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New York Fashion Week, Spring 2008: Abaete

FabSugar — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:00:22 PDT

Whisking us away to Miami circa 1940, Fab has a new favorite! The Abaete Spring collection was polished, colorful and youthful. A mix of art deco and screen siren style, here is a collection to covet. Silhouettes were form fitting but also flowy in fabrics like stretch silk and cotton. Color blocking added some sportiness, while rhinestone embellishments added sassiness; this is very reminiscent of Coco Chanel's seaside separates. One would wear these wares while playing a game of badminton and then lounge around sipping a Tom Collins. Refreshing and bold, the colors were a cool mix of neutrals, black, white and standouts like teal and cornflower blue. I could do without the rosettes, but the cool plastic shades and sparkling clear bangles added bling.

Oh, and if you noticed the lovely ladylike shoes, they will be available come February at Payless via the Abaete for Payless collection!

To see more sirens and video from the Abaete Spring collection,

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Happy Birthday, Shakira! How the Singer Stays Healthy and Fit

Michele Foley — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:54:37 PST

Happy birthday to Shakira, who turns 35 today! The singer-songwriter has already had a stellar week: on Tuesday she was honored by France as a Chevalier de L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for her contribution to music. Besides her obvious talents, we are celebrating Shakira for her dedication to a healthy lifestyle. Keep reading to see what diet and fitness tips we've learned from Shakira throughout the years.

Source: INFDaily.com

SAG Awards Trendspotting: Prismatic Gowns

Marisa Tom — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:24:56 PST

A colorful, rainbow-inspired palette was no stranger to the SAG Awards' red carpet, and Hollywood's A-list starlets opted for a bevy of the most vibrant, striking kind. From warm fire engine red to shocking berry pink to serene Mediterranean blue, the gowns were jaw-dropping, not just for their artful cutouts and stunning owners, but for their playful, prismatic effect. If there's anything we learned, it's that these actresses can give the red-carpet hue a run for its money. Just look to Emily Blunt's diaphanous green Oscar de la Renta creation or Jessica Chastain's cool custom azure Calvin Klein column dress for proof that no color was too bold or too bright. Then, click through to see which other celebs got in on this technicolor trend.

Heidi Klum Steps Out Solo to Take Her Kids to Karate

Molly Goodson — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:59:34 PST

Heidi Klum kept up her routine and brought her kids to karate class in Brentwood, CA on Saturday. The martial arts practice has been a standard for the Klum-Samuel children for years, and Heidi seems to be making sure things don't change in the wake of her split with their father Seal. Heidi and Seal announced their breakup just days ago, and immediately there were many rumors about what went wrong. Seal spoke about divorcing with "dignity" when he stopped by Ellen DeGeneres's show earlier in the week, and he was spotted still wearing his wedding ring for other interviews promoting his new music.

Stars Hit the Bing Bar at Sundance!

Molly Goodson — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:37:19 PST

Even before Drake hit the stage last night, the Bing Bar was playing host to some of the hottest events of the Sundance Film Festival. The cast of Lay the Favorite, including the always adorable Joshua Jackson, chatted about their film on Saturday afternoon, while upstairs everyone from Elizabeth Olsen to Emily Blunt hit the lounge for interviews. Elizabeth was a breakout star of last year's Sundance, and she's back again with two projects, Red Lights with Cillian Murphy and Liberal Arts which was directed by Josh Radnor. Rosemarie DeWitt actually has movies with both Emily and her husband John Kraskinsi at the festival. John stayed back in LA to promote Big Miracle for the start of the weekend, though he will be joining Emily in snowy Park City today to premiere Nobody Walks.

Link Time: Taylor Jacobson Gets a Reality Show, Tavi Talks to the BBC, and More

FabSugar — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:48:32 PST

Former Rachel Zoe stylist Taylor Jacobson is getting her own reality show - Fashionista
The Royal Ascot's new dress code bans miniskirts and fascinators - HuffPo Style
We dare you: eight weird beauty tips that actually work - The Fashion Spot
See the style transformations of American Idol stars - InStyle
Taylor Swift wants to bake cookies with Karlie Kloss - The Cut
20 tips for making your wardrobe last - Real Simple
Science figures out how you become a hipster - Jezebel
This nail art is a total mess - Stylelist
The final straw: Lanvin, Valentino, and Jimmy Choo straw totes - Bag Snob
Oscar de la Renta conceives an exhibit in Spain - Style.com
Behind the scenes at Chanel's Spring '12 campaign shoot - Fashionologie
Tavi Gevinson talks to the BBC about Fashion Week (in her bedroom) - Styleite

Rachel, Kirsten, Minka, and a Fashionable Hollywood Crowd Celebrate Art of Elysium's Heaven Gala

Katie Henry — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:32:21 PST

Rachel Bilson, Kirsten Dunst, and Minka Kelly stepped up their fashion game last night at LA's Union Station in support of the Art of Elysium's annual Heaven Gala. Rachel, dressed in a frock from Chanel's Spring 2012 collection, arrived solo, though she later met up with her Hart of Dixie costar Jaime King, who was wearing Valentino. Minka selected a bright Oscar de la Renta gown for the occasion while actress Camilla Belle modeled a bold Carolina Herrera. Newlywed Molly Sims hit the red carpet with her husband, Scott Stuber, in a coral grecian gown. The mom-to-be posed with her hand on her growing baby bump and then stopped to share a hug with stylist Brad Goreski. Brad told us he's hoping all of his clients make the best-dressed list at tomorrow's Golden Globe ceremony, and he can't wait to return to NYC for the upcoming 2012 Fall Fashion Week.

Busy Philipps arrived in a beaded gown and told us the evening's ethereal theme inspired her final dress decision. Tomorrow she'll be accompanying best actress nominee Michelle Williams to the Globes and said she'll have her "fingers crossed" when Michelle's category is announced. Singer Estelle kept the crowd entertained during the celebration in addition to a vintage couture fashion show sponsored by Decades. The gala, celebrating its fifth year, was originally created to celebrate artists who dedicate their time to children battling serious illness. Kirsten Dunst, in a black Valentino, was previously recognized for her philanthropic work with the charity, and this year that honor was bestowed on The Hobbit's Elijah Wood. Elijah took the stage and thanked the organization, saying, "It has enriched my life to be a part of this tirelessly dedicated family and the lives of the children they've transformed."

Neil deGrasse Tyson's 8 Must-Read Books

Kelly Schwarze — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:46:52 PST

Science enthusiasts' favorite astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson signed on this weekend to take part in an online Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) chat, which allowed Reddit users to submit questions on space, concepts of the universe, and life in general.

One literary commenter asked Neil which books should be read by every person on the planet, to which the director of the Hayden Planetarium offered the following eight books. Consuming these books, he said, provides "profound insight into most of what has driven the history of the Western world."

The Bible
The System of the World, Sir Isaac Newton
On the Origin of Species, Charles Darwin
Gulliver's Travels, Jonathan Swift
The Age of Reason, Thomas Paine
The Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith
The Art of War, Sun Tzu
The Prince, Niccolò Machiavelli

Have you read any of the books on Neil's suggested reading list? If so, how did it impact your life?

Link Time: JRR Gets Intimate, the Making of the Pirelli Calendar, and More

FabSugar — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:33:04 PST

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld gets intimate for Kiki de Montparnasse - Style.com
Watch the making of Mario Sorrenti's Pirelli calendar, in all its naked sun-dappled glory (NSFW) - Fashionista
Three reasons to give up heavy earrings - Stylelist
10 great last-minute gift ideas under $50 - The Budget Fashionista
Mulberry hosts an exclusive pool party at the Chateau Marmont - Red Carpet Fashion Awards
See celebs in scrunchies - The Daily Beast
Lorenzo Martone shutters his talent agency - The Cut
Art Basel at the Delano: art vs. fashion - The Fashion Spot
Eight pairs of cute and cozy pajamas - Real Simple
Breaking Dawn star Casey Labow designs 3x1 Bespoke Jeans - InStyle
Proenza schools us on a modern classic - Bag Snob
This 1987 JC Penney ad is so bad it's good - HuffPo Style

A denim fashion show by RichJuz

5 Ways Spending Less Will Create More Happiness

LearnVest — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:15:49 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy!

Recently, New York Times columnist David Brooks wrote an op-ed piece about the “Haimish Line.” The Haimish Line is an invisible line sometimes crossed when you go from spending less to spending more - in doing so, Brooks contends, you often sacrifice warmth and connection to attain luxury and space. According to Brooks, “haimish” is a Yiddish word that suggests “warmth, domesticity and unpretentious conviviality.”

An exclusive, white-tablecloth, four-star restaurant where servers disappear and diners are on their Blackberries would be north of the Haimish Line. A small, casual diner on the corner bustling with loud conversations from neighborhood folks talking over each other would be south of the Haimish Line. A new dorm building with a shiny, new, unused lounge would be north of the Haimish Line; the well-worn lounge of ratty furniture that students veer toward would be staunchly planted south of the Haimish Line. The Haimish Line even slices across neighborhoods: densely packed urban neighborhoods where kids run home from school and and people have stoop conversations versus spread-out suburbs of isolated living in separate homes and cars.

Brooks advises that we learn to spend our money well and stay south of the Haimish Line.

I found this essay so compelling because money often buys privacy, space, exclusivity and “luxury”-all of which are the very opposite of “unpretentious conviviality.” In America, the picture of success is a bigger house (where the family is more spread out), moving to the suburbs (with more distance between neighbors), a nicer car (to be more vigilant about spills in), and flying first class (ok, so some things are not worth getting all concerned about “the Haimish Line” over).

Read on for ways to spend less and create happiness.