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Look of the Day: Modern Day Audrey

FabSugar — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:00:22 -0700

When all else fails, look to a fashion great for inspiration. That's what kateymclean did with her modern-day Audrey creation. What's modern: her razored cut, her sassy peep toe heels. What would make Audrey proud: her double strand pearls and bowed LBD.

Here's what she has on:

Dress: Princess Charlotte
Pearls: Kleinz
Shoes: Charles & Keith

Congrats to kateymclean!

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

Fab Body Guide: It's a Petite World

FabSugar — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:00:22 -0700

A Fab reader recently wrote in asking us to start PetiteSugar. Since that's not on the roster (but you never know...) we decided we could do a Fab Body Guide dedicated to petites.

I lightly touched on the subject with Rachel Bilson, but here are many more helpful tips on how to elongate your silhouette, accessories dos and don'ts, and online retail shops with stylish fashions for petites.

Tips on elongating your small frame:

Wearing similar colors, or monochrome, gives the illusion you're taller. It provides a continuous flow from one item of your outfit to the next.

When you don't want to wear all one color, just make sure the silhouette of your outfit is lengthening. For example, if you want to wear a fuchsia blouse with white pants, make sure the hem of the pants sweeps the floor, even with your high heels.
To avoid looking wide, stay away from horizontal stripes and colorblocking; you can certainly do skinny stripes though!
Another style that makes you appear wide is anything overly billowy, a la Nicole Richie's tiered mini dress. If you must dabble with the trend, steer clear of tiers.

To hear more advice about petite fashion and to see some Fab outfits we put together, read more

Speaking of creating continuous flow, make sure your shoes and tights are similar in color. A black outfit with a white shoe will chop up your leg and make you look stout.
Avoid super long tunics, especially if you're wearing a long skirt or pants. With a skirt that hits above the knee, mid-thigh grazing tops are a more acceptable. Also be wary of cropped jackets and tops - they don't call them cropped for nothing!
When wearing cropped or capri pants do like Sarah Jessica Parker and wear them with high heels.

Accessories Dos and Don'ts

Do wear pointed toe shoes because they are more lengthening than round toe.
Don't wear T-Straps, bows, or heavy buckles on your footwear because it creates a wide, chunky effect.
Do wear flats, but keep your outfit silhouette slim.
Do stay away from wide, colorful belts. If you're going to wear a belt, opt for a skinny one.

Petite Shops

Fab Petite Outfits

INC International Concepts ® Petites Puff-Sleeve Lace Sheath Dress - $89.00	Mini Cable Control Top Tights - $12.50
GUESS by Marciano Kamilia2 Black Stretch - Footwear - $100.00	ASOS Set Of Mixed Finish And Size Bangles - $17.30

Floral-Printed Shirred Jersey Tee - $35.00	HARLAN BEL high waisted gray panel skirt - $329.00
DKNY - Bailey-strappy Wedge (Brown W/ Tan) - $198.00	Lauren Ralph Lauren Elda 3/4 Sleeve Blazer - $118.30
Lee Angel 'Astrid' multi-stone linear drop earrings - $42.00

Petite silk puff-sleeve solid blouse - $64.00	Petite martin cuffed wide-leg chino pant - $79.00
MISS SIXTY - Tyler (Off White) - $248.95	Replica Collection - Gold & Silver Jeweled Bracelets 2 Styles - $295.00

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Fab Read: Audrey Hepburn, A Life in Pictures

FabSugar — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:00:22 -0700

A picture is really worth a thousand words when it comes to Audrey Hepburn: A Life in Pictures ($27), by famed fashion designer, Hubert de Givenchy. Hubert takes us through an incredible detailed photographic journey of Audrey's iconic fashion sense of style. This book is packed with amazing first-time reproductions and never seen before family pictures. For those who need a little refresher on the leading lady of Hollywood (shame on you) a nicely detailed biography is also included in the book.

To see a preview of what's inside, read more.

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Fab Read: The Black Dress

FabSugar — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:00:22 -0800

We all know that black dresses are hardly just reserved for funerals anymore - they're wardrobe staples! In The Black Dress ($15), Dr. Valerie Steele, Director and Chief Curator of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (my alma mater!), explores the zeitgeist of the black dress and how they've become timelessly chic.

The tome is filled with pages of iconic black dress images pulled from Chanel's collection, Audrey Hepburn's films, and more, plus quotes on the color black from writers, artists, and fashion personalities. Definitely one to check out - especially if you love your LBDs as much as I do.

Do You Have a Fashion Icon?

FabSugar — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:23:22 -0800

Mine are Jane Birkin, Cate Blanchett, and Audrey Hepburn - who are yours?!

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Fab Finding Follow Up: Chillin' at the Coffeehouse

FabSugar — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:00:22 -0800

You're taking some you-time at the local, arty coffeehouse, where you'll lounge, people-watch, sip a little espresso, and check out the scene. I asked you to think Audrey Hepburn's beatnik outfit in Funny Face, and show me how you'll make like the natives.

I started you off with this Marc by Marc Jacobs Totally Turn-Lock Continental Wallet ($168) because you'll need it to foot your coffee fix. Be sure to check out all the coffeehouse break Fab Finds.

Let's see what you all came up with!

Oh! Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits with, and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab-Finding missions.

Look #1, created by WhiplashGirlchild, is definitely Audrey inspired with a modern twist. The turtleneck dress, tights, and beret all give off the beatnik vibe!

Milly Turtleneck dress - NET-A-PORTER.COM	Rebecca Taylor Sparkle Tights - Hosiery - Bergdorf Goodman
Facade 'Nadia' Patent Leather Mary Jane - View All - Nordstrom	UrbanOutfitters.com > Sequin Wool Beret
INTERMIX - Zac Posen Antonia Patent Leather Bag	Oversized Sunglasses White OC Shades
Marc by Marc Jacobs - Totally Turn-Lock Continental Wallet - Saks.com	post & hoops \| Banana Republic

To see a couple more, read more

Look #2, created by fashionhore, is a more colorful option: I love that she mixed prints on the scarf and the belt.

Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Scarf - shopbop.com	Slim Stretch Shirt - Classic Shirts - Women - JCrew.com
Nicole Lee Two-Pocket Tote	Lena Wald Pave Peace Sign Earrings
Printed Calf-hair Skinny Belt	Loeffler Randall Dot Button Low Wedge Flat
Susana Monaco Boucle Cropped Jacket - shopbop.com	shopbop.com - Joe's Jeans Honey Jean

Look #3, created by syako, is so edgy - especially with the illustrated tee and the motorcycle boots.

RalphLauren.com - Women: Outerwear: Faille Jacket	Fairytale Print Blouse - Shirts and Blouses - Tops - Topshop
Knitted Pleat Cardi - Short Sleeve Cardigans - Knitwear - Topshop	Anthropologie.com > Shoes & Bags > Shoulder
Cuffed Low-Rise Shorts in Indigo - J Brand Official Store	Chlo� Buckle detail ankle boots - NET-A-PORTER.COM
Ann Taylor LOFT : Ribbed Fashion Tights	Marc by Marc Jacobs Totally Turn-Lock Continental Wallet

Come Fab Finding With Me: Chillin' at the Coffeehouse

FabSugar — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:00:22 -0800

You're taking some you-time at the local, arty coffeehouse, where you'll lounge, people-watch, sip a little espresso, and check out the scene. Think Audrey Hepburn's beatnik outfit in Funny Face, and show me how you'll make like the natives.

I'll start you off with this Marc by Marc Jacobs Totally Turn-Lock Continental Wallet ($168) because you'll need it to foot your coffee fix. Come back and tell me when your Fab Finds are up and tag them coffeehouse break.

Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab-Finding missions.

To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. For a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar click here.

To see some of my favorite online stores, read more

Active Endeavors
Aloha Rag
Banana Republic
Big Drop
Bluefly
eLuxury
Intermix
J.Crew
Neiman Marcus
Net-a-Porter
Refinery29 Shops
Revolve Clothing
Saks Fifth Avenue
Shopbop
Urban Outfitters

Halloween Look of the Day: Holly Golightly

FabSugar — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:00:22 -0700

Yesterday I asked you to help Halloween-ify the Look Book, and the response was outstanding! I thought I would highlight a few of your costumes, to get everyone's creative juices flowing. Those featured will receive a cheeky pair of FabSugar undies!

bbkf dressed up as Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany's last year. She looks like a spitting image of Audrey Hepburn in her famous pose, Givenchy dress, elbow-length black gloves, pearls, updo, and cigarette holder.

Congrats to bbkf!

Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar! If you live overseas and have a Fab outfit to share, join the Overseas Fashionistas Group, to submit a Look in this group learn how to post a blog.

Fashion 101

FabSugar — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:00:33 -0700

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How many LBDs Do You Own?

FabSugar — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:44:44 -0700

If you don't know what a LBD is by now...little black dress!

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