Look of the Day: Cable Knit Cutie


Updated 11/20/09 11:01 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 8 comments

Look of the Day: Cable Knit Cutie

I'm smitten with gogosushi's cozy outfit. For maximum warmth, the cable knit cutie layered her tweed shorts and chic DIY Cavour print tee with tights and a nubby sweater. Notice how she's on to the over the knee boots trend. I love it all, however, the prize goes to her buttery soft vintage Yves Saint Laurent satchel bag — swoon. Here's what she has on: Cardigan: Sportsgirl Tee: DIY Tweed Read more

Celebrity Style: Katy Perry


Updated 04/14/09 11:53 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 25 comments

Celebrity Style: Katy Perry

Katy Perry showed off her demure side in NYC wearing a preppy tweed coat, black studded bowed flats, and a bejeweled headband. It's an unexpected look compared to her usual off-kilter ensembles, and we like it. However, the singer did manage to sneak a whimsical touch into her Upper East side outfit with a cute teddy bear bag — kitschy bag alert! Simply adorable. Shop Read more

Trend Alert: Tweeds


Updated 01/06/07 7:44 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 10 comments

Trend Alert: Tweeds

Old school fabric tweed is an ideal material for winter - it is moisture resistant, very durable, and very cute. Tweed automatically adds grace and sophistication, and is a fun fabric to wear in a more corporate work environment. These days, tweed is spun in different colors and patterns so it is no longer a drab, rugged Scottish man's material. And, who can forget the woman who glamorized this Read more

Sneak Peek! Club Monaco Shows Irresistible Prints and Textures For Fall '12


Updated 05/24/12 12:35 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Club Monaco Fall 2012

Club Monaco just released its Fall lookbook filled with two-toned tweed blazers, printed trousers, and plenty of pretty blouses to take you into the chillier months ahead. The collection, inspired by Linda McCartney’s Life in Photographs, the leading male characters in the Silent Generation, and block-print patterns from Jewish-French artist Sonia Delaunay, focused on tailored pieces with a Read more

4 Hot Handbag Trends You Need Now


Updated 05/14/12 9:01 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Hot Handbag Trends For 2012

We've already shown you five hot shoe trends you need to try this season, now we're bringing you the four handbag styles that you have to pick up to stay au courant this Spring and Summer. From snakeskin to raffia and ladylike tweed, it's all about rich textures that will spice up even the most casual ensembles. Watch today's Fab Flash to see all of these must-have styles courtesy of Read more

First Look! Zara Masters the Art of Boy-Meets-Girl Dressing For May


Updated 05/11/12 10:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Zara May Lookbook 2012

With both cool-girl appeal and the prettiest white lace and crochet, Zara's May collection might best be characterized as an exercise in perfect boy-meets-girl dressing. The retailer artfully delivers the best of both worlds: the most feminine and sophisticated kind of separates, like a little lace waistcoat or a ladies-who-lunch tweed jacket, then a slouchy pair of tomboy-fit studded jeans and a Read more

Sneak Peek! Every Awesome Piece From H&M's High-Impact Fall


Updated 05/10/12 1:54 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

H&M Fall Lookbook 2012

For its Fall '12 lineup, H&M marries the art of minimalism with high-impact detail. It's another covetable collection from the retailer, this time finishing streamlined silhouettes with bursts of color, statement print, and decadent accessories — and there's something for everyone in this batch of goodies. From the slickest kind of pencil skirt, finished with leather and adorned with Read more

The Need For Tweed: 5 Ways to Wear Spring's Must-Have Jacket


Updated 03/15/12 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Wear a Tweed Jacket For Spring 2012

Tweeds used to conjure up images of grandmothers at tea, but Spring's bolder varieties in cool-girl moto silhouettes or brilliant color are giving tweedy jackets a modern edge and quickly making it a must-have for the season. Since Karl Lagerfeld's iterations at Chanel or IRO's covetable crop of tweeds, we've been angling to make the style a part of our own wardrobe. If you too are feeling the Read more

Think You Can't Wear Tweed in Spring? Here's How to Make It Work


Updated 03/06/12 9:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Wear a Tweed Dress For Spring

One of the biggest misconceptions about tweed is that it's solely a cold-weather trend — after all, it's of heavier weight, moisture-resistant, and incredibly durable — and while it is a great Fall fabric, there are also a number of ways to wear it for Spring. Designers like Jason Wu, Theyskens' Theory, Giambattista Valli, and more all showed sleek tweed dresses in their collections, proving Read more

The Brooch Is Back — See How Celebrities Style Up This Ladylike Accessory


Updated 04/30/12 12:37 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Celebrities Wearing Brooches

Brooches are back and better than ever, and this latest batch of celebrities are showing us exactly how it's done. Opting for a more modern look, Freida Pinto made a striking arrival at the Tribeca Film Festival wearing a sharp red Gucci suit accessorized with a black and gold butterfly brooch. We love how Freida tempered her masculine pantsuit with such a feminine accoutrement, but if you're Read more