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Trend Alert: Stormy Prints

FabSugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:30:22 -0700

My new go-to cocktail is a Dark and Stormy. Imagine yourself in a dim dive, drinking one of those bad boys, in a stormy print. Tough stuff. Kristen Bell upped her stormy stuff by wearing this marble-print Vena Cava layered over a printed tank and studded Louboutins. And yet, she doesn't appear, too, intimidating. She softened things up with her killer smile and golden locks. Whether a thunderstorm or lightening strike, stormy prints are electric.

Celeb Style: Nicky Hilton

FabSugar — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:00:22 -0700

Less is more. That's the mantra Nicky was abiding by for last night's Final Destination LA premiere. Her strapless black satin LBD is adorable, and her favorite Very Prive Christian Louboutin pumps ($995) remind us Nicky's no good girl. She contrasted blinging diamond stud earrings with a silver knuckle ring for more devilish drama.

Larok - $298.00	Christian Louboutin Candy Stud Pumps - $965.00
14k White Gold Earrings, Diamond Studs (1 ct. t.w.) - $2,390.00	Robert Lee Morris for Elizabeth and James Knuckle Ring - $195.00
Giles & Brother Chaton Bangle - $125.00	Red Knuckle Duster Clutch - $1,895.00

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Trend Alert: Crushed Luxe

FabSugar — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:50:00 -0700

Try to peel your eyes away from Jennifer Aniston's gorgeous bod and zoom in on her metallic Prada dress. This crushed luxe confection is perfection. Crinkling decadent textiles is a daring maneuver but well worth the effort. Since I can't afford pricey offerings from designers, I'm going to nab a metallic top from my closet and just roll it into a ball for the same effect. Ta-da!

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Trend Alert: Studly Vests

FabSugar — Thu, 21 May 2009 13:00:22 -0700

The studly vest is an elusive thing. It can be rocker, it can be bohemian, it can be Balmain! Or all of the above for Beyonce with Jay-Z in España. Without her fierce vest, B's outfit would have been ho-hum, but she knows the power of this slice of style. I'm thinking a studded vest is the perfect piece for a Summer concert, or - if you're feeling experimental - throw one over a bikini for a rebellious beach party look. Work it, own it . . .

LaROK 'Invasion' Open Stud Vest - $278.00	Aqua Black Studded Vest - $68.00
William Rast Studded Ruffle Vest - $209.00	Pencey Vest - $292.00
Golden Goose Studded Suede Vest - $783.00	Studded Fleece Vest - $39.95

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Trend Alert: Patchwork Party

FabSugar — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:00:08 -0800

Come on everyone, it's time to join the patchwork party. This homespun look offers a fresh approach to hippie-inspired DIY using a hodgepodge of colorful tones and textures. Whitney Port is all legs in her country-inspired patchwork dress, seen left. Personally, I prefer mine bedazzled, but to each her own. One thing is for sure, patchwork isn't just for blankets anymore!

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Trend Alert: The Leather Dress

FabSugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:00:22 -0700

Reasons we love leather: We have been on a leather jacket binge for months (seven total), Barneys's Simon Doonan and Julie Gilhart cheekily taught us how to wear it, we know how to prevent it from wrinkling - we're just leather McLovin'. And we know everyone else is feeling the love when good girls like Emmy Rossum bust out in a black leather bustier dress by Ina Soltani. Damn, girl. We asked you how you liked a Marc by Marc leather dress this Summer; how do you feel about the leather dress now?

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Trend Alert: Mini Minis

FabSugar — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:00:22 -0700

Raise your hand if you think Gwyneth's sequin Proenza Schouler tee is too short on the July cover of Bazaar? Considering it is a t-shirt, and not a dress, or a tunic, I think it's a wee short. (Do I see a shadow of cheek?) But Gwyneth's legs are flawless, as she flaunted on her Iron Man tour, so she can get away with it. But can you? A few words of advice: If you dare to don a mini mini wear simple nude or black boyshort underwear - I swear by these - make sure you are bikini waxed and beware of wind!

Celebrity Style: Mary-Kate Olsen

FabSugar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:00:22 -0700

In last week's CelebStyle Smarts quiz, most of you knew the difference between Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's style. Go you! As exemplified here, MK is the sister that doesn't mind looking a little tousled, and we appreciate her for that. The vintage Halston black bat-wing caftan she wore to the Late Show is floaty and flirty. She accentuated her tiny waist with a studded belt and fancied her feet with a pair of Louboutin pumps. Of course, she couldn't leave home with her signature small round sunnies.

LaROK Circle Print Mini Caftan - $298.00	ASOS Multi Studded Waist Belt - $32.45
Christian Louboutin Decollete leather pumps - $575.00	Ralph Lauren Black Label Round Sunglasses With Chain - $240.00
Kenneth Jay Lane amber and black swirl enamel ring - $30.00

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Trend Alert: The Little Black Jacket (The LBJ)

FabSugar — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:00:22 -0700

The day you realize you probably have enough LBDs to last you a lifetime (me, yesterday) but can't get enough of the classic noir color, consider the little black jacket, or what I am hereby coining the LBJ. Just as everyday wearable and sophisticated as the LBD, the LBJ adds a good needed dose of tailoring to any loosey goosey look. When in a rush, the LBJ is guaranteed to get you out of a bind.

Alexander Wang Cropped organza jacket - $795.00	Sweet Robin Tilly Cropped Jacket - $326.00
Cropped Tailored Jacket - $39.99	Silk Cotton Faille Cropped Jacket - $298.00
LaROK Rebecca Cropped Jacket in Black - $266.00	Vanessa Bruno Cropped blazer - $662.00
AGB Lantern-Sleeve Jacket - $72.00	Viktor & Rolf Cropped boucle jacket - $1,235.00

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The Look for Less: LaRok Cannes T-Neck Halter Dress

FabSugar — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:00:22 -0800

I have many style mantras, but one I really stick to is that you can never have too many good lookin' LBDs. This LaRok Cannes T-Neck Halter Dress ($168) would definitely keep me honest and true to my mantra. It has a great neckline and is made out of a comfy jersey material. Now if only the price tag was as ideal as the dress . . . but wait, I found a solution!

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This Lux Modern Love Dress ($58) has the same fun halter neckline, same jersey material, and same LBD appeal. It even has a drapey front that reminds me of the black Alexander McQueen dress Sienna Miller wore. But when it all comes down to it, anything that looks good and saves me $110, I'm all for.

Foil Print Croc Pattern Skirt - $15.80	Larok - $258.00
Acne Marble Print Dress - $320.00	Printed Silk Georgette Blouson Dress - $138.00
Knitted Long Vest - $80.00	Foley + Corinna - $387.00
Floral Slash Velvet Jacket - $310.00	Sexy Back Dresses by Sentimental NY - $108.00
Ruched Chiffon Dress - $26.99	Rachel Roy Two-Tone Dress - $1,195.00
Romantic Print Cardigan - $34.00	RM by Roland Mouret Kharif alligator print wool-blend dress - $1,650.00

Michael Kors Crushed lamé top - $1,095.00	STELLA McCARTNEY Mini skirt - $325.00
LaROK Parachute Party Sand Dress - $290.00	MARITHE' F. GIRBAUD Mini skirt - $245.00
Vince Smoke Metallic Cami - $165.00	Donna Karan Crushed linen dress - $2,495.00
Mint Jodi Arnold Tatjana Miniskirt - $286.00	Tanjay iridescent crush notch-collar jacket - $48.00
TOY G. Blouse - $98.00	Ralph Lauren Black Label Trisha Crushed Satin Dress - $955.00
Moschino Crushed silk dress - $1,795.00

LaROK Sequin Patchwork Mini Dress - $348.00	Kimchi Blue Patchwork Metallic Tee - $42.00
Marc by Marc Jacobs Mairead patchwork dress - $398.00	Gauzy Floral Patchwork Blouse - $54.00
Anna Sui Patchwork trapeze dress - $545.00	RXB Patchwork-Print Top - $40.00
Burnout Velvet Tunic - $59.00	MARY JANE Short dress - $418.00
Belted Patchwork Top - $22.99	Paris Hilton - Women's Multi-Colored Patchwork Dress - $88.00
Anna Sui Patchwork habotai dress - $497.00	Custo Barcelona Patchwork Sweater - $240.00

Vince Leather Shift Dress - $725.00	Helmut Lang Black Knit And Leather Dress - $760.00
LaROK Bianca Metallic Silver Dress - $298.00	See by Chloe Leather Dress - $760.00
Alice + Olivia Leather Curve Dress - $440.00	Leather Dress - $498.00
Silver Screen Leather Dress - $299.00	Jean Paul Gaultier Leather-Striped Mini Dress - $1,725.00
Versace Leather Dress - $4,120.00	Diane von Furstenberg Women's "Ms Russell" Leather Dress - $565.00
Madison Marcus Leather Dress in Black - $485.00	Rag & Bone Noir Leather Dress - $1,325.00

Proenza Schouler Cooper Sequin Tee - $825.00	Beck Mini Skirt - $59.00
Elizabeth and James Band Skirt - $245.00	Rory Beca Rizzo Tunic with Contrast Trim and Belt in Lemon, Blueberry and Grass - $245.00
Hale bob floral-print top - $178.00	LaROK Sparkle Miniskirt - $298.00
White Cotton Mini Dresses by Trinity - $69.00	Roxy - Lollipop Denim Skirt (Ocean Blue) - $46.00
LaRok Rock Star Mini Dress in Black and Bijoux - $329.00	Young Fabulous & Broke Groovy Tie-Dye Tunic Dress - $110.00
BDG Convertible Knit Skirt - $38.00	Laundry by Design Striped Seamed Mini Dress - $185.00