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The Bag to Have: Ted Rossi's Military City Tote

FabSugar — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:22 PDT

Military chic is only gaining steam, so if you're in it for the long haul, might I make a suggestion? Ted Rossi's Military City Bag ($595) is a worthy investment. Luxe details like gold studs, walnut leather trim, and military-toned, all-over olive hues make it perfectly lusty, but the classic shape and functional zip make it a sweet staple for Fall and beyond . . .

Zac Posen's Must-Have Handbags

FabSugar — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 23:48:23 PDT

Mischa Barton can't get enough of her new Zac Posen Alexia Bag-seriously, every time the girl has been photographed lately, she's been carrying this bag. But can you blame her? The giant frame bag really is fabulous, from the sturdy strap to the cool hexagonal closure and the edgy chain accent. You can buy it for $1,250 here.

In fact, if the OC girls are any indication, it seems that Posen may have achieved "It Bag" status. Mischa isn't the only young starlet who's been seen toting one of his designs. To see who else loves Posen handbags,

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Yep, it's Rachel Bilson, who has been spotted carrying the smaller but just as fab Zac Posen Aurora Bag. It's tougher to find online, though you can buy it at Bergdorf Goodman stores. Also, there is currently a black-and-white Aurora for sale on eBay here.
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It Bag Obsession - Prada Gauffre

PopSugar — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 14:50:12 PDT

What is it about bags that we are so obsessed with? I guess it's the idea that you can never have a bad bag day. You can have a bad hair day, a fat day, or just a sad day but you can never go wrong with the perfect bag and we can never have too many. Once we finished drooling over our latest obsession that took months of patience to get off the wait list a new bag appears and we must have it. Our latest want is this fabulous Prada bag that both Victoria and Halle are already showing off. Madonna and Beyonce are also carrying it around these days.

Part of our mission as your new best friend and favorite fashion site is to let you know about the next IT bag as soon as possible so you can get on the wait list before the latest shipment arrives.

To learn more about the latest It Bag and see how even a man looks amazing carrying it

read more Yummy Becks looks just as good carrying the over-sized beauty. The bag is from the fall/winter 2006/07 collection. The style name is GAUFFRE ANTIK. For a small fortune of $1,800 you too can own this beauty. Click here for more details.

Link Time: H&M's Hush-Hush New Collection, Sh*t Girls Say in the Fashion Week Bathrooms, and More

FabSugar — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:52:27 PST

H&M debuts a plus-size line in the US and tells no one about it - The Budget Fashionista
See Mary Katrantzou's third range for Topshop - Fashionista
Sh*t girls say in the Fashion Week bathroom - The Cut
Simon Doonan thinks fashion has no place in politics - Styleite
19 nonnauseating Valentine's Day gifts - Stylelist
The girls of Cushnie et Ochs share their Fashion Week diary - Style.com
Cute, stylish plus-size clothes for the office - Real Simple
10 ways to pamper yourself this Valentine's Day - The Fashion Spot
Is men's shopping the new economic indicator? - HuffPost Style
Like, tote-ally! The top five tote bags for Summer - Bag Snob
Was this Dutch Next Top Model winner fired for being fat? - The Daily Beast

Mommy's 5 Life-Saving Diaper Bag Essentials

Nicole Abbott — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:19:34 PST

If you're one of those mamas that's always on the go, then your diaper bag is for more than just baby. Space in the bag may be at a premium, but mama needs to stake her claim to at least one corner for herself. For a stress-free outing with baby, make sure to pack these five life-saving items for mommy next time you hit the streets with your lil one.

Cynthia Rowley Fall 2012

Hannah Weil — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:59:50 PST

Deriving inspiration from craftsmen - mechanics, cobblers, and (much more obviously) leathermen, Cynthia Rowley's own Fall craftsmanship honed in on these artists with a succinctly modern and much sportier interpretation. Save for denim on denim suiting or brilliant colored leather, there's not too much literal interpretation, but rather a cool collection of womanly, curve-conscious design married with menswear-inspired structure. We're treated to bold all-over prints washed over body-skimming sheaths, skinny pants, and even gloves. And while a tougher, boxier leather jacket lined in shearling might pinpoint Rowley's craftsmen influences, what takes shape is still definitively for the girls.

Trends: Colored leather, abstract prints, menswear.
Colors: Blue, black, maroon, orange, olive green, gray, white.
Key Piece: We love the printed pants, shearling-trimmed jacket, and deep navy leather pieces.
Accessories: Aviator shades, ankle boots, strappy platforms and socks, jeweled necklaces at the collar, feather-adorned bags, graphic printed gloves.
Who Would Wear It: Girls with an appetite for truly modern, crafty sportswear.

BCBG Runway Fall 2012

Noria Morales — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:15:43 PST

An architectural aesthetic, specifically Bauhaus style, rules for BCBG's Fall 2012 collection. Structure manifested itself via colorblocking, but it was done on fluid silk chiffon shift dresses, so the effect was a pretty blend of strong forms on flowy silhouettes. The geometric shapes created by bold color combos - black and orange, merlot and blush - were intensified with textural plays like sheer insets and clever pleating that made dresses look magically fluid and sharp at the same time. To counter the collection's emphasis on lightweight materials like silk and chiffon, it also sent cozy outerwear down the runway - we have mixed emotions on the return of gorilla-armed coats, but the multicolor fur vests and canvas and leather trenches were artful choices for next season. The minimalist approach to geometric forms and bold color combinations, together with the flowy silhouettes, make for clothes that are ideal to wear to a gallery opening.

Trends: Colorblocking, fur, architectural detail, Bauhaus.
Colors: Merlot, blush, camel, cream, navy, coral, teal.
Key Piece: The canvas and leather trench coat; the super-cool pleated dresses with tulle inserts.
Accessories: Open-toe ankle-strap sandals, bags with contrasting textures like snake and suede.
Who Would Wear It: Erin Wasson was in the front row, but the structured, urbane collection seems more suited to Naomi Watts or Thandie Newton.

How to Make Your Favorite Snacks Healthier

Leta Shy — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:34:32 PST

When you're craving a salty, crunchy snack, there are many to choose from - but they're not always healthy. Here's how to make your favorite snacks that much better for you with just a few tweaks.

Popcorn: It's one of the lower-calorie snacks to choose from already, but watch out for toppings - that's where you can get carried away with fat and calories if you're not careful (just look at movie theater popcorn). Air-popped popcorn has the fewest calories - 31 calories per cup - but even using a little bit of oil will only add about 14 calories. Keep calories low by skipping the butter and salt, not to mention the prepackaged popcorn. Instead, use healthier popcorn toppings like extra virgin coconut oil, Indian spices, or "cheesy" nutritional yeast. Read more healthy popcorn topping ideas here.

Nuts: A handful of nuts can keep you satisfied and energized far longer than a carb-filled snack, and not only that, the unsaturated fats in them do you good. But if you want to get the most benefit out of the healthy fats of certain nuts (like walnuts), don't roast them, since their antioxidants may be damaged when baked at a high temperature, as most commercial nuts are. If you don't like the taste of raw nuts, roast your own at 165° Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes.

Read on for ways to healthify more of your favorite snacks.

Link Time: Kanye's Back in Paris, Coco Rocha Talks Models' Rights, and More

FabSugar — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:15:42 PST

Confirmed: Kanye West will show at Paris Fashion Week again - Fashionista
Marc Jacobs puts South Park characters on his new t-shirts - Styleite
How to look ready and rested on no sleep - The Fashion Spot
Designers and models support Obama at Runway to Win - HuffPo Style
Michael Kors's favorite design mistake (hint: it involves bodysuits) - The Daily Beast
Five chic ways to wear a chambray dress - Stylelist
How to define your signature style - Real Simple
Watch Michelle Obama wipe the White House floor with Jimmy Fallon - Jezebel
Fall in love all over again with Chanel's Valentine's Day collection - Bag Snob
The smallest traveling store in the world unpacks in NYC - Style.com
Karl Lagerfeld on staying thin, being human, and more - Fashionologie
Coco Rocha, Doutzen Kroes, and Shalom Harlow talk models' rights - The Cut

Look of the Day: Print Happy

FabSugar — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:00:19 PST

Fab reader Postgradchic threw casual chic pieces together for a laid-back luxe look - totally perfect for today's Fashion Week kickoff shows Steven Aland and Rachel Comey. She paired a striped midi-length dress with knee-high black suede boots, proving Winter proportions can be cool, too. To keep her ensemble quirky and colorful, she added a slick camel-colored leather jacket, a purple ikat print saddle bag, and a chunky collar necklace. This bohemian-infused attire will fit right into the Fashion Week mold.

Congrats Postgradchic!

Everyone else, submit your looks, and we might just feature you on FabSugar!