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Simply Fab: Designers Dress Christmas Trees For Charity

FabSugar — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:00:22 -0800

Clothes might be their forte, but that won't stop fashion designers from trying their hands at designing Christmas trees for charity. The results - as you see from Louis Vuitton's golden delight below - were fabulous. The Christmas trees, which included designs from Zaha Hadid, Louis Vuitton, Miguel Adrover, and Jean Paul Gaultier, went up for auction at Paris's architecture museum last week. These aren't your average run-of-the-mill holiday trees. The designers went all out for their charity contribution and created magnificent marvels. It was well worth the effort; Zaha Hadid’s tree structure reportedly sold for over $61,000!

To see more decadent designer trees, read more.

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Gap and Nylon Fête Gap's New Soho Concept Store

FabSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:00:22 -0800

The stars spread some holiday cheer last night at Gap's new 8,000-square-foot concept store in Soho. The always-adorable Becki Newton and Emmy Rossum stopped by and tried on scarves and hats. The City's Roxy Olin also made a cameo and left with a bag full of goodies. Good thing because 30 percent of of all purchases benefited Feeding America. There was live music, Christmas trees, candy canes, cozy sweaters, and lots of holiday love to go around.

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Agatha Ruiz de la Prada Christmas Tree Dress: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 08:04:46 -0800

Before you hit 'Hate It,' hear me out. This Agatha Ruiz de la Prada Christmas Tree Dress, $250, has a Christmas story. Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, the Spanish fashion and lifestyle designer, launched a special online collection for YOOX. The designer created five one-of-a-kind dresses that will each be accompanied by the original sketch signed by the designer. This Christmas Tree Dress will be sold to benefit Greenpeace, a charity the designer and YOOX both support. Other pieces in the online selection include toys, shoes, knitwear, jewelry and other great gifts for women, and even one’s home. Found by WhiplashGirlchild in the Love It or Hate It? group, what do you all think? Love it of hate it?

To post your selections go to Love It or Hate It? group. And if you want to learn how to do a blog post click here. Don't forget to headline it with 'Love' or 'Hate.'

Simply Fab: Designers Dress Christmas Trees For Charity

FabSugar — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:48:06 -0800

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When Do You Decorate Your Christmas Tree?

FabSugar — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 09:12:17 -0800

Let There Be Light! loominocity Light Ornaments

FabSugar — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 08:23:19 -0800

Last week I showed you some cool ornaments and just when I thought I'd seen it all I discovered loominocity. Watch out Christmas tree because this will steal your thunder. These woven glass pieces are powered by any standard holiday light strand to create a beautiful LED light glowing ornament (I have already fastened one to my tree and it was really easy). They come in different shapes and colors, shown here is the Spun Silk Glass Ball with Rainbow Light. Their website features animated demonstrations of how the ornaments perform. Tree toppers are also available; products range from $29.95-$49.95 and offer free shipping.

Free People Trimmy Trim Fringe Scarf: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:00:22 -0800

I'm sorry but this Free People Trimmy Trim Fringe Scarf ($58) has all the trimmings of a Christmas tree. The fringe, twists and tassels - is it too much? I can't help but think it looks a little mangy . . .

Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To post your selections go to the Love It or Hate It? group. And if you want to learn how to do a blog post click here.

Fab Gift Guide: Fab Stocking Stuffers

FabSugar — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 03:00:22 -0800

What is your stocking tradition? My family's has evolved over the years but these days we sit down to Christmas day brunch with our teas and coffees and open the goodies. We then dive into one of my favorite feasts of the year and then continue on to the gifts under the tree. What gets me most excited about stockings is the fact that good things come in small packages. Jewelry, lip balm, gift cards and cash money are my favorite stocking fillers. Cashmere is cool too . . .

Be sure to peruse all of our Gift Guides and download our Fab Gift Guide worksheet to help keep you organized!

Louis Vuitton Epi Wish Bracelet - $290.00	Marc Jacobs Collection Patchwork Eugenie - $395.00
Kenneth Jay Lane Large crystal cocktail ring - $70.00	Abas Leather Passport Holder - $13.99
Gorjana Poppy Earrings - $75.00	Lightweight cashmere scarf - $68.00
Missoni Foulard Scarf - $214.00	Commando Three Wise Thongs - $58.00
Yarborough Handknit Cashmere Bangles - $161.00

Style For Style: Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Solutions

FabSugar — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:00:22 -0800

We hope we've calmed some of your nerves this holiday season with our Fab Gift Guide, which includes luxurious items kind of like this
Juicy Couture Striped Sequin Scarf ($14'8). There's going to be a whole lot of gift wrapping in the upcoming week, so in order to pacify Mother Nature's anxiety, let's go go green and save a Christmas tree or two.

To learn how to be eco-friendly this holiday season, read more

As I've mentioned before, your fashion magazine pages serve as stylish and eco-chic gift wrap. Consider using them for your holiday presents.
Pretty holiday-inspired hemp gift wrap (right) is available via Paporganics.com ($5).
To be extra earth-conscious, try 100 percent recycled tissue paper ($3).
Use gift bags from previous years, or invest in reusable gift bags ($5-$14).
Tobi currently has eco-friendly gift wrapping available for $5. It's free for orders $250 and more.

Simply Fab: Little Birch Jewelry Stand

FabSugar — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:00:22 -0800

When you have as much jewelry as I do, sometimes it's good to branch out a bit. Especially when it involves this Little Birch Jewelry Stand ($26).

It's pretty enough to stand alone, but with jewelry hanging off of it, it reminds me of a year-round holiday tree! And who can argue with something that both pretties up your bedroom and brings a little Christmas to July . . . February . . . and May? Not I.