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Celeb Style: Amy Smart

FabSugar — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:00:22 PDT

Amy Smart and Ali Larter both looked sharp in black at an event at ARCADE Boutique in LA last night. But we're most impressed with Amy's risk-taking ways - she totally pulled off a pair of printed pants. She kept the rest smart: textured black pumps, a sheer black top, and a black blazer. Touches of gold rounded out the slight exotic vibe.

Something Else Printed Drawcord Harem Pants - Sold Out	Whistles Sheer Panel Seam Detail Top - Sold Out
Halogen® Boyfriend Blazer - Sold Out	Coye Nokes Jacqueline Pump - Black Embossed Python : Coye Nokes Women - Sold Out
Nicole Miller gold crystal detail medallion pendant necklace - Sold Out	Low Luv X Erin Wasson Arrow Bangle - Sold Out
Juicy Couture '70s Tomboy Farrah - Sold Out

Check out CelebStyle for many more celebrity looks!

Trend Alert: Cool Leather Jackets

FabSugar — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 06:00:22 PDT

Lindsay Lohan loves them. Not impressed? Kate Moss loves them. Not convinced. Madonna loves them. There. They were hot last Fall and it looks like cool leather jackets are here to stay. Some may argue they are a classic, the aforementioned ladies and maybe Slash, but for some the leather jacket is dicey. To prevent from looking too rocker babe or too aggressive, twin one with a feminine slip dress or a ruffled blouse. There, cool babe perfected.

Sword Leather Bomber Jacket, $630	Valentino Red Leather Bomber Jacket, $850
D&G Dolce & Gabbana Quilted Leather Bomber Jacket, $1,195	Kenneth Cole Leather Motorcycle Jacket, $398
bebe Zip-Sleeve Motorcycle Jacket, $198	Halogen Leather Bomber Jacket, $268	Rock & Republic Marley Leather Zip-Up, $475

Shop Chic Chandeliers For a Glam Closet

CasaSugar — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:00:39 PST

You visit your closet at least once a day - so why not dress it up a bit? Adding a stylish chandelier to your closet ceiling can make the space feel more like a glamorous dressing room than a haphazard collection of your clothes. Both chic and functional, a chandelier adds elegance and charm to any room. Whether you like to go all-out glitzy or more low-key, there's a chandelier to suit any style.

Simple and elegant, the Ethan Allen Five Light Scarlet Chandelier ($670, bottom left) manages to be both ritzy and refined. We love the classic wrought iron design - perfect for anyone who likes understated fashions.

For a small but striking dose of glam, the bubbly Fascination 3 Light Halogen Chandelier ($400, top right) does the trick. It's more affordable, it won't take up much space, and there's just enough bling to be noticeable without overdoing it.

The shiny golden Janice Minor Three-Tiered Chandelier ($2,195, top middle) is a major splurge - and a major style statement. Hundreds of mirror-finished disks make this extravagant piece feel extra luxurious but the simple shape keeps it timeless.

To shop any of these chandelier picks, simply click on the image. Love the trend but hoping to save money? Try creating a DIY bubble chandelier or a DIY recycled glass chandelier.

Photo courtesy of ELLE Decor

Lighting Designs That Celebrate the Bare Lightbulb

Anna Monette Roberts — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 03:00:00 PDT

These days we have a wide range of lightbulbs to choose from: halogen, compact fluorescent, LED, filament, and incandescent. While traditional designs attempt to diffuse and hide the lightbulb with lamp shades, now is the time to celebrate the bare bulb. These 10 inspired lighting designs emphasize the beauty of the bulb without the harsh, blinding light.

Before and After: A Bitchin' Kitchen!

Casa Community — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 08:00:00 PDT

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member Nolakat from the Su Casa group:

I'm bitchin' about my kitchen, because I want a bitchin' kitchen! Here is the inspiration board for my dream kitchen . . .

Here is the room in question. Breakfast area before:

Breakfast area after:

Continue reading for the kitchen before and after photos!

5 Tips For Lighting Art

Julia Walsh — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 04:00:00 PST

I'm a serious proponent of collecting original artwork. In my opinion, the best design advice is to build an art collection that reflects your personal taste, because that's what separates your home from trends - and keeps it from looking like a furniture catalog. That said, it's easier said than done. I only own a few pieces of original artwork, and I've been saving to collect more. But when the day comes that I do add another painting or photograph to my walls, I will sure as heck make sure it's safely displayed and well-lit. Lighting plays a major part in that. To that end, here are a few art lighting tips for you:

As beautiful as natural light can look on your original artwork, its UV rays can also damage it and cause pigments to fade over time, particularly so with photography, prints, watercolors, and pastels. To prevent this, frame your pieces in UV-blocking glass if they'll be exposed to natural light. Fluorescent lights also give off UV rays, so steer clear of those, too.
If you want to bring out the warm colors in your artwork, use incandescent bulbs. If used on works with cool colors though, those beautiful oceanic blues and greens will be flattened out.
Halogen bulbs can be a great option for lighting art as the white light draws attention to details. At a high wattage, the white light is too strong. So go for a low-wattage bulb, instead.
Though you often see light sources directly above artwork (such as at left), it's better to have indirect light sources from a few different surrounding places. Use a mix of sconces, can lights, table lamps, and floor lamps instead to fully light the area.
Because all light - natural or artificial - will damage your artwork over time, to best preserve your investment pieces, swap in new artwork from time to time and put the alternate piece in storage for a bit. Or maybe keep a few affordable prints around to use for the time being.