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I Want This Wardrobe: Gossip Girls, the Queen Bees

FabSugar — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:00:22 -0700

Riingg! School's back in session. With that said, the plot thickens as Serena and Dan deal with jealousy and Blair, poor Blair . . . Luckily the queen bees have their back-to-school looks down pat. Serena stays true to form and keeps things casual in an untucked tee, knit vest, nude heels, and amazing Ferragamo snakeskin purse.While dealing with her travesties, Blair looks prim and proper in a pinstriped navy pencil skirt, ruffle top, and adorable Cole Haan wedge peep-toes. Take note from these leading ladies: it's all about the adornments. From Blair's navy ascot to Serena's gold charms, these Fab accessories take their ensembles to a whole new level.

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New York Fashion Week, Fall 2007: Five Key Trends

FabSugar — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 07:26:55 -0800

This time around New York Fashion Week did not wow me. Some new trends emerged (high waist, plaid, slim silhouette), but too many lingered (metallics, 80s, somber colors). Alas, it's always an exciting whirlwind of fashion. On to London!

The High Waist

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Plaid

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Headgear

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Strapless

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The Slim Silhouette

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Fall Glimpse: Mad Plaider

FabSugar — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:00:22 -0700

Log cabins. Maple syrup. Grunge. My 21st birthday D&G dress. These are all a few of my favorite plaid things. While you probably already have a plaid item in your closet, or your boyfriend's closet, plaid has gone a bit mad for Fall. Consider an Edwardian jacket and pants a la McQueen, a tucked and pleated dress at Thakoon, mismatched and buttoned up at D&G. But my favorite is the slightly punky, paired with gray tights anime-looking Luella girl (left). She may look a bit mad, but whether it's tartan, glen, or buffalo, it's the shape of plaids to come.

For more Mad Plaider on the Fall runway, read more.

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(L-R: Thakoon, House of Holland, Alexander McQueen, Ralph Lauren, D&G)

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Trend Alert: Mad For Plaid

FabSugar — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 08:20:18 -0700

Schoolgirl plaid is back for Fall and Winter 2006, but this time, the classic look has been updated with a sexy twist. Designers are making plaid patterns either very bold or subtle and feminine, with both slim and flirty fits. Take a peek at some new plaid looks.

Available in a deep purple-blue color palette called ink pad, the adorable, feminine LaRok Plaid Silk Charmeuse Matinee Dress comes complete with "peekaboo" fabric, meaning parts of the dress are more sheer than others. For now, you can buy it directly from Bok at (212) 362-5405 for $248, but it will be available online at Bloomingdales.com shortly.

These girly yet sophisticated Delman Red Plaid Quinn Kitten Pumps put a spin on classic tartan plaid with a touch of modern glamour. Made from wool with grosgrain trim, the shoes have a pointed toe with suede fringe and a gold safety pin accent. Buy them here on sale for $147.

Four more great plaid looks, so read more

The Diane Von Furstenberg Red & Black Lena Jacket is a sexy and sophisticated flannel piece. It has a notched collar, a single button, and a shapely, cut-away waist. Buy it here for $495. The matching Linette Skirt is available here for $255.

For just a touch of tartan, try toting this Juicy Couture Plaid Bowler, which blends countryside coziness with girly urban details, including a wool flower and a tiny silver chain. It's available for $295 here.

This BCBG Crosshatch-Plaid Matte Jersey Dress is a great day-to-night option, with wide, angled sleeves and an adjustable sash. Buy it here on sale now for $117.99

The DKNY Ombre Plaid Pleated Miniskirt is a modern take on the classic schoolgirl skirt, with soft-edged plaid in teal and chocolate brown. It's available here for $345.

A Fabby Halloween: Amelia Airhart

FabSugar — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:00:22 -0700

Call me kooky, but I always thought her name was Amelia Airhart - "Air" because she pioneered the friendly skies. Her actual name was Amelia Earhart, and I obviously have some learning to do. Good thing a biopic, starring Hilary Swank, is coming out this Fall. I'm a sucker for shearling, plaid, and fun eyegear, and aviator style is super cute. And easy to assemble - but flight goggles are key. You may recall flight of the aviator was a favorite New York Fashion Week Fall trend. Heads up! On-trend sky style heading your way.

Get ready for lots more Halloween ideas as my Fabby Halloween series takes off. Join my A Fabby Halloween group where we can share ideas, photos, and revel in Halloween happiness.

Fab Finds of the Week: Pleading for Plaid

FabSugar — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 05:20:22 -0700

The plaid trend from last Fall is still going strong. You all, being the fashion-forward gals that you are, are right on target this week with your plaid-centric Fab Finds. One would think you all had a bit of Scottish blood in you, with all of your tartan obsessions! Or maybe you all are getting back to the roots of Punkdom. Either way, you're pleading for plaid!

The Fab Finder of the week is supedupe, who found this super-versatile scarf. You may recall I chose the same scarf in a different color in my August Most Wanted. Every week the Fab Finder I announce Monday morning will receive either a TeamSugar or FabSugar baby tee shirt. I thoroughly enjoy perusing your Fab Finds every week, so dare to be a Fab Finding trendsetter and you just might win a Sugar tee!

Buffalo Plaid Scarf - UrbanOutfitters.com	3.1 Phillip Lim Plaid wool coat - NET-A-PORTER.COM
Hollister Co. > Bettys > Classic Shorts > Hidden Hills	PLAID: Forever21.com - plaid tunic
Tribeca Prime Factor	Gap plaid ruffled shirt
piperlime.com: Women: Skechers Cali Breeze: Sneaker style	Forever21.com - Product C4

Urban Outfitters Buffalo Plaid Scarf, found by supedupe.
3.1 Phillip Lim Plaid wool coat, found by cnyc1a.
Hollister Hidden Hills Shorts, found by alillee.
Forever 21 plaid tunic, found by gruaig_rua.
Tribeca Prime Factor heels, found by Fashionsugar.
Gap plaid ruffled shirt, found by urbngirl.
Skechers Cali Breeze skimmer, found by Mel475.
Forever 21 Plaid Dress, found by rothchild.

Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:00:22 -0800

Fall 2009 Stockholm trend report: Plaid happy - Coutorture
Couturiers rethink Edwardiana - Style File
Clay Aiken to judge America's Next Top Model - Jezebel
50 designers in Barbie runway show unveiled - Nitrolicious
Celeb stylist Stefan Campbell defines the Obamas' style - Stylelist
Elle hires NFL linebacker as intern - Fashionologie
First look: Doo.Ri's Under.Ligne - Fashionista
Monique Lhuillier’s new lower-priced gowns - WSJ Blog
Purseblog meets Be&D - Purse Blog
Urban Outfitters's new colorful jewelry line GUAM - Teen Vogue Blog
Shredded: Tattered knits rip through the city streets! - Refinery 29
Eco-fab jewelry using Muranese techniques - Fashiontribes
Crayola Fendi - Bag Snob

Fall 2006: Bold, Cozy and a Little Bit 80's

Community Manager — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 01:01:12 -0700

While a lot of the Fall fashions won't actually be available in stores for another couple of weeks, we are starting to hear what some of the major trends will be. Some of them I like (dark, rich colors and cozy sweaters!) and some of them make me shudder (leggings and ankle boots?). Not sure I will ever be able to get back in to the leggings thing but we'll see...

Trend #1 - Big Cozy Knits (yay!)

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Military Belted Cardigan from Banana Republic, $78.00, available here

To see six more Fall Fashion Trends, read more

Trend #2 - Bold, Rich Colors

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Halogen Lace Trim Top, On Sale for $38.90 from Nordstrom

Trend #3: Cocoon's

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Flounce Crop Balloon Jacket, on sale at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for $65.90, available here

Trend #4 - Leggings and Skinny Jeans

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Patti Stretch Straight Jean, Marc by Marc Jacobs, available at Shopbop for $158.00

Trend #5 - Mad for Plaid

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Glen plaid ruffle coat, Available in September from J.Crew

Trend #6 - Ankle Boots

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On Ashlee Simpson:

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VANELi Leather Ankle Boot, $124.99, available at Bloomingdales

Trend #7 - Sheer Black

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Silk Smocked Dress from Banana Republic, $148.00

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Cheap & Chic: Plaid Button-Downs

FabSugar — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:00:22 -0700

We can all agree that $250 for a plaid button-down top is too much. Such was the case with Lauren Conrad's cute, albeit overpriced, Elizabeth and James shirt. Alas, plaid is already on the move to becoming a Fall frenzy, so get ahead of the trend on the cheap. I do, however, recommend teaming your plaid shirt with foxy high heels a la LC - this takes the look from totally geek to totally chic.

Poplin sleep shirt - $34.50	Rainbow Plaid Shirt - $15.80
Cheap Monday Emil Shirt - $55.00	City Style Diagonal Plaid Shirt - $34.95
Allison daley plaid roll-tab crinkle camp shirt - $32.00	Brianna Top - $69.00
Metallic Plaid Shirt - $15.80	Foxcroft Knit Shirt - $68.00

Sneak Peek! Target GO International Fall Collection

FabSugar — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:00:22 -0700

While we eagerly await Thakoon's designer collection, we have Target's private GO International Fall collection to keep our appetite at ease. Ranging from $17 to $40, the budget-friendly line is filled with great back-to-school essentials detailed in rich colors and fun plaids.They've hit many Fall's trends on the nose, offering an assortment of printed shift dresses, ruffled blouses, tees, and jumpers. I'm feelin' this vintage-inspired collection - are you?

To see more from Target's GO International Fall collection, read more.

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Moschino Jeans Poplin Ruffle Blouse in White - $184.00	Stretch wool pinstripe pencil skirt - $128.00
Cole haan "air ricki sandal" - $185.00	Forzieri Forzieri Ascots - $59.00
Dana Headband Item#: 155041 - $8.50	Tiffany Signature™ Double-strand bracelet - $5,550.00
Tod's Restyled D-Bag Media - $1,550.00	Heart-Shaped Lab-Created Ruby Ring - $200.00
Splendid Lightweight Scoop Jersey Tee - $46.00	CO-OP Barneys New York Tartan Tie- Green - $55.00
Nanushka Loose Pleated Vest - $192.00	Plaid shirred-yoke skirt - $48.00
Moschino Time For Shopping - Gold Plated Charm Bracelet Watch - $438.00	Gara Danielle gold stingray charm necklace - $66.00
Botkier Gladiator Tote Bag - $695.00	Wonda - $70.00