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Trend Alert: The Single Sleeve

FabSugar — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:00:08 -0700

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!

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This Week's Fab Favorite: Alexis Bledel

FabSugar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:00:22 -0700

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 adorable on Gilmore Girls - those blue eyes are amazing - but she just went up a few notches.

I like that even with a highly detailed dress she opted for eclectic accessories. The one shoulder and structure of the dress make it a stand out. You can't beat Alaia shoes - favored by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen - and her criss-cross heels are slightly naughty, totally funky. The gold clutch is futuristic looking and her diamond studs are perfection. Pulling back her hair was a good call and bright pink lips are always scrumptious. Cute, cute and more c-ute.

To see more of Alexis in Mischen and Alaia, read more.

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Trend Alert: Far from Lame Lamé

FabSugar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:00:22 -0700

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 pull it off? Is lamé still lame? You tell me.

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Trend Alert: Lace Noir

FabSugar — Fri, 16 May 2008 09:00:22 -0700

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.

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Definition: Sweetheart Neck

FabSugar — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:00:22 -0700

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.

Designer Spotlight: Mischen

FabSugar — Thu, 03 May 2007 14:40:22 -0700

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 endlessly scour second-hand clothing and analyze their fabrics, prints and pattern work. Today, Carla's creations for Mischen are edgy, sophisticated and feminine all at the same time. I adore this Sleeveless Keyhole Dress, (call for pricing info), because it's a combination of demure and sexy.

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Celebrity Style: America Ferrera

FabSugar — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:00:22 -0700

All four starlets of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 looked fabulous at the premiere last night. But America always shines on the red carpet and that she did in her electric blue Brian Reyes dress. Gossip Girl Leighton Meester was also wearing Brian Reyes - a black-slip corset dress. FYI: Blake's orange maxi was Gucci and Alexis's ruched one shoulder dress was Mischen. But back to America. The blue is just Fab, the black-banded belt flattered her figure and her dazzling accessories were perfection. God bless America.

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Maison Martin Margiela Tilted Square Dress - $745.00	T-Bags Print One Shoulder Tiered Dress - $224.00
One Sleeve Smocked Waist Dress - $59.00	One Shoulder Graphite Dresses by BCBG - $270.00
Jay Godfrey Samantha One Shoulder Zipper Dress - $445.00	Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent One Shoulder Sweater Dress - $275.00
Mischen Ribbon Dress - $995.00	Silky One Shoulder Dolman Sleeve Top - $24.80
T-Bags One Shoulder Tiered Dress - $215.00	Chic One Sleeve Gowns by Mikael Aghal - $570.00
See by Chloé Asymmetric bow dress - $460.00

Antique Gold Dot Dresses by Alexia Admor - $242.00	Mischen Knot Top - $365.00
Carolina Herrera Lame Degrade Dress - $2,990.00	Shiny Triangle Top - $26.00
Grey Ant Lamé Slip - $265.00	AKA New York Metallic Bodice Empire Dress - $345.00
Diane von Furstenberg Lesley Draped Lame Tank Dress - $350.00	Helmut Lang Lame Dress- Coated Silver - $415.00
Halter with Lame Shell by Ports 1961 - $1,050.00	Julie Haus Milicent Silk Satin Top - $298.00
Lam,, Knit Dress - $99.00

Mischen Chiffon Lace Top - $396.00	Lace Corset Dress - $39.80
Jean Paul Gaultier Lace Crochet Dress - $2,075.00	3.1 Phillip Lim Lace bubble skirt - $530.00
BCBGMAXAZRIA Centurian Strapless Lace Satin Shutter Cocktail Dress - $252.00	Pleated Lace & Satin Top - $22.80
Lux Knit Lace Inset Slip Dress - $48.00	Anna Sui Tiered lace tank - $200.00
Tricia Fix Goddess Short Dress in Black Lace - $231.00	Velvet Rubia Lace Cap Sleeve Top in Black - $173.00
Chetta B by Sherrie Bloom & Peter Noviello Lace Sheath Dress - $355.00	D&G Dolce & Gabbana Lace Top - $245.00