophistication, the latter always wins for Victoria. If you can't pull this look off on a plane, a swanky party is also a good venue.

City Style Wool Captain's Coat - $129.95	Christian Louboutin Suede Ankle Boot - $890.00
Heather Fedora - $5.00	dVb Rose Mirrored Aviator Sunglasses - $241.50
Siren Cutout Mini Dress - $138.00	Lauren by ralph lauren cz stud earrings - $42.00
Bulga silver patent metallic leather 'Emperor' shoulder bag - $417.00

Visit CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

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The Look For Less: The Hermes Birkin

FabSugar — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:00:22 -0700

Ah, the Hermes Birkin: a mystery to the common fashionista but a confidant to the stars. In the case of Victoria Beckham, the Birkin is more than a friend - it's a lover! She has multiple colors - black, tan, pink...and these puppies go for $7,000 - $10,000 plus. One would be lucky to get one in a lifetime. We're not that lucky, but today, good fortune is upon us in the form of a Look For Less!

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If we can't buy a real Birkin, at least we can pretend with a lookalike. This Brooks Brothers Leather Quarter-Flap Bag, on sale for $350 (originally $698) is pricey but a bargain compared to the real deal. It has the flap, the thin double handles and the Birkin-esque buckle. It looks like a Birkin, it acts like a Birkin...it might as well be a Birkin!

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Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:00:08 -0800

Supermodel Helena Christensen puts Ed Westwick in his place - PopSugar
Model Suzanne Diaz turns designer - Teen Vogue Blog
First look: Yves Saint Laurent Edition unisex collection - Coutorture
Behind the purse seams at Chanel - Vogue Blog
Head start with Susan Woo - Style File
Project Runway's Laura Bennett doesn't appreciate the judge-iness - Jezebel
NexusVII x Porter Birkin Bag - Nitrolicious
Gwyneth Paltrow stole idea for GOOP - Stylelist
Fall 2009 Fashion Week: Still with new blood - Fashionologie
Rocha, Stam: Now edible - Fashionista
JCPenney’s star-studded soiree - WSJ Blog
Monica Botkier spreads the love - Purse Blog
Get tempted by snakeskin accessories - Fashiontribes
Jimmy Choo for the American Heart Association - Bag Snob
Snatch up VeridiAum's new eco-conscious jewelry line - Refinery 29

Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:00:22 -0800

Get a yellow gown like Beyonce, Blake, and Fergie! - Off the Rack
Fall 2008 fashion week: Top 10 most interesting trends from London - Fashiontribes
Phillip Lim Mya hobo - Bag Snob
Sienna Miller's Twenty8Twelve: Frilly, feminine, ultimately feh - Jezebel
Shopping: ABS ombre dress - My Fashion Life
Jane Birkin tramples Hermes Birkin bags - Purse Blog
Fall 2008 fashion week trend report - Omiru
CK Calvin Klein basic “it” - The it Lists
Matthew McConaughey shows skin for Dolce and Gabanna - Styledash
Louis Vuitton: The commercial - Fashionista
Fab Flash: Michael Kors is a teenage Spice Girls fan - FabSugar UK
Greatest hits: London - Refinery29

Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:00:22 -0700

Get a personal peek inside Kelly Ripa’s closet! - Off the Rack
In love with the Hermes Lindy - Bag Snob
Who wore it better? Schiffer vs. Portman - Fashionista
Collab mad: Eugenia Kim for Coach hits stores - Coutorture
Hello Kitty to make Vogue debut - Catwalk Queen
Shoes from Dancing With the Stars - The Fashionator

Bringing Home the Birkin sweepstakes, for a chance to win an Hermes Birkin - HarperCollins
Does Kate Moss have a new style icon? - FabSugar UK
Prada stripes multicolor small hobo - Purse Blog
How not to pose for photos, courtesy of celebrities - The Cut
Travel in Style: Marc Jacobs patent wheely - My Fashion Life
Gwyneth Paltrow gets a grip - Jezebel