Trend Alert: Good Ol' Pea Coats


Updated 06/05/09 1:49 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 12 comments

Michelle Williams in a Jeffrey Monteiro Pea Coat With Daughter Matilda in NYC

What a sidewalk sight Michelle Williams and little Matilda are. I would totally coordinate my outfit with my little lassie, too. But what's equally stunning here is Michelle's classic wool asymmetrical pea coat by Jeffrey Monteiro. It's official, folks: it's time whip out your tried and true outerwear, including good ol' pea coats. I have a charcoal gray one by Banana Republic that hits the spot Read more

Online Sale Alert! Spring Sale Event at eLuxury


Updated 05/11/08 9:47 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 5 comments

Online Sale Alert! Spring Sale Event at eLuxury

eLuxury is the place to go when you're in need of a quick shopping fix. Right now, they are holding a Spring sale event with designer duds marked up to 40 percent off. I'm all over this classy Marc by Marc Jacobs Silk Pea Coat, ($275, originally $458). The silk fabric is a great alternative to the usual cotton and I love the gold buttons! Read more

Look of the Day: Bundled Up


Updated 02/13/08 4:00 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 15 comments

Look of the Day: Bundled Up

Baby, it's cold outside — leeluvfashion is looking masterfully bundled up. The pink pea coat takes the outfit to a whole new, girly level. Good thinking! Here's what she has on: Jacket: Delia's Sweater: DKNY Jeans Jeans: American Eagle Boots: Newport News Bag: Urban Outfitters Hat: Urban Outfitters Gloves: Lizden Scarf: Modern Soul Congrats to leeluvfashion! Everyone else, submit your looks Read more

Definition: Double-Breasted


Updated 05/27/07 5:02 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 7 comments

Double-Breasted

Double-Breasted n. Front closure of garment with wider lap of fabric and two vertical rows of buttons, one row for buttoning and the other for decorative effect. There is usually an inside button used to hold the inner layer of fabric in place. Pea coats and trench coats are traditionally double breasted. Source Read more

Look of the Day: Effortlessly Put Together


Updated 05/24/07 11:11 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 22 comments

Look of the Day: Effortlessly Put Together

I commend Littlemissme for planning this effortlessly put together ensemble on a weekday; in this day and age it's becoming too easy to throw on a pair of jeans and a hoodie, and run out the door looking like you just rolled out of bed. I especially love that the green peacoat is cropped because if it were a bit longer, it might look outdated. I also admire how Littlemissme coordinated her flats Read more

Ebay Find of the Week: See by Chloe Pea Coat


Updated 08/23/06 7:57 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 5 comments

Ebay Find of the Week: See by Chloe Pea Coat

Pea coats are a classic, but they are especially trendy this season. The same goes for peplum jackets, which combine the fit of a pea coat with the shape of a dress. Instead of opting for basic black or gray, check out this sophisticated slate-blue pea coat by See by Chloe now available on eBay. The current bid on the size 8 wool coat is just over $2, but it's likely to climb by the time the Read more

13 Health Gimmicks You Can Stop Wasting Money On


Updated 05/01/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Gimmicks to Avoid

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more

Button Up: 5 Peacoats to Keep Baby Bumps Warm This Winter


Updated 11/01/11 6:44 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Maternity Pea Coats For Winter

Ahoy there, sailor! The mom-to-be may not be setting sail on the friendly seas, but she'll be taking a cue from sailors everywhere with her Winter coat. The peacoat is back, and it is bigger than ever in the maternity world. With a double row of buttons — sometimes placed higher on the torso to accommodate a growing belly — baby bumps will remain warm and toasty even on the coldest of Winter Read more

Max Mara Fall 2012


Updated 02/23/12 2:11 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Max Mara Runway Fall 2012

For Max Mara's Fall 2012 collection, it was all about "twenties and Bauhaus rationalism" made for "the strong, determined woman, like Emmeline Pankhurst and the suffragettes." The results? A robust artillery of militant-inspired cashmere coats, cropped trousers, and leather-embossed separates. A luxurious touch was injected into every look; cashmere jumpsuits were embellished with leather tabs Read more

Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2012


Updated 02/13/12 7:03 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Tommy Hilfiger Runway Fall 2012

Tommy Hilfiger set the mood for his collection this evening at the Park Avenue Armory creating an Autumnal park paradise complete with wooden benches, pretty Fall trees, The Beatles playing in the backdrop, and even gravel to sink our booties into. As expected, the designer showcased his classic American style, but this time, interjected a completely modern spin to his mix via silk cable-knit Read more