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The 10 Fashion Essentials, According to FabSugar

FabSugar — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:00:22 -0800

I hope you all enjoyed the selections of fashion essentials from fashion gurus Tim Gunn and Nina Garcia. Hopefully it has also gotten you excited for the premiere of Project Runway Season 4 this Wednesday!

Ok, I have a confession to make: I have seen the first episode. Let me just say: the new contenders are thrown a curve ball on their very first challenge. You know how the first challenge is usually to work with scraps like recycled materials and funky junk? Heidi and Tim steer them in a total opposite direction. Try to decipher that. The result? The first elimination and a really good feel for who the strong contenders are. I have leaked enough...

Without further ado: Fab's 10 Essentials. Some of these are not new - I am sorry but no one can argue that a LBD, denim and a white shirt aren't classic. But I did mix things up. Hopefully you will enjoy a few fresh items that I feel can provide fabulous fashion fare everyday.

To see what my 10 Essentials are, read more

LBD
LRD. Everyone should watch out for a lady in red. Be that lady.
White Shirt.
Denim. I prefer dark denim; it's the most flattering and sophisticated.
A Classic Handbag. The Bottega dreams are made of.
A Cardigan. Heather grey goes with everything!
A Cuff. A statement.
Ballet Flats. Mix it up with an animal print.
Black Heels.
A Sexy Lingerie Set; it's what's underneath that also counts.
Bonus: Fabulous Sunnies! Wear your sunglasses at night.

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The Top 10 Essentials, According to Nina Garcia

FabSugar — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:00:22 -0800

I just wrapped up Nina Garcia's Little Black Book of Style and it was a truly lovely read. It would make a great gift for any woman looking to up her style ante. It's easy to read, and easy on the eyes, and is full of juicy fashion learnings.

Last week I talked about the 10 fashion essentials, according to Tim Gunn and you all added your two cents. Well, Nina, being a Project Runway judge and fashion director at ELLE, has an opinion on the 10 essentials as well. You will notice quite a difference between hers and Tim's - although some items make both lists, ie. LBD, white shirt, cashmere and trench. Nina's essentials are a bit more womanly and include luxe accessories; the gal certainly has taste. And, as she puts it: "Go a little crazy. Be a little dramatic. Have a lot of fun." Amen.

To see what Nina's 10 essentials are, read more

The Little Black Dress
A Classic Men's White Shirt
Cashmere Cardigan or Turtleneck
A Trench Coat
Denim
A Man's Classic Watch
Diamonds
Ballet Flats
A Classic High Heel Pump
A Great Bag
Bonus: A Dramatic Piece, Like a Cocktail Ring

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The 10 Fashion Essentials, According to Tim Gunn

FabSugar — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 09:00:22 -0800

Tim Gunn is the prince of fashion TV. Unlike most of the other competitive reality shows out there, Tim serves as a mentor to the aspiring designers on our favorite show Project Runway. Tim is insanely smart, charming and defines "tough love" - he's like that really tough professor that ended up being your favorite one of all. With Season Four weeks away, I wanted to share Tim's 10 Fashion Essentials he shares with us via his show Tim Gunn's Guide to Style.

While I put together some Fab picks based on his list, I thought: we could do without a couple of these, and, where are the shoes and bags?! He supplies them to his disciples on Tim Gunn's Guide to Style but doesn't include them here. Alas, I put together a pretty thorough mini-wardrobe based on his recommendations. And remember, according to Tim: "It's all about owning your look. And when you do you navigate the world with great confidence. And what more could we want?"

To learn Tim's 10 Fashion Essentials, read more

Basic Black Dress
Trench Coat
Classic Dress Pants
Skirt
Blazer
Classic White Shirt
Day Dress
Cashmere Sweater
Jeans
Sweatsuit Alternative
Bonus: One Indulgent Trendy Item Under $20

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The Lush Life

FabSugar — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 10:13:01 -0700

Every girl knows that soothing baths are the bomb, and no brand understands this better than Lush. I first fell head over heels for Lush on a trip through London's Covent Garden almost ten years ago. As anyone who has visited one of their retail stores (located in more than 27 countries) can attest, Lush's counters of fresh, handmade cosmetics bear more resemblance to farmer's markets than makeup stores. At the heart of Lush's beauty philosophy are organic fruits and vegetables, essential oils, and non-animal tested products. Here are some of my favorite Lush products.

Lush's number-one best-seller is the hot-pink Sex Bomb. Scented with jasmine, ylang ylang, and sage oil, this bath bomb is guaranteed to give you a "balanced viewpoint and a clear mind" before your crazy night on the town. Buy one for $4.95 here.

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Lush's Honey I Washed the Kids Soap uses real honey and beeswax for a wonderfully sweet-smelling concoction. Buy a big bar here for $7.15.

The Tisty Toasty bath bomb, available for $4.85 here, contains a bouquet of seven real rosebuds encased in a rose-scented, heart shaped body. When the bath bomb fizzes, the petals float to the surface.

Not only are Lush's products affordable, but they also make a perfect gift for the girl who has everything! Who doesn't love to be clean?

Marc by Marc Jacobs Flat Pony Skimmer - $230.00	Topshop Pleats and Ruffles Dress - $335.00
Bottega Veneta Embroidered Woven Hobo - $3,340.00	Juicy Couture Mixed knit cardigan - $268.00
Brian Atwood Lalanne T-bar pumps - $629.00	Anlo Kara Jeans - $178.00
Betsey Johnson '723406' Butterfly Demi Bra - $48.00	Elsa Peretti® Bone cuff - $650.00
Pleated button-front shirt - $44.50	Tom Ford Eyewear Samantha Sunglasses - $360.00
MARC by Marc Jacobs Dotted Chiffon Dress, Black - $388.00

Jimmy Choo Nappa/Patent Pump - $595.00	Diamonds by the Yard® Earrings - $1,830.00
Gucci Britt Medium Tote - $1,595.00	Levi's Capital E Swank Horizon - $158.00
Velvet Tara Dress in Black - $187.00	Rag & Bone Mac Trench - $545.00
Repetto Black Lamb Skin Ballet Flats, 30% off - $129.50	Cartier Small Roadster Steel Watch - $4,200.00
Bop Basics Cashmere Ribbed Turtleneck Sweater - $190.00	W.A. Studios Cocktail Rings - $82.60
Dolce & Gabbana Stretch Poplin Shirt, White - $250.00

Julian Wrap Dress in Black - $298.00	Cashmere V-neck sweater - $138.00
Mod Necklace - $5.80	Contour jackson wide-leg satin trim pant - Black - $108.00
Valentino Red Techno Gabardine Trenchcoat - $1,195.00	Theory Pencil Skirt - $175.00
Rag & Bone Combat Jacket - $515.00	Helmut Lang Basic Button Down Shirt - $220.00
Marc by Marc Jacobs Sabrina Sateen Dress - $328.00	Wool-blend sweater dress - Gray heather - $128.00
J Brand The Doll: Indigo Wash - $185.00