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2010 Fall NYFW Trend: Green Machine

FabSugar — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:50:22 PST

Circa '99, green was my favorite color, so I was elated to see the earthy tone back in action on the Fall '10 runways. During New York Fashion Week, a mass resurrection of green in every color variation - forest, olive, chartreuse, apple, and hunter green - spawned decadent beaded gowns, tailored blazers, and my fave, anoraks. A classic color reinvented? We seem to think so.

See more gorgeous green runway looks from NYFW.

The 20 Prettiest Looks From the Second Half of Fashion Week

BellaSugar — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:00:00 PST

Fashion Week just ended, and now it's time for the real fun to start. All over the world, stylists, celebrities, and savvy peeps will be taking what they saw at the shows and translating it into real-life, wearable looks. You don't have to wait for the tastemakers to adapt these looks for you, though; in fact, you can wear many of the trendiest ones right now. I've assembled the 20 prettiest, easiest-to-create looks from the second half of Fashion Week (see the first half here) to get you runway-ready right now. Click through to get gorgeous.

Trend Alert: Satin Handbags

FabSugar — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:00:22 PDT

Lay down your leather and give satin handbags a whirl. The silky sheen and jewel-toned palettes give off instant swank - day or night. Clutches are always a classic choice but I dare you to try a larger shape. Or maybe a bejeweled one like this Devi Kroell Satin Frame Clutch? Swoon.

Trend Alert: Ostrich Bags

FabSugar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:00:08 PDT

Warning: These handbags will make a dent in your bank account. It's my duty to let you into the wonderful world of ostrich bags.

These spotted confections are a luxurious investment you won't regret. The rare texture stands out from the crowd, not to mention all the rich color choices. If you think about it, a $2,000 bag spanned across a lifetime isn't so bad. Did I convince you?

Fab Flash: Devi Kroell To Design Clothing

FabSugar — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:05:54 PDT

Most designers start with clothes and add accessories to the mix. To go against the grain, designer Devi Kroell is branching out from accessories announcing her first ready-to-wear collection for Spring of 2009. "I feel my accessories need a little bit of a backdrop, something very unique that fits them and complements them. I think it's a really natural continuation of what I have been doing so far. I started with bags, and then my clients asked for shoes, so I started making shoes," said Kroell.

Devi's exotic selection will offer dresses, suits, outerwear, and separates and retail between $790 to $2,000. The collection will be unveiled at a small showing at New York Fashion Week in September. Devi currently sells her accessories at high end retailers such at Barneys New York and Saks Fifth Avenue and hopes that her newest venture experiences the same success.

The Bag To Have: Devi Kroell for Target Gold Clutch

FabSugar — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:40:33 PDT

Last time, the Lauren Merkin Tote beckoned you to the beach. This time around, this Devi Kroell for Target Gold Clutch, $30, is advising you to attend a fancy-schmancy party! Summer is full of soirees so finding one shouldn't be a problem. And looking for a purse won't be either because this gold clutch is in everyone's budget.

Unlike so many faux things out there, the faux snakeskin on this clutch doesn't scream "fake" or "cheap." The thin chain strap can be hidden in the bag or can be worn around the shoulder, depending on what look you want. Best of all, if someone asks you who makes your bag, you can confidently say "Devi Kroell;" you can leave out the "for Target" part and they won't even know!

On Our Radar: Devi Kroell for Target

FabSugar — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 15:00:33 PDT

Get ready bargain bag seekers...posh handbag designer Devi Kroell has a handbag collection headed straight for Target. Ranging in prices from $20-$50, the collection will be released on July 15, alongside the spunky Libertine collection. Her bags are sleek, streamlined and cheap! Well, cheap compared to the prices of her self-titled collection (upwards of $200 for the tiniest clutch). I've got eyes for that bronze tote - step off!

Trend Alert: Woodsy Accessories

FabSugar — Mon, 14 May 2007 08:03:33 PDT

These woodsy accessories are right up any eco fashion lover's alley. It's funny how when mixed with gold or pretty shiny things wood can take on a whole new face - a face of luxury actually. Luxury that does a planet good. Now that is fashion at its best.

Devi Kroell Crystal Wooden Clutch, $1,390.

To see more,

Viktoria Hayman gold wood chain bracelet, $63.

Tracy Reese Gaucho, $370.

Handbag Designer Spotlight: Devi Kroell

FabSugar — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 09:51:26 PST

Think of handbag designer Devi Kroell as Chloe's or Miu Miu's exotic little sister. The line's namesake spent her formative years jumping between Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, France, and Italy, and as a result, her look is at once very far-flung and highly luxurious.

Adorned with bold, simple hardware, Kroell's minimalist bags are constructed out of python, anaconda, and other reptilian skins in a bazaar of bright colors. You can buy the bags online at Barneys and select Nordstrom stores, and the brand counts Ashlee Simpson, Sienna Miller, Selma Blair, Kate Hudson, Reese Witherspoon, and Demi Moore among its fans. Here are some of my favorite looks.

Devi Kroell Nile Perch Shoulder Bag, about $2,261, available here.

Devi Kroell Gramercy Bag Medium in Anaconda, $2,190, available here.

Devi Kroell Classic Hobo in Red, $3,990, available here.

To see the rest,

Devi Kroell Soft Evening Clutch in Metallic Python, $290, available here.

Devi Kroell Roman Tote Large in Anaconda, $1,990, available here.

Devi Kroell Classic Long Hobo in Metallic Python, $2,590, available here.