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Charlize Theron in Lamé Lanvin: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:00:22 -0800

To say Charlize Theron brought major shine to the Parisian premiere of her latest movie - The Burning Plain - would be an understatement. If her Lanvin pre-Fall gold lamé dress is this shiny in photographs, I wonder how blinding it is in person! I have to say, it's a hard one to pull off, but nothing stands in Charlize's way. The knot detail adds dimension while her Christian Dior pumps lift her up. The Roger Vivier clutch also matches seamlessly. On the runway, the dress was paired with a chunky necklace, but Charlize let it shine for itself. Are you feeling this or is it too loud?

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Celebrity Style: Kate Moss

FabSugar — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:00:08 -0800

Fashionable folks gathered at Stella McCartney's London boutique last night to celebrate the annual Christmas light turning on ceremony. The designer's close pal Kate Moss turned up looking festive as ever in a gold lamé top, her signature black blazer, and over-the-knee boots. As always, the model added her personal touch - she threw on a low-slung black belt to downplay the shininess of the top. As you plan your holiday ensembles, consider this comfortable-cum-dazzling look.

Elizabeth & James Ivy Blazer - $395.00	Twist Neck Sleeveless Dress - $88.00
MICHAEL Michael Kors black leather covered buckle wide belt - $45.00	Moschino Cheap and Chic Over the Knee High Heel Boot - $760.00
Romeo & Juliet Couture black stretch rib knit leggings - $38.00	Hobo International Patent "Deb" Clutch - $114.00
Daisy Fuentes® Gold-Tone Drop Earrings - $16.00	Juicy Couture Royal Escapades Ring - $88.00

Check out our new site CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

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eBay Find of the Week

FabSugar — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:22:22 -0700

I'm a huge fan of lamé. The metallic fabric instantly adds zest to any look. That's why I died when I saw this Silver Metallic Plunging Top, size medium. It has party-girl written all over it. Still, it maintains a level of sophistication because of the loose fit and knot detail.

The Buy It Now price is $29.99. Good luck and may the chicest woman win!

Pencey Lamé Wrap Jacket: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:00:22 -0700

If you do it right, lamé can look like a shimmering sheen of goodness. Done wrong, you'll most likely end up looking, well, lame. I need your opinion on this Pencey Lamé Wrap Jacket ($253). I like the relaxed shape and metallic shine, but is it borderline tacky?

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.

Trend Alert: Far from Lame Lamé

FabSugar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:00:22 -0700

Let's face it: Lamé got a bad rap. The world experienced too much of a good thing in the excessive '80s. I think we've finally recovered from the overdose. Here we are, far from lame lamé. Mad Men's January Jones shows us how to have fun in lamé in her one shoulder belted frock. She slices the sheen up with a black banded belt but dares to wear metallic sandals to keep the fluidity. Does she pull it off? Is lamé still lame? You tell me.

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J. Crew Whisper Lamé Shirt: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:00:22 -0700

This J. Crew Whisper Lamé Slim Shirt ($110) is a far cry from your average button-down shirt. The lamé sheen adds sass to this classic cut shirt, and wouldn't it be fun way to spice up your work garb? I'm sold, are you?

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.

Definition: Lamé

FabSugar — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 04:00:33 -0700

Lamé

n. An ornamental fabric in which metallic threads, as of gold or silver, are woven with silk, wool, rayon, or cotton. Origin: 1920-25. In fencing, a lamé is an electrically conductive jacket worn by foil and sabre fencers.

Decorate yourself with this American Apparel Lamé Headband, $7.

Simply Fab: American Apparel Lamé Coin Purse

FabSugar — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:45:44 -0700

Sometimes when I go out I don't want to carry around a bag, or even a clutch. 'Tis true. Especially if I'm just taking Annabelle for a stroll. I love this American Apparel lamé coin purse, $8, because it has a key ring to hold your house key plus a pouch to hold your I.D. and some money (and maybe even a lip gloss). And, it comes in these great metallic shades, that are totally hot for a night out. Okay, I'll be honest: I think it's totally appropriate for day, too. Just because it's that Fab.

I Want This Wardrobe: Blair Waldorf

FabSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:30:22 -0800

Leave it to Blair to bring fascinating Upper East Side style to NYU. While strolling the collegiate hallways, the former queen bee tempered a sexy gold lame dress by Oscar de la Renta with a ladylike coat - genius. The Gossip Girl then furthered her ferosh with a burgundy-quilted bag, gold bangles, and badass Alexandre Birman python booties. I wish my former college ensembles were this hot . . .

Nanette Lepore gold floral brocade '24 Karat' double breasted coat - $369.00	Oscar de la Renta Metallic jacquard dress - $2,290.00
Alexandre Birman Python Peep-Toe Bootie - $595.00	Vivienne Westwood Bordeaux Soho Quilted Baguette Bag - $224.40
Twisted Bangle Set - $5.80	1 Carat Diamond Stud 14K Yellow Gold Earrings - $1,695.00
Marc By Marc Jacobs Fancy Fancy Pave Heart Ring - $78.00

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Amron Exptl. Black Leather Band-Aids: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:00:22 -0700

If Alexander Wang took up Band-Aid design, the result would look something like these Amron Exptl. Black Leather Band-Aids ($15 for a three pack). What do you think - a rather chic way to cover up a boo boo or simply lame?

Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here!

Antique Gold Dot Dresses by Alexia Admor - $242.00	Mischen Knot Top - $365.00
Carolina Herrera Lame Degrade Dress - $2,990.00	Shiny Triangle Top - $26.00
Grey Ant Lamé Slip - $265.00	AKA New York Metallic Bodice Empire Dress - $345.00
Diane von Furstenberg Lesley Draped Lame Tank Dress - $350.00	Helmut Lang Lame Dress- Coated Silver - $415.00
Halter with Lame Shell by Ports 1961 - $1,050.00	Julie Haus Milicent Silk Satin Top - $298.00
Lam,, Knit Dress - $99.00