Decadent Dark-Brown Bags


Updated 03/27/07 9:25 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 10 comments

Decadent Dark-Brown Bags

Brown is always the new black when Fall rolls around. The gorgeous autumn leaves and amazing sunsets just seem to welcome earth tones and neutrals back into our wardrobes and cosmetics. Here are a few of my favorite new brown bags for Fall 2006, but mind you, these are decadent bags, not deals. So add them to your Fab Finds or put them on your holiday wish list, because these supple Italian Read more

Look of the Day: Crisp Mint


Updated 04/12/12 10:51 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 1 comment

Mint Blouse Street Style

Fab reader Postgradchic took a crisp approach to daytime styling and we're loving what we see. First, she paired her slick white blazer with a more romantic mint-hued ruffled blouse. Then, she donned belted black skinny jeans and nude ballet flats for a pared down finish. On the accessories front, she kept it simple with a dark brown shoulder bag and one long, dainty gold necklace. Congrats Read more

5 Ways to Look Even Better on Instagram


Updated 04/16/12 8:26 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Instagram Photo Tips

Instagram is a whole new world of picture taking (at least for anyone who wasn't already using Hipstamatic). Between the filters, the Gaussian blur, and the "creative" photo angles using a phone produces, getting a reasonably flattering picture can seem like a challenge. Fortunately, there are a few easy, smart ways to make Instagram's interface work in your favor. So in honor of Facebook Read more

Celeb Style: Miranda Kerr's Classic Fall Combo


Updated 10/26/11 8:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Miranda Kerr in NYC October 26, 2011

Miranda Kerr expertly paired together crisp, Fall pieces with her gray menswear coat, dark denim, and rich brown leather boots while walking in NYC with hubby Orlando Bloom. The outfit is exactly what you'd reach for on a cool Autumn morning, albeit more styled than most renditions, thanks to sophisticated cuts and the mix of warm and cool tones via her knee-high boots and covetable Miu Miu bag. Read more

In Season: Fiddlehead Ferns


Updated 05/20/11 2:44 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

How to Cook Fiddlehead Ferns

If there's any time to prioritize hitting up the farmers market, it's during Spring. Blink and you might miss some of the season's most prized — and fleeting — produce, like fiddleheads, the unfurled sprouts of the plant known as the ostrich fern. Harvesting season for these wild greens, which are native to the northeastern United States, only lasts a few short weeks in May, so don't miss Read more

In Season: Morels


Updated 06/01/11 8:50 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Cooking With Morels

Spring produce may bring to mind images of asparagus and artichokes, but there are plenty of lesser known vernal veggies that are just as amazing as their popular counterparts. Take morel mushrooms. Come Spring, these fungi appear at the edges of forested areas, marked by conical caps and beautifully shirred crevices. A nutty aroma and meaty texture mean they're likely the most prized mushrooms Read more

Look of the Day: Neutral Classics


Updated 08/25/11 12:50 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 2 comments

Classic Button-Down and Jeans Street Style

Fab reader postgradchic pulled together a simple, classically stunning look that's perfect for Fall — she wore a cream-colored button-down tucked into a pair of dark skinny jeans, which she rolled at the cuffs. She added a pair of chic nude flats, and accessorized with a slim belt, statement cuff, and brown bucket bag. We love her preppy-cool daytime look! Congrats postgradchic! Everyone else, Read more

5 Pick-Me-Up Beauty Tips, From Your Head to Your Toes


Updated 08/19/11 8:21 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Perk Up Your Hair, Makeup, and More

Between work and the daily grind, all of us can look or feel a little rundown every now and then. But luckily, there are a few easy ways to get an instant pick-me-up, from your head down to your toes. To see five ways to revitalize, just keep reading. Your hair color: Yellow plus brown equals instant richness and brightness? That's right. To bring your hair color back to life, you don't need an Read more

Tips For Packing the Perfect Lunch


Updated 08/17/11 8:39 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

School Lunch Tips

It's hard to believe that many schools are starting the new year this week. Although your schedule will be more hectic, don't skip lunch when you head back to school! Instead, take the time each evening or morning to put together a healthy and appetizing lunch. Here are some helpful hints for packing the best brown bag. Be creative! Try not to make the same thing every day. If you have a Read more

BlackBerry Clutch Isn't Just For CrackBerry Addicts


Updated 07/06/11 9:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

BlackBerry Clutch on Etsy

You already know that tech clutches are totally "in" right now, but why not think outside the box when it comes to tech fashion? This geometric BlackBerry Clutch ($85) may have a certifiable geeky namesake, but isn't limited to your BlackBerry-branded phones. The weathered gray leather clutch has an inside pocket to cradle cell phones of any manufacturer, but could also hold your ereader and Read more