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Look of the Day: Fall Foliage

FabSugar — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:50:22 PST

FashionSheSays stepped out to enjoy the crisp Fall foliage. Her golden floral print looks whimsically soft and I adore the loads of vintage jewels. Perfect for a Thanksgiving party !

Here's what she has on:

Dress: Vera Wang Lavender Label
Necklaces: Vintage
Rings: Vintage
Tights: Anne Klein
Shoes: Delman

Congrats to FashionSheSays!

Everyone else, join the Look of the Day group, then submit your looks. I might feature you on FabSugar!

Trend Alert: Vintage Modern Jewels

FabSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:50:22 PDT

Vintage modern jewels might sound like an oxymoron but let me explain. This new crop of adornments are all about emoting a throwback vibe with a contemporary, funky twist. The best thing? They look like they cost a million dollars, but really, they don't . . .

On Our Radar: Yoox Launches Vintage and Contemporary Jewelry Section

FabSugar — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:00:22 PST

Yoox.com is now my favorite jewelry stop. The online retailer launched Past & Present, a new area dedicated to contemporary and vintage jewels. In contemporary, you'll find modern pieces like skull earrings and chain-link rings. In vintage, there are one-of-a-kind necklaces, art deco earrings, and sparkly pieces, like these Unsigned Crystal Earrings ($85). Hurry, they're selling out quickly.

Glitterati: J. Mundo Designs

FabSugar — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:30:22 PDT

Jewelry designer J. Mundo and her husband live in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she creates her affordable and one-of-a-kind vintage jewels. She gathers her pieces at flea markets, antique shops and from the personal collections of family and friends. New materials are combined with vintage elements to make for unique designs. All of her pieces have a fun name relating to past and present movies that the duo loves. And Now Presenting (left), $58, is just one of the many feminine and beautiful creations by J. Mundo. Prices range from $12 to $70.

To see more from J. Mundo,

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Met Gala: Rachel Zoe

Marisa Tom — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:48:50 PDT

Looks like Rachel Zoe, in one of her own white fringed creations, was just one of a handful of celebs to have the Roaring '20s on their minds. Her off-the-shoulder, flapper-inspired gown embodied her signature style - bohemian, retro, and totally cool - all on its own. Of course, no Rachel Zoe ensemble is complete without a serious dose of vintage costume jewelry. She adorned the fringe-laden dress with an oversize beaded-and-shelled statement necklace, a gold bangle, and a blush-toned box clutch. What's the verdict on her outfit?

Happy Earth Day! Get Caught Up With All of Our Eco-Friendly Fashion Coverage

FabSugar — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:30:21 PDT

Happy Earth Day! To commemorate the big day, we're celebrating with a roundup of all of our eco-shopping tips and environmentally friendly finds - proving that it's surprisingly easy to make Earth Day last all year round. Click the thumbnails below to check out each story!


Waste Not: 20 Chic Vintage Finds	Eco-Friendly Jewelry Finds From Etsy	H&M's Conscious Collection
Raven + Lily's Eco Accents Give Back and Empower Women	Exciting Eco Earth Month Finds	H&M's Fashion Against AIDS Collection

Link Time: Who Will Replace John Galliano at Dior?

FabSugar — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:44:00 PST

Who will take Galliano's place at Dior? Four of our dream picks - Interview
WWD editor compares Galliano's firing to McQueen's death - The Cut
Alessandro Dell'Acqua makes a comeback in Milan - Vogue Daily
Serena Williams hospitalized with pulmonary embolism - StyleList
Why '50s vintage clothes never fit - Jezebel
Sue Whiteley is announced as the head of Givenchy - Vogue UK Daily
Tod's Fall 2011 bags: the lady goes downtown - Bag Snob
Royal wedding website launches, promises Kate Middleton's dress information - InStyle
Exclusive: Christina Hendricks is the face of Vivienne Westwood's Palladium jewelry - People StyleWatch

Danny Seo Shares His House Styling Secrets!

Guest Writer — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:03:22 PDT

I'm excited to present a post from guest writer, eco lifestyle expert, and all-around awesome guy Danny Seo.

As a former magazine editor, I produced and styled dozens of decorating and entertaining stories for a number of publications including Country Home, Better Homes & Gardens, Elle, Everyday With Rachael Ray, and InStyle. Every shoot was different than the next one in terms of style and goal, but I still stuck to my bargain basement styling secrets to pull them off. For the first time ever, I'm sharing my Top 5 tips to get that magazine look for way less right here at CasaSugar.

Goodwill, Salvation Army and Thrift Shops! Tarnished silver-plated ornate trays, milky glass bottles and vases, and vintage style plates to adorn an entire wall can be very pricey if you shop at antique stores to source them. Thrift stores - especially those in small towns across America - can be a treasure trove of unusual home decor items at a fraction of the cost. One celebrity client whose home I styled for a magazine shoot was insistent nothing from Goodwill could enter her home, so I simply wrapped my thrift store finds in tissue paper and tossed it into an Anthropologie shopping bag. She loved it. Can you believe that half the items on the dining table came from Goodwill?

Brown Thumb? Rent Plants. One way to make a patio or garden look lush and gorgeous is to rent mature palm trees and flowering bushes. If you're planning to have an outdoor party but don't want the cost of expensive plants, ask your local nursery if they'll rent them to you. At about 10 -20 percent of cost, they'll deliver the plants, set them up, and take them away after the party (or in my case, the photo shoot).

Keep reading for the rest of Danny's tips for styling your house so it looks like it's in the pages of a magazine!

10 Things You're Better Off Buying Used

Business Insider — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:15:40 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy!

It's no secret consumers have less cash to burn these days than ever before, but there are plenty of ways to save that don't require diving headfirst into a sales bin.

For some products, there's just no point paying full-price when you can find the same quality in a second-hand or used product.

Pets

Dropping hundreds of dollars for a new pet seems almost criminal when you get down to the cold, hard facts. There are thousands of shelters in the U.S. and sadly, between 3 million and 4 million of the cuddly critters that wander into their doors each year are eventually euthanized, according to ASPCA. While you're likely to encounter more mutts than anything, those of you who won't settle for less than purebreds are in luck. About a quarter of all shelter animals are purebred.

Textbooks

Textbooks can cost upwards of $200 for some science courses and for a pre-medical student with a full class schedule that could mean dropping up to a grand on reading material - per semester. For that, we compiled the ultimate guide to scoring deals on textbooks. Not only can you snap up used books at a fraction of the retail value but you can rent them as well.

Read on for more items you can buy used.

Jewelry Cuffs For Camera Buffs

Kelly Schwarze — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:15:15 PST

Scared of missing a photo opportunity, we carry our cameras with us everywhere - and end up looking like a tourist on the daily commute. Time to mix it up with a fashionable take on an addictive hobby. Australian jewelry company Oye Modern has a line of limited-edition jewelry with the professional and amateur photographer in mind. Heavy-duty lenses are recycled into flexible bracelets, and I'm especially excited about the vintage-inspired sterling silver camera winder brooch. Click through to see all the wearable goods.