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Shoes! Bags! Jewels! Guess the Designer Specialty

FabSugar — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:00:22 -0700

Some designers choose to create within one category, while others dabble in a few. Some start off doing a specialty then branch out. 2008 was the year many designers expanded their repertoires. Are you familiar with designers and what they create? Find out by reading the designers below and deciding which fashion category (or categories) they design for.

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Celebrity Style: Whitney Port

FabSugar — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:00:22 -0700

We were just obsessing over Whitney's Gucci Hysteria handbag ($1,395) - more on that later - and here she is flaunting it again. Beside her new hottie! Go Whitney. In front of the NYC Diane von Furstenberg store no less. Her black shirt dress is a proven classic but she Whitifies it with a vintage-looking brown belt, black t-strap pompom sandals (I appreciate the lower heel), and mixed jewelry. Try, try to focus on the classically redone outfit and not the two lovebirds - hard, I know.

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Fab's May Most Wanted

FabSugar — Thu, 01 May 2008 05:00:22 -0700

Is anyone else having a hard time resisting all of Spring's stylish temptations? We're in prime Spring shopping time and oh, look: There are already sales left and right. Recession, anyone? I think I'll carefully eye this ginette etc...Royal Python Bucket Bag ($590) to see if it too goes on sale. Well, bring on the sales and therefore the shopping. We all want to be outside in the fresh sunshine anyway, so a shopping day is the perfect opportunity. Shopaholics unite!

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Trend Alert: Vivid Shoes

FabSugar — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:00:22 -0700

Hey. Amy Adams. Cute girl. Cute black Prada dress. Working the red carpet . . . oh wait, those are some vivid shoes. What could have been a rather boring, unmentionable look went from zero to hero thanks to her blue metallic Prada shoes. In a rush and need a simple, stunning outfit? Grab your favorite LBD and strap on some brightly colored, metallic shoes. You can't go wrong.

Kate Spade - Gala Too (Green Oil Patent) - $263.95	Theory Mirror Metallic Ballet, Pink & Blue - $225.00
Jean-Michel Cazabat Luxury Rebel La Palma Tapered Toe Pump - $295.00	Vanessa T-Strap Sandal - $119.00
Pelle Moda - Reena (Blue Metallic) - $145.80	Diane von Furstenberg Shoes Provence Metallic High Heel Sandal - $350.00
ASOS Tbar Metallic Flat Sandal - $25.96	Maloles George Metallic Ballet Flat - $275.00
Christian Louboutin Marilou - $870.00

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Online Sale Alert! 50 to 75% Off at Barneys

FabSugar — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:00:22 -0800

Mary-Kate Olsen is a huge Jean-Michel Cazabat fan and you should be, too. With these Jean-Michel Cazabat Metallic Wave Pumps ($195, originally $295), you can do so without going broke.

Be sure to check out the rest of Barneys sale section, where you'll find designer items for 50 to 75 percent off. You name it, they've got it: shoes, clothes, bags . . .

Who Wore It Better? Spring 2008 Abaeté Dress

FabSugar — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:00:32 -0800

Rachel Bilson's Spring '08 Abaeté dress was one of my inspirations for the Party On Party Dresses series. With the gaggle of stars showing up to New York fashion week, it was only a matter of time before duplications arose. Sure enough, Vanessa Simmons attended Betsey Johnson's Fall '08 show in the same Abaeté dress in the aqua version. Whose look are you loving the most?

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The Grace, Elegance, and Sex Appeal of the Peep Toe!

FabSugar — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 13:00:22 -0700

We should all take it as a blessing when a classic style makes its way back into the fashion game. To my relief: Fall is all about dressing like a woman - no more frilly ruffles and layers inspired by little girls. As this week's Life & Style points out, it is time to reevaluate your shoe collection and ask yourself: do I have a pair of graceful, elegant, sexy peep toes? If the answer is no, or even yes, get ready for some major peep toe fun. What's more, you can wear these with just about anything and deliver womanly confidence.

Think Marilyn, Brigitte, Elizabeth Taylor, and even Jennifer Lopez - these women know the power of the peep toe. Discover it yourself!

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New York Fashion Week, Fall 2008: VPL & Exclusive Designer Interview!

FabSugar — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:00:22 -0800

I've talked about VPLs numerous times on Fab but haven't mentioned VPL as much. Allow me to clarify. VPL by Victoria Bartlett does play on visible panty lines, but it's seen as a good thing in her world. I've been coveting one of Victoria Bartlett's color contrast bra-like tops for a while now and was excited to see her unique bodycon creations in the flesh, or rather, in the fabric. VPL celebrates contrast and contradiction and the designer is inspired by some really interesting stuff. See VPL's Fall collection and hear the designer behind the label.

You’ve always done innerwear as outerwear. And now a lot of designers are doing that.

Yes, it’s always been that way. A lot people mistake it for lingerie. I never intended lingerie; it was always innerwear. Years ago when I was at Miu Miu I started doing innerwear as outerwear and I was always fascinated by innerwear to be seen. Innerwear, outerwear, anywhere. It’s really a mixing block so you can layer.

Is there anything you did differently this time around?

You know what’s weird, I went back to what is inherent to VPL which is the “Musculature” of the whole body. The only thing that was really new was bringing more tailoring to it. But it was quite an adventure for me because I’ve always been much more about cut and sew and knits.

To see more from Victoria's Fall collection and to hear the rest of the interview, read more

Tell me about the fabrics you used?

A lot of the fabrics that I tailored were really manable and spongy even though they look sculpted. I’m really into textures. Viscose is so soft, when you want to sleep in something . . . it’s just so soft.

Who are your muses?

[Interruption for an introduction to shoe designer Jean Michel Cazabat, who did the shoes for the show - loved the metallic flat boots!]

Louise Bourgeois [French artist and sculptor] and pendulous shapes and body formations. It’s quite sensual. She uses all color palettes and different textures. And Hans Bellmer [the German surrealist artist] who did jointed dolls in the late ‘20s. You have all these lines that were divided and sculptural muscle areas. To me that’s something I love and love exploring.

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Becky & max "gwendolyn" shirtdress - $79.00	VITANUOVA Belt - $150.00
Jean-Michel Cazabat Olucci Dress Sandal - $514.95	Printed Floral Tote - $58.00
Rachel Leigh Estelle's Gold Rock Rings - Set of 2 - $84.00	Women's Faux-Gold Enamel Dome Rings - $9.50
Citrine By The Stones Wire Ring in Gold - $112.00	Round Diamond Stud Earrings - $114.99
Dsquared2 Leather Bow Bracelet - $125.00	Jennifer Zeuner Set of 7 Bangles - $121.00