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Style For Style: Easy Traveling With Cotton

FabSugar — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:00:22 -0700

Even though it's been a while since the Transportation Security Agency implemented airport liquid regulations, I don't think I'll ever get used to it. Simply put: it's freaking annoying. But, I'm not going to do anything to jeopardize my trip. What I can do is minimize the liquids I take on my travels with me. For cotton items, like this Victoria's Secret Plaid Shirtdress ($68), I learned a brilliant solution to keep them wrinkle-free and travel-easy.

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To keep my cotton dresses, shirts, and pants crisp, I use spray starch, like this Faultless Spray Starch ($4). When traveling, however, I don't bring the bulky can with me. So here's what I do . . .

Spray all cotton clothes with starch the day of the flight.
Cover them individually with a plastic bag.
Neatly fold them into luggage or hang them in garment bag.
Upon arrival of destination, take starched clothes out of plastic bags.

Just don't forget step two; you don't want to mess up your non-cotton clothes.

What Fabric Do You Wear Most Frequently?

FabSugar — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:12:22 -0700

According to WWD, Millennials, or Gen Yers (born 1983 through 1994), overwhelmingly prefer cotton.

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Congrats on Your New Cotton Wardrobe!

FabSugar — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:00:22 -0800

A big congrats to JCP0240 who has won a $1000 natural cotton wardrobe courtesy of our friends at Cotton. She voted on who was guilty of the biggest Mystery Fabric faux pas of 2007 - Britney Spears, big surprise - and can now load up her closet with oodles of soft and cuddly cotton items.

See more fabric faux pas and funny videos at mysteryfabric.com.

Don't Forget to Vote For the Biggest Mystery Fabric Faux Pas of 2007!

FabSugar — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:00:22 -0800

I said it once and I'll say it again: I can't stand itchy, scratchy fabrics and I can't stand the celebrities who wear them. The other day I asked you who committed the biggest Mystery Fabric faux pas of 2007. The cool thing is you can voice your opinions and enter to win a $1,000 cotton shopping spree in which you can buy the coziest, softest, most-stylish wardrobe. You just need to log in and register in order to vote and win.

Splendid Striped Henley - $53.00	Betsey Johnson Tuxedo Dress - $330.00
Splendid Cheetah Print Crewneck Top - $61.00	Paul & Joe Cropped cotton jacket - $680.00
James Perse Front Pocket Lounge Pant - $125.00	James Perse Twisted Tank Dress - $105.00
C & C California Classic Tank- Black - $42.00	Splendid Thermal Henley - $57.00

Here's the fun part for me: I have put together a wish list of some of my favorite cotton designers. This list proves that you can wear cotton and be stylish - something every real fashionista knows. See more fabric faux pas and funny videos at mysteryfabrehab.com.

Fab Site: MysteryFabric.com

FabSugar — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:00:00 -0800

We've all been there: You spot a beautiful blouse at your favorite boutique and covet it from afar. But in the infamous words of Cher Horowitz, it's like a Monet, "from far away, it's OK, but up close, it's a big, old mess." It feels like cardboard, you're worried about getting a rash, and in all likelihood, it's highly flammable. You've got what we girls in the know call the curse of the mystery fabric. Lucky for you, now there's a website that can help you steer clear of such murky material.

MysteryFabric.com is an exciting, interactive site that offers a Mystery Fab Rehab: A three-step program that helps you rid yourself of bad threads. There's also a bevy of fun-fashion tips and educational videos. Be sure to check out the website and don't forget to enter Cotton's $1,000 giveaway.

And to see a hilarious mystery fabric video, read more

Thanks to Cotton for sponsoring this post.

Who had the Biggest Mystery Fabric Faux Pas? Vote to Win Now!

FabSugar — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:00:22 -0800

You know we try to play nice here on Fab. But we’ve all seen them - the unfortunate celebrity fashion fabric choices that graced the red carpets of film premieres, charity events, and award shows throughout the year. However, when a celeb has a wardrobe malfunction we leave it up to you to decide how to fix it, via our feature How Would You Wear It?.

Our friends at Cotton want you to vote on which of these celebs committed the biggest Mystery Fabric faux pas of the year. Which unfortunate gal looks the itchiest, most uncomfortable, and most un-Fab of this bunch? But wait, there's more. If you log in and vote, you will be entered to win a $1,000 cotton shopping spree in which you can buy the coziest, softest, most-stylish wardrobe and put these itchy, scratchy girls to shame. Please note: you have to log in and register in order to vote and win. See more fabric faux pas and funny videos at mysteryfabric.com. Good luck! For the rules and regulations, click here.

Organic Cotton, Now in Ball Form

FabSugar — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 16:21:52 -0700

We've already told you why it's important to buy organic cotton in regard to denim, and now, you can buy an organic variety of cotton balls as well. These Organic Essentials Triple Size Cotton Balls are made from 100 percent certified organic cotton and whitened with hydrogen peroxide instead of chlorine bleach. They're just as soft as regular cotton balls, but in this case, you won't be contributing to the pesticide-heavy farming that goes into conventional cotton. (Though cotton represents just 3 percent of the world's crop production, it eats up an estimated 12 percent of all pesticides.) You can buy a pack of 100 here for $3.49

On Our Radar: H&M Expands Organic Cotton Collection

FabSugar — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 03:00:22 -0800

For Spring, H&M introduced an organic cotton collection. Due to its success, the chain retailer has placed a greater emphasis on organic cotton for Fall. The collection now includes underwear and outerwear for women, men, teens, and children.

Fear not: going green is not getting in the way of the fashionable and cheap styles we've all grown to love. "Naturally our customers are concerned about the environment, but it’s also important that garments are up-to-the-minute trend-wise. Romantic styles combined with sporty influences are key this autumn with the use of denim as a complementary fabric," says H&M's head of design Margareta van den Bosch. Great to know one of our favorite retailers is going green!

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Moises de la Renta and Mango = Tasty

FabSugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:30:22 -0800

Update: The collection will be called MDLR Moises de la Renta for Mango and will consist of a mini-collection of cotton tees and tanks with tulle and gemstone trims.

Remember Adam Lippes's collection for Spanish retailer Mango? Looks like Mango may have nabbed another up-and-comer: Oscar de la Renta's son Moises. With a more severe lady-like aesthetic, the designer is supposed to attend the retailer's Spring runway show in Madrid on Wednesday, along with the brand's muse Scarlett Johansson. If all goes according to rumor, we may be seeing Scarlett in Moises's Mango offerings. Tasty, indeed.

Look of the Day: Subtle Chains

FabSugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:50:22 -0800

Bellakoko soaked in the sun today wearing a refreshing palette of navy, cream, and turquoise. I'm smitten with the nautical vibe, but what really caught my eye were the subtle chains around her ankles. I like how she balanced out the metal toughness with nude platform pumps - so fresh.

Here's what she has on:

Shoes: PedderRed
Ankle Chains: Dear Bearcat
Necklace: Dear Bearcat
Tee: CottonOn
Skirt: Topshop
Cardigan: Mango

Congrats to bellakoko!

Everyone else, join the Look of the Day group, then submit your looks. I might feature you on FabSugar!