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Trend Alert: Two-Tone Frocks

FabSugar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:00:08 -0700

Have you been crashed by the sudden wave of two-tone frocks yet? If not, get your two-tone on now. Unlike most dresses, these give the illusion of separates. While an onlooker may think you spent a lot of time pairing a skirt and a top, really you only took a few seconds to slip on your genius two-tone frock. They're effortless, flattering, and fun. And they come in all sorts of color combos. What's not to love?

Simply Fab: Insta-hem Non Permanent Hemming Adhesive

FabSugar — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:00:22 -0700

In an ideal world, we would have two pairs of the same jeans - one for flats and one for heels. But back to reality. Insta-hem ($18), a nonpermanent hemming tape, makes it possible to wear the same jeans in many ways. It has an adhesive back that is strong enough to stick to fabric and hold in place for several hours.

Say you love these Arden B. Tulip Pocket Denim Trousers ($68) with both platforms wedges and flat sandals. Now you can wear them with both without having to alter anything. I know, the fold-under technique isn't as attractive, but the alternative of paying a hefty alteration fee and having it be permanent is more brutal. Convinced? Follow the three-step instructions and you're good to fold.

Celebrity Style: Carine Roitfeld

FabSugar — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 23:33:22 -0800

The future is so bright, may I remind you to wear shades? Special edition Celebrity Style in honor of daylight saving (Spring forward!), Paris Fashion Week, and the ever-cool Carine. Her dramatic white ensemble swung the fashion pendulum away from typical fashion-crowd black. There are touches of noir, of course, but also a glimmer of red via cute strappy red sandals. Savage aviators mean business, so dust your sunnies off, welcome Spring, and get down to it.

dVb Rose Mirrored Aviator Sunglasses - $241.50	Spring Cream Coats by Tara Jarmon - $328.00
Sheer Chiffon Scarf - $8.80	Seamed Lace Pencil Skirt - $38.00
Report Footwear Women's Brisa Sandal - $79.95	Truly Madly Deeply Printed Lace V Neck Tunic - $48.00
Jonathan Aston 40 Denier Matt tights - $8.00	Endless Mesh Chain Necklace - $69.00
Balenciaga black tiered leather chainklink shoulder bag - $1,980.00

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Celebrity Style: Emma Roberts

FabSugar — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:00:08 -0800

Emma Roberts has blossomed into one sophisticated young lady. She recently strutted the red carpet in Myne's grape belted silk mini dress. But instead of wearing the thin belt that comes with the frock, she shook things up with a thick studded one. It makes the look interesting and age appropriate. Her caged sandals add a layer of sexy severity to the mix. If she continues like this, I hope to see more of the stylish actress soon.

Myne Belted Silk Mini Dress - $298.00	Diamond Pattern Stretch Belt - $48.00
Michael michael kors "berkley" t-strap - $99.00	Kenneth Jay Lane gold crystal bamboo bangle - $36.00
Bdaniela Black Croco - $68.00	Juicy Couture Puffed Gold Crown Stud Earrings - $52.00

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Frock Me Baby: Drama For Your Mama

FabSugar — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:00:22 -0800

Come to think of it, these dresses have way too much drama for your mama. Well, that is unless your mama is anything like the always avant-garde Cate Blanchett, here in Alexander McQueen. Those who display Cate's experimental nature should bust it out and show it off. Dramatic shoulders, crazy asymmetry, heavy draping, feathers, folds, leather, bold silhouettes - let them be your best friends.

Warning: Dramatic dresses require confidence. Let Cate, and other red-carpet queens of 2008, be your guides.

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Celebrity Style: Ashanti

FabSugar — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:00:22 -0700

Singer Ashanti attended an event at Rockefeller Center in NYC looking fresh faced and feminine. To beat the heat, she wore a white halter eyelet dress. I like how the low-cut V front is made more demure by the longer hemline. Ashanti is known to love her some bling, so she brought in shine via her rhinestone sandals, gold hoop earrings, and circle pendant necklace. And check out those super cool purple nails!

BCBGMAXAZRIA Women's White Halter Dress - $268.00	Glittering T-Strap Sandal - $69.00
Pearl Circle Pendant - $34.00	Argento Vivo gold marquise hoop earrings - $58.00
Margaux by Carolee Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet - $19.99	Metallic Linen Clutch - $48.00
N.Y.C. New York Color Long Wearing Nail Polish - $0.99

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Cheap & Chic: Black High-Waisted Shorts

FabSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:00:22 -0700

While Miranda Kerr took her high-waisted black shorts on a tropical vacation, Lauren Conrad wore hers out on the town with an Alexander Wang top. It goes to show how versatile high-waisted black shorts are. They can weather extreme heat and go party hopping with you, too!

As exemplified by both Miranda and Lauren, you should tuck your top into your shorts, to show off the high waist. Just make sure your top is not too frilly or loud; the high-waist style is already a tad trendy on its own.

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Celebrity Style: Emmanuelle Chriqui

FabSugar — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:00:11 -0700

Zohan who? Actress Emmanuelle Chriqui was the one who dazzled the crowd at the premiere of Adam Sandler's new movie, You Don't Mess With the Zohan. How did she do it? With a satin, one-shoulder BCBG dress and killer caged sandals. She sort of reminds me of Anne Hathaway at the MTV Movie Awards because like Anne, she's a good girl dressed bad. Approved!

CASTLE STARR Silk Taffeta Organza One Shoulder Dress ($231, originally $462)	Strutt Couture Caged Strappy Sandals ($352, originally $552)
Antique Metal Link Bracelet ($36)	Marciano Chain Braided Clutch ($56, originally $96)	14K Earrings 1/4 CTW Cubic Zirconia Stud ($13)

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Celebrity Style: Rachel Bilson

FabSugar — Fri, 16 May 2008 11:00:22 -0700

Among the celebs who welcomed Rogan to Barneys was the always sweet Rachel Bilson. Most ladies kept it springy and colorful, but R-Bils did her own thing. That's what we like to see here at Fab! She opted for a casual crochet LBD, a black blazer, and some dope nude shoes that took the look a few notches higher. Rachel's use of color came in the form of neon, layered bangles. And she brushed aside those unflattering bangs. Phew!

Crochet Tank Dress - $98.00	Theory Gabe B Tailored Jacket - $367.00
Maison Martin Margiela Covered-Heel Wedge Sandal - $545.00	Exotic Bangles - $17.00
Pieces Pleat And Charm Shoulder Bag - $64.89

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The Look For Less: Gwen Stefani's Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Maxi

FabSugar — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:00:22 -0700

An adorably pregnant Gwen Stefani recently played in the park with Gavin and Kingston. While Pop was examining her baby bump, I was more focused on what was covering that growing belly: Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent's ruffle maxi dress ($372). Mile-long maxis grazed the Spring runways; now let's have them sweep the streets without massacring our wallets!

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Not only is this Arden B. Smocked Maxi Dress ($80, originally $118) similar to Gwen's maxi dress, it's also on sale! It has a mixed flower print and exudes the boho-chic vibe that the singer so loves. Preggers or not, this maxi will be a perfect Spring companion. Whether you wear it with heels or flats, make sure it touches the floor like Gwen's. Flooding in a maxi is not cute.

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Kimchi Blue Knit Strappy Smocked Waist Dress - $58.00	Love Ady Two-Tone Ruffled Dress - $78.00
Buttoned Colorblock Dress - $17.99	Alexander Wang Two Tone Knit Dress - $395.00
Cowl Neck Dress - $36.00	Dolce Vita Kayla Dress - $198.00
Tulip Hem Tank Dress - $19.50	Blondie Nites Dress, Halter with Full Skirt - $129.00
byCORPUS Colorblock Strapless Dress - $58.00	Colorblock T-Shirt Dress - $39.90
Yeojin Bae Cara Dress - Cerise Peach/Black - $675.00	Alluring Colorblock Cocktail Dresses by Karen Warren - $240.00

Cowl Neck Knit Dress - $29.00	Loeffler Randall Overlay Dress in Black - $550.00
Grecian Dress - $159.00	Acne Baroque bustier dress - $970.00
Mint Tzara Cut Out Dress - $396.00	MARC BY MARC JACOBS Leather Funnel Neck Minidress - $828.00
BCBGMAXAZRIA lavender poly taffeta ruffled detail dress - $209.00	Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Jet Dress - $350.00
Stripe Panel Dress - $98.00	Orange By Angela Chen Draped Dress - $334.00
Rojas Doll Sweater Hoodie Dress - $143.00	Pencey Feather Dress - $501.00
Clu Sleeveless Wrap Dress - $198.00	Belted Cowl Neck Dress - $24.80
Suh-Tahn Maasai Dress - $446.00	Bcbgeneration strapless mindress - $148.00
Laila Azhar Draped Mini Dress- Burgundy - $520.00	Thayer Tatters Dress - $220.00
Tart Petra Dress - $216.00	Rivet Halter Dress - $148.00

High Waisted Luxe Short - $19.80	Knit Short - $58.00
High Waist Short - $68.00	Lux Hi-Waisted Twill Short - $58.00
ASOS High Waisted Short - $47.59	Edun 'Zenith' Shorts - $145.00
Aqua Women's High-waisted Shorts: Exclusively at Bloomingdale's - $29.00	K.A.& by Katayone Adei Short with Zipper Back Pocket - $168.00
Kimchi & Blue Norma Jean Short - $48.00	Calvin klein jeans weekend shorts - $39.00
Kensie Shorts with Front Pockets - $54.00	Lux Twill Short - $58.00