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The Look For Less: Herve Leger Striped Stretch Dress

FabSugar — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:00:22 PDT

Herve Leger dresses are kinda tricky to pull off - they stick to your body like glue! - but if you've got the physique, go for it. This Herve Leger Black and White Stretch Dress (sold out) is incredibly sexy and futuristic at the same time. I love the tricks it plays on your eyes, but I don't love that it costs more than my rent.

To see the look for less,

This Arden B. Geometric Stripe Bandage Dress ($49, originally $69) is as dead-on as it's going to get. There's a bit more white than black in the design, but who cares, right? And since it's cheaper, it probably has more stretch than the Herve Leger, which means it'll be more comfortable.

Look of the Day: Power Pink

FabSugar — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:00:22 PDT

Soft pink tends to conjure up images of babies, but not in Miss Ife's case. Her strong shouldered blazer is all power pink. To keep the look from being too throwback '80s, she finished with a pair of torn jeans, a white tank, a straw bag, oversized shades, and silver jewels.

Here's what she has on:

Blazer: Vintage
Tank: H&M
Jeans: Thrifted
Necklace: Arden B.
Shoes: Modern Vintage

Congrats to Miss Ife!

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

Celeb Style: Diane Kruger

FabSugar — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:19:21 PST

We often look to Diane Kruger for red carpet inspiration - now let's take a lesson from her cold-weather routine. The actress was spotted shooting a movie in Berlin wearing a bundled-up outfit that's cozy cool. She kept her look dim but injected some light via an ivory knit beanie and red hoodie. Mortal combat boots lend a rough edge.

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Trend Alert: Two-Tone Frocks

FabSugar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:00:08 PDT

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 PDT

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 PST

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.

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Celebrity Style: Emma Roberts

FabSugar — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:00:08 PST

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.

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Frock Me Baby: Drama For Your Mama

FabSugar — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:00:22 PST

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 PDT

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!

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Cheap & Chic: Black High-Waisted Shorts

FabSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:00:22 PDT

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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