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Trend Alert: Moto Jeans

FabSugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:00:22 -0800

Get ready to rev up your denim collection. Moto jeans are the latest incarnation, and they're both sassy and sporty. We've seen motorcycle jackets and vests, but cross-stitches and patches on a slick pair of jeans are hard to resist.

My favorite, affordable pick is by Recession Denim - these dark denim Moto jeans with ribbed knit patches are statement jeans if I ever saw them. And, they're under $100. Temper them with a girlie ruffled top or cuddly soft knits - ready, set, moto!

Vintage1 Motorcycle Zipper Skinny Jean as seen on Rihanna in Blue Exhaust - $198.00	7 For All Mankind® 'Motorcycle' Stretch Denim Leggings - $178.00
Citizens of Humanity Erin Avdon Motorcycle Jeans - $207.00	Blank Denim - $78.00
Dylan George Skinny Motorcycle Jeans in Capri Wash - $198.00	Serena Motorcycle Skinny Jeans by Vintage1 - $198.00
Blank Tetin Motorcycle Jeans - $84.00	Current/Elliott The Moto Skinny Overcast - $264.00

Fashion That Makes Us Sad: $2,000 Jeans!

Fab Community — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:00:22 -0800

Check out Shahrzaad's retail rant about expensive designer jeans in our Fashion Stylist group. I feel you, girl.

Just last week we read that the price of designer denim was dropping. Granted, many big name jeans still sell for $200, and some people rationalize that price for a basic wardrobe staple they wear several times a week. I myself have fallen victim to fashion stupidity and shelled out over $200 on Sass & Bide jeans. They're gray stretch denim, and are my favorite pair I've ever owned. Maybe after wearing them for four years non-stop, I might get my money's worth. Though I'm not the type of person who has 40 pairs of jeans, I have about six and wear them to death, so I don't mind spending a little more. That said, the most recent pair I bought cost $70. It is a recession after all! So imagine how annoyed I was to see this new pair of jeans by Acne, adorned with some type of modern body armor, selling for $2,000. Those ridiculous things had better protect you - they cost more than several months rent!

10 Reasons to Love Ralph Lauren Spring '10

FabSugar — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:30:22 -0700

If anyone can lift American spirits, it's Ralph Lauren. On the last (rainy) day of NYFW, his Depression era-inspired collection did, in fact, leave us on a positive note. Blues in all hues, denim, country florals, navy pinstripes, white cotton, and a couple drop-dead gowns were intensely pretty. And those glittering silver shoes - so fresh against tattered railroad denim. In his notes Lauren said, "I am inspired by the character of the workers, the farmer, the cowboy, the pioneer women of the prairies living authentically through challenging times." History repeats itself; fashion to the rescue.

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10 Crazy Funky Jeans

FabSugar — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:00:08 -0700

There are some funkier-than-funky jeans out there right now. What started with a few holes has now taken off into all-out shreds, colorful paint splatters, psychedelic tie-dye, see-through mesh, lace-insets, and so on. One of my favorite denim brands, Siwy, takes the prize for designing some of the most daring denim - these Sheer Mesh Skinny Jeans ($242) are '80s sexy but only fit for bold fashionistas. There are way more crazy funky jeans out there, so click through to gawk.

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Look Book Love: Siwy, Fall '09

FabSugar — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:00:22 -0700

There's a reason why celebs and fashionphiles alike love Michelle Siwy's sensational denim. Her ultraflattering line stands out from the rest with its rock- and vintage-inspired flavor. For Fall, Siwy is supplying us with a funky denim line, kickass array of leggings, along with the occasional satin pair thrown in the mix. Check out her unique prints and liquid finishes - now that's an eye for detail. My must-have piece from the collection? This awesome pair of blood-orange sequin leggings. Shine on sista', shine on.

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Look of the Day: Denim Done Right

FabSugar — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:50:22 -0700

Angel Llanos caught my attention me with her casual cool 'fit. If you want to see denim done right, look. It's by no means a complicated ensemble - gray tee, black shorts, flats - but the denim jacket is the cherry on top. J'adore the rolled-up sleeves.

Here's what she has on:

Tee: Forever 21
Shorts: Wearhouse
Jacket: Vintage
Shoes: Pineapple
Watch: Michael Kors
Bracelets: Intuition
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Congrats to Angel Llanos!

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

Paige Lou Lou Tulip Jeans Land Exclusively at Ron Herman

FabSugar — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:00:22 -0700

Paige Premium Denim has been working for months on its new style of jean - the Lou Lou Tulip Ankle Flare Jean ($199). It's three parts skinny jean and one part flare, which means the leg is super fitted all the way down through the calf like a skinny and then flared right before the ankle. It's nicknamed the tulip for its upside down take on the flower. Two washes are currently available exclusively at Ron Herman. "Denim trends are constantly evolving. Our mission is to create new classics and the Lou Lou jean is a true original that fits," said designer Paige Adams-Geller. Do you dig it? Gwyneth Paltrow, Kristin Cavallari, and Kate Hudson, who all recently picked up a pair, do.

Gap Unveils 1969 Premium Jeans Collection - Today!

FabSugar — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:00:22 -0700

During uncertain times like these, Gap knows spending over $100 on designer jeans is ludicrous. Dude, even in a bustling economy, it's still pretty crazy. That's why the brand just unleashed a new line, called 1969 Premium Jeans, that promises to deliver the same designer details without the heavy price tag. Styles range from skinny to boyfriend cuts dipped in a refreshing pool of cool rinses. Another sweet thing: as the trends change, so will the denim - stagnant styles no more. Oh, and the best part? Every pair retails under $70! Nice.

To see more from the collection, read more.

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Fab Body Guide: Tummy Tuck Your Denim

FabSugar — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:50:22 -0700

Anyone heard of the denim brand Not Your Daughter's Jeans? The name is a bit awkward, but the product impresses. Dubbed the original tummy tuck jean, these were created for curvier, full-figured women. Each pair is crafted with Tummy Tuck technology, which helps minimize abdomen areas and flattens the tum-tum. The full size range caters to all shapes and sizes; 2-24W in petite, misses, and women’s sizes. If you're not prepared for (or can't afford) the real nip/tuck, this is the next best thing. NYDJs are the most popular selling denim brand at Nordstrom, and the brand is even giving away 10 free pairs every week.

Sneak Peek! Current/Elliott Fall '09

FabSugar — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:50:22 -0700

For Fall '09, Emily Current and Meritt Elliott mixed together inspiration from circus and Victorian life to create a quirky cool collection of denim. Seriously, where else can you a find a rugged Victorian jacket? For the upcoming season, the duo's famous boyfriend jeans were nowhere in sight, and instead replaced with an array of skinny jeans and wide-legged cuts in dark vintage washes. Pretty cute, but what really caught my eye was their dope selection of denim jackets and tops. My favorite piece has to be this perfectly tailored Sargent jacket - I adore the shrunken fit and greenish gray wash. Fashion epiphany! Current/Elliott just inspired me to wear more denim up top and less on bottom.

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