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10 Ways to Wear a Little White Dress

FabSugar — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:21:19 PDT

Move over LBD! The little white dress is taking the stage as your go-to wardrobe staple. Not only does it instantly offer a fresh, chic look, but it’s incredibly versatile, too. If you’re still not convinced, watch our video for some outfit inspiration. From tribal touches to neon accents to dressing it up for a cocktail affair, here are 10 killer ways to wear this easy, breezy piece!

Cat Deeley, Selena Gomez, & Leighton Meester In Little White Dresses at the Teen Choice Awards!

FabTV — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:07:10 PDT

The warm weather wasn’t the only thing heating up the carpet at the Teen Choice Awards! FabSugarTV hit the blue carpet, where the stars opted for this summer’s hottest trend: little white dresses! Leighton Meester, Selena Gomez, and Cat Deeley all looked fresh in different versions of the LWD. Leighton went monochromatic with ivory satin pumps, while Cat added a splash of color with her bright blue clutch!

Hot Trend Alert: The Little White Dress

FabSugar — Fri, 21 May 2010 09:00:22 PDT

The Fashion Lounge group pinpointed a hot Spring/Summer trend: the little white dress.

Hot Trend of the Week is the Little White Dress. Everyone has a go to Little Black Dress in their wardrobe. If you are brave the new trend is the Little White Dress. They have gotten a bad rap because they aren't easy to keep clean (I never wear white at a BBQ). But now you can take along travel size stain remover. The white dresses are super easy to accessorize with hats, scarves and belts.

Embroidered Cotton Voile Dress from rugby.com

There are already a bunch of groups you can join and explore, and please - start some new ones! Here's a helpful guide to creating in case you need some clarification.

A No-Fail LWD Outfit For the Minimalist

Noria Morales — Wed, 23 May 2012 03:30:00 PDT

A friend texted me with a fashion favor: "Have a million random parties coming up. Need something easy. Don't want to look like a dork. And want to wear it all the time. Ideas?" I immediately thought of Gwyneth Paltrow at the Oscars, in her white Tom Ford gown and cape. Easy. Definitely not dorky. And if we take that general idea and make it casual, we have a wear-it-all-the-time style solution.

The find is a little white dress ($165) from Francisco Costa's minimalist collection for Macy's, styled with gold accessories that look way more expensive than they are. I liked the earthiness of a horn pendant ($20) - and it's a style Gwyneth has worn numerous times. The stud earrings are a new classic, and these are only $10! Since it's the start of Summer and parties are often more casual, I think a gold flat sandal, like this one from Dolce Vita ($169), has an easy elegance that goes just as well with jeans as it does with an LWD. The outfit is effortless, and the grand total is $364. Not bad for an outfit that will get one through "a million random parties" all Summer long.

Soludos Does It Again - Shop Their Super Cool Collab With Mara Hoffman

Chi Diem Chau — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:52:22 PDT

Just when we thought Soludos's collaboration frenzy couldn't get any better, the brand, founded by Nick Brown, enlisted Mara Hoffman to design a four-piece Summer collection of printed espadrilles. The collection, which just launched online today, features exclusive Mara Hoffman prints ranging from bold Aztec bird and Tiki stripes patterns, to Egyptian eye prints. We suggest pairing them with cute little white cotton dresses and denim cutoffs for a bona fide Summer look. Each pair costs $45; swoop up a pair before they sell out fast!

From Marinades to Mix-Ins, Make the Most of Mustard

Lizzie Fuhr — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:55:51 PDT

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While mustard's always delicious slathered onto your favorite sandwich, there are so many ways to go beyond the basics and get creative with this common yet versatile condiment. From marinades to mix-ins, there are plenty of ways to make the most of mustard for your next meal.

Give your casseroles a bit of bite.
From shepherd's pie to mac and cheese, a spoonful of mustard can go a long way when developing the flavor profile of a classic dish.

Make a tangy dressing.
Whether you're making classic honey mustard or you're mixing things up with a standard vinaigrette recipe, a little mustard can go a long way.

Read on for countless more uses for mustard.

Jessica Alba Talks Trading Her Sexy Image For Motherhood in Marie Claire

Meghan Rooney — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:51:08 PDT

Jessica Alba shows some skin in a Versus dress on the cover of Marie Claire's June issue, which hits newsstands Tuesday, May 22. The mother of two turned 31 last month and seems to enjoy the juggling act that comes with motherhood and stardom. She recently stepped out in a Michael Kors number at the Met Gala in NYC and mingled with other famous faces at the star-studded White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC. Jessica will also appear in a new film, A.C.O.D., set to be released sometime in 2012. In the magazine, Jessica opens up about her early career image, how she has changed since becoming a mom, and her former sexy self. Here's more from Jessica Alba in Marie Claire:

On her early career image: "I had a show, Fox’s Dark Angel, that premiered when I was 19. And right away, everyone formed a strong opinion about me because of the way I was marketed. I was supposed to be sexy, this tough action girl. That’s what people expected…I felt like I was being objectified, and it made me uncomfortable. I wanted to be chic and elegant!"
On how she has changed since motherhood: "Now that I’m older, I’ve learned how to own it, but I’m still not very overt. There are some women who dress for men. I dress for myself. It took me some time to get here. Being a mom and feeling grown-up have helped. Now if I’m going to wear something short, it has to have a high neck or a little sci-fi toughness to it, an edge."
On her former sexy self: "I like to get positive attention. But if I have a choice between someone noticing in a negative way what I’m wearing and going, What was she thinking? or someone not noticing what I’m wearing, I would rather not make a statement at all and just have a good conversation instead."

First Look! Zara Masters the Art of Boy-Meets-Girl Dressing For May

Hannah Weil — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:20:47 PDT

With both cool-girl appeal and the prettiest white lace and crochet, Zara's May collection might best be characterized as an exercise in perfect boy-meets-girl dressing. The retailer artfully delivers the best of both worlds: the most feminine and sophisticated kind of separates, like a little lace waistcoat or a ladies-who-lunch tweed jacket, then a slouchy pair of tomboy-fit studded jeans and a menswear-style striped button-down. Zara's Woman collection offers up polished floral prints and silky tropical button-downs, while the TRF line veers into more casual territory with open-weave knits, distressed boyfriend jeans, and tribal-embellished tanks and t-shirts. Read on for our favorite pieces and styling tips, then click through to get a glimpse of every look.

If you're looking to get in on the jumpsuit trend, we love the effortless vibe of this version - perfect for dressing up and down all Summer.
This open-weave knit would be an ideal piece to layer up on a beachy vacation or throw on with your favorite Summer cutoffs.
Try out a statement skirt like this one and balance out the high-impact details with a menswear-inspired button-up.

Kate Middleton Dazzles (and Flashes a Little Leg!) in a Slit Roland Mouret Gown - See Every Angle

Hannah Weil — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:14:16 PDT

In what we can safely say is the most sophisticated play on the slit-dress trend, Kate Middleton lit up Claridge’s hotel in London for the Thirty Club dinner last night. If like us you were caught up in the world of Met Gala fashion, then you might have missed the Duchess of Cambridge's showstopping arrival in the creamy Roland Mouret gown from Fall '09. Flashing just a little leg, Kate played off the gown's skin-revealing slit with ease and confidence, and accessorized its creamy white hue with a touch of sparkle on her shimmering clutch and metallic Jimmy Choos. It may just be one of our favorite looks from the Duchess to date. Click on to see her utterly chic arrival from every angle.

Beyond the Glass: 5 Fresh Ideas For Enjoying OJ

Lizzie Fuhr — Fri, 04 May 2012 06:45:01 PDT

There's little better than a tall glass of fresh-squeezed OJ, and there's no better day than today to enjoy it. The reason? Today, May 4, is National Orange Juice Day!

While this beverage has graced our breakfast lineup for years, there are lots of ways to incorporate its delicious flavors and properties to some of our favorite foodie traditions. If you need some ideas for ways to make the most of a fresh squeeze, here are five ways to help bring OJ to your table.

Bake it into brunch. Take a twist on traditional brunch favorites with recipes that call for OJ. Giada De Laurentiis has a recipe for a sweet berry strata that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any big brunch spread - especially for Mother's Day!
Construct a creative cocktail. While we love the classic mimosa, this Spring you can get even more creative with some OJ cocktails. We're partial to the rosselini, which pairs fresh OJ with white wine and vermouth, or a colorful tequila sunrise that's perfect for this weekend's Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
Add to cooked veggies. Bringing new depth of flavors to veggies like roasted beets is easy when you switch up the water and roast them in OJ. Also, there are tons of veggies that are complemented by a fresh squeeze of citrus. Though we typically opt for lemons, for a fresh take, try a squeeze of OJ instead.

Keep reading for two more fresh ways to enjoy OJ.