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House Tour and Interview With Designer Heddie Chu

Elka Karl — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:39:39 PST

Last week, I traveled to Mill Valley, just north of San Francisco, to tour the home of designer Heddie Chu. Half of design and architecture firm NC2 Studio, which she founded with her partner Russ Naylor, Heddie is also the force behind Emerald Fish. This online decor and jewelry gift shop features beautiful objects, many of which are Fair Trade or one-of-a-kind, which Heddie carefully selects from all over the world. Heddie is truly a world citizen with an eye for beauty. Born in Korea, she has lived in Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Paris, and London, though she now happily calls Mill Valley home. When I asked her what she loves most about her home and the way she has furnished it, she said, "It reflects Russ and me - our personalities and our travel memories buying the objects, but my favorite thing is the view of the mountains so I can meditate every morning." Take the tour to see that gorgeous view, as well as all of the beautiful corners of Heddie's home.

Sneak Peek: American Eagle's Summer '11 Collection

FabSugar — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:38:05 PST

Outside a heavy wet snow fell, but inside American Eagle's New York showroom it felt like a beach in Costa Rica, complete with cute guys serving breakfast burritos. AE debuted its Summer collection with the theme "Take the new path," which we interpreted to mean the shortest path to the beach in some faraway place. It was a global-minded collection of casual, beachy separates and ethnic-inspired accessories. Embroidered peasant tops, baja knits, and sundresses are meant to be thrown over your bikini and layered with beaded necklaces, while your brightly woven bag will be filled with a wide-brim hat and a cute pair of espadrilles with a floral tie. We love the recurring global theme for Spring! Mark your calendars: the collection will hit stores beginning in April.

Sneak Peek! Iman's Global Chic Jewelry Line

FabSugar — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:00:22 PDT

Model Iman's collaboration with HSN is still going strong but her latest pieces for her Global Chic line have made me take notice. I've never been one to spend a fortune on jewelry, and even if I could afford it, I would still seek out fabulous costume jewelry. If you're like me, be sure to check out Iman's jewels.

The latest selection mostly consists of bracelets, like this Golden Goddess Dangle Cuff ($65), and rings, with a few earrings and necklaces in the mix. Each piece is bold, fairly priced ($35 to $75), and sure to get tons of compliments.

To see some more stunning pieces from Iman's jewelry line,

Fab Flash: Iman's Global Chic

FabSugar — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:00:22 PST

Following in Heidi Klum's footsteps, supermodel Iman is becoming even more super - by adding jewelry and accessories to her portfolio.

Her new line, Global Chic, is inspired by African countries, India, and Bali, as well as pieces from her personal collection, including her vintage engagement ring from husband David Bowie. The line will be available HSN.com on Dec. 15.

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Look of the Day: Hot Earth Mama

FabSugar — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 08:00:22 PDT

There's no doubt about it, Mother Nature would be jealous of lebellanina and her hot earth mama wiles! Her dress is called the "Planet Dress," after all, and it's covered with etches of flowers and greenery. But she's not too earthy and crunchy for me: it's all about the Global chic, and lebellanina knows what's up.

Here's what she has on:

Dress: Free People
Locket: Urban Outfitters
Shoes: Charlotte Russe

Congrats to lebellanina!

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Runway Retrospective: Alexander Wang

FabSugar — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:00:29 PST

Ever wonder how your favorite designers started? Fashion Week is almost upon us, so we're prepping with a study of some of the top American designers.

By now, the Wang girl is totally iconic; it's hard to imagine the world without Alexander Wang's vision of the downtown, edgy-cool chick. While urban street style existed before 2007, Alex Wang took it and refined it into something so insanely chic and wearable that every girl wants a piece, whether it's his slouchy denim, killer bags, or body-conscious dresses. Today, Alexander Wang is a global brand and one of the first places you look for something not so much sweet and pretty as utterly cool. Take a look back with this runway retrospective of Alexander Wang's relatively short - but unstoppable - career, and stay tuned for our full report on his upcoming Fall 2012 collection, taking place on February 11 during New York Fashion Week.

Make a Statement With Fall's Latest Necklace Trend!

Brittney Stephens — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:00:39 PST

Tassel necklaces are one of Fall's biggest trends - Oscar de la Renta, Isabel Marant, and Ralph Lauren all showed them on their runways - and they're an incredibly easy way to add a swingy, art deco vibe to your look. Just take a cue from actress Lake Bell, who dressed up a printed blouse and jeans with her Lia Sophia Global Tassel Necklace ($375); whether your style is more bohemian, rocker-chic, or super ladylike, you can definitely find a tassel necklace to fit your style and budget. Click through to see and shop 10 of our editors' picks now.

Hello Kitty Gets Graphic

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:06:25 PDT

Global icon of kawaii Hello Kitty has a hard side, and now she's letting her street cred show in a new line of graffiti-inspired makeup goodies at Sephora. Scrawled with tagger style "hellos" in classic Sanrio red, the collection is urban chic for those of us who love Kitty but can't bring ourselves to carry around her typical bow and rhinestone-speckled products. The brush set ($49), complete with a marked-up Hello Kitty container, is the standout of this latest collection, but if you're not ready to drop half a benjamin, the collection has items starting at $18. Check out the whole adorably tough line.

Style Lessons From a Supermodel

Noria Morales — Tue, 10 May 2011 09:01:21 PDT

Christy Turlington, who labels herself a mom, global maternal health advocate, filmmaker, author, public health student, and yogi before she calls herself a model, is still one of the most gorgeous models we've ever known. Christy recently made two fashionable appearances, notable not for their dramatic, red carpet worthiness but effortless, pretty chicness. They're outfits I'd like to wear to work, on the days when there's a big dinner or event right afterward.
The key here? She goes with a feminine dress, like the tasseled See by Chloe on the left (or Etoile Isabel Marant on the right), and either a cardigan or blazer and killer black heels to finish it off. It's an easy 1-2-3 outfit. If you want to get her look, we highlight some pretty dresses that will work with any blazer and black heels you already have in your closet.

Thakoon Backgammon printed silk dress - Sold Out	Butterfly Print Puff Dress - Sold Out
Thakoon Addition Printed silk-chiffon dress - Sold Out	Printed Cross-Back Dress - Sold Out
Etoile Isabel Marant Bell printed silk-chiffon dress - Sold Out	Collective Concepts Print Shirtdress - Sold Out
Isabel Marant Berheens Lurex and silk-crepe dress - Sold Out	ASOS Printed Shift Dress with Bell Sleeve - Sold Out
See by Chloe L V 620 00 T 6631 0016 - Sold Out

Get Pumped For Skintimate's New Mara Hoffman-Designed Packaging

Jaime Richards — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:00:09 PDT

Designer Mara Hoffman is known for her brightly hued, global-chic swimwear collections, and now she has channeled that creative spirit into a whole new venture. In collaboration with Skintimate, Mara has designed limited-edition packaging for the brand's Signature Scents shave gel line. The limited-edition cans are available until September, and are inspired by fantasy, nature, and world travel. (It kind of takes the chore out of shaving, no?) See all four of Mara's colorful designs up close now.

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