Celebs Try On the Geek-Chic Spec Trend — Who Pulls It Off?


Updated 03/03/11 11:13 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Celebrities Wear Geek-Chic Glasses Trend

We have brainy icons like Woody Allen and more recently Tina Fey to thank for popularizing geeky specs; now they're showing up everywhere — in Madewell's lookbooks, on bloggers and celebs, and here at Sugar HQ, our Fab editorial assistant's been sporting them all week, sans prescription. Case in point, you don't need a doctor's note — and neither do these celebs. Vision may be 20/20, but Read more

Girls Who Wear Glasses


Updated 03/29/12 11:39 AM · Posted by · 20 comments

Celebrities in Glasses

No longer must bookish broads face name-calling and ridicule for pulling out their reading glasses. Hot stars like Zooey Deschanel and Tina Fey have turned the smart spec look into a trend with their iconic TV characters. And we think a lady in spectacles is a brainy, sexy sight to behold. After all, some of our favorite female celebs don geek-chic glasses both onscreen and off. Here are some of Read more

10 Geek-Chic Movie Makeovers


Updated 03/14/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Geek Transformations in Movies

Hollywood loves a good makeover story, especially when it's about a geek. But not every geek-to-chic transformation ended up better than it started, though we may be partial to the geek love. Take a look at 10 of the most notable geek-to-chic transformations, from Mia Thermopolis to Josie Grossie, and tell us if you prefer the before or after. Read more

Rochas Fall 2012


Updated 03/01/12 7:07 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 3 comments

Rochas Runway Fall 2012

For Rochas's Fall 2012 collection, Marco Zanini culled inspiration from the midcentury ceramics of Swedish artist Wilhelm Kåge, highlighting a range of colorful suits and separates. While the focus was on ladylike dressing, Zanini injected a quirky touch into every look, pairing printed tights with boucle coats, patterned pencil skirts, and the geek chic glasses to match. Highlights included the Read more

3 Steps to Getting the Minimalist Marc by Marc Jacobs Beauty Look


Updated 02/17/12 9:54 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2012 Beauty Look

Marc by Marc Jacobs is known for its clean-lined ensembles, playful color combinations, and in the case of the Fall 2012 collection: loose, textured pieces. So what better way to let the clothing shine through than by keeping the upcoming season's beauty look appropriately minimalistic? It's the epitome of cool-girl style, and most of all, surprisingly easy to re-create. Have the hair: Redken Read more

Getting Crafty in Sci-Fi and Superhero Aprons


Updated 02/08/12 11:04 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Handmade Superhero Aprons

While you're baking up deliciously nerdy treats or working on your latest genius DIY, you've got to protect the duds. Don a geek-chic apron by Etsy seller HauteMessThreads, and you'll feel like a superhero as you tackle household chores. Plus it's not just all work for these creations — they make perfect Halloween, party, and Comic-Con costumes. Check out the whole HauteMessThreads collection Read more

Incase Goes Naturally Casual With the Terra Collection


Updated 10/18/11 10:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Earth-Friendly Laptop Bags and Cases

Casual geeks, pay attention: this is the laptop bag you're looking for. Incase's new Terra collection offers up a range of low-key carrying cases and covers for your gadgets, laptops, and other goodies at a reasonable price. Bonus: they're crafted from natural materials, so you're not only looking laid-back chic on the street, but you're doing good for the planet, too. Check out each of the Read more

Go From Geek Chic to Sexy Chic in Three Easy Steps


Updated 03/23/11 10:28 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Chic Day to Evening Wear

It's an unfortunate fact of working life: what you put on for work in the morning, when you're not feeling so glam, is often what you need to wear to dinner nine hours later, when you're rushing straight from work to that 7 p.m. date with your friends. We feel you. That's why we're sharing our styling tip on how to transform yourself from sharp working gal to chic evening gal in three easy steps. Read more