Fab Tip: DIY Shaper Shorts


Updated 04/02/10 10:54 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 4 comments

Inexpensive Shaper Shorts

Shapers: They're not the most beautiful things, but such a necessity! They help stop the jiggle effect, especially when wearing fitted dresses and skirts. The only problem is that they tend to be on the pricier side, especially the Spanx brand. I was helping a friend update her work wardrobe recently when a lightbulb went off in my head. She needed shaper shorts for her new dress but didn't want Read more

Celebrity Style: Ivanka Trump


Updated 01/16/10 6:54 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 18 comments

Celebrity Style: Ivanka Trump

The majority of you preferred Ivanka over Mischa in Alberta Ferretti, so let's give Ivanka another whirl. I secretly adore her: she's so elegant and beautiful. And look at those legs! They go on for days. Here she is at the MoMA Film Benefit Gala Honoring Baz Luhrmann in a metallic-bronze mini dress, super-sheer hose, and smart black accessories. It wouldn't be Ivanka without gorgeous jewels — Read more

Fall Glimpse: Party Hose


Updated 07/24/08 3:19 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 8 comments

Fall Glimpse: Party Hose

I hope you wore out your black tights last Winter because party hose will soon put them to shame. Designers continue to play with hosiery and the Fall offerings will be anything but boring black. Don't get me wrong — a black tight is classic — but think about a textured black (Chanel, left, drool), a flowered jewel tone, an artsy statement, or the '80s fave: pantyhose. I'm pretty excited to Read more

Do You Wear Pantyhose?


Updated 04/18/11 9:46 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 47 comments

Do You Wear Pantyhose?

Source Do You Wear Pantyhose? Yes; they're fun and fabulous! Unfortunately, I have to wear them to work — yuck! Only in very formal occasions. Are you kidding? So '80s . . . Other — do tell! Read more

Casa Quickie: Strain Paint With Pantyhose


Updated 01/17/08 10:07 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 5 comments

Casa Quickie: Strain Paint With Pantyhose

After painting a room, it's a good idea to keep the can around for touch-ups. But you might find that the old paint gets lumpy over time. To get the lumps out, try straining the paint through pantyhose. Just stretch a pair of old tights or hose over a clean, empty paint tin. Then, pour the paint from the old can through the hose and into the new can. Source Read more

Fashion 101


Updated 07/22/09 5:35 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 28 comments

Fashion 101

Which female fashion designer created pantyhose? Be sure to tune in all week long for more Fashion 101 every day. The answers will be revealed on Saturday! Source Fashion 101 Donna Karan Coco Chanel Thierry Mugler Mary Quant Read more

How to Have a Happy Thanksgiving According to Vintage Ads


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Vintage Thanksgiving Ads

If vintage Halloween ads showed us that the key to a good All Hallows' Eve is booze, cigarettes, and pantyhose, then what do vintage Thanksgiving ads have to say about the feasting holiday? Well, mostly it revolves around questionably edible dishes, killin' turkeys, and having a glamorous kitchen! Also, ciggys that taste as good a turkey dinner. See the Thanksgiving vintage ads and their lessons Read more

Link Time: Thanksgiving Feast Fashion, Donatella Says "No" to Real-Girl Models, and More


Updated 11/15/11 9:20 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Fashion News For Nov 15, 2011

The dish on Thanksgiving feast fashion — FashionIndie L'eggs nude pantyhose are aiming for a comeback — Yahoo Shine Check out Jason Wu's bathroom collection for Brizo — InStyle PETA's latest target is Mario and his fur coat — The Gloss Which season represents your style? — College Fashion Meet Lottie, Kate Moss's little sister — The Daily Beast Why we're obsessed with Robert Read more