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FABTV: Nina Garcia Gets Tagged by Barnes & Noble

FabSugar — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:30:22 -0700

Nina Garcia's first two books were so popular, she has penned a third: The Style Strategy: A Less-Is-More Approach to Staying Chic and Shopping Smart ($17). Barnes & Noble Tagged! sat down with the stylish fashion editor of Marie Claire to discuss her new read. Nina has a toddler now, so her advice is mainly for women who don't have time - baby or not. I'll let you hear it for yourself, but a few things she advocates this time around: prints, strategic shopping, and getting more bang for your buck.

Fashion Week Giveaway! Win Nina Garcia's The One Hundred and a Pair of Ray Ban Aviators

FabSugar — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:22 -0700

Just because I'm jetting off to New York Fashion Week doesn't mean I have all the fun. We have a special Fashion Week giveaway, brought to you by our favorite fashion editor and Project Runway judge, Nina Garcia. You may recall her latest book The One Hundred, and the fact that FabSugar is in it. It gets even better. Four lucky ladies will not only win her new fabulous book, but also one of her one hundred recommended fashion items - Ray Ban aviator sunglasses ($129). So, you can read Nina's new book and relax in your neighborhood park, while wearing a classic pair of shades. I painted a nice picture, huh?To enter to win, just log in and take our fun Nina Garcia quiz. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member to take the quiz. If you're not already a member, register here for an account. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Remember: you must be logged in to TeamSugar for your vote to count. Here are the official rules. I'm pulling the plug on entries on the last day of Fashion Week: Friday, Sept. 12, at 11:59pm PDT. Good luck!

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Fab Read: The One Hundred by Nina Garcia

FabSugar — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:00:22 -0700

Nina Garcia is proving to be quite the authority on penning style. The Elle fashion director turned Marie Claire fashion director and Project Runway judge is also a Fab favorite - remember she answered all your burning fashion questions a while back? With her surely busy schedule, and following her first book, Nina has released The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own ($15), available for preorder. Like her first book, Ruben Toledo illustrations accompany witty and exact writing. Unlike her first book, it's silver, denser, and yours truly is featured on page 29! How exciting is that? (Thanks, Nina)I've given it a good flip through and I already own many of her 100 suggested items to style salvation. Phew - knowing Nina she would have convinced me to get all 100. But what's cool is, even though I own a monokini, I did not know the Vatican denounced it in 1964. And these are the sort of fashion nuggets Nina shares. Make sure to add this one to your Summer reading list, stat.

Fab Read: Nina Garcia's Little Black Book of Style

FabSugar — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:00:33 -0700

The season premiere of "Project Runway" may still be seven weeks away (49 days to be exact), but we've got plenty of projects to keep us satisfied. There's "Tim Gunn's Guide to Style," which we're obsessed with, and Heidi Klum's Very Sexy Makeup Collection, and now there's Nina Garcia's book The Little Black Book of Style, on sale for $13 (originally $18). This book, according to Nina, is not "A book of rules. It is a book on style." Just what you would expect from the "Project Runway" judge and ELLE fashion director.

The book itself is the LBD of fashion guides - sophisticated, elegant and timeless. It offers tips on how to: be your own muse (confidence trumps beauty), invest in wardrobe staples (ballet flats, cashmere and diamonds) and "what to wear when" (just say no to sweatsuits on planes). Overall, Nina offers very sage advice for both the savvy shopper and ensembly challenged.

On Our Radar: Nina Garcia, Book Number Three

FabSugar — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:00:22 -0800

Third time doesn't need to be a charm for Nina Garcia and her beloved book series. Alas, she's giving us more of what we love with a book aimed at today's economically challenged times. The book, titled The Style Strategy: A Less Is More Approach to Staying Chic and Shopping Smart, is destined to offer insight during a fashion recession. Due out in August, and Ruben Toledo will once again lend his illustration skills. After The One Hundred, where yours truly had a cameo, and Nina Garcia's Little Black Book of Style, this one will move to the top of our reading list.

And while we're sort of on the subject . . . Project Runway season five has wrapped. Taking place in LA this time around, the finale show is on the New York Fashion Week schedule in its Friday 9 a.m. time slot. Where and when the new season will air is still in the air, heh, but supposedly the finale show will happen. You may recall, in previous seasons, a handful of contestants show to serve as a decoy so as not to reveal the real winner. But this time, who is presenting will be a secret. So, not only do we not know when and if PR will air, but we'll have no idea who designed what. Confusing much?

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Fab Read: Fierce Style, How to Be Your Most Fabulous Self

FabSugar — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:07:35 -0700

Christian Siriano has already created a makeup line, and now he's hitting the books. The Project Runway season four winner wants to bestow fierceness via his first title, Fierce Style: How to Be Your Most Fabulous Self ($17). Are you surprised by the sassy subject and cover? I'm not.

Inside you will find tips from major celebs like Victoria Beckham, Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, and Vanessa Williams. You'll also read a list of fashion dos and don'ts from Christian, and see his original sketches and behind-the-scenes photos. The forward is written by Tim Gunn. Are you interested?

Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:00:22 -0700

Read Me: Nina Garcia's latest little gold book arrives! - Refinery 29
Jil Sander's Uniqlo womenswear borrows from the boys - Racked
Fashions Night Out update: Meet Behnaz Sarafpour! - Teen Vogue
Rihanna, Jay-Z and Kanye West “Run This Town” video pics - Nitrolicious
Victoria’s Secret fashion show returns to New York - The Cut
Miss J's juicy book - Fashionista
Forget about the jeans fitting you . . . - Jezebel
Victoria Beckham Out at Armani: Is Megan Fox in? - Stylelist
Collaboration alert! Lyell for Urban Outfitters - Lucky

Who wears his vest better: Chace Crawford or Taylor Lautner?! - Off the Rack
Gucci Galaxy Python - Bag Snob

Fab Read: Ruben Toledo Illustrates Three Classics

FabSugar — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:50:22 -0700

While his wife Isabel is busy dressing Michelle Obama, Ruben Toledo is dressing books. The famous artist, who once illustrated Nina Garcia's The Little Black Book of Style, has now done it again for the deluxe editions of three classic novels: Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen ($11), Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte ($11), and The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne ($11). You can pre-order now, but they will be available Aug. 25. I adore Ruben's quirky art and I haven't read the classics in a while, so . . .

The Nina Garcia Giveaway Winners and Special Nina Added Bonus!

FabSugar — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 06:00:22 -0700

Nina is the gift that keeps on giving. In honor of her new book, and your continued support of Fab, we are giving away a copy of The One Hundred by Nina Garcia and a pair of Ray Ban Aviator sunglasses to four lucky readers. And we have the winners! Congrats to dnhclr, PoignantTuna, caseydamn, and boingbaby. We hope you learn many valuable things from Nina and wear your shades with pride.

But it doesn't end there. Remember when Nina answered all our burning fashion questions a while back? She gave us some more knowledge to chew on! Some of it relates to her new book and some is just good 'ol Nina fun. Congrats to the winner, and enjoy, everyone . . .

What are the top five out of your 100 items every women must have?

Jeans, white man’s shirt, heels, little black dress, diamonds.

How do you and Ruben Toledo collaborate on the illustrations?

Ruben is a genius. I sent him a list and he just turned out some of the most beautiful illustrations I have ever seen. He knew exactly what vision I had for every item. In fact, I think he knew better than me what I wanted the book’s aesthetic to be. He captured the essence of what I had in mind just perfectly.

Who do you think is the most stylish celebrity?

I can’t pick just one. I am always in awe of women like Elle MacPherson, Kate Moss, and Dita von Teese. They all have a distinctive personal style and they stick to it, irrespective of trends.

For lots more Nina insights, read more.

Besides your own closet, where else did you draw inspiration from for your guide?

From fashionable friends, celebrities past and present, music, movies, museums, great paintings, old photographs . . . and on and on and on . . .

Speaking of closets, how long should you wait to throw out an item in your closet you haven’t worn in a while?

If you haven’t worn an item in a year, it’s time to consider parting ways. However, if it’s a Pucci dress or a Missoni knit that you are just letting sit out a season or two, of course that stays. But if it’s a pair of pants you haven’t worn in five years, kiss ‘em goodbye.

You mention push-up bras in the book; what kind of bra gal are you?

There are so many factors involved here. It depends on the outfit, the time of day, the occasion, my mood, etc. Undergarments are an important element to your style and should be chosen with as much care as every other element of your look.

Do you own every single item in your guide?

Yes. That said, I am always on the hunt for multiples. A girl can never have enough belts, heels, diamonds, cocktail rings . . .

What will the next book be about? And what color will the cover be (I love the silver)?

I have a few ideas floating around in my head, but right now, I’m focused on enjoying the afterglow from this book.

What’s your favorite pant/jean cut?

I’m a classicist. I like the good old Levi’s 501s.

What emerging designers do you have your eye on?

I am always on the lookout for new, young designers. Right now, I have my eye on Alexandra Wang, Philip Lim, Peter Som, and Chris Benz. But again, there are so many good ones out there!

What trend do you wish would die already?

The new “it jean” emerging every week. Each time someone asks me what the hot jean is, I freeze. I don’t know! I can’t keep up. We must all get back to the days of buying the jean that looks great on you, and fits your body perfectly. When one does, THAT’S the “it jean.”

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Reminder! Win Nina Garcia's The One Hundred and a Pair of Ray Ban Aviators

FabSugar — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:00:08 -0700

If you haven't yet heard about our special Fashion Week giveaway, then you must be living under a boulder. Come on out and enter to win Project Runway judge Nina Garcia's latest book The One Hundred. You may recall that FabSugar is mentioned in it. Four lucky ladies will not only win her new fabulous book, but also one of her one hundred recommended fashion items - Ray Ban aviator sunglasses ($129). Fab-u-lous. To enter, just take our fun Nina Garcia quiz located in the original post. You will find all the rules and regulations there. Don't forget, I'm pulling the plug on entries on the last day of Fashion Week: Friday, Sept. 12, at 11:59pm PDT. Good luck!

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