Simply Fab: J.Crew's Cozy Cashmere Wash


Updated 07/06/09 11:22 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 8 comments

Simply Fab: J.Crew's Cozy Cashmere Wash

Let's face it: dry cleaning is a luxury and personally, I'd rather be spending my hard-earned money on other things. Thanks to J.Crew and The Laundress, I can cut back on the cleaners with this genius The Laundress For J.Crew Cashmere Wash ($18). This amazing concoction allows you to gently wash your cozy cashmere in the comfort of your own home. I already saved some money, and using this wash is Read more

Style For Style: So Long Sweater Fuzzies


Updated 01/16/08 2:06 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 16 comments

Style For Style: So Long Sweater Fuzzies

If you were to take your sweaters, like this BCBG Max Azria Color Block Cardigan ($154, originally $258), to the dry cleaner every single time they gathered fuzz, well, you'd be paying up the wazoo. It's only inevitable that after a couple of wears, the annoying pills come back. There has to be a cheaper, more convenient way to get rid of fuzz without using a fabric shaver. Wait, there is! To Read more

Style for Style: Seeing Spots


Updated 06/06/07 5:14 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 3 comments

Style for Style: Seeing Spots

Instead of chucking a stained shirt or dress into the wash - or sending it off to the drycleaners - try spot-cleaning. I know it's a bit time consuming, but in the long run this will help preserve your clothes. Especially when there is a spot on a big-ticket article of clothing, you want to minimize the time it is blasted with harsh chemicals. To spot-clean like a pro, press a damp white towel Read more

Fab Site: TheLaundress.com


Updated 05/16/07 5:16 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 5 comments

Fab Site: TheLaundress.com

No one in their right mind would say that they love to do laundry. Oh wait - didn't Type A Monica Geller on Friends? Anywho, those not in TV land would be silly to not use top-notch products to wash our clothes; without our wide-leg jeans and metallic accessories, we'd be nothing (okay, we wouldn't exactly be nothing, but we'd be naked!). But I digress. The Laundress, a luxury fabric care and Read more

Say Goodbye To Faded Darks


Updated 08/21/06 12:45 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 4 comments

Say Goodbye To Faded Darks

There is nothing I hate more than my favorite black v-neck or the perfect navy blue sweater coming out of the laundry looking I have had it for about 20 years. Well good news, I just stumbled upon this detergent by The Laundress specially formulated to protect dark colors from fading. According to The Laundress website: We were tired of our favorites fading so we created our own solution. THE Read more

5 Quick Fixes to Ensure Your Spring-to-Summer Sole Survival


Updated 04/20/12 12:42 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

How to Clean Your Summer Sandals 2012

Part of being prepared for the incoming season means weatherproofing your wardrobe. Whether it be switching out your heavy wares for ultralight layers or putting your floral frocks at the very front of your closet lineup, now's the time to emerge the victorious warm-weather dresser. To this point, we've got five quick fixes (read: minimal effort required) for your Spring-to-Summer shoe Read more