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Trend Alert: A No Fuss Black Coat

FabSugar — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:00:22 PST

The holidays are when you wear your most Fab garb. You're buttoned and bundled up. I have an arsenal of festive wear I better get wearing! But isn't the key to looking good looking effortless? Easy fix: When running out the door - dress, hair, makeup, jewelry, shoes, all in perfect placement - just grab an even slightly wrinkled no fuss black coat and keep running. You'll appear to the party slightly disheveled, but in the best way. See Cameron and America? They showed up at the same event in theirs, both looking polished, but not too perfect. And Jennifer, well, she let her legs and frilly Valentino dress peek out from under hers. No fuss, no problems.

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Look of the Day: Parisian Classic

Marisa Tom — Mon, 14 May 2012 03:00:32 PDT

You don't have to be in Paris to look just as chic as one of its locals. Case in point: this Fab reader Postgradchic channeled a totally classic French-girl look with the help of a tailored topper, a slick t-shirt, and cream-hued pointy-toe pumps. She wore a striped black-and-white tee with cuffed blue jeans, then topped the outfit with a Spring-perfect trench coat. Her accessories - a brown belt, chic fedora, neutral-toned pumps, and brown tote - rounded out the ensemble with an effortlessly stylish touch.

Congrats Postgradchic!

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Queen Elizabeth Looks Like a Fairy-Tale Monarch at Parliament's Opening

Annie Scudder — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:45:14 PDT

Kate Middleton is a modern royal, most recently making an appearance last night at a black tie gala with a sky-high and surprisingly sexy slit in her dress. But today in full regalia, Queen Elizabeth II took royal watchers back in time during the state opening of parliament. Each year the queen marks the start of a new parliamentary session in the UK dressed in a regal fur coat and an imposing crown, technically called the State Diadem. In fact the crown, which has 1333 diamonds, rides to parliament in its own carriage, with the Cap of Maintenance and Sword of State. With all the trappings, Queen Elizabeth laid out the reforms coming up this year. After listing economic and other legislative priorities, the queen referenced plans that would allow the potential first-born daughter of Prince William and Kate Middleton to rule as queen one day. She said, "My government will continue to work with the 15 other Commonwealth realms to take forward reform of the rules governing succession to the crown." See photos of the event.

Look of the Day: Dainty and Dotted

FabSugar — Wed, 02 May 2012 03:00:46 PDT

Fab reader CBladyàlamode put a playful dotted spin on ladylike wares. She added two bright hues to her multicolored polka-dot dress via a bold coral Spring coat and pointy daisy-adorned yellow flats. Then, to tie the look together, she accessorized with a vintage Moschino chain-strap black shoulder bag. It's effortlessly chic with a fun, flirty flair - a perfect mix for daytime dressing.

Congrats CBladyàlamode!

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How Your Wardrobe Reveals Your Personality

LearnVest — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:15:13 PDT

Your clothes reveal a lot about who you are as a person. LearnVest shares how psychology affects the way we dress and what our clothing styles mean.

It’s no news that your wardrobe says a lot about you.

What you wear can inform passersby of your type of employment, as well as your ambitions, emotions, and spending habits.

And now it’s even launched a whole new type of psychology.

Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner literally wrote the book on this phenomenon, which she calls the “psychology of dress.” In You Are What You Wear: What Your Clothes Reveal About You, she explains not only how psychology determines our clothing choices, but also how to overcome key psychological issues your wardrobe might be bringing to light in your everyday life, or even at work.

“Shopping and spending behaviors often come from internal motivations such as emotions, experiences, and culture,” says Dr. Baumgartner. “You look at shopping or storing behaviors, even putting together outfits, and people think of it as fluff. But any behavior is rooted in something deeper. I look at the deeper meaning of choices, just like I would in therapy.”

We spoke with her to figure out why clothes are so revealing (of our personalities, that is), what messages they’re sending and how you can use your wardrobe to change how others perceive you - and even how you think about yourself.

How We Use Clothing as an Aid . . . and a Weapon

Americans rely on clothing as an economic and social indicator because there aren’t official marks of rank such as a caste system or aristocracy, says Dr. Baumgartner.

“When you don’t have a specific system, people come up with their own,” she explains. It’s what “helps you figure out where you fit in. Especially now, with the economy, with people losing status, maintaining a sense of who we are becomes even more important. Our clothes help place us where we think we want to be. ”

She cites the Real Housewives TV series as an example: “Look at the way they focus on money. When they fight, they use logos and designers as a way to put each other down. They’re using clothes and accessories both as a tool to know where they fit in and as a weapon against others.”

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Lauren Conrad Makes Multiple Flirty NYC Appearances For The Fame Game

Lauren Turner — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:59:54 PDT

Lauren Conrad continued her busy press week with another set of appearances in NYC. Yesterday, she wore a flirty skirt and top for a visit to NBC Studios and later stopped by Barnes & Noble in a Lela Rose dress to sign copies of The Fame Game, which is now on sale. Lauren stepped out again last night in a black coat and Chanel bag. Part of her promotions included a topless Glamour magazine cover and a sexy spread inside the issue. Lauren opened up about life on The Hills in the publication and also defended her busy schedule, saying she works "really, really hard."

Elizabeth Olsen Takes a Break From Her Darling New Project

Katie Henry — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:56:26 PDT

Elizabeth Olsen strolled through Tribeca yesterday carrying a large bowling bag by Chloe. She kept a low profile, walking the streets solo in an oversized hat and sunglasses. Elizabeth modeled Chanel's little black jacket recently, but for her latest outing, she kept bundled up in a furry coat. She's in the midst of shooting Kill Your Darlings with Daniel Radcliffe and Michael C. Hall. The picture has Elizabeth wearing frocks from the 1940s. She's one of our favorite fashion trendsetters, and she's also making a name for herself in the skin care world - Elizabeth was the winner of the Bella Beauty Award's Fresh Face honor!

How to Wear Colorful Mascara

Allure — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:00:00 PDT

We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure:

Colored mascara has always had pretty tacky associations. But the electric blue lashes at Stella McCartney's Fall show in Paris were actually pretty gorgeous. "[Stella] said, 'I love when girls wear colored mascara'," explained makeup artist Pat McGrath backstage. The striking purple-cobalt shade they came up with was fun and youthful and made the models' eyes look bigger and brighter than ever. Still, it's colored mascara - a look that takes some serious guts to pull off off the runway. To help you get it right, here are a few tips from the pros:

Look of the Day: Peplum Love

FabSugar — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 03:00:45 PDT

Fab reader Simmysashi rocked a pretty peplum look, but kept it ultra laid-back, too. She paired a printed fit-and-flare top with ripped, worn-in jeans for a cool juxtaposition of girlie and undone. On a warm Spring day, these key pieces would suffice, but we love that she topped the ensemble with a plush fur-lined trench coat, slick red clutch, and black pointy-toe pumps for a polished seasonal finish.

Congrats Simmysashi!

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A Blackboard Wall For Commitmentphobes

Elka Karl — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:00:39 PST

While I might have dismissed blackboard walls as a trend just a year ago, their unflagging popularity is making me reconsider. Home decorators continue to embrace the look, and for good reason - they offer an unexpected color contrast in a room, and are also incredibly useful. A blackboard wall in an entry is a great spot for scribbling notes for housemates or family members, while one in the kitchen is perfect for writing up your grocery list. They're also a good way to satiate scribble-happy toddlers: our kitchen blackboard wall is a great place to redirect our little guy when he's interested in crayoning over one of our other walls.

However, if you're not sold on the concept, or, if you're positive you'll tire of the look in a few short months, you don't have to paint an entire wall. Try painting a black "board" instead.

Take for instance this lovely living room. A large piece of plywood has been used to create a blackboard, which works well in the space since it acts as a piece of large-scale art as well as a practical message board in the area between the entry and the living room. Since the home is so open, this blackboard actually helps to define areas.

To try this look at home, head to your local hardware store and pick up a piece of plywood, then cover it thoroughly with several coats of blackboard paint. I personally prefer Hudson, but ask your local hardware store rep for his or her recommendations, too.

Another great idea: try using a salvaged door instead of plywood. That way, you don't have to worry about rough edges, and your chalkboard will take on an even more interesting look, depending on the level of detail in the door itself.

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