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Celeb Style: Leighton Meester

FabSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:22 -0800

The metamorphosis continues. Leighton looked like a knock-out a Swarovski event in NYC last night in galactic Marios Schwab. And special bonus: the Gossip Girl posing with GG costume designer Eric Daman - hi Eric! But back to Leighton. She shows her extreme side in this galactic frock, open-toe platform booties, and Swarovki spike jewelry. Kick ass.

Marios Schwab Silk bustle dress - $3,520.00	Steve Madden Women's Massivve Bootie - $179.95
Abbey Dawn Silver-Tone Spike Flex Bracelet - $16.00	Ben-Amun Black Resin Stretch Bracelet with Spikes - $245.00
Juicy Couture Diamond Outline Stud Earrings - $42.00	Roncello - $8.00
Suzy Smith Sequined Clutch bag - $60.00

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Abbey Dawn Suspenders Tee: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:00:22 -0700

Avril Lavigne's Abbey Dawn collection for Kohl's has hit stores, and it's already on sale. Hmmm. Take this Abbey Dawn Suspenders Tee ($17, originally $24). If you're too lazy to put on the real thing, this tee is for you. The polka dots are a cute girly touch and I can totally see Avril wearing this. But the real question is, would you?

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I Want This Wardrobe: '80s Flashback, Lily and Carol Rhodes

FabSugar — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:22:07 -0700

It's a blast from the past! Check out Lily and sister Carol in Gossip Girl's throwback episode. Aren't they adorable? We're used to seeing Lily polished in the present but as a teen, via Brittany Snow, she was all about color and fun thanks to costume designer Meredith Markworth-Pollack.

The bad girl paired her tiered polka-dot dress with pink Givenchy cut-out heels, lace leggings from Urban Outfitters, and a cropped asymmetrical jacket. Rad. Her sister Carol, aka Krysten Ritter, opted for a more vintage look wearing a nautical dress by Ya-Ya, Jordache jean jacket, white boots, yellow drawstring bag, and loads of accessories. I can only imagine the trouble these two caused. Oh, did I mention '80s heartthrob Andrew McCarthy will make an appearance as Lily's music-executive father? If you like what you witness in tonight's episode, keep your eyes peeled for producers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage's untitled Gossip Girl spinoff, which follows the crazy life of 17-year-old Lily in Los Angeles, circa 1983.

Nanette Lepore Kaleidoscope Dress - $375.00	Joie Cropped Motorcycle Jacket - Black - $698.00
Givenchy Cutout Shoe Bootie - $785.00	Silence & Noise Lace Inset Legging - $38.00
14k Gold 5-Mm Round Created Sapphire Stud Earrings - $60.00	Rebecca Minkoff Ibiza Mini Mini Handbag - $295.00

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Best of 2008: The Explosion of Celebrity Designers

FabSugar — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:00:22 -0800

I officially declare 2008 as the year of the celebrity designer. Seriously, who didn't try their hand at fashion designing? Some granted rave reviews, others, well, you tell me. From reality stars to actresses to singers, these celebrities all had something to say about style this year. Nicole Richie offered up her affordable line of chic jewels, The Hills girl Whitney Port debuted her designing talent with Eve & A, and even LL Cool J grabbed a piece of the action with his Sears line! That's only the tip of the fashion iceberg, keep on scrolling to see all this year's celebrity designing endeavors.

Avril Lavigne launched her junior apparel line, Abbey Dawn, for Kohl's in July.
Lauren Conrad showed her first Lauren Conrad Collection at LA Fashion Week.
Rachel Bilson reached out to DKNY and created her Edie Rose for DKNY Jeans collection.
Whitney Port created her contemporary line dubbed Eve & A.
Ashlee Simpson partnered up with Wet Seal to design a collection of tops.

For more designer collaborations of 2008, read more.

Rihanna revealed a fashion line is in the works.
Nicole Richie designed a costume-jewelry line.
Madonna created a bling-bling knuckle ring with Swiss jeweler Chopard.
Spice Girl Mel B started a clothing line called Catty Couture.
Elizabeth Hurley designed a swimwear line for Mango.
Mischa Barton Mischa Barton created her own handbag collection.

LL Cool J launched an apparel line with Sears.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen expanded their designing endeavors with Robert Lee Morris to create an accessories collection named Robert Lee Morris for Elizabeth and James.

Kristin Davis created a namesake brand for Southern retailer Belk Inc.

Jessica Simpson forayed with a lingerie line and dress line

Lindsay Lohan created a popular leggings line.

Janet Jackson got cheeky and announced her lingerie line.

Victoria Beckham started a dress collection.

Usher announced he will be launching a lingerie line.

Beyonce added a jewelry collection to her clothing line, House of Deréon.

Sofia Coppola designed handbags for Louis Vuitton.

M.I.A. just debuted her funky clothing line Okley by M.I.A.

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Fab Flash: It's Judgment Time For Delebrities

FabSugar — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:00:22 -0700

As the Fall season rolls around, celebrity designers (coined by WWD as delebrities), will be judged. With stores constantly on the hunt for the hottest commodity, it comes as no surprise that Hollywood entertainers like LL Cool J, Avril Lavigne, and Rachel Bilson are eager to get a cut of the action. LL Cool J for Sears, Abbey Dawn for Kohl's by Avril Lavigne, and Rachel Bilson's Edie Rose for DKNY Jeans will soon hit stores. Like many celebrity designers, they have ventured into a risky retail game and only time will tell if they will fail or prevail.

So what do the experts predict? "With all the competition out there, I really can't see girls seeking out clothing from LL Cool J for themselves to wear. Rachel Bilson, on the other hand, is a modern classic. She has great style and girls will want to dress like her. I could see her line lasting a long time" said Lisa Chase of CelebrityEverything.com, a website for the celebrity-obsessed crowd. Chase also predicts a short run for Lavigne's line at Kohl's.

It looks like you all are over the whole celebrity designer trend but I guess we'll just have to ride it out!

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On Our Radar: Avril Lavigne For Kohl's

FabSugar — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:00:22 -0800

Is Avril Lavigne more like Heidi Montag than we knew?

Heidi is launching a juniors line with Anchor Blue in April, and now Avril is launching her own junior apparel line, Abbey Dawn, for Kohl's starting in July.

Lavigne's collection will feature new pieces every 60 days, with a blended aesthetic of rock 'n' roll with a feminine edge. Since the initial collection is created from the pop singer's own closet, expect lots of bold colors, iconic prints, tartan plaids, checks, and stripes in prices ranging from $24-$48.

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