Trend Alert: Buckle Up


Updated 08/01/09 4:37 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 6 comments

Trend Alert: Multi-Buckle Boots

Calling all avant-gardians: strap in and buckle up. Multi-buckle shoes are fit for the daring so wallflowers step aside. I can't deny my lust for these Balmain Uma Buckle Boots ($1,275). Don't you love the simultaneously strong and sexy vibe? If you're brave enough, step loud, step proud. Shop This Look Read more

These Boots Are Made For Walking: Buckle Up


Updated 10/09/08 5:29 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 11 comments

These Boots Are Made For Walking: Buckle Up

No matter where you're going, buckle up and enjoy the walk. Buckles have sprouted all over the place on boots: on the front, in the center, on the sides. And they're not all created equal. You'll even notice some experimental boots with stacked buckles. Fab! This Juicy Couture Jett Buckle Bootie ($448) is among the more posh styles on the market. The polished buckle makes this Read more

The Look For Less: Fendi Peep-Toe Pump


Updated 04/08/08 8:30 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 9 comments

The Look For Less: Fendi Peep-Toe Pump

You know that signature Fendi buckle — it's recognizable from a mile away. It's found on the brand's bags, belts, and footwear, like this Fendi Peep-Toe Pump ($475). In some instances, such as on the Fendi B bag, it can be tacky, but when the buckle is small, it's so cute. Lucky for you Fendi lovers, I found an equally buckle-iscious alternative that's cheaper and way more comfortable! To see Read more

Trend Alert: One, Two, Buckle My Shoe


Updated 01/23/08 8:47 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 12 comments

Trend Alert: One, Two, Buckle My Shoe

Buckles are having a brilliant moment in footwear. So we can't all afford Cate's Roger Vivier brocade-buckled pumps, but we can aspire to be as sophisticated and lovely as Cate the Great. As she exhibits — a great pair of buckles lends itself a perfect match to a smart LBD. The baby bump adds charm, but isn't a necessary accessory. Shop This Look Read more

The Muppets' Music Man Bret McKenzie on His Oscar Nod and Taking a Silly Job Seriously


Updated 02/09/12 2:31 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Bret McKenzie Interview on The Muppets

Bret McKenzie is up for an exceedingly rare honor this year, with his ballad "Man or Muppet" earning one of just two nominations in the Oscars' best song category. I caught up with The Muppets' musical supervisor today at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank to chat about the awards attention and the unique experience of penning music for Kermit and company. The New Zealand native talked about fighting Read more

Couture Fashion Week: Atelier Versace


Updated 01/23/12 12:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Versace Couture Spring 2012

Nothing could kick-start Couture Fashion Week quite like Atelier Versace's confident return to the ring after an eight-year hiatus. Donatella Versace presented the label's couture collection for the first time since 2004, marking its resurrection in signature brights and distinctly sexy silhouettes. All the elements we've come to rely on from a Versace collection were present — curve-hugging Read more

Weekend DIY Projects


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Bottle Lamp DIY Home Decor Projects

Now that the rainy season is upon us in San Francisco, I'm buckling down to focus my energy into some postponed DIY projects this weekend. Since it doesn't look like it will clear up until the middle of next week, I'm going to see if I can slip in more than one. I was thrilled to find tutorials for stealing the look of products that are trending now, like block-printed fabrics, gold-dipped Read more

Celebrity Accessory Report: Bold Bracelets


Updated 01/11/12 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrities Wearing Bracelets and Cuffs 2012

While we're always trying to reinvent the accessorizing wheel, there's nothing like showcasing a bold bracelet or cuff on your arm. Michelle Williams donned a sleek gold buckled bracelet at a My Week With Marilyn screening, Heidi Klum opted for an exotic snake cuff adornment at her Toronto fragrance launch, and Blake Lively stacked her favorite colorful and oversized Lorraine Schwartz bracelets Read more

Share Your Budget Tip For the New Year


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Budget Tips and Tricks For 2012

You want the truth? Creating and sticking to a budget is a pain. It takes dedication, daily effort, and compromise. We each develop our own smart saving style and tricks over the years, which is why we started the How Do You Save? group for you to divulge your winning tactics. We want you to dole out your advice to other SavvySugar readers trying to save a little moola and learn from their Read more

Celeb Style: Kate Bosworth's Effortless Cool


Updated 12/29/11 11:56 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kate Bosworth Carrying Prada Bag With Michael Polish in LA

Kate Bosworth headed out for lunch with her beau, Michael Polish, in West Hollywood wearing a range of laid-back designer duds. Her outfit starts with a printed Proenza Schouler henley top accompanied with skinny black jeans and standout Chloé studded boots. To finish, Kate accessorized with a chic structured Prada bag, black sunglasses, buckle-detail bracelets, and a pendant necklace. The Read more