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Trend Alert: The Single Sleeve

FabSugar — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:00:08 PDT

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 PDT

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.

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Trend Alert: Far from Lame Lamé

FabSugar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:00:22 PDT

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 PDT

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 PDT

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 PDT

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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Maison Martin Margiela Tilted Square Dress - Sold Out	T-Bags Print One Shoulder Tiered Dress - Sold Out
One Sleeve Smocked Waist Dress - Sold Out	One Shoulder Graphite Dresses by BCBG - Sold Out
Jay Godfrey Samantha One Shoulder Zipper Dress - Sold Out	Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent One Shoulder Sweater Dress - Sold Out
Mischen Ribbon Dress - Sold Out	Silky One Shoulder Dolman Sleeve Top - Sold Out
T-Bags One Shoulder Tiered Dress - Sold Out	Chic One Sleeve Gowns by Mikael Aghal - Sold Out
See by Chloé Asymmetric bow dress - Sold Out

Antique Gold Dot Dresses by Alexia Admor - Sold Out	Mischen Knot Top - Sold Out
Carolina Herrera Lame Degrade Dress - Sold Out	Shiny Triangle Top - $26.00
Grey Ant Lamé Slip - Sold Out	AKA New York Metallic Bodice Empire Dress - Sold Out
Diane von Furstenberg Lesley Draped Lame Tank Dress - Sold Out	Helmut Lang Lame Dress- Coated Silver - Sold Out
Halter with Lame Shell by Ports 1961 - Sold Out	Julie Haus Milicent Silk Satin Top - Sold Out
Lam,, Knit Dress - Sold Out

Mischen Chiffon Lace Top - Sold Out	Lace Corset Dress - Sold Out
Jean Paul Gaultier Lace Crochet Dress - Sold Out	3.1 Phillip Lim Lace bubble skirt - Sold Out
BCBGMAXAZRIA Centurian Strapless Lace Satin Shutter Cocktail Dress - Sold Out	Pleated Lace & Satin Top - Sold Out
Lux Knit Lace Inset Slip Dress - Sold Out	Anna Sui Tiered lace tank - Sold Out
Tricia Fix Goddess Short Dress in Black Lace - Sold Out	Velvet Rubia Lace Cap Sleeve Top in Black - Sold Out
Chetta B by Sherrie Bloom & Peter Noviello Lace Sheath Dress - Sold Out	D&G Dolce & Gabbana Lace Top - Sold Out