Guess the Fall Hue


Updated 02/14/09 6:50 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 34 comments

Guess the Fall Hue

Fall presents a plethora of rich colors that we should incorporate into our wardrobes. Neutrals, browns, blues, greens, reds, yellows — jewel tones — are all part of the fun. Unlike Summer hues, these are moody and resemble the beautiful nature outside. Are you familiar with Fall's color palette? Question 1 of 7Can you guess this warm color? Burnt orange Sapphire Terra cotta Read more

3-Layer Nails Make For the Ultimate Polish Trifecta at Costello Tagliapietra


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Costello Tagliapietra's Fall 2012 Nails

What do you get when you sandwich a classic red polish in between a deep, rich brown, and a heady black-brown? Why, the ultimate trifecta of cool nail polish palettes, of course. At Costello Tagliapietra's New York Fashion Week Fall 2012 show, models donned manicures featuring a clever "stacking" of three different richly hued shades: Essie's Carry On, followed by Bordeaux, and Little Brown Read more

I Love Your ShopStyle: Stunning Neutrals


Updated 02/07/12 4:05 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Nude Skirt Style Inspiration

Shopstylist HarperLeo plays with a light and airy palette to create one killer New York Fashion Week look. Inspired by floral scents like Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh and Chloe Love, this flirty mood board pairs a two-tone crepe and leather dress with chunky cream-colored Chloe wedge sandals. For an even more feminine twist, add sweet-minded accessories to the mix — a rosy-hued satchel, Read more

Take Black & White to a New Level!


Updated 02/06/12 2:50 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Wear Black and White Outfits

Black and white outfits covered the runways for Fall, and celebrities like Blake Lively and Cameron Diaz have been rocking the classic color combo. In today's episode of Currently Trending, we headed to Saks Fifth Avenue to show you three creative ways to wear this sophisticated color palette right now. From a textural leather and fur combo to Winter-white separates and ladylike peplum, take a Read more

Our 30 Favorite Pre-Fall Accessories — Fresh Finds From Phillip Lim, Stella McCartney, and Jason Wu


Updated 02/02/12 10:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pre-Fall 2012 Accessories

We're taking a closer look at the standout details of the Pre-Fall 2012 collections. In this batch of fresh arm and statement footwear from Stella McCartney, Phillip Lim, and Jason Wu, we've picked the best of the bunch. Stella McCartney zeroes in on that London sophisticate with downtown cool; Jason Wu delivers a crop of ladylike bags and shoes — all with pretty pops of color and dainty Read more

Fall 2011 Breakdown: How to Make Menswear Work


Updated 11/01/11 1:49 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Menswear Trend For Fall 2011

Ladies, listen up: if there's anything we've learned from the Fall runways, it's that it is officially time to embrace our masculine side. We're talking tuxedo jackets, bowties, suspenders — the whole nine. The menswear look was shown in collections from Dolce & Gabbana, Moschino, and Jason Wu (just to name a few) and calls to mind liberated, cool-and-confident women like Katharine Hepburn Read more

Look of the Day: Penciled In


Updated 10/28/11 3:39 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 1 comment

Pencil Skirt and Leather Jacket Street Style

There's so much to love about this cute Fall look from Fab reader postgradchic — the autumnal color palette, the soft silhouettes, not to mention her cool-girl accessories. She styled up a rust-colored pencil skirt with a white t-shirt and slouchy tan leather jacket. Then she loaded up on the accessories, adding a belt, necklace, cat-eye sunglasses, and a pair of suede ankle booties. This is Read more

A Guide to Fall-Friendly Dried Flowers


Updated 10/24/11 4:16 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Dried Flowers Ideas and Tips

With all of life's weddings, anniversaries and birthdays, a floral arrangement can carry sentimental value you're just not willing to compost. Instead, dry out your special flowers and turn them into lovely home accents. Dried flowers, although beautifully macabre, don't have to be a dark Halloween centerpiece or potpourri, there are many creative, yet Fall-friendly, ways to transform plant Read more

Cara Kleinhaut Translates Hollywood Event Design Into Practical Decor Tips


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Elle Women in Hollywood Tribute Event Design

Hollywood A-listers gathered to honor nine leading ladies, including Jennifer Aniston and Barbra Streisand, at the Elle Women in Hollywood tribute Monday, but here on Casa, we think another woman deserves a spotlight: event designer extraordinaire Cara Kleinhaut. Cara and her award-winning design team at Caravents are not only responsible for the production at Elle's exclusive event, but soirees Read more

Monochromatic Wedding Bouquets Make a Splash at New York Bridal Week — 5 Reasons to Embrace This Trend


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Monochromatic Wedding Bouquet Ideas and Tips

At New York Bridal Week, models walked the runway at the THEIA Bridal Fall 2012 show carrying beautiful floral bouquets that embraced a simple and uniform color palette. Some of the bouquets featured a severely edited floral range as well, such as this one, which restricted the look to white roses. Keep reading for another wedding bouquet that used a variety of white flowers Read more