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20 Spring Sundresses You Need Now!

Hannah Weil — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:27:14 PDT

This season, we're craving sundresses that spin on Spring's playful trends. We want light, breezy maxi dresses in sheer, printed fabrics and minis that do more than show off our gams. This time around, we're looking for bright hues, cutouts, and romantic details to elevate the basics and capitalize on dressing for one of our favorite seasons. So, we did just that, combing the market for 25 sassy to sweet sundresses to suit every mood, every style. Click through to shop our favorites!

White Hot: 15 Fab LWDs You Need Now!

FabSugar — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:00:22 PDT

When it comes to trends, we sometimes look to styled celebs to point to the goodies. The latest is a serious celebrity crush on the perfect Summer dress - the LWD. We'd have to agree, this celebrity obsession is right up our alley. Just take a peek at January Jones or Helena Christensen to get inspired, then click on for 15 white dress wonders to channel the trend and turn up the heat.

Back to Basics: 15 Perfect White Shirts

FabSugar — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:50:22 PST

New York Fashion Week is a month away. To prepare, I'm going back to basics. For starters, I'll be wearing all black, all month. I want to encourage you to go back to basics with me, so I've set out to find the best of the best in a few basic categories. Let's start with the perfect white shirt. Most of us have one in our wardrobe, but it's time for an update. Something classic, with an edge - an oversize bow, some lace, a puff shoulder, ruffles. Are you ready to get back to basics?

Trend Alert: Studly Vests

FabSugar — Thu, 21 May 2009 13:00:22 PDT

The studly vest is an elusive thing. It can be rocker, it can be bohemian, it can be Balmain! Or all of the above for Beyonce with Jay-Z in España. Without her fierce vest, B's outfit would have been ho-hum, but she knows the power of this slice of style. I'm thinking a studded vest is the perfect piece for a Summer concert, or - if you're feeling experimental - throw one over a bikini for a rebellious beach party look. Work it, own it . . .

LaROK 'Invasion' Open Stud Vest - Sold Out	Aqua Black Studded Vest - Sold Out
William Rast Studded Ruffle Vest - Sold Out	Pencey Vest - Sold Out
Golden Goose Studded Suede Vest - Sold Out	Studded Fleece Vest - Sold Out

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Trend Alert: Tailored and Cropped

FabSugar — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:00:22 PST

Fabcon Zoe Kravitz is always in the fashion know, so it wasn't surprising to see her wearing a tailored and cropped tuxedo jacket from Alexander Wang's Fall collection. This shorter cut looks insanely cute against a long top - look at Zoe for inspiration - or when paired with a flirty frock. See, it's all about contrasting different lengths for a fun, new look. Are you down?

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Simply Fab: Pencey Tube Skirt

FabSugar — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:00:22 PST

I'm a sucker for a multi-functional fashion piece and this Pencey Tube Skirt ($198) is tricky. We all agree Pencey is a new favorite designer, and stripes are always cool, so this tube skirt has Fab written all over it. The lightweight jersey fabric skirt comes in white with either black or lemon yellow stripes, and can be adjusted via ties on the sides. They call it a skirt, but I'm wondering if it can be cinched up, belted, and even be worn as a third-option tube dress. It's items like this that make my imagination run wild . . .

A Few Fab Words With Pencey

FabSugar — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:00:22 PST

Among the many commonalities Shopbop and I share is our intense adoration for all things Pencey. Shopbop houses many of the brand's dope dresses, leggings, blazers, skirts, and scarves. The more I see their pieces, the more I crave them. Currently, I'm crushing on the one-shoulder dress and ripped cutoff shorts (below), and the coral blazer romper. Notice how not only are their clothes unique, but so are their too-cool-for-school styling methods. I recently had the pleasure of chatting with designers Kate Wendelborn and Christina Minasian about their craft, their closets, and their inspiration.

What type of girl do you design for?
We design for ourselves, our friends, and any girl who wants to stand out in a crowd.

Most of your pieces are off-kilter and experimental. Are they a reflection of your own personal styles?
The pieces are not so experimental themselves. It's more in the way that you wear them. Pencey is definitely a reflection of both our styles.

Is there any item you refuse to work with or is it all fair game for Pencey?
Pretty much all fair game. Our minds change every five minutes.

To hear the rest, and to see more from Pencey's Spring line,

read more. How do you go about setting yourself apart from other brands in the market? We try to make clothes that girls feel cool in. And we don't take ourselves too seriously. What are some key piece from the Spring collection? We used a lot of hardware like safety pins, hook and eyes, and studs. And a lot of floral prints. Do you ever get designer's block during the process or is it pretty much smooth sailing? If we get blocked we instantly move. The harder you think about something the worse the block gets. Sometimes we have to break it up by going on PopSugar! (Sweet) If we looked in your closet we would see a lot of . . . White t-shirts.

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Trend Alert: Feathery Friends

FabSugar — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:00:22 PST

It's all about texture, and more texture. Meet my new feathery friends. The hybrid of feather and fluff makes for a fun vintage look. Check out how Kate rocked an extra voluminous bronze Burberry frock, while Nicole Kidman radiated in a white shaggy mini by L'Wren Scott at the Australia premiere. If you're not keen on wearing this look head-to-toe, try separates like Tomei in her Alberta Ferretti skirt. Take the plumage and shake a tail feather.

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Dress Me Up: Bundle of Cool

FabSugar — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:00:22 PST

Among the things I love about Fall is that you can dress comfortably without being slobby. Roomy sweaters are the way to go - they provide warmth, hide the effects of comfort food, and make you a feel like a bundle of cool.

Shopbop has a collection of sweaters that fit the bill. This b.chyll Sable Cashmere Sweater ($418) is extra spacious and comes with handy oversize pockets. Sweet. Just be sure to keep the bottom portion of your outfit slim to balance out the look.

Pencey Lamé Wrap Jacket: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:00:22 PDT

If you do it right, lamé can look like a shimmering sheen of goodness. Done wrong, you'll most likely end up looking, well, lame. I need your opinion on this Pencey Lamé Wrap Jacket ($253). I like the relaxed shape and metallic shine, but is it borderline tacky?

Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To post your selections go to the Love It or Hate It? group. And if you want to learn how to do a blog post click here.

Urban Renewal Cropped Suit Jacket - Sold Out	Cropped Tuxedo-Style Jacket - Sold Out
Pencey Women's Shad Bully Blazer - Sold Out	LABOUR OF LOVE - Striped cotton Clown blazer - Sold Out
Deanna Cropped Blazer - Sold Out	Elizabeth and James "Ivy Buffalo" Plaid Blazer and "Boyfriends" Wool Flannel Trousers - Sold Out
Gorgeous cropped leather jacket - Sold Out	Miss Sixty Erika Black Blazer - Sold Out
Manoush Crop Double Breasted Jacket - Sold Out	Rag & Bone Cropped Mini Blazer - Sold Out

Ivory Feather Party Dresses by Sue Wong - Sold Out	Rozae Nichols Feather Top - Black - Sold Out
Feather Tube Dress - Sold Out	Elizabeth and James Plume Skirt - Sold Out
Ruched Feather Dress - Sold Out	Walter Feathered Organza Bead Trimmed Top - Sold Out
Pencey Feather Dress - Sold Out	Fendi Feather Skirt - Sold Out
Haute Hippie Feather Dress - Sold Out	Milana Feather Fringe Dress - Sold Out
Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Feather Sleeve Blouse - Sold Out	BCBGMAXAZRIA black silk chiffon ostrich feather trim dress - Sold Out

Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Giant Cozy Cardigan - Sold Out	291 Alpaca Cardigan - Sold Out
Pencey Hooded Pullover - Sold Out	VPL Apocrine Knit Sweater - Sold Out
b.chyll Chloe Cashmere Cardigan - Sold Out	Bop Basics Cashmere Oversized Cowl Neck Sweater - Sold Out
Free People Boiled Fringe Jacket - Sold Out	Sunner V Neck Tie Caftan - Sold Out
Theory Roland Cashmere Sweater - Sold Out	Marc by Marc Jacobs Bryce Sweater - Sold Out
ADAM Hand Cabled Slouchy Long Sweater - Sold Out	Antik Batik Figo Caban Cardigan - Sold Out
VPL Sphericity Sweater - Sold Out	b.chyll Sable Cashmere Sweater - Sold Out
VPL Bellmer Scoop Sweater - Sold Out