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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,

read more 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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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.

One-Minute Makeover Tip: Kick Up Your Colorblocking Quotient

Marisa Tom — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:00:08 PST

We're constantly looking to reinvent the way in which we style our most beloved items of clothing - that is, without having to endure the consequences of a costly shopping spree. By combing through the arsenal of chic Fab community looks and tapping into our editors' fashion prowess, we've whipped up an easy way to soup up your wardrobe with just a quick trip to the back of your closet. Today, let's go bold and vibrant: mix-and-match cool color combos.

The best part about colorblocking is, hands down, its endless potential for fun, playful, and totally unexpected color matchups. This may be a good time to brush up on the ol' color wheel. Some of our favorite complementary pairings are: minty green with bright tangerine, deep violet with saffron yellow, and neon pink with crimson red.
Use these color combos to emphasize your shape and your strong knowledge of silhouette proportions. We love seeing contrasted hues against a long-short hem or in the mix of soft vs. hard structural edges.
To execute this look, it takes almost no effort at all. Find your favorite colorful pieces and pair 'em up. The effect is striking, but super simple to achieve. Whether it's a colorblocked sweater-and-jeans combo or a sweet juxtaposition of a bold dress over opaque tights, it's a zippy way to spice up a look.

Photos courtesy of Smileforstyle, BrittandWhit, and Erikets

Learn How to Sew on a Button in Three Minutes!

FabSugar — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:30:53 PST

Missing a button on your favorite cardigan, but don't want to spend the time or money to have it fixed? 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.

Elle Fanning Reveals She Raids Her Sister Dakota's Closet

Allison McNamara — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:50:13 PST

PopSugar was live at the Critics' Choice Awards last night, and we got the chance to catch up with up-and-coming style maven Elle Fanning. Wearing a Rodarte gown from the Spring 2012 collection, we love how Elle tried out one of next season's prettiest hues- seafoam green. She also revealed that when it comes to getting dressed, she likes to head over to her sister Dakota's closet. It's all in today's FabFlash!

Tune In Tonight For Our Live People's Choice Awards Red-Carpet Coverage!

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:46:03 PST

Award season mania is finally here, and we're kicking things off tonight with the People's Choice Awards! Previous years have shown that the PCAs fashion is all about having fun via flirty minidresses, pretty sheaths, and maybe even a few sexy suit sets thrown in the mix. We can't wait to see what the celebs will pick out of their covetable closets for tonight's annual event. Make sure to check back on Fab tonight at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST for our LIVE People's Choice Awards red-carpet coverage - you don't want to miss out on all of the action!

Get Your Closet Organized For 2012, Here's How!

Allison McNamara — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:30:20 PST

The thought of organizing your closet can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. It's a new year, and your closet deserves that long overdue makeover you've been avoiding for months! 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

Winter Beauty Tips, Closet Organizing, and Getting Started With Weight Training: The Best of PopSugarTV This Week!

Lauren Turner — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:11:50 PST

It was all about kicking off the New Year with fabulous fitness, makeup, fashion, and food tips this week on PopSugarTV. Bella brought us Winter beauty tips, while Fit demonstrated how to get started with weight training. Fab rounded up the best hats for every occasion and gave us a hand with Winter cleaning in their how-to on closet organization. Check out all the videos at the links above and visit PopSugarTV for even more!

Angelina Jolie to Accept Producers Guild Honor

Allie Merriam — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:49:49 PST

Angelina Jolie to receive an award from the Producers Guild for In the Land of Blood and Honey's work illuminating "provocative social issues" - Hollywood Reporter
Find out which American Idol star just had a baby - People
Are these characters from The Good Wife and True Blood the best new ones of the year? - Buddy TV
Was Helen Mirren among 2011's best dressed? - Lainey Gossip
Miley Cyrus denies surgery rumors - Huffington Post
The best of Kate Middleton's High Street fashion choices - The Daily Beast
Is Marc Anthony mad that J Lo is moving on? - Us Weekly
Simon Cowell had sexual tension with Paula Abdul? - TooFab
Get some Harry Potter in your life this week! - Rotten Tomatoes
Demi Moore's in no rush to change her Twitter name - Wonderwall
James Franco doesn't love Twilight anymore - Lifeline Live
Why is Liz Lemon crying in the new 30 Rock trailer? - Zap2It
Amber Heard doesn't believe in being closeted to play into a detrimental lie - Celebitchy

Amanda Seyfried Loves Her Red Leather Pants!

Allison McNamara — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:00:15 PST

Amanda Seyfried wore a gorgeous, sheer embellished Alberta Ferretti gown for the Spring 2012 Cle de Peau launch event in NYC last evening. We caught up with the always-stylish actress and found out her favorite item in her closet, the piece she always wears when traveling, and the newest addition to her wardrobe (red leather pants!) - it's all in today's FabFlash. On Allison: Comptoir des Cotonniers.