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On My Way To a Fab Closet, Part I

FabSugar — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:00:22 PDT

For a stylephile, closets are a very personal thing. And so, I am about to bare my soul to you, my friends. In case you didn't hear, I moved about a month ago. I upgraded from a studio to a one bedroom - yay! Annabelle and I are very happy in our spacious new digs. I have to admit one of the things that sold me on this place was the two closets. My one before wasn't too bad, but I have dreamed of a personalized closet for years and knew the time had come.

I quickly called California Closets because the existing white wire racks and configurations were not working for my Fab things. My clothes were not fitting well (I don't have that much stuff, I swear) and it was just a bad use of space. I thought it would be fun to share my experience with you. The only other thing I was this happy about investing in was my little furry roomie so here's the scoop.

To keep on reading about my experience and to see more scary before pictures,

There are two closets. One in the hallway, intended for coats, linens, travel gear and the like. This one is OK, do-able. Simple. Then there's the "mistress" (as California Closets calls it) closet, which spans the whole wall across from my bed and has mirrored sliding doors - yes! This is obviously the key closet in which my livelihood will live. Sadly, clothes were smushed and shoes were boxed while I had to get the project done. If I've been moody the past couple weeks, now you know why. But really, it's a big undertaking and expense I'm willing to make for my truest love: fashion.

The hard part is over. Stay tuned as I find my way to a Fab closet!

Mistress closet:

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Hallway closet:

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Sew on a Button in Just 3 Minutes!

FabSugar — Sun, 13 May 2012 05:01:26 PDT

Missing a button on your favorite cardigan? Don’t worry, we've got you covered. In today's Fab How To, we show you how to sew on two- and four-hole buttons. It's a great, basic wardrobe skill to have, and it's really simple once you get the hang of it. You can even use this quick trick to personalize pieces you already have in your closet. Watch and learn how to sew a button now! On Allison: StyleMint top, LuvAJ ring.

5 Easy Ways to Organize Your Closet

Allison McNamara — Wed, 02 May 2012 03:30:39 PDT

The thought of organizing your closet can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Your closet deserves that long overdue makeover you've been avoiding for months. So, we brought in an organizational genius, Beth Zeigler, founder of Bneato professional organizing, who gave us all the tricks to whip our closets into shape. Switching to felt hangers, using hooks for accessories, and adding shelf dividers are just a few of the easy tips we learned. Watch our video to find out how to transform your entire closet! On Allison: Elizabeth and James

Learn How to Organize Your Jewelry

Allison McNamara — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:51:54 PDT

It's time to kick your Spring cleaning into high gear and tackle your accessories. Finding a cute and functional way to store all of your necklaces, rings, and bracelets can be a challenge, so we brought in organizational expert Beth Ziegler, founder of Bneato, who gave us some valuable tips on how to store all of our baubles. Depending on what kind of space you have, you can display your accessories in dressers or tuck them away in organized drawers. Watch today's how-to for some useful tips on how to get your jewelry into tip-top shape. Also, if you're looking to clean out your entire closet, take a look at our closet organizing segment. On Allison McNamara: Topshop blouse, Topshop jacket.

Are Blake and Ryan House Hunting Together?

Allie Merriam — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:15:26 PDT

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively house hunting in Connecticut - Us Weekly
Ogling hot Zac Efron is the best part of The Lucky One - People
Beyoncé's Tumblr needs to be a daily destination - Lainey Gossip
From Bennifer to Kimye - a history of celebrity couple nicknames - HuffPost Entertainment
How did Lady Gaga night go on Idol? - TooFab
James Franco explains why shooting Tristan & Isolde was so awful - The Daily Beast
Nick Offerman hilariously reads starlet tweets - Hollywood Reporter
There was a Clueless reunion on TV last night - BuzzFeed
Maggie Smith isn't leaving Downton Abbey - The Insider
Look back at the many movies of Nicholas Sparks - Rotten Tomatoes
How everyone's wearing their floral jeans - Olivia Palermo
Kim Kardashian wants to raid Jennifer Lopez's closet - Wonderwall
Katy Perry to perform on American Idol - Lifeline Live
Is Justin Bieber too hot for tweens? - Zap2It
Chris Evans says he's more of a butt guy - Celebitchy

Look of the Day: In the Mood For Midi

FabSugar — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:00:38 PDT

Chances are, you probably have most (or all) of these pieces in your closet already, so let this be a lesson in recharging your daytime styling batteries. Fab reader Enliven's cute midi skirt look is a perfect combination of color, metallics, stripes, and exotic prints and the best part? You don't have to overdose on any particular trend. Pair a bold-hued midi-length skirt with a striped boatneck t-shirt, then cinch your waist with a skinny gold belt. To add a fun printed finish, just wear leopard slippers.

Congrats Enliven!

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

Dakota Fanning Tells Us About Sharing Style Tips With Her Sister, Elle!

FabSugar — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:14:48 PST

Dakota Fanning has always had a great sense of style from an early age, as does her younger sister, Elle. We caught up with Dakota at Cosmo's Fun Fearless Female Awards in NYC last night, where she told us about influencing her sister's style and raiding each other's closets! Even though Dakota is older, she still gets Elle's input when putting together outfits. Watch our cute interview with Dakota in today's Fab Flash! On Allison McNamara: Millau jacket, Lia Sophia necklace.

Fab Reader Challenge - What's on Your Spring Must-Haves List?

FabSugar — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:44:14 PST

Calling all Fab readers, we've got a serious shopping question for you: what's on your Spring must haves? The temperate weather is upon us - we can feel it - and it's time to think strategically about how to refresh our wardrobes in colorfully cool ways. That's where you come in. Since we know you can style up a fierce outfit with the best of them and all without breaking a sweat, it's time for you to weigh in on this season's trends, what you're planning on splurging on, what's being revived from the back of your closet, and more.

Kick start the conversation by posting a look in our Look of the Day community with your Spring-minded picks written in the caption, and don't forget to include Spring Must-Haves in your title. We may just feature you in our warm weather wardrobe highlights on FabSugar very soon! With that, we say, start your lists and look posts now!

Photos courtesy of Postgradchic, Style Extraordinaire, JustPatience, and Paricoleini

London Fashion Week Shows Us How to Belt It!

Allison McNamara — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:47:10 PST

Get ready to show off your curves come Fall! Designers at London Fashion Week including Mulberry, Burberry, and Topshop Unique belted everything from Mongolian fur jackets to dresses, proving that belts will be around in a big way next season. Cinching your waist is a quick way to instantly update your look and add shape to less figure-flattering items in your closet. See our trend report from London Fashion Week in today's Fab Flash! On Allison McNamara: H&M jacket.

Brad Goreski Reveals He Painted His Nails Red in Kindergarten

Allison McNamara — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:50:21 PST

We caught up with super stylist Brad Goreski at the Kate Spade Fall 2012 presentation, where he expertly mix and matched prints with a Parisian chic flare. He told us that he fell in love with fashion at a really early age and even sported red nail polish to his first day of kindergarten! Known for his signature style - cue a bow tie, button-up, and great glasses - we found out what Brad really likes to reach for in his closet: glitter! Watch our entire interview with Brad in today's Fab Flash! On Allison McNamara: Elizabeth and James jacket. Hair and makeup courtesy of Kerastase.