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Fab Finding Follow Up: Ice Skate Away

FabSugar — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:00:08 PST

Not only does San Francisco have an ice skating rink during the holidays, it has three. Lucky us. The one in Union Square is close to work, so my friends are meeting me there for some ice-skating fun. Unfortunately, it's going to be freezing, so I asked you to help me bundle up in style.

I started you off with these Urban Outfitters Leather Ruffle Gloves ($48) because they're precious and will keep my fingers from getting frostbite. Let's see what you all came up with!

Look #1, created by MashiaraQCS, is layering at its best. Check out that cool wool sweater.

To see the rest,

Look #2, created by plasticapple, is partly classic, all chic. I love the pom-pom hat!

Look #3, created by marimiau, will make me the funkiest skater on the ice. I like that.

Come Fab Finding With Me: Ice Skate Away

FabSugar — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:00:22 PST

Not only does San Francisco have one ice skating rink during the holidays, it has three. Lucky us. The one in Union Square is close to work, so my friends are meeting me there for some ice skating fun. Unfortunately, it's going to be freezing, so will you help me bundle up in style? Think lots of layers - and maybe a pom-pommed something thrown in for fun.

I'll start you off with these Urban Outfitters Leather Ruffle Gloves ($48) because they're precious and will keep my fingers from getting frostbite.

Let's go Fab Finding. Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with ice skating.

Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab Finding missions.

Learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one. And here is a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar.

To see some of my favorite online stores,

Active Endeavors
Banana Republic
Bluefly
eLuxury
J.Crew
Jildor Shoes
Live Natty
Neiman Marcus
Net-a-Porter
Pink Mascara

Do You Fancy Gloves?

FabSugar — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:22:22 PDT

I wear my cute leather fingerless ones just for looks . . .

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So Very British, Driving Gloves

FabSugar — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 11:08:49 PST

While driving in my Purple Haze Mini Cooper the other day I thought to myself: I would be cooler if I were sporting some driving gloves right now. I could be like Mod Squad blond vixen Emma Peel! Ok, it's official: I'm getting some. Originally, these accessories served a functional purpose, providing a better grip on the wheel for speed racers. Now they serve a functional and fashionable purpose, providing me with a better grip on looking cool while cruising town. As if it was possible, these would look even more fresh while complimenting a modern motorcycle jacket. As well, a light hued pair can carry over into Spring; Rodarte sent models down their runways wearing these cooler-than-thou gloves. Here are my picks.

Bloomingdales Napa Leather Driving Gloves with contrast cognac leather trim, in a rainbow of colors, $35, available here.

Portolano Fingerless Leopard Driving Gloves, $220, available here.

Juicy Couture Driving Gloves With Heart And Bow, $115, available here.

To see more styles,

Kenneth Cole Stormy Leather Black Driving Gloves, $68, available here. These aren't of the traditional variety but they are too cute to pass with this long knit cuff detail - great for cruising in extra chilly weather.

Leather Gloves Online Lambskin Driving Gloves, $58.95, available here.

Runway Trend to Try Now: Leather Opera Gloves and Dresses

Marisa Tom — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:50:35 PST

Along with the fabulous Fall '12 outerwear we've been seeing, there's another emerging trend that's high up on our "coveted style" list. Luckily, this one doesn't require us to wait to emulate its ultra-cool proportions. We're talking about the leather opera-length glove-and-dress look, of course. As seen at Diane von Furstenberg, Tommy Hilfiger, Rachel Zoe, Carolina Herrera, Rag & Bone, and Yigal Azrouël, this ladylike pairing strikes up a nuanced and nostalgic feel with all the right attention to stylish detail. Simply put, designers have injected their Fall '12 collections with a totally refreshed spin on a retro classic look. It's a quick Spring styling coup - just accent flirtier floral print dresses with long Winter gloves, or take notes straight from the runway on how to pull of this easy, elegant dressing matchup in darker color combos. Click through the widget below and shop your favorite gloved pairings now.

From left to right: Carolina Herrera, Rachel Zoe, and Diane von Furstenberg

Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2012

Hannah Weil — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:09:47 PST

Stefano Pilati bid adieu to Yves Saint Laurent with a dark, sexy Fall 2012 in all moody iterations of womanly dress. There's both a sultry undercurrent and a definitive strength that runs throughout Pilati's finale. It's a give and take - boxier leather jackets and trousers, and sharp outerwear have as much of a place as slinky dresses and pencil skirts constructed in light-reflecting mesh. Even when Pilati zeroes in on more masculine construction, he never misses the mark of a woman - nearly every look is completed with a wide belt to accentuate the waist and plush fur accents are thrown effortlessly over shoulders. It's the kind of thing that - without being glaringly obvious - speaks to the power, the allure of a woman. It's not done up in bells and whistles, but you have a sense that it takes a certain kind of confidence to pull off the line's structured, streamlined white suit or ultralow necklines - and it's clear Pilati's florals are crafted for women, not girls.

Trends: Leather, fur, boxy jackets, sharp suiting, gloves, florals, sequin-like mesh.
Colors: Black, green, gold, white.
Key Piece: The color-tinged, shimmering mesh on slinky evening dresses and pencil skirts.
Accessories: Slick black boots, leather gloves, wide black belts, metallic pumps, sculptural wraparound flower chokers.
Who Would Wear It: This is for the modern-glam; front-row fans like Salma Hayek.

Givenchy Fall 2012

Chi Diem Chau — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 19:16:00 PST

For Givenchy's Fall 2012 collection, Riccardo Tisci showed a strong lineup of equestrian-inspired looks comprised of structural leather dresses, luxurious over-the-knee riding boots, and sexy lace. Precision-cut jackets were paired with jodhpur trousers, and full pleated skirts were styled with cropped caplet jackets, driving home the riding theme. Tisci's signature hard-edge style was present in every look; dresses ranged from architectural leather renditions to embellished boudoir-like slip dresses showing sexy slits and sheer detailing. For added texture, Tisci showcased sumptuous two-tone short-sleeve jackets and tricolor vests. There were also a bevy of leather pants dipped in bright red hues and our favorite: a standout pair of black quilted trousers. More highlights from the collection below.

Trends: Leather dresses, structured coats, over-the-knee boots, jodhpurs.
Colors: Red, black, brown, camel, tangerine, purple.
Key Look: We loved the structural leather pieces and tailored blazers.
Accessories: Over-the-knee boots, wide belts, leather gloves, silk scarves.
Who Would Wear It: Girls who crave dramatic fashion-forward looks like front-row attendees Alicia Keys, Leigh Lezark, and Cassie Ventura.

Hermès Fall 2012

Hannah Weil — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 16:36:18 PST

With a nod to South American dressing, Christophe Lemaire crafts a wearable collection of delivered strong outerwear - even capes and blanket-like ponchos were elevated with Hermès's quintessential luxe for Fall 2012. Relaxed staples were reimagined in sophisticated detail - leather layered in chubby fur, leather gaucho pants, leather capes, and loose velvet tops and dresses. Dressed-down got a decidedly dressier edge, but only really in its fabrication. As a whole, silhouettes were oversize; the vibe was decidedly more androgynous with masculine tailoring dominating throughout and inspiring images of Annie Hall's slouchy suiting. That's not to say there was no refinement here – Hermès's girl may not do frills, but she's certainly not without polish: cocoon coats crafted in rich color, swathed in suede, and finished with a touch of leather were steeped in Hermès luxe.

Trends: Menswear, leather, ponchos, fur, prints, velvet, gaucho pants.
Colors: Navy, gray, black, red, teal, orange, olive.
Key Look: The front-zip cocoon coat feels impeccably chic.
Accessories: Wide leather belts, tall leather boots, fedoras, long black leather gloves.
Who Would Wear It: The girl who favors luxe without frills.

John Galliano Fall 2012

Brittney Stephens — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:56:39 PST

John Galliano's Fall 2012 collection was the second solo show for Bill Gaytten, and the incumbent designer successfully set the tone for a charming, British-chic season. He showed gorgeous floaty gowns draped in silk charmeuse and accordion pleats, riding coats with ruffled collars, and sumptuous velvet cropped trousers, all in a decidedly autumnal palette of mustard, royal blue, and cinnamon. Seasoned models like Coco Rocha, Jourdan Dunn, and Lindsey Wixson walked the runway outfitted in sexy thigh-high tights, sheer gowns, and lavish feathered headpieces, punctuating a Fall collection that was a genuine mix of racy and refined, English polish and undaunted sexuality - something we can only imagine Galliano would be proud of.

Trends: Ruffled poet collars, accordion pleat dresses, cropped riding pants, sheer and fur details.
Colors: Black, royal blue, red, mustard, cinnamon, soft gray.
Key Look: The sexy red riding hood: a black onesie with thigh-high stockings, topped with a red silk cape.
Accessories: Thigh-high stockings, stately feathered chapeaus, lace-up booties, suede and leather gloves.
Who Would Wear It: English sophisticates with a taste for ladylike glamour.

Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2012

Marisa Tom — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 22:47:15 PST

In true Jean Paul Gaultier fashion, Fall 2012 is a rocker chick's dream. Steeped in streetwear influences and a cult punk band vibe, the designer certainly had the underground on his mind. So much so, that everything from woven jacquard trousers to satin-sheen cocktail frocks were embellished with retro bright '80s-style graffiti prints. But don't let the urban-inspired designs fool you. Gaultier amped up his tough-girl outlook with altogether luxe add-ons and with a surprisingly ladylike polish. Think slick metallic accents, velvet gowns, ultra-tailored suits in even more exotic snakeskin iterations, colorful fur stoles and capes, and voluminous cinching. Most interesting to note (aside from the stick straight flat-ironed hair, complete with spray painted middle parts)? The designer's attention to "two-in-one" pieces. Take, for example, the bronzed trench coat worn around the waist as a full skirt or the dress turned cape - much of the statement outerwear doubled in functionality and in coolness. See below for more Jean Paul Gaultier details.

Trends: Menswear-inspired snakeskin suits, two-in-one pieces, velvet, graffiti prints, and luxe embellishments.
Colors: Black, red, bronze, brown, white, gray, orange, and bright pink.
Key Look: With Jean Paul Gaultier, it's always about the tailoring. His Fall '12 lineup of well-cut jackets, trenches, and trousers take the cake.
Accessories: Wide belts, fur stoles and capes, leather gloves, and T-strap sandals.
Who Would Wear It: Long-time fans like Madonna and Dita Von Teese, and an edgier style setter like Diane Kruger or Carey Mulligan.

V.Fraas - Cashmink Scarves	UrbanOutfitters.com > Mens Ignite Peak Radar Hat
davie weave coat - FRENCH CONNECTION USA	Black Bead Drop Earrings
Dior - 61 Front-Pocket Shoulder Bag, Black�-�	White House \| Black Market - Ornamental Ballet Flat
Rag & Bone Devi III Jean	Deep V-Neck Sweater
Splendid Cotton turtleneck	Leather Ruffle Glove ($48)