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Cheap and Chic: Tribal Jewels

FabSugar — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:00:08 -0700

Rachel Bilson took a break from all the New York Fashion Week festivities to attend the premiere of Coco Before Chanel. All the while, she joined a tribe called Fab by wearing a striking green and black tribal necklace. Notice how the two small pearls pull in some sophistication. Her all-black ensemble serves as the perfect canvas - it allows her statement piece to steal the spotlight, as it should. Get the look, for less, below.

Cheap & Chic: Sleek Tie Dresses

FabSugar — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:00:22 -0700

Are you the owner of a sleek tie dress? Cate Blanchett, here at the Audi LightHouse showroom launch in Sydney, is. Her silk self-tie dress is just loose enough, and the matching belt accentuates her waist without suffocating it. How about we follow in her fashionable footsteps and try some sleek tie dresses for ourselves? The good news is, a self-tie belt isn't written in stone. For variation, you can replace it with a different one for contrast. Below are a few affordable options. Cate's exotic gold accessories unfortunately not included.

Cheap & Chic: Sleek, Simple Headbands

FabSugar — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:50:22 -0700

Gone are the days of sleek, simple headbands. Now all you see are studs, bows, feathers, and jewels. There's nothing wrong with embellishments, but sometimes you just want to be frill-free, you know? Jessica Stam feels me, she's helping bring back the old-school headband. It adds just enough kick to an already dashing outfit without throwing it overboard. Take a cue from the cat-like model, who further jazzed up her metallic LBD with a sleek black headband at a Rag & Bone party at Intermix.

Cheap & Chic: Lightweight Summer Jackets

FabSugar — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:00:08 -0700

Unless your city is burning up 24/7 in the summertime, a lightweight jacket is necessary. It can shield you from the slight wind and can likewise be part of your outfit's appeal. A win-win for sure. Below are a handful of affordable lightweight jackets stylish enough to wear all day and night. Neutrals, colors, drawstrings, ruffles, swing collars, dolman sleeves - take your pick. This Twelve by Twelve Studded Short Sleeve Jacket ($39) is the one for me. Part badass, part femme, all perfecto. Only, I would wear it unbuttoned.

Cheap & Chic: Technicolor

FabSugar — Tue, 19 May 2009 03:50:22 -0700

There's a way to liven up the red carpet, then there's a way to blow it up. Michelle Monaghan blew through the premiere of Up in LA. Her technicolor Peter Som dress and cotton candy pink Casadei heels were perfect for this lighthearted event and look especially sweet against the balloon backdrop. But no need to walk a red carpet to get Michelle's sassy look. Just remember to limit your technicolor to one item - otherwise you'll end up looking more raver, less glamour girl.

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Cheap & Chic: Blanc Blazer

FabSugar — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:00:22 -0700

When it rains Kate Moss, it pours Kate Moss. Can you blame us? The super has been delivering inspirational ensembles, back-to-back. The night of the Topshop US opening, Kate celebrated one last time in a shimmery gold dress cinched with a low-slung belt. But what she wore over her dress - a crisp white blazer - is more my focus. Wow, what a way to freshen up an otherwise seen-before look. Take a cue from Kate and add a blanc blazer to any of your looks. An instant injection of Botox for your style.

Women's Twill Blazers - $29.50	Jacket Sel Voila6 - $9.99
Apt. 9® Smocked Blazer - $50.00	City Style Two Button Jacket - $59.95
AE Boyfriend Blazer - $59.50	Sonoma Life + Style® Twill Blazer - $42.00
Signature Relaxed Tencel™ Twill Collection: Single-Breasted Blazer - $69.00	"> Petite cotton blazer - $130.00	NW Jeans Spiga Twill Blazer - $89.00

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Cheap & Chic: Flashy Pink Mini

FabSugar — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:00:22 -0700

I've long loved the combination of black and pink, so when I saw Taylor Momsen at the Topshop US opening party, my eyes widened. Let's recognize that if it weren't for her hot pink tiered miniskirt, her look wouldn't be as captivating. It lends femininity to her tough leather motorcycle jacket but maintains the spunky vibe. Hot pink lipstick adds further kick. Get in on the flashy pink fun with your very own miniskirt.

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Cheap and Chic: Brown Belt Obsessed

FabSugar — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:00:22 -0700

Who all is checking out No Doubt's reunion tour this Summer?! I am, for sure. I saw them years ago but remember it being epic; Gwen is such a great frontwoman and the band really rocks the house. Here she is swaggering along in LA looking pirate-esque. The key accessory that makes her look - aside from the coral L.A.M.B bag - is her low slung brown belt. I already felt a brown belt obsession coming on and now it's full-fledged. Gwen's still got it!

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Cheap and Chic: Pretty Pastel Peepers

FabSugar — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:00:22 -0700

While I'm still contemplating whether or not to incorporate pastels into my wardrobe, Whitney Port has already made her decision. The reality star was recently snapped at LAX airport debuting a pair of pastel pink glasses. They sort of made her outfit, wouldn't you say? The Alexander Wang gray sweatshirt and shredded white jeans are cool, but a pretty hint of pastel made the look more charming. If you're hesitant to dabble with pastels, sunglasses are a good place to start. Baby steps, baby steps.

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Cheap & Chic: Crop Those Sweaters

FabSugar — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:00:22 -0800

There's something special about cropped sweaters. I constantly find myself gravitating towards them, and I never seem to get enough. They're great with high-waisted pants for a dressed-up look, or a la Flashdance, like with this Express Cropped Crew Pullover Sweater ($40).

Besides being cute, cropped sweaters are also versatile; you can use them as a layering tool in the Fall and Winter, and then wear them stag with a skirt in the Spring. C'mon, crop those sweaters!

Vercelli - $12.00	Tribal Wooden Necklace - $10.80
Safari Bracelet Set - $44.00	Faux Wood Necklace - $39.00
Kirra Wood Zebra Fuschia Bracelet - $6.50	Shall - $12.00
Tribal Bangle Set - $4.00	Tribal Medallion Necklace - $12.80
Dana Buchman Gold-Tone Zebra Hoop Earrings - $18.00	Oblong Bead Necklace - $38.00
Tribal Shell Earrings - $4.00	African Print Bangle - $32.00
Tribal Hinged Bracelet - $5.80	Tribal Rings Necklace - $5.80
Square Tribal Earrings - $4.00

Women's Tie-Front Wrap Dresses - $29.50	Paisley Chiffon Dress - $44.90
Pleated Vest Dress - $24.80	In Bloom Short Wrap - $68.00
Tie-Waist Jumper - $42.90	As U Wish Ruffle Dress (Juniors) - $48.00
Kensie "Sheer Delight" Beaded Silk Sleeveless Dress - $158.00	Ink Blot Print Dress - $24.80
AE Button Bustier Dress - $44.50	Satin Rope Belt Dress - $22.80
Women's Tie-Front Flutter-Sleeve Dresses - $24.50	H81 Self-Tie Plaid Dress - $22.90

Tapered Glitter Headband - $2.80	Troth - $8.00
Faux Reptile Headband - $2.80	Assorted Plastic Headbands - $1.50
Wide Satin Headband - Black - $12.99	Wide Pleather Headband - $2.80
Style Solutions Faux Patent Croc Brown Headband - $4.99	Esroota - $8.00
486_220 - $5.00	So® Leather Headband - $8.00
Quilted Patent Headband - $9.00

City Style 3/4 Sleeve Jacket - $59.95	Cropped drawstring jacket - $59.50
Short Sleeve Jacket - $29.00	Converse One Star Guinevere Crop Jacket - Heather Grey - $26.99
Color Zip-Up Jacket - $16.50	Tall short-sleeve funnel jacket - $150.00
Silence & Noise Dolman Hoodie - $48.00	Crop-sleeve ruffle jacket - $59.50
Short Sleeve Linen Jacket - $32.00	Merona Paddington Jacket - Admiral Blue - $24.48
Pintucked jacket - $69.50	Swing Jacket - $49.50
Unisex Highlighter Flex Fleece Zip Hoody - $44.00	Signature Stretch Silk Collection: Safari Jacket - $89.00
Mossimo Black: Cropped Swing Jacket - Teal - $10.48

Johnny martin tie-dye ruffled dress - $49.00	Lelly - $12.00
Flamingo Burnout Tank - $12.80	Silence & Noise Colorblock Mini Skirt - $38.00
Sunny Floral Dress - $19.80	Neon Coral Shorts - $22.99
Splash Paint Burn Out Tee - $13.99	Tregnago - $25.00
Urban Renewal Floral Knit Tank Dress - $48.00	Zoey Tie-Dye Tank - $29.50
Kensie girl "brush strokes" dress - $68.00	FULL TILT Racerback Print Dress - $19.99
Daytrip Tie-Dye Dress - $34.00

Knit Pencil Skirt - $22.50	Silence & Noise Silk Jacquard Skirt - $58.00
Lapis Ombre Skirt - $24.99	Isaac Mizrahi for Target® Kilt - Pink Glow - $7.49
WESC Callie Woven Skirt - $74.00	CELEBRITY PINK Side Zip Womens Denim Skirt - $22.99
SkirtSports - GymGirl Ultra (Pink Crush/White) - $68.00	Linen Logo Mini Skirt - $49.00
VERSACE SPORT Mini skirt - $69.00	Fleece pleated miniskirt - $29.50
Volcom Lola Skirt - $42.00	Skirt Rotos - $59.90

Women's Skinny Studded Belts - $12.50	Distressed Studded Metallic Belt - $10.80
Fringe Side-Tie Belt - $39.50	Winged Elastic Belt - $6.80
Tab belt - $34.50	Wrapped Up Belt - $28.00
Studded Belt - $8.99	Studded Skinny Belt - $6.80
Skinny Braided Belt - $24.50	Ladder Braided Belt - $8.99
Brown Lace Up Corset Belt - $15.90	Fringe Belt - $12.50
Double Wrap Grommet Belt - $10.50

Spitfire 57484 Sunglasses - $35.00	Alexandra Cassaniti Face It Sunglasses - $41.99
F9770 Sunglasses - $13.99	Swan Lake Sunglasses - $11.00
Lucite Sutter Shades - $3.50	Frosted Sunglasses - $18.00
F5701 Sunglasses - $6.80	Adi Designs Girls UV Protection Sunglasses - Blue - $10.99
FULL TILT Stark Rhinestone Sunglasses - $12.00	F8878 Sunglasses - $5.80

Versatile Draped Cardigan - $27.80	Kensie girl chunky cropped sweater - $58.00
Cropped Striped Sweater - $24.00	Juniors' Mossimo Supply Co. Cropped Cowlneck Cape - Black - $5.74
Catch my i cropped cardigan - $24.00	Juniors' Mossimo Supply Co. Cropped Cowlneck Capelet - Rhumba Red - $5.74
[TBT]Cropped Puff Sweater Top - $24.00	Juniors Xhilaration Cropped Shaker Pullover Sweater - Black - $8.04
Cropped Crew Pullover Sweater - $39.50	Juniors' Xhilaration Flyaway Cardigan - Ivory - $6.24