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Victoria Beckham in Armani Swarovski Crystal Leggings: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Wed, 06 May 2009 14:00:22 PDT

My guess is, if asked what her favorite types of bottoms are, Victoria Beckham would say form-fitting leggings. The posh lady, who just released a new set of steamy Armani underwear ads, wore leggings - not just any leggings, black Swarovski crystal beaded leggings, to the Macy's NYC unveiling of her billboard. She kept herself rather simple in an Emporio Armani black fitted tuxedo jacket with beaded shoulders and black platform shoes. When there's a huge poster of yourself in lingerie in the background, it's smart to not upstage it with loud clothes. Crystal leggings are on the rise - how do you feel about Victoria's?

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SAG Awards: Emily Blunt

FabSugar — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:49:48 PST

At the SAG Awards, Emily Blunt stepped out in a diaphanous green Oscar de la Renta one-shouldered creation that hugged every curve. She added a double dose of bombshell to her look by showing off her gams with the help of a thigh-high leg slit. Her chic low bun, rosy lip tint, and voluminous lashes complemented her elegant floor-length gown perfectly. Lest we forget, her sparkly, crystal-encrusted stack of bangles and equally embellished clutch lent an A-list accessory shine to the finished look. Are you feeling Emily's verdant ensemble?

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Look of the Day: Gorgeous Grays

FabSugar — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:00:27 PST

An overcast day was no match for Fab reader Red Soles and Red Wine's neutral-chic ensemble. She paired a gray silk leopard print tank with a faux fur-lined moto jacket. Keeping the look sleek, she paired her statement top with black leggings and over-the-knee boots, while a beautiful crystal-encrusted chain necklace, gray statement ring, and Chanel bag complete her ensemble. We think she could easily head straight to a holiday party in this versatile and pretty attire.

Congrats to Red Soles and Red Wine!

Everyone else, submit your looks, and we might just feature you on FabSugar!

25 Things to Do With Old Jeans

Wise Bread — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:00:46 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy!

Recycling fabric is a powerful green living and cost saving strategy. Denim is one of the coolest fabrics to do it with. It's sturdy, gains character with age and can be acquired very inexpensively at yard sales or in your own "old clothes" closet. Some of the coolest ideas I've found?

Pot holders. In my opinion, these look far better out of used denim than the new stuff. And you can incorporate your own style via choice of trim or a patch stitched to the outside. Here's a link to some tips for making your own.
Cool quilts. You can do this in many forms. Different shades of denim patchwork options abound and are certainly sturdy and fun. Unfortunately, one of the coolest ideas I've ever seen I've been unable to find pictures of. It was done with pieced denim, but they had left on all the details like pockets, buttons, belt loops, etc. It made for a really fabulous unique quilt with a lot of attitude. If anyone has a link to a picture of one of these, please post below in the comments section.

For more ideas, read on.

True Blood Bites: Season Four Premiere, "She's Not There"

Shannon Vestal — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:53:40 PDT

True Blood is back! Season four returns with Sookie exploring her true lineage, but something is rotten in fairyland. For all the blood and sex that we've come to expect from this show, the premiere is surprisingly tame. But with an unexpected time lapse, there's still a lot to wrap your head around.

As un-bloody as this episode is, I'm still so psyched that True Blood has returned. Let's herald its Summer resurrection by recapping what happened this week when you

read more. Most Misleading Magical Realm: The episode opens with Sookie in a beautiful, oddly-lit fairyland after she had taken Claudine's (her godmother) hand in the third season finale. Everything is pretty and idyllic - especially when Sookie spies her long-lost grandfather Earl. But when Sookie gets wise that the delicious fruit everyone is feasting on is a trap, she essentially starts a riot against Queen Mab, exposing the realm for what it is: a dark, dangerous, scary place. Claudine's brother manages to get Sookie and Earl back on earth, escaping Mab and her intent to harvest humans. Most Surprising Time Jump: Unlike True Blood's previous season premieres, in which we pick up right after the finale, season four jumps forward. It's because Sookie has been in fairyland, and fairyland does not have time rules. What she thought was a few minutes was actually about a year. Cue Sookie arriving back at home to find her house sold, Jason a cop, and everyone else in town having moved on. Most Changed Character: Tara has evolved the most in a year; she's got a new job as a cage fighter (so Ryan from The O.C.'s latter days), she's now in a serious relationship with another woman (fellow cage fighter Naomi), and she's going by "Toni." Even though she has relocated to New Orleans, her new life can't keep her away from her hometown when she finds out that Sookie is back. Most Devoted Display of Commitment: Lafayette supports his boyfriend Jesus by attending his weird coven meetings. Jesus wants Lafayette to embrace his gifts; Lafayette would rather look cool with his new Mr. T haircut. Leading the group is Marnie, who seems to sense that Lafayette is special. In a coven breakthrough, it's Lafayette's presence that brings Marnie's deceased bird back from the dead. Shortest Honeymoon Period: Jessica and Hoyt have been living together for a year, but they're already on the rocks. Not one for domesticity, Jessica doesn't cook for her man, and her man is getting tired of being her feast. They have an egg-tastic fight, but then make up over (bloody) drinks at Fangtasia, where Jessica flirts with another human guy, but resists going any further. Least Evident New Parent Glow: Terry and Arlene now have a healthy, smart baby boy - who might just have the devil in him. Rene's progeny clearly worries Arlene more than Terry; when Arlene catches her tot tearing the heads of Barbie dolls, she gives him a talking to about how killing people is not cool. Hopefully that baby's not his father's son - for Arlene's fragile sanity, at least. Most Drunken Support Group: Sam deals with the fallout of shooting Tommy with a new group - a shapeshifter group. They share, they drink, they shift together. One of the group members also catches Sam's eye: a beautiful shifter/teacher named Luna. Most Ungracious Act: Jason has really become quite responsible; not only is he a big Bon Temps cop, he kept his promise to Crystal to look after the people of Hotshot. But when he brings a fresh supply of food to the townspeople, they betray him and toss him in an icebox. Weirdest New Relationship: Tommy is alive! But, evidently, Sam did shoot him in the leg, and he's now paying for Tommy's physical therapy and attending anger management classes. But the oddest thing is Tommy's new attitude and arrangement; he's escorted by Maxine, Hoyt's mother; is he a surrogate for Hoyt now that he has abandoned his momma? Most Surprising Monarch: Well, I guess we know who won the fight between Bill and the vampire queen. Bill shows up as a charismatic politician and also - in the episode's final reveal - Louisiana's vampire king. We find out because we see that one of the members of Lafayette and Jesus's new coven is reporting back to him about the witches' activity. Best Real Estate Development: When Sookie comes back from fairyland, she has a rude homecoming: her house has been sold. The mystery buyer is some big corporation, Jason surmises, and they've made a lot of renovations on Gran's house. Sookie wants to see if they can give the buyer their money back, but the buyer is not really the best negotiator: it's Eric, and he has purchased the house so that he can always come in. Oh, and he'd like to have the same privileges with Sookie, he implies as he bares his fangs and the episode ends. So how did you feel about the premiere? After a whole year of its absence, was the return everything you hoped it would be? Chat with me in the comments, and make sure you come back to discuss each episode the rest of the season! Photo courtesy of HBO

Fergie: Curvy Icon?

FitSugar — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:00:22 PDT

In March, Vogue Italia launched Vogue Curvy, an online magazine dedicated to women with curvier frames. Besides reporting on all things fashion and beauty, the site features plus-sized models like Crystal Renn and designers who cater to more "womanly" bodies. So far (and not surprisingly) some of the celebs featured on the site have been Christina Hendricks and America Ferrera. Recently, Fergie shared with Vogue Curvy her thoughts on being sexy, kicking old habits, and what it means to stay healthy.

Check out the highlights here.

What it's like at home with her. "I like to watch movies and order Indian food and swim with my Dachshunds."
Gaining weight for movie roles. "I ate everything fried and full of fat and salty to gain weight for Nine. I ate everything. Fish and chips. Everything fried - things I don't normally eat. I loved it. But it really took me a while mentally to get back to that routine."
On staying healthy. "I need structure. I need to get enough sleep. I need to make sure that I'm having regular workouts . . . I have to get facials, because when you're traveling, the skin doesn't look as nice."
What she loves most about her body. "My legs never gain weight and that's the only part that never changes."
What she likes least about her body. "I'm too short. I'm five-foot-four."