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Trend Alert: Vivacious Velvet Jackets

FabSugar — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:00:22 -0800

Whitney Port is all about staying sassy. Check her out in LA wearing a vivacious velvet jacket. That's right people, velvet coats are back in abundance with refreshing cuts and colors. I suggest brighter hues for blazers and a darker palette with larger coats. I like how The City girl wore her navy blue Edwardian style jacket with light denim jeans - now that's Winter in LA.

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A Few Fab Words With Emmanuelle Chriqui

FabSugar — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:00:22 -0700

We came to love Emmanuelle Chriqui as Sloan on Entourage. She provides some comic relief in the newly released You Don't Mess with the Zohan. Soon, we'll see her on the silver screen with Beyonce in Cadillac Records. And, Sugar had a chat with her this week! What's she like? Sweet, friendly, very at ease - and totally adorable. To hear more about this budding actress read Pop's exclusive interview. But stay here for her fashion dish.

We have featured the Moroccan beauty's style before so I was excited to ask her about her approach to working the red carpet, her favorite designers, what her last big splurge was and who her fashion icons are. Without further ado, a few Fab words!

We featured an outfit you wore last week to promote Zohan - the black one-shoulder dress.

Oh, you liked it?

Yes we did! Who was the dress by?

BCBG

Everyone loved it. So I have to ask you, you look so confident on the red carpet, what is your secret?

Really? That’s so nice! What is my secret? Getting ready for the red carpet is all smoke and mirrors. You’ve got your stylist, your hair person, your makeup person, and a team of people that are going to make you look the best that they know how to make you. I think when you feel good it makes you more confident, but I used to really dread the whole press part of this business because I think it is really intense and sometimes it's just really scary.

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People are so judgmental and often times publications will be like “What’s your secret to staying fit?” and you just kind of want to get it out there that you don’t obsess about these things. I think it is important for young people to not obsess about these things and realize that I have help; it's not like you wake up fabulous, come on, that just doesn’t happen. But I think for me, as far as your red carpet day (because it really tugs on your energy) I’m always just super zen when I am getting ready. Candles are lit, music is on, I create a really peaceful atmosphere and sort of prep myself to go out into the craziness. I don’t like to be rushed, I am very clear about what I want the look to be, and it's just really being focused. I think it's just also part of who I am as an actress, I like to be prepared, if I am going to go out and present myself, I just want to be prepared. So if that comes off as confidence, that is a wonderful thing, but for me if I don’t get prepared I am a wreck.

What was your last big shopping splurge?

I think it was shoes. One of my closest friends is the designer Lotta Stensson on Melrose and I’ll just go into her shop and have fun. I bought an amazing bikini, a couple dresses and jewelry and just fun stuff.

Cool, and what were the shoes?

Did you see pictures from the Iron Man premiere? In the white dress I had these amazing silver shoes. I swear, I made the best discovery on the entire planet, it's this shoe store called Xtc on Melrose. I like super high heels because I’m short, number one, and my least favorite part of me are my legs so the higher the heels the nicer your legs look. They make these super high heels and have built them with padding in the front. They are so comfortable I cannot explain, whenever I need a shoe now I just go there. Unless someone lends me some, like for the New York premiere I wore Jimmy Choos, which were fabulous, but if I am going to buy a pair of shoes I’m going to go for fabulous comfort. They are amazing, you really have to check it out.

We are going to give away your secret now!

Good! It’s a great little shoe store and I have been super lucky every time I go.

I was wondering, whose style do you admire?

Kate Hudson has amazing style. When she goes on the red carpet she always wears something unique and colorful and kind of bohemian in a way. I feel like she always does something different, which I really really like. But you know I’m not a very conservative person, sometimes there is that look to look really covered up and it doesn’t really suit me. If it is for a character that is one thing, but if I am going to go on the red carpet that is not my cup of tea, so I really love how she looks. You know who else has amazing style? Joy Bryant, I mean she is gorgeous and her body is retarded, she’s like tall and long, it always looks effortless and I love that.

What do you like or don’t like about Sloan's style on Entourage? Is it similar to your style at all?

It definitely can be, it is similar to my style if I am going to get really ready, yes, but she is really ready all the time. You never see Sloan just hanging out in jeans and a T-shirt, it just doesn’t seem to be her thing, whereas I am a jeans, boots, T-shirt girl. When I get dressed up yeah, I think we have similar style.

How has your personal style evolved?

I think it has evolved because it is the nature of the business. I am not a designer whore, I don’t care who I am wearing, if it fits well then I am happy. My personal style has evolved because I am much more familiar with designers now, and I can actually say oh I really like this brand because I know how they make it and I know how it fits me. It's just kind of opened up a lot more, but it is still kind of the same, I really don’t care who I am wearing as long as it looks exactly how I want it to look.

Who are your go-to designers right now?

Yigal Azrouel - I love the material, love it.

He just showed his Resort collection and it is gorgeous.

I don’t doubt it! I went and got a bunch of stuff when I was in New York that I swear I lived in. I just love the material, it is so yummy. It’s funny because I am still learning a lot. I am working with this stylist right now that I worked with for the LA and New York premieres, and she is amazing. She completely gets me. Her name is Brit Bardo, and she actually styled Kate Hudson which was so random, and she came to us. I looked at her website and was like “get out!” I can’t believe this is the stylist! I was always looking at these people and pointing that out and that’s the stylist! So she just really gets me. Through her I am being introduced to so many new designers, like I never knew who Amanda Wakeley was, but that dress from the LA premiere was sick! I loved it. I am also a huge Ingwa:Melero fan. I still wear them all the time. It’s one of those things where I know that it fits my body, it's easy and not a hassle. And the bigger designer stuff, but again it just depends on the event, but I really like Badgley Mischka? I'd love a gown of theirs.

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On Our Radar: Hayden Holding Auction to Save the Whales

FabSugar — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:00:22 -0800

Hayden Panettiere is currently holding a closet sale to benefit her impassioned cause, the Save the Whales campaign.

All of the items come directly from her closet, and include everything from True Religion jeans to an Ingwa Melero dress. Some of them she has even worn to an awards ceremony or to a photo shoot! Cute and compassionate, we heart Hayden.

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Definition: Charmeuse

FabSugar — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 06:00:22 -0700

Charmeuse

Often mistaken for chartreuse! A lightweight silk or silk-like fabric used for blouses or dresses. It differs from plain satin in that charmeuse is softer and lighter in weight. Of French origin.

Get silky in this Ingwa Melero Charmeuse Dita Top, $325.

Celebrity Style: Lauren Conrad & Audrina Patridge

FabSugar — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:30:22 -0700

Los Angelenos will be glad to know that Intermix has opened up shop in their city. To celebrate, "The Hills" stars Lauren Conrad and Audrina Patridge attended the debut party last night. I must applaud both of them for looking so classy and ladylike in black. LC went the classic route in her AKA New York dress and rhinestone brooch, while Audrina went sassy in her short Ingwa Melero frock. Sometimes all-black can be boring, but this is not one of those times!

AKA New York Ruched Stretch Dress, $298

Amalfi 'Claudia' Pump, $130

Medium Starburst Brooch, $24

ingwa; melero Charmeuse Sunset Mini Dress, $352	Stuart Weitzman - Peep-Toe Pumps, $245
Alex Bittar Faceted Gold Ring, $112	1/10 Carat Diamond 14K White Gold Stud Earrings, $85

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The Look For Less: Ingwa; Melero Nova Spaghetti Dress

FabSugar — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:30:33 -0700

As of late, celebs are really liking Ingwa; Melero's sexy dresses. This Ingwa; Melero Nova Spaghetti Dress, $293, adds a new twist to tired jersey frocks. It seems stars aren't the only ones taking note of this German designing duo. Retailers are also on the lookout...and creating cheaper versions!

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Guess' Wiley Dress, $89, is nearly identical to Ingwa; Melero's version. It has the V neckline, the wooden ring in the center, the leather belt and jersey material. Only it's less than half the price and a tad shorter. Not a bad deal!

Online Sale Alert! 50 to 70% Off at Sway & Cake

FabSugar — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 04:50:22 -0700

If you liked the white maxi dress that actress Emmanuelle Chriqui wore on the red carpet recently, then you can get a similar one from the exact designer - on sale! It's Ingwa Melero's Scala Dress and it's on sale for $223 (originally $318). It can be dressed up with some open-toe wedge platforms or dressed down with fancy thongs.

Other sale items include denim by Deener, shoes by Dolce Vita, rompers by Juicy Couture, accessories by L.A.M.B., dresses by Milly, jackets by Rebecca Taylor and more.

Oh, and if you like berets, there are some very cute ones for Fall. Speaking of Fall, scope out some of the trench coats as it's gonna get windy...brrr!

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Entourage's Emmanuelle Chriqui Dishes About Her Favorite Designers

FabSugar — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:46:18 -0700

PopSugar was lucky enough to score an exclusive interview with Emmanuelle Chriqui who plays E's girlfriend Sloan on the HBO hit series, Entourage. Pop was nice enough to share some of the juicy parts about Emmanuelle's favorite designers with me as well as her Red Carpet secrets. Here are the highlights:

On Her Favorite Designers: I’m a huge fan of Lotta Stensson. She’s here in LA. And in New York there’s Ingwa Melero, I’ve worn her dresses a couple times. She’s unbelievable. Most often when you see me in long dresses it’s Ingwa or Lotta.

Then of course I’m a huge fan of Yigal Azrouel. He’s an amazing designer as well. He’s really just edgy cool. I wore his green dress at the Golden Globes. I’ve been turned on to YSL. I mean hey, who’s not going to love YSL (laughs). I really like Dolce & Gabbana. I think their dresses fit like a glove.

On Getting Ready for The Red Carpet: It’s a little nerve wracking because you just want it all to come together. You have a vision of how you want it all to be. You’ve got someone doing your hair and doing your make up and depending on the day – some are just so on and some are so off.

She sounds really sweet, I too am a fan of some of those designers! Read Pop's take and the interview transcript here.

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Fab Finding Follow Up: Film Screening & After Part-Tay

FabSugar — Fri, 04 May 2007 17:02:33 -0700

With the Tribeca Film Festival underway in NYC right now I thought it would be fun to ask the question: what does one wear to a film screening and then on to the after party? A couple factors need to be kept in mind: you don't want to wear wrinkle-prone fabrics, since you'll be sitting for a couple hours, but you want to wear something fun and comfortable so you look fabulous at the after party. I started you off with this cooler-than-thou S.W.O.R.D Volterra Leather Jacket, $656, and asked you all to go Fab Finding for a flirty film screening then after party outfit. To see all the film screening fab finds click here. Let's see what you all put together shall we?

Look #1, found by SU3 is super fresh with this ingwa melero Charmeuse Dita Top worn with this Oracle Ring.

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Look #2, found by JessNess is romantic with this Lupita dress and these Steve Madden RIZEN flats. Love this contrast of soft and hard with the leather jacket!

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Look #3, found by WhiplashGirlchild is relaxed and glam with these 7 for all Mankind - Ginger Wide-Leg Jeans and Lanvin Maxi-Miss Bag.

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Ingwa Melero Velvet Coat with Frog Closure - $502.00	Velvet École jacket - $168.00
Silence & Noise Velvet Blazer - $78.00	Luxe velvet blazer - $114.00
Velvet blazer - $175.00	Cairn Bolero - $178.00
INC International Concepts ® Quilted Velvet Double-Breasted Jacket - $149.00	Velvet Jacket - $49.99
Belted velvet jacket - $89.00	Corsage-Pin Velvet Jacket - $89.00
BIBA Mid-length jacket - $782.00	DKNY Jeans Collarless Stretch Velvet Jacket - $98.00