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Golden Globe Awards Trend Alert: Wicked Waist Details

FabSugar — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:07:55 PST

This season, the ladies of the Golden Globes were all about wicked waist details. This special detailing lends instant interest to the midsection and can also break up a busy print. Waist details take the form of belts, large embellishments, or can even come preset like Olivia Wilde's dreamy Reem Acra gown, seen left. Notice how the cinched detail and jeweled embellishment gives Wilde's look an extra oomph. Click through to see who else worked wicked waist details at the Golden Globes.

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Yogini Kristin McGee Dishes on Bethenny Frankel's Fave Pose and Getting Ready For Beach Season

Lizzie Fuhr — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:36:21 PDT

I was lucky enough to take a class taught by Manhattan-based yoga teacher Kristin McGee right here in San Francisco! Although one busy lady, Kristin traveled across the country to teach Vinyasa Vibes (a new offering at The Sports Club/LA), a flow-based, powerful yoga sequence enhanced by music. The most musical part of the practice? During Savasana, the class culminated in a live sax solo by Grammy-nominated musician Dave Koz. After class, Kristin and I chatted about her yoga journey, getting ready for bikini season, and what it's like working with one of her famous clients, Bethenny Frankel.

FitSugar: Some of the moves in Vinyasa Vibes are Ashtanga-influenced. Is that what your yoga teacher training background was in?
Kristin McGee: My original background was really eclectic because I started in the early '90s. I started taking [yoga] at NYU; some of my very early teachers were Jivamukti teachers who did study Ashtanga. Then I did study with Richard Freedman for a while, who is pure Ashtanga, and Cyndi Lee at OM Yoga. I wanted to get deeper into Iyengar classes and get into the alignment and the detail. Now in my practice I want to get more into Pranayama, more of the breathing, and maybe take some more Kundalini classes. I just feel like it constantly evolves.

FS: The Vinyasa Vibes class has live music during final relaxation. Can you elaborate on the experience of live music and yoga combined?
KM: In yoga practice, it’s a very intimate, immediate place. It's almost like live theater or live music where it brings you right into the moment. Music is a universal language, just like our breath is a universal breath. I think the second we're in this surrounding, in this environment with that live music and the intimacy of a live class, it brings it all together in one beautiful experience.

FS: You’ve collaborated with Bethenny Frankel on some projects. What's her favorite pose?
KM: Bethenny’s all-time favorite pose is Straddle Forward Bend because she says it feels like the weight of the world is falling off of her shoulders. Someone like Bethenny Frankel has a million things going on, and I don’t know how she does it! But I think you also noticed it in the practice tonight. Right when we finally got to that Straddle Forward Hang, it was kind of just like, "Ugh! Such a release!" You feel like you could stay there for quite a while.

Keep reading for Kristin's favorite snack before class and how to get your body ready for Summer.

A Whole Lotta Lil in This Week's Links

Rebecca M Gruber — Sat, 12 May 2012 04:23:57 PDT

We asked our favorite celeb moms what they want for Mother's Day - and there was a common theme in their answers!
Check out Bruce Willis's baby daughter Mabel in her first photo.
Have lil ones coming to your wedding? Check out these tasty wedding bites for tots.
Does your tot have a midweek birthday? Tips for making it special in the middle of the week.
Our Summer maternity essentials.
Tori Spelling shares her maternity style tips for defining your pregnant waist.
We're mourning the loss of Maurice Sendak.
Bored with your maternity wardrobe? We've uncovered seven hidden maternity stores you need to check out!
With Mother's Day tomorrow, we're loving these celebrity grandma, mom, and tot photos.
We love every detail of this teacher appreciation luncheon.

Look of the Day: In the Details

FabSugar — Tue, 01 May 2012 03:00:14 PDT

Proving that sometimes it really is all in the details, Fab reader nettevartanian styled an outfit that relied just as much on sleek proportions as it did supercool embellishments. She tucked a bow-infused striped sweater into high-waist wide-leg pants, which not only elongated her legs, it showed off a sophisticated pairing perfect for a chic work environment. But the real treat came in the form of her laser cut-embellished leather jacket - even the neckline was artfully scalloped for added shape and texture. To finish off the look, she carried a cream-colored tote and donned red heels.

Congrats nettevartanian!

Everyone else, submit your looks, and we might just feature you on FabSugar!

Our Ultimate Spring Dress Guide!

Marisa Tom — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:00:28 PDT

What better way to dress up your Spring wardrobe than with just that - the season's prettiest lineup of warm-weather dresses. We watched dresses in every color of the rainbow take a spin down the Spring '12 runways. Not to mention, these feminine frocks ran the gamut from ultra-diaphanous and flowy to edgier asymmetrical hems and colorblocked silhouettes. Now, we're transplanting those styles to our own closets, with a focus on the biggest trend takeaways and coolest details. From a '20s-inspired drop-waist shape to flirtier ruffled necklines and floral prints, we honed in on Spring's hottest dress styles. So, let this roundup act as your guiding light for all things dress-related. Whether you're ready to make a serious investment or just want to amp up your Spring sheath quotient, we promise we've got what you're looking for. Click through to find the perfect dress for Spring now.

Celeb Style: A Minidress Moment to Steal, Courtesy of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Hannah Weil — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:12:30 PDT

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley belted a silky dress for a chic look that we want to steal because it goes so easily from day to night. Stella McCartney's Spring sheath could be worn with strappy flats and a crossbody bag for something casual, but with the right styling it's dead-on for a slightly sexy work look. The key is belting the waist, and we suggest adding a white blazer to dress it up for the office (and maybe that Jason Wu bag for the most luxurious of work totes). To finish, Rosie contrasts the prettier lace detailing on her dress with a sportier pair of Alexander Wang heels, keeping the whole look in balance and not too overdressed. It's perfect for after-work drinks or even a dinner date. Feeling inspired? Shop our editors' picks to channel Rosie's chic play on a versatile dress.

Celeb Style: A Minidress Moment to Steal, Courtesy of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Hannah Weil — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:12:30 PDT

Jordana Brewster Dons the Prettiest Little Persimmon Dress We've Seen

Marisa Tom — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:45:53 PDT

Red-carpet chic and garden-party ready, Dallas star Jordana Brewster paired a pretty bubble-print Carolina Herrera sheath with subtle gold accents and sleek blush-toned pumps at last night's Paley Center For Media and Warner Bros. "Television: Out of the Box" exhibition opening. The warm lilac and persimmon-hued dress is totally flirty and flattering, thanks to its cinched waist detail and a slight ruffle-front skirt slit. The key, when re-creating this ladylike ensemble, is to pay attention to the dress's silhouette in relation to its pattern design. A cool white foldover clutch, a small stack of gold bangles, and sweet nude heels added just the right amount of polish to Jordana's sweet Spring outfit. Want to channel a similar brand of playful femininity? Just shop our key pieces below to get the look.

I Love Your ShopStyle: Saffron Date Night

FabSugar — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:30:49 PDT

ShopStylist classy-101 pieced together a chic first-date look by employing a bold saffron two-tone dress and a killer pair of black peep-toe heels. The dress features a cinched bow-tie waist detail and a back cutout, which adds an extra element of sexy undertones. To impress even more, adorn yourself with gilded accessories - vintage-inspired chandelier earrings, a gold-and-black evening clutch, and a classic red lipstick will create the perfect polish.

Candles by L'OBJET
Clutches by Alexander McQueen

Everything You Need to Know About Spring's Glam '20s Trend, and the Key Pieces to Shop

Brittney Stephens — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:30:15 PDT

Spring 2012's art deco vibe was incredibly hard to ignore - we saw the jazzy, Great Gatsby-inspired trend on the runways from designers like Marc Jacobs, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, and more - and it called to mind a glittery glamour that makes us want to attend a fabulous soiree with Daisy Buchanan, or do the Charleston with Josephine Baker. Art deco is a design style that started in Paris in the 1920s and flourished worldwide thereafter; it represents an elegance and keen attention to graphic details and strong, symmetrical lines, as well as embellishments like beading, feathers, and fringe. We're smitten with the '20s-chic vibe this season, and it can be considerably easy to achieve once you know what to look for.

Here's how to get the look:

Go for a drop-waist dress; it's a slouchy silhouette that works for all body types and is especially good for girls who prefer to hide their midsection.
If you'd rather try the trend in smaller doses, consider pairing a sequined tank with wide-leg trousers, or tucking a silky button-down blouse into a pleated skirt.
As far as accessories go, opt for layers of long necklaces, cute cloche hats, and linear, square-cut clutches.

Now that you're up to speed, click through to see our complete breakdown of this season's art deco trend, then shop essential pieces.

Photo courtesy of Fashion Gone Rogue