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Fab Finding Follow-Up: Boutique Opening Party

FabSugar — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:00:22 PST

Have you ever been to a boutique opening party? They're so much fun. Meeting new people, rubbing elbows with local designers, and drinking free bubbly really tickles my fancy.

This weekend, my friend Jessica is throwing an opening party for her first boutique. It's going to be intimate and filled with special discounts - what more can a girl ask for? I asked you to help me find an outfit that will dazzle but won't steal the spotlight from my pal. I was looking for something artistic, funky, and modern. Let's see what you all came up with!

Look #1, created by EllaB, includes some amazing accessories. Check out those crazy heels!

Lulu Guinness Stripe 'Stella' Clutch	Wendy Mink Peacock Earrings - Max and Chloe
Julie Haus Decker Dress	Nicholas Kirkwood - Autumn/Winter 08 - Style aw812	Alexander McQueen Skinny Neon Belt ($395)

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Look #2, created by kendallina, is perfect for partying. That top is groovy, baby.

Tory Burch Straw Meagan Clutch - shopbop.com	Isharya Daisy filigree earrings - NET-A-PORTER.COM
Roberto Cavalli - Tiger Tooth Pendant Necklace - eLUXURY	Neiman Marcus - MCL by Matthew Campbell Laurenza Multicolor Sapphire Ring
Dolce & Gabbana - Psychedelic Chiffon Top - eLUXURY	Alexander McQueen Skinny neon belt - NET-A-PORTER.COM
Seven for All Mankind black shiny 'Roxanne' skinny jeans at Bluefly	Jimmy Choo Private strappy sandal - NET-A-PORTER.COM

Look #3, created by maria212134, has a hipster vibe. I have the same pair of boots in brown. Great minds think alike . . .

UrbanOutfitters.com > Glass Drop Earrings	UrbanOutfitters.com > Colonial Madness Mini Pouch
Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Allison Zip Front Platform Bootie - shopbop.com	Wolford - Logic IS Sheer Hose - Saks.com
Mary-Kate Olsen \| ASOS Cowl Front Geo Print Pussybow at ASOS	UrbanOutfitters.com > Urban Renewal Vintage Leather Mini Skirt	Alexander McQueen Skinny Neon Belt ($395)

Celebrity Style: Claudia Schiffer

FabSugar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:00:22 PST

On the heels of her Spring Yves Saint Laurent ad release, Claudia struts her supermodel stuff in a perfectly layered ensemble. Her street style is absolutely admirable. While not everyone can pull off cropped pants and ankle boots - I only recommend that if you're tall and/or lanky - there are other creative things going on here. Her palette is totally Fall, her fur jacket is plush, and her bowed scarf adds a touch of aristocratic flair. You're not Super without big sunnies and a designer bag - local Brit Anya Hindmarch in this case. Keep on strutting, Claudia.

Check out CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

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Trend Alert: Go Graphic or Go Home

FabSugar — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:00:22 PST

My favorite Spring collection was Dries Van Noten. Graphic prints were an integral part of the eclectic collection. These calculated prints command attention and are stimulating to the eye. Celebrities have already dabbled in this cool trend and it's only going to grow. If you want to be ahead of the curve, go graphic or go home. What's more, circular and angular graphic prints stand alone - you can pair down the rest of your look. Fergie, in Tommy Hilfiger, funked up her graphic print dress with layered bracelets and blue suede sandals, while Tilda Swinton was purely polka doted in her silky Lanvin.

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Which Leighton Fashion Week Look Is Most Fab So Far?

FabSugar — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:00:08 PDT

Spotted: Gossip Girl Leighton Meester in the front row of numerous Fashion Week shows looking stylish as ever. Her fashion sense proves to extend beyond her preppy character Blair Waldorf. Thusfar, Leighton's Fashion Week outfits have ranged from bright yellow and pink frocks to casual tees with artistic skirts and leather. It doesn't take much for this stunning beauty to shine. Tell me, which is your favorite Leighton look so far?

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Julie Haus Is in the House

BellaSugar — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:03:26 PDT

Being a "Haus frau" is a very good thing. Just ask Leighton Meester and Molly Sims, who showed up for Julie Haus's first-ever New York runway show. The intimate affair featured bright colors, bold prints, and a few cute dresses that I wouldn't mind wearing in the hot sun right now.

The hair and makeup were fresh and fun, with a hint of rebellious streak thrown in for good measure. "It's a little messy, yet kind of neat," said Dwight O'Neal, who created the makeup look for The Balm. "It's the everyday woman doing her makeup. We didn't want anything too dramatic or too perfect." Check out the lips to see what he means; to get the look, O'Neal's team dabbed Prom Queen Stainiac on the center of the lips, then filled in the remainder of the lips with Plump Your Pucker gloss in Cocoa My Coconut. Instead of using a brush to spread the color, makeup artists used their fingers - easy!

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To find out how to recreate this hairstyle at home with some tips from Oscar Blandi,

Lead stylist Oscar Blandi worked with Haus to create a beautifully natural look for the models. "The whole idea is that the girl has her hair done, goes out and has a good time, and it’s the day after," he explained. To get this look, he sprayed Protein Mist on wet hair. After applying a volumizer to the roots, he then covered the ends of hair with Acqua Marina to provide hold. After a quick blow-dry with a diffuser, he curled the hair, directing each piece a different way.

Here's my favorite part of the look: Oscar and his team made small, thin braids (you can see them in the close-up shot above) and wrapped the irons around them to create more texture. A little teasing at the ends and you're good to go.
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Back to Cool: Clueless

FabSugar — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:00:22 PDT

In high school, it's all about boys, popularity, and clothes. Yep, sounds about right. No movie portrayed that better than Clueless. In her most outstanding role, Alicia Silverstone played Cher, and along with her BF Dione, took newbie Tai under their wings and transformed her into one of the most coveted girls in school. All it took was a couple knee-high socks, short plaid skirts, platform pumps, and a Beverly Hills attitude. See, it's so easy to go from clueless to coolness. As if!

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Julie Haus Boardwalk Dress: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:00:22 PDT

Too much of a good thing? That question came to mind when I looked at this Julie Haus Boardwalk Dress ($355). I like all of the individual elements - the buttons, pleats, sweetheart neckline, and the bright blue color - but the combination of it all looks strange and too busy. What do you think?

Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To post your selections go to the Love It or Hate It? group. And if you want to learn how to do a blog post click here.

The Look for Less: Leighton Meester

FabSugar — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:00:22 PDT

Leighton Meester was girly and Spring ready at LA's Paley Festival. Her Julie Haus chiffon dress was perfect for the Easter weekend without looking too saccharine. She accessorized with some oxford peep toes, but these gladiator heels provide just the right amount of toughness to offset such a light, feminine dress. Get this Gossip Girl's look for less!

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Trend Alert: Brocade Babe

FabSugar — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:00:22 PST

Not to be confused with granny's boudoir, the items pictured here are for a brocade babe. What's old is new again, and brocade always feels right in the dead of Winter. With a slight sheen and 60's vibe, slip on your patent booties, opaque black tights and costume jewelry for a glitzy night in brocade. Or, mix with dark denim for an upscale casual look. Either way you win.

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Celebrity Style: Brittany Snow

FabSugar — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:45:33 PDT

The fuchsia fanfare has been around for a while now so Brittany Snow's Julie Haus mini dress is no breaking news. Still, the actress, here at Vegas Magazine's party, looks au courant and sassy. I especially appreciate the three black buttons. Her choice of shoes is questionable but lucky for her, the frock is loud enough to steal the spotlight.

Julie Haus Judy Dress, $415	Stuart Weitzman black suede platform 'Monterey' sandals, on sale for $140 (originally $168)
Franchi 'Debbie' Snake Embossed Clutch, $238	Forever 21 Stud earrings, $4

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