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Sneak Peek! Heidiwood Fall 2008 Club Collection

FabSugar — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:00:22 PDT

If there is one thing I prefer about Heidi Montag's clothing line to The Hills rival Lauren Conrad's it's the entertaining photography. Heidi clearly thinks she's a model, and here she is "modeling" in her Fall collection Look Book. If you're into skin hugging skinnies and boob boosting tops, you may want to give Heidi's collection a go. Be sure to check out the "Hoodiewood" page - it's my favorite.

To see more of Heidi modeling her Fall collection,

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Look of the Day: Chic Camper

FabSugar — Tue, 06 May 2008 09:00:22 PDT

Paisley23 looks like a chic camper - ready to face the challenges of suburbia! Her khaki shorts and crisp white shirt is kicked up a notch with some glamorous accessories - love the Loubs.

Here's what she has on:

Sunglasses: Chanel
Shirt: Ross
Necklace: The Bead Shop
Shorts: Forever 21
Belt: Anchor Blue
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Clutch: Vintage

Congrats to Paisley23!

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Freaky or Fabulous? Heidi Montag Anchor Blue Ad

FabSugar — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:00:22 PDT

I have to admit, we've been anticipating the worst from Heidi's clothing line at Anchor Blue. Her ad is at best mediocre and kind of tacky. I usually like zebra prints but she has a way of making it look tacky and the black shorts are pretty blah. I am, however, glad she decided to not show too much skin in the ad. And, what's up with the bunny wearing bling around his neck?!

Is Heidi's debut collage-style ad freaky or Fab? You tell me.

Fab Flash: Heidi Montag to Launch Heidiwood

FabSugar — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:00:22 PST

As I told you back in November, Heidi Montag is going to Heidiwood. Although Lauren Conrad was always The Hills girl with fashion-designer aspirations, Heidi decided to bring her short stint at LA's Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising to fruition.

She's collaborating with retail chain Anchor Blue on a line of junior apparel and accessories set to debut by April 15. Striped dresses, color-rich tanks, tees, black shorts, white-denim tops, bags, and jewelry are all in the works, priced from $10 to $60.

The partnership will continue for two more collections, and the Fall Heidiwood line is anticipated to involve sweaters and jackets in darker, autumnal colors. Heidi will also be featured in the Anchor Blue ad campaign beginning April 1. Joy. I wonder how it will compare with Lauren's collection?

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On Our Radar: Heidi Montag, Fashion Designer

FabSugar — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:00:02 PST

Heidi of The Hills fame is taking a page out of costar Lauren Conrad's book by designing her own line of clothing.

Heidi just inked a deal earlier this week to be the face of boutique chain Anchor Blue in 2008. She will also design three seasons of clothing for the brand, focusing on young women's contemporary clothes like jeans, T-shirts, tops, and accessories. The clothes are expected to be in store February 2008.

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Hunger Games Set Decorator Larry Dias Shares Stories and Decor Details From the Film

Elka Karl — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:17:42 PDT

Watching The Hunger Games at a press preview, both Angela and I were scrambling to jot down notes on the fantastic set design showcased in the film. Now, we have the answers to all of our set design questions. Set decorator for The Hunger Games Larry Dias was integral in making the film come to life, from the Appalachia-inspired homes seen in District 12 to the opulent palace of President Snow. Dias was nominated for an Oscar for his production design work on Inception, and he's worked on the set design for films including The Village, The Last Airbender, and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Keep reading to find out more about the process of designing the look of The Hunger Games. CasaSugar: I read that much of the decor for District 12 was sourced from local antique shops in North Carolina. How were you inspired by these antiques, and how did the look for this district develop?
Larry Dias: When [production designer] Phil Messina discovered the North Carolina location that serves as District 12 in the film, it just made sense to utilize the local antiques sources. In the book, District 12 lies within what is formerly known as the Appalachians. It could not have been more perfect. We found a number of dealers that had an abundance of unfinished "as is" antiques with rotting wood, peeled finishes, broken drawers, and rusty hardware, and they were items from the region. It was a perfect fit.

CS: The train car seems to have an art deco feel. Was this an influence for the look? How did you decide on the color palette and wood choices? What items did you include that seemed particularly important for these scenes?
LD: Phil came up with the design of the train cars, and the palette was an early idea that we toyed with changing a number of times but we always went back to the blue. The velvet I used in the upholstery was from Dedar, and at first we were having some trouble having it fit within our time frame. It was milled in Belgium, if I remember correctly, and we tried numerous times to find a replacement close to our original choice and just could not find a suitable one, so we played the odds and got it at the last minute. I'm glad we did because it had such amazing depth and was a really regal-looking hue that ended up being the perfect complement/contrast to the muted blue dress that Judianna Makovsky had designed for Katniss.

Of course we compared our swatches, but I think it really told a story when she entered that train car. The wood tones were chosen by Phil. As my team and I were sourcing the furniture for the train it became apparent that we would need to do part antique and part reproduction mainly because of quantities and also because Katniss drives a knife into the dining table! A lot of deco furniture is veneered, and we found a lot of great pieces that had irreparable finish issues or pieces that were too diminutive in scale, so we ended up finding some good reproductions that we could get quantities of. Because it was really difficult to get the woods to work well together on pieces coming from all over the US, we had our lead scenic Rick Riggs and his amazing crew faux finish the furniture to tie it all together.

A funny thing is the barrel chairs that play prominently were pieces that my buyer Sara Gardner-Gail found online, and they were really inexpensive but had the perfect shape. I had the legs cut off and added a swivel platform base, had them painted and upholstered, and they looked like the finest antiques. One of the things about set decoration is that you have to be ready to improvise as well as accommodate change. Unlike the design of, say, a hotel lobby where everything has been drawn in will not change, a film set is quite the opposite. Once the actors, camera, and crew are in the set, furniture starts flying, literally.

First, just to accommodate the cast and crew, usually at least one half of the set will be cleared of furniture, then as the shots and camera angles are being set up, the director may decide he needs things to rearrange a bit to accommodate a scene. It can be a little improvisational so having a few extra chairs, lamps, or occasional pieces hanging around is a good thing.

Keep reading for more of our interview with Hunger Games set decorator Larry Dias!

Lovely Little Vignettes: Modern Elegance

Casa Community — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:45 PDT

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member vwilli1025 from the Lovely Little Vignettes group:

I created this little vignette that anchors the right side of my living room. I love how it brings together all aspects of my color palette: blue, chartreuse, wood tones and silver. These chairs were actually floor samples we got for a great price at West Elm (no shame in bargain hunting!). See more at Homer and Ruth.

Want to share a corner of your home? Add photos to our Lovely Little Vignettes group!

Become a Color Connoisseur With Pantone's Pretty Palettes For 2013

Angela Swinderman Elias — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:00:23 PDT

According to the PANTONE VIEW home + interiors 2013 book, there are nine color palettes predicted to dominate interior design and furniture trends in 2013. A mix of muted palettes serve as the new classics while rainbow-inspired colors provoke bolder style statements.

The first palette in Pantone's 2013 lineup, Connoisseur, draws from cool neutrals like alyssum white and beechnut green, contrasted with warmer tones of violets and orchids, liquid pink, and deep mahogany, all set against accents of champagne beige and silver. The palette puts a fresh spin on old-world elegance, with decorative pieces that layer texture. It's refined and sophisticated with just the right amount of understated drama.

Keep reading to check out the other eight palettes and the inspiration behind each!

Ahoy There! A Vintage Nautical Baby Shower

Kate Stahl — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:12:46 PST

If you've ever been on a boat, near the ocean, or just have a thing for seafood, chances are you'll fall in love with this gorgeous baby shower. Created by Honeycomb Events & Design, a dessert table, event design, and invitation company run by a brother-sister team based in the San Francisco area, this baby shower is seaworthy perfection.

Using the iconic rope-wrapped anchor as a jumping-off point, the vintage-inspired shower came together in shades of blue, off-white, and a bit of red. Gorgeous desserts, messages in a bottle, and the cutest crab cookie favors ever are just some more of the enviable shower elements. Honeycomb even created a printable package, available on its Etsy page, for you to create your own nautical shower for that soon-to-arrive lil sailor!

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No. 21 Fall 2012

Hannah Weil — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:19:13 PST

Alessandro Dell'Acqua's No. 21 Fall 2012 collection is a revelation of utterly feminine detail crafted in the coolest way possible. It's not easy to carry off sequins nonchalantly, but Dell'Acqua's juxtaposition of the sparkle and rugged leather belts cinched at the waist is just an example of how the designer plays with extremities of luxury and, on the other hand, the ease of modern dressing. We get the decadence of lace and sexiness of sheer pared down as tweedy textures and sportier silhouettes are layered up underneath. There's a sense of wearability in everything, thanks to deconstruction - Dell'Acqua doesn't reveal head-to-toe sequins or head-to-toe sheer that's hard to pull off. The appeal comes from the mix and match, the texture play, the clever proportions that women want to wear now. Of course, in considering what women want to wear now, Dell'Acqua astutely includes a nod to menswear - bold-colored suits in simple silhouettes, outerwear that has that perfect masculine edge. Add to that the designer's newly launched footwear that debuted alongside the collection - ankle-strap platforms - and streamlined envelope clutches in hand, and this collection has cool-girl uniform written all over it.

Trends: Menswear, lace, sequin embellishment, split hemlines, gloves, sheer, tweed.
Colors: Black, white, red, nude, gray, blue-green.
Key Piece: We love the cool-girl effect of lace, sequins, and sheer materials layered over more substance and anchored with wide leather belts.
Accessories: Leather gloves, Dell'Acqua's platforms, jeweled charms hanging from the waist, slim, streamlined clutches.
Who Would Wear It: It's the perfect mix of edgy and feminine that would make girls like Kate Bosworth, Rachel Bilson, and Zoe Saldana fans.