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Fab Gift Guide: Kid Sis

FabSugar — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:00:22 PST

Kid sis is probably most excited for gift-giving season. She counts on older sis to get her things she can't buy and that mom has overlooked. Anything High School Musical-related, sparkly purses, and fun hair accessories are some options.

If you're feeling fantastical, why not surprise the cutie with this Leiber Strawberry Cupcake Clutch ($4,295) that Charlotte's daughter carried in the Sex and the City movie? Guaranteed, she will be the chicest kid in school.

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Leiber Princess Box: Love It or Hate It

FabSugar — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:00:22 PDT

Leiber clutches may be pricey but they are Fab-u-lous. Take this Leiber Princess Box ($1,995), for example. I can't fathom spending that much, but I can admire its ocean square-cut Austrian crystals. It's like a magical ice box turned clutch. Are you as fascinated as I am?

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Trend Alert: Minaudières

FabSugar — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:40:33 PDT

Think back to the phantasmagoria of awards season a few months back. You will notice that while the gowns and the actresses in the gowns were the main sights to see, the shoes and handbags got less attention. In most cases, ladies carry the exclusive minaudière - a fancier than fancy little evening bag - as to not distract from the glowing actress. Minaudières actually date back to the Roaring Twenties fashion scene, but it wasn't until 1963 when Judith Leiber affixed thousands of crystals onto a tarnished metal frame when they really took off.

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Now these little stunners are going to be available for us common folk, at common prices, who don't have thousands to spend on a classic Judith Leiber one. Completely wedding appropriate, I would love to see someone clench one wearing a sleek tank and jeans - just for the hell of it!

Celebrity Style: Jennifer Lopez

FabSugar — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:30:33 PDT

J-Lo glowed at the launch of Lorraine Schwartz's Diamond Monkey collection. Leave it to Jennifer to sport a lush white jumper with pouffy sleeves. We settled for a white shirtdress to achieve her easy, sophisticated look - but it gets the job done! Paired with chunky metallic platforms and stacked bangles, the outfit gets an instant injection of oomph!

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Beauty Byte: Judith Leiber Launching a Perfume

BellaSugar — Mon, 21 May 2007 11:30:49 PDT

Judith Leiber is famous for her classically luxurious evening bags, and now the designer is extending that expertise to fragrance. According to Women's Wear Daily, the brand is launching its first eau de parfum, called Leiber, in September. It will be sold in 150 upscale stores, including Saks, Neiman Marcus, and Bloomingdale's.

The scent uses top notes of bergamot, mandarin leaf, pineapple, and osmanthus and includes a number of floral accents, such as rose essence, jasmine absolu, and gardenia, plus muskier base notes. According to WWD:

"The Leiber customer wants something exceptionally crafted, rare and not available to everyone," Leiber's president and creative director, Frank Zambrelli, said in a recent interview. "We wanted to express that in a fragrance."

... The bottle is meant to resemble an Asscher-cut diamond, "an oversized cocktail ring," said Zambrelli.

The bottle also seems to echo Leiber's evening bag designs, which is a nice touch. Leiber eau de parfum will be available in three sizes: a 1.7-ounce version for $110, a 1-ounce bottle for $75, and a purse spray (naturally!) with refill for $95.

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Met Gala: Amy Adams

Marisa Tom — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:41:45 PDT

Amy Adams went for a refined retro vibe in a one-shouldered black-and-white Giambattista Valli number. Tonight's red-carpet ensemble is just further proof that she's nailed that stunning balance between an old-school Veronica Lake movie star and a Disney princess á la Enchanted. While the sweeping floor-length gown spoke for itself, we have to point out her awesome gold bow-tie belt - a perfectly ladylike-cum-quirky accent that provided a gilded boost to the outfit as a whole. She finished off the look with Brian Atwood sandals, Fred Leighton jewelry, and a Judith Leiber clutch. Are you a fan?

Link Time: Princess Beatrice's Infamous Hat Sells For $130,700

FabSugar — Mon, 23 May 2011 10:32:12 PDT

Princess Beatrice's hat sells for a record-breaking $130,700 - The Cut
New store we love: Aritzia - Lucky
Naomi Campbell reunites the Supers for a music video - Modelinia
Judith Leiber buys her designs back on eBay - The Inside Source
Edie Parker clutches are a new kind of arm candy - Bag Snob
Labelux has bought Jimmy Choo for $800 million - Vogue UK
Meadham Kirchoff go flower shopping - Vogue Daily
The 30 hottest celebrity maxi dresses - InStyle
The cutest Summer carryalls for busy ladies - Refinery29

Link Time: Gucci's Spring '11 Collection Lands 50 Covers

FabSugar — Mon, 09 May 2011 11:33:17 PDT

Cover wars continue: Gucci's Spring collection lands 50 covers - Fashionista
The Stone Cold Fox duo share their Summer essentials - Refinery29
Kelly Cutrone always hits up Fred Segal when she's in LA - PopSugar LA
Brides-to-be are going to great pains to make their weddings more royal - The Cut
Hop to it with Twiggy's new art project - Modelinia
The McQueen exhibit is the Met's most popular ever - Vogue UK
The best advice Stella McCartney ever got from her mama - Lucky
Judith Leiber at the Met Gala: a hands-on experience - Bag Snob
All eyes on the Aussies: style cues from Australia Fashion Week - The Inside Source
Derby days: hats off to headpieces in Vogue - Vogue Daily
The most iconic prom dresses of all time - InStyle

FabSugarTV: My Favorite Things - Nicky Hilton Takes Us Inside Her Closet!

FabTV — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 04:00:03 PST

Whether she's hitting the red carpet or grabbing a coffee, Nicky Hilton always looks chic wherever she goes! We go behind the scenes with Nicky at her very own house, where she gives us a tour of her (very large) closet! With fashion treasures including a vintage, beaded Emilio Pucci jacket, a sparkly Judith Leiber clutch, and an enviable collection of Louboutins and Brian Atwoods, it's no surprise that Nicky constantly tops the best dressed charts! Watch our video to see Nicky Hilton's favorite things!

Diane Kruger Mixes It Up on the Red Carpet at the Berlin Film Festival

Lauren Turner — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:30:30 PST

Diane Kruger wore a striped top and polka-dot skirt from the Alessandra Rich Spring collection in Berlin yesterday. She paired the prints with a fun jaguar clutch from Judith Leiber. Diane has brought out multiple fashionable looks during the Berlin Film Festival, including a dramatic Giambattista Valli and a unique 10 Crosby by Derek Lam skirt and dress combo. Her movie Farewell, My Queen is in the running for the festival's grand prize, the Golden Bear. Helping to decide which film takes home the top honor is Jake Gyllenhaal, who is a member of the jury. Also on hand for the German event are Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, since they stepped out to premiere In the Land of Blood and Honey together today.