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Back to Cool: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

FabSugar — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:00:08 -0700

Will Smith sure has come a long way since his days on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He's since become a huge movie star, but I still crack up every time I see a rerun of this show. Remember all of the crazy '90s fashions? Will in his Hammer pants, Whitney in her bod-con dresses, and young Ashley in her denim shorts - so cool. With a little toning down, their style can easily be translated into our world today.

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Back to Cool: A Different World

FabSugar — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:50:22 -0700

The plot description for A Different World is, "A group of students at a historically Black university struggle to make it through college." Woah, heavy. But the tagline is, "Big laughs on campus." That's more like it. Maybe I was too young to pick up on the struggles, I just remember a group of young'uns making college look like a cool place comprised of interesting characters and funky wardrobes. I mean Dwayne Wayne's flip-up glasses? I totally forgot Marisa Tomei was on the show - I was too mesmerized by Lisa Bonet's great looks. It might have had after-school-special lessons, but it had mad style. It's a different world, from where you come from!

Back to Cool: Saved by the Bell

FabSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:50:22 -0700

Hands down, Saved by the Bell was my favorite after-school show. High school couldn't look cooler with Kelly Kapowski, Lisa Turtle, and Jessie Spano. Of course, hotties Zach Morris (remember the huge cellphone he used to carry in his pocket?) and beefcake A.C. Slater provided hunky eye candy. And Screech, who could forget Screech? Loved him. I was only in grade school when this show debuted, so I could only dream of wearing Kelly's crop tops and Lisa's tight denim shorts - Jessie had legs for days in those washed out skinny jeans. The girls also fancied jean jackets, high-waist pants, and floral prints. Sigh, what I would do for a Freaky Friday experience with Kelly Kapowski circa '91 . . .

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Back to Cool: Clarissa Explains It All

FabSugar — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:00:22 -0700

Oh Clarissa, how I've missed you. With a wardrobe of overalls, Converse, chokers, polka-dots, and totes, your style was slightly grungy but girlie. I envied it all. Besides her wardrobe, I especially loved it when Sam would climb into her room through her window. It made me wish my best friend lived next door, too.

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Back to Cool: Grease 2

FabSugar — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:00:22 -0700

If you tuned into FABTV a couple weeks ago. you knew this one was coming. "Cool Rider." Obsessed. I have a Fab crush on Stephanie Zinone - and apparently you do, too! Right on. But there's more where that came from in the camp classic Grease 2. One could argue the original is the best, but I go back and forth. The wardrobes are pretty even Steven '50s high, but the sequel was filmed in '82, so there's a slight '80s flair, via sporty sunnies and lamé luau garb. Let's agree, both are Fab - but I'd choose Michael Carrington over Danny Zuko any day . . .

Do You Miss Back-to-School Shopping?

FabSugar — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:50:22 -0700

I do . . .

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Back to Cool: Blossom

FabSugar — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:50:22 -0700

I always appreciated Blossom Russo's haphazardly cool style. With partner in crime Six, the two ruled the early '90s in their funky floral hats, vests, crazy prints, and cool loafers. I especially adored Blossom's knack for wearing oversize blazers and mismatched outfits. Indeed, Blossom was in her own fashion world - who would have thought her styling tricks are some of today's hottest trends? Fun fact: Blossom, aka Mayim Bialik, left Hollywood to get a PhD in neuroscience from UCLA. Double awesome.

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Look Book Love: Urban Outfitters, Early Fall '09

FabSugar — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:50:22 -0700

Have you started your back-to-cool shopping? If not, check out Urban Outfitters' fresh Fall duds. For the girlie hipster, peep UO's selection of mini-floral skirts and frocks like this cute moody print dress. Side note: Doesn't the model resemble Michelle Monaghan? Trippy. Hard-edge scenesters can revel in the tumultuous array of '80s-inspired blazers and printed body-con pieces. There's also an abundance of wicked footwear, including this dope cobalt pair from LD Tuttle for Colonial Madness. Really, there's something for every gorgeous girl out there - including Diane Kruger. The actress was spotted wearing a striped top and floral dress from UO earlier this week.

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Back to Cool: Hey Dude

FabSugar — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:00:22 -0700

Hey Duuuuddde. Hey Dude was one of my favorite Nickelodeon shows in the early '90s. Melody, Brad, Ted, and Danny made rancher life look so cool. Their style was functional yet stylish - bandanas, plaid, polo shirts, denim - and I loved how Melody always wore cute jewelry and hair clips with her cowboy gear. Giddy up!

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Back to Cool: License to Drive

FabSugar — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:50:00 -0700

If your name were Mercedes in '80s high school, you would have been the talk of the town, too. License to Drive was a favorite Coreys movie, after The Lost Boys, and it was Heather Graham's foray into hot girl status. With her wild, blond, curly locks, Mercedes was absolutely adorable in her denim minis, pumps, party dresses, and jean jackets. No wonder Corey had a crush. With the byline "Some Guys Get All the Brakes," this movie had to be good. So good.

Azucena Racerback Bandage Sweater Dress - $128.00	Leopard Lacquered Hoops - $3.80
Priorities "boyfriend" blazer - $129.00	Felt Floral Cloche Hat - $14.80
Fab Snap Button Plaid Shirt - $11.50	genetic denim Billy Boyfriend Short in Slider as seen on Ashley Tisdale - $180.00
Dr. Martens Women's Bianca Boot - $109.95	Vintage Tam Rose Beret - $34.00
Premium Lace Boyfriend Blazer - $160.00	Wood Bangle Set - $34.00
Silence & Noise Printed Harem Pant - $38.00	The Highest Heel - Classic (Yellow Patent) - $55.99

Elizabeth and James Sequined Sweatshirt - $465.00	Converse Chuck Taylor® Sequined Sneaker (Women) - $81.95
Double-Breasted Knit Jacket - $49.00	High Sierra® Swerve Scroll Backpack - $80.00
Silence & Noise High Waisted Harem Pant - $58.00	Get The Look Sweater - $46.50
Double Hoop Texture Earrings - $3.80	Berek Fringe Suede Jacket - $325.00
Three Strand Gold Necklace - $29.00	Deena & Ozzy Studded Tam - $34.00
Proenza Schouler - $310.00

Zebra Print Crop Tank - $66.00	McQ High-waisted bleached skinny jeans - $390.00
Keds Champion Core Coral Sneaker - $34.50	Double Hoop Texture Earrings - $3.80
Denim Pocket Shorts - $50.00	Loose Crop Tank - $15.00
Cropped Plaid Blouse - $21.99	Dr. Martens - 1460 W (Pink Patent McMarten Tartan) - $114.95
Juicy Couture - $248.00	Crochet Trim Capsleeve Top - $22.80
So® Silver-Tone Star & Heart Drop Earrings - $10.00	Mesalina Headband - $3.80

Kimchi Blue Floral Denim Jacket - $68.00	See by Chloé Studded leather ankle boots - $495.00
Tianni Fashion Dots Tote - $38.00	Studded Silk Choker - $18.00
Two Tone Twist Hoop - $12.00	Off The Shoulder Tee - $88.00
Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor® All Star® Hi Sneaker - $45.00	Suspender Denim Jumper - $98.00
Lizzy Floral Print Knit Dress - $22.80	La Mer Multi Chain Watch - $120.00
V-Neck Cardigan - $29.50	Tie Dye Headbands - $36.00
French Connection 'Angel' Pleated Cotton Skirt - $98.00	Nakamol Designs - Leather Beaded Bracelet 3 Colors - $48.00

Silence & Noise Satellite Moto Jacket - $128.00	Siwy Hannah Jean Black - $185.00
Teardrop Painted Hoop Earrings - $3.80	Lela Rose Lapis Lurex strapless dress - $995.00
Belle By Sigerson Morrison - $495.00	Ruffle Pintuck Blouse - $18.99
T Tahari Animal-Print Isla Pencil Skirt - $98.00	Missoni Women's MM03X Slingback Sandal - $649.95
Maribella V-Neck Sweater - $98.00	Michael Kors black plastic wide stem sunglasses - $111.00
Alexis Bittar Small Donut Pendant Necklace - $135.00	Xoxo draped-front "gabi" vest - $34.00

MARC BY MARC JACOBS 'Primrose Garden' Poplin Babydoll Dress - $428.00	MATERIA PRIMA Ankle boots - $175.00
Hanna G Boyfriend Blazer - $118.00	Plenty by Tracy Reese Crochet Cardigan - $275.00
Urban Renewal Vintage 80s Oversized Blazer - $48.00	Elsbeth leather oxfords - $225.00
Floral Print Bow Headband - $10.00	Theory Boyfriend Pants - $225.00
Christine A. Moore Hat - $170.00	One Grey Day White Shirt with Waistcoat Print - $214.50
Solid anklets three-pack - $24.50	Paul Smith Black Black and Floral Print Border Shirt - $231.00
Kimchi Blue Grosgrain Cloche - $38.00	Antique brass belt - $50.00

Plaid boyfriend shirt - $49.50	Blank Denim - $68.00
Buckled Cowboy Boots - $39.99	Merona Square Floral Bandana - Navy - $14.99
Kirra Fringe Bag - $29.50	Legend Zoe Skinny Jeans - $119.00
Lord & Taylor Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Horseshoe Pendant Necklace - $50.00	Enroelin - $20.00
Ralph Lauren Blue Label Classic-Fit Polo - $79.50	Iosselliani Feather Post Earrings - $221.00
Paige Denim - $198.00	Chanel white eyelet canvas large bow hair clip - $460.00

Lesportsac Kenya Drew Backpack - $120.00	(3-Pack) Opaque Ankle Sock - $20.00
James Jeans Spencer Mini Skirt Pure Wash - $154.00	Erika Key Ring - $100.00
Ray-ban Colorblock Wayfarer Sunglasses - $139.00	Petite Acid Wash Dress - $55.00
So® Chain-Linked Jelly Headband - $8.00	Jackie Acid Wash Skinny Jean - $24.80
Seneca Rising Cropped Mesh Pleced Tank - $61.00	Kate Spade Clarice - $302.00
Hinge® Leather Biker Jacket - $298.00