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Best of 2008: Rest In Peace

FabSugar — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 07:00:22 -0800

This year, our condolences were not only extended to people, they were also given to businesses. It was the gasp heard around the world when Yves Saint Laurent passed in June. Mr. Blackwell, the man known for his annual worst-dressed list, also left us, as did Pinup queen Bettie Page. But more shocking were the deaths of longstanding retail stores such as Mervyn's and Steve & Barry's. What's more, Bill Blass decided to close its doors and the great Valentino Gharavani retired. Let's pay homage.

Valentino bids adieu to the fashion world.
Rest In Peace Yves Saint Laurent.
Rest In Peace Mr. Blackwell.
Rest In Peace Mervyn's.

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Steve & Barry's' final blow.
RIP Pinup queen Bettie Page.
The end of Bill Blass.

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Rest in Peace, Mervyns

FabSugar — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:00:22 -0700

It's always sad to see a clothing store with rich history go down. While Steve & Barry's also recently nearly folded, Mervyns is the first major department store to announce its liquidation during these tough economic times. The 59-year-old company will be holding going-out-of-business sales at its remaining 149 locations during the holidays as a way to maximize value for its creditors.

While many may be shocked by this news, some are not: “It’s not surprising that the demise of the company is taking place. Their locations weren’t good enough and their message got diluted. Because of their lack of momentum, their pricing may not have been as sharp as it should have been," said Walter Loeb of Walter Loeb Associates. It remains to be seen if Mervyns will be rescued, but in the meantime, let's bid adieu.

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Look of The Day: Chanel Chic on a Budget

FabSugar — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:22:22 -0800

Often imitated, the look of Chanel is definitive. While there is an array of imposters out there, I think this is a good thing; Chanel is very pricey! As long as the look is classic and chic, preserving what Chanel stands for, I think painfullyhip knows how to do it right with this Chanel chic on a budget look. You are a fabulous inspiration to us all!

She is today's Look Book Look of the Day!

Here's what she's wearing:

Chanel-inspired black tweed jacket: Winners / TJ Maxx
V neck black sweater: Mervyns
Dark wash straight leg jeans: Smart Set
Striped pink skinny scarf: $1 dollar store, baby!
Skinny silver belt: Adapted from a makeup bag strap she got for Christmas
Patent leather peeptoe flats: eBay
Black knot-front hobo: Hangar's discount store

Congrats and welcome painfullyhip!

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