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Give Your LBD a Break With These 15 Fab-Approved Alternatives

FabSugar — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:00:51 PST

When you're smack dab in the middle of party season, flitting from fete to fete, the little black dress routine can get a bit stale. The good news? There are tons of stylish alternatives to your usual noir number, and not only will you look just as chic, you'll also succeed at standing out in the crowd. Whether it's a feathered blazer ($125) or a slouchy pair of sequin shorts ($15), these swoon-worthy separates are sure to dazzle the room and drop some jaws. Click through to check out all of my Fab-approved LBD-alternatives.

The Look For Less: Mike & Chris Dusted Bronze Leather Jacket

FabSugar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:00:08 PDT

I've been drooling over Mike & Chris leather jackets for quite a while, but the duo's latest design has me in a daze. This Mike & Chris Bronze Leather Jacket ($885) is très chic.

Metallic? Check. Leather? Check. I really need this awesome jacket but yikes! The price tag will leave me in financial agony. That leaves me with one choice. Find something cheaper, of course.

To see the look for less,

Now that's much better. This Spiegel Cropped Metallic Leather Jacket ($109, originally $129) is still awfully cute and much more affordable. I like how the scarf collar adds a sophisticated touch to the sheeny texture.

Online Sale Alert! 30 to 70 Percent Off Sale at Shop Robertson

FabSugar — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:12:22 PDT

We already know Shop Robertson stocks highly coveted labels like Mike & Chris, T-bags, Dittos, Geren Ford, and Sam Edleman. But did we know they're currently having a big Summer sale? Well, I did! And I always share such knowledge. Dive in to savings on warm weather goods like tanks, dresses, sandals, and jackets. These Mike & Chris Jensen Drawstring Pants ($137, originally $196) are perfect for when I roll out of bed to walk my pooch. Stylish and sloppy, love it.

Look of the Day: Hangin' Tough

FabSugar — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:00:22 PDT

sandra werner is unstoppable. Her looks are always Fab but this rendition of sugar and spice really takes the cake. She's hangin' tough in a drool-worthy hoodie while a bright tank and nude heels provide a feminine touch.

Here's what she has on:

Jacket: Mike & Chris
Tank: Michael Stars
Skirt: John Bartlett
Shoes: Boutique 9

Congrats to sandra werner!

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Trend Alert: Asymmetrical Leather Jackets

FabSugar — Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00:22 PDT

What is it about leather jackets that make one look instantly cool? Maybe it penetrated our brain at a young age while we watched The Fonz in his tough leather jacket in Happy Days. Well, times have changed with women and men alike sporting this bad to bone outerwear. The off-center version of the classic jacket will give you a sexy, modernized look, a la Sarah Larson in Rick Owens. I dare you to be a bad gal and try out an asymmetrical leather jacket.

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I Want This Wardrobe: Gossip Girl, Serena van der Woodsen

FabSugar — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:00:22 PDT

Sunny Serena was looking gorgeous per usual in last night's episode of Gossip Girl. Being the character with the most wearable wardrobe, Serena injected some street cool into her school uniform with a fetching pair of flat boots from Barney's Co-op, a trusty Mike & Chris leather jacket, and a Ferragamo bag. Now that you've got her look, all you need is the never-ending parties, Blair drama, and a quick-witted underdog boy toy. However, that might all be thrown into turmoil with the return of the postal-savvy "G" next week . . .

Photo courtesy of The CW.

Look of the Day: Gold Fever

FabSugar — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:00:22 PDT

Ready to start the day in style, crypeguin rocks a black leather jacket with a pair of skinny jeans. The shimmery top finishes off her look and has left me with a case of gold fever.

Here's what she has on:

Jacket: Mike and Chris
Shirt: Susan Lawrence
Jeans: Tommy Jeans
Shoes: Issac Mizrahi

Congrats to crypenguin!

Online Sale Alert! Thanksgiving Sale at Revolve Clothing

FabSugar — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:00:22 PST

Just in time for the holiday that finds us all trying to squeeze into our clothes after a very large meal, Revolve Clothing is having a Thanksgiving Sale! The online boutique boasts of knocking 30–75 percent off of over 4,000 items, including pieces from Black Halo, Mike & Chris, Primp, and Tory Burch.

I waded through the madness to find myself a gem: this Gryphon The Lady Coat ($286, originally $572). The shape is very elegant - it's perfect to wear to a holiday party, and the waist makes for a figure-flattering cinched look.

Trend Alert: Fuzzies

FabSugar — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 05:00:22 PDT

You know it's Fall when you find yourself craving fuzzies. Frankly, fuzzies are a bit out of control right now - or at least they were at Prada, shown here. While I would totally embrace a fuzzy Prada friend, they happen to run with a different social circle, so I'll settle for a more down to earth, i.e. affordable, homie. These fuzzies come in fabrics like angora, mohair and alpaca.

My style tip is to opt for a cuddly sweater and surround your waist with a skinny belt - oh so Marilyn Monroe.

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Trend Alert: In the Trenches

FabSugar — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:00:22 PDT

One piece of outerwear you will find in every fashion professional's closet is a trench. The trench has been around for ions - and is functional fashion at its best. First created by Thomas Burberry for the British army officers in World War I, the garment kept the troops warm and dry in the trenches. This coat continues to serve people well in the trenches, with it's ability to be both glamorous and serviceable. With so many incarnations throughout time, most notably by Yves Saint Laurent and Jean Paul Gaultier, the design has barely changed. If you don't have a Fab trench by now, now is the time to take the plunge.