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March Shopping Madness: Belt It Out

FabSugar — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:00:22 PDT

In the wrong hands, or rather on the wrong waist, a belt can look out of place, but if worn tastefully, it can work wonders. Take for example a voluminous blouson top; sans belt, it's shapeless, but with one, your waist is accentuated. Patricia Field can back me up on this.

On the Spring runways, belts ran the gamut from starry, see YSL (left), to geometric at Fendi, to suave at Gucci. There's plenty to go around, so find your match, and belt it out . . . loud!

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Fab Finding Follow Up: Fashion Week Partay!

FabSugar — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:00:22 PST

New York Fashion Week is about the shows, for sure, but then there are the parties . . . celebrating design collaborations, new books, and the collections, of course! I needed your help finding the perfect after-party outfit and like always, you delivered!
I started you off with this Suzi Roher Stretch Swarovski Belt ($463) because you can dress it up or down. Let's see what you all came up with!

Look # 1, created by fashionhore will make me the most colorful gal in the room. That dress is killer!

Marciano	Kenneth Jay Lane Double Crystal Ring: Amethyst
INTERMIX Pantera Clutch	D&G DOLCE&GABBANA Leather bomber jacket - NET-A-PORTER.COM
Suzi Roher - Stretch Swarovski Belt	Pollini	Chlo� Crystal embroidered dress - NET-A-PORTER.COM

To see the rest,

Look # 2, created by CocoChic is classy but flirty, just the way I like to roll.

Azzaro Doriane silk dress	Suzi Roher - Stretch Swarovski Belt
Dior - Leather Banana Heel Pump	Kooba - Taryn Clutch
Jet Stone Detail Tear Drop Earrings	Vintage-Style Flower Ring

Look # 3, created by maria212134, has the sass a fashion-week partay requires.

Roberto Coin - Diamond Earrings - Saks.com	Derek Lam - Clothide Clutch with Ram Hardware - eLUXURY
Christian Louboutin - New Simple Pumps - Saks.com	Wolford - Individual 10 Denier Hose - Saks.com
All Saints \| All Saints Asymmetric Cowl Neck Leather Jacket at ASOS	Norma Kamali Cutout Turtleneck Tunic - Cocktail - Nordstrom	Suzi Roher - Stretch Swarovski Belt - Saks.com

Chained Up!

BellaSugar — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 17:05:55 PST

These thick, modern versions of the old style chain belts are a sexy accessory that would complement any mod style long shift dress or tunic. Just wrap it around, clip it together and go with no fuss - they really make cinching a cinch! They also add a Grecian flare. Here are a few new chain belts:

This Woven Link Belt by Cara Couture, $165, is a stunning woven iron gold link belt that has a mesh effect. It is two inches wide and thirty one inches long with a gold drop at the end of the lobster claw clasp to create some weight so it stays put.

For more modern chain belts,

This extravagant Chain Belt by Suzi Roher, $490, is constructed from woven pewter. It has a hook clasp and the strap has funky key charms hanging from it. This belt is something you can keep in your closet for a lifetime - well at least that's how I would justify buying it at that price!

The Chain Belt with Lobster Claw Clasp by Diane Gilman, $29, is an asymmetrical plated metal base belt with four rows of chain and cut-out metal ovals. The belt would look great with anything and it is available in both silver and gold.