Trend Alert: The Single Sleeve


Updated 09/12/08 11:26 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 18 comments

Trend Alert: The Single Sleeve

The life of the single gal can be lonely. But there are no tears here. Single gal, meet single sleeve. Dramatic, sexy, and ready to party. Just look to Jada (see left) for inspiration. But I'm confused. You loved Alexis Bledel's Mischen one sleeve LBD, but not Maria Sharapova's Lanvin. What gives? Single sleeves for everybody! Shop This Look Read more

This Week's Fab Favorite: Alexis Bledel


Updated 10/09/08 6:39 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 38 comments

This Week's Fab Favorite: Alexis Bledel

Here are some fun facts about Alexis we didn't know: her first language is Spanish, she is 5'7" (doesn't she look petite, though?), and her favorite band is Radiohead. Considering the fact that she looked smashing in a Mischen dress, Alaia heels, and a cool gold clutch at the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 premiere, atop those other fun facts, Alexis is bonafide Fab. I always thought she was Read more

Trend Alert: Far from Lame Lamé


Updated 09/22/08 11:48 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 8 comments

Trend Alert: Far from Lame Lamé

Let's face it: Lamé got a bad rap. The world experienced too much of a good thing in the excessive '80s. I think we've finally recovered from the overdose. Here we are, far from lame lamé. Mad Men's January Jones shows us how to have fun in lamé in her one shoulder belted frock. She slices the sheen up with a black banded belt but dares to wear metallic sandals to keep the fluidity. Does she Read more

Trend Alert: Lace Noir


Updated 05/19/08 9:06 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 11 comments

Trend Alert: Lace Noir

Lace noir is back and it's sexier than ever. The vintage fabric that was once considered uptight and old-fashioned has now come back with svelte fervor. It will be huge for Fall but Gwyneth Paltrow already got the memo in this sexy lace dress by Stella McCartney. Breathe in some lace noir. Shop This Look Read more

Definition: Sweetheart Neck


Updated 10/18/07 12:00 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 4 comments

Sweetheart Neck

Sweetheart Neck A neckline on a woman's garment, either a top or dress, with a high back and a low-cut front with two curved edges resembling the conventionalized shape of a heart. Show your sweet side with this Mischen Trapeze Camisole with Sweetheart Neck, $367. Read more

Designer Spotlight: Mischen


Updated 08/22/09 2:17 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 9 comments

Designer Spotlight: Mischen

Mischen, which means "to mix" in German, quite fittingly describes designer Carla Knapp's ultra eclectic and feminine clothes. Before venturing off and starting her own line, Carla attended Parsons in NYC and worked as creative director for famous brands like Jill Stuart and Paper Denim & Cloth. But her real education happened in local thrift stores when she was much younger. She would Read more