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Mommy and Me Flats For Your Ballerina Baby

Leta Shy — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:00:44 PDT

Rachel Zoe may not be a fan of the flats, but many moms know just how versatile a good pair of ballet flats can be! And when your lil girl wants to play ballerina as well, there's no end to cute options. Here are some matching pairs for your next mother-daughter day!

Clockwise from top left: Gold - Gap Girls Gem Ballet Flats ($15); Sigerson Morrison Women's Metallic Woven Flats ($450). Floral - Marc by Marc Jacobs Miss Marc Women's Flower Ballet Flats ($186); Sonoma Life + Style Lil' Clara Ballet Flats for Girls ($30). Pink - J. Crew Girl's Fleur de Jour Ballet Flats ($118); J. Crew Women's Pom Pom Ballet Flats ($198). Leopard - Tory Burch Kids Leopard Reva Ballet Flat ($125); Tory Burch Leopard Patent Reva Ballet Flat ($235). Black - Steve Madden Kids' Cathiey Ballet Flat ($50); Pour La Victoire Women's Ballet Flats ($42).

Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:20:05 PST

Victoria Beckham is pregnant! - PopSugar
Leighton Meester on her latest balancing act - People
Hermès's anti-takeover plan will probably be delayed several months - The Cut
How to wear houndstooth in Winter - Stylelist
Miranda Kerr is now a mommy - Modelinia
The book that celebrates a century and a half of style - Vogue Daily
Fashion flashback: Victoria Beckham's maternity style - FabSugar UK
Get ready for the (actual) return of the pointed-toe flat pump - Refinery29
Anna Wintour receives French Legion of Honor Award - Vogue UK
The end-all, wear-them-every-day ballet flat - Lucky
Three up-and-coming jewelry talents "ring" in the New Year with top trend picks - The Inside Source
Fill in the blank: this Chanel bag is . . . - Purse Blog

Celeb Style: Elle Macpherson

FabSugar — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:00:05 PST

When the temperature drops, it's tempting to throw on a pair of sweats and call it a day, but Elle Macpherson proves that warmth and style can go hand in hand. She looked chic and snug in a cozy cashmere turtleneck ($68), jean leggings, and cute leopard ballet flats ($66). But the pièce de résistance is definitely her long, fur-trimmed puffer coat ($120, originally $265). Click the items above to shop a similar style.

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Look of the Day: Nifty Thrifty

FabSugar — Mon, 24 May 2010 04:50:15 PDT

Wickedgames is such a savvy shopper. Not only is her outfit super cute, each piece - with the exception of her ballet flats - costs less than two dollars! Unbelievable. The nifty thrifty ensemb, comprised of a black lace tee, sailor-inspired shorts, and flats is très magnifique. We would love to hear your thrift store shopping tips!

Congrats to wickedgames!

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Freaky or Fabulous? Giuseppe Zanotti x Colette Swarovski Bullet Ballet Flats

FabSugar — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:00:22 PST

Italian shoe god Giuseppe Zanotti makes some gorgeously sexy footwear . . . and dangerous, too, apparently. The designer has teamed up with Colette to create these Giuseppe Zanotti x Colette Swarovski Strass Bullet Ballerina Flats ($448). Granted, the bullets are totally blingified, but they're weapons nonetheless, holster included. What do you think - freaky or fabulous?

Footzyrolls Rollable Flats Are Here to Save Your Feet

FabSugar — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:50:22 PDT

I can't tell you how many times I've heard friends scream from the pain caused by uncomfortable heels. Blisters, bubbles, cuts, bruises- they've experienced them all, yet haven't found a solution beyond Band-Aid and toe tape. No more! I am going to gift each of them one of these Footzyrolls Rollable Ballet Flats ($25); they can wear them after a night of heavy-duty dancing. The Footzyrolls take up little room in your purse and come in black, gold, and silver. There's even a white one for brides. Along with the shoe, you also get a bag for your heels and a drawstring pouch for the rollable flats. I'm sold.

Look of the Day: Torn and Tousled

FabSugar — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:50:22 PDT

Gogosushi has disheveled chic down. Her torn and tousled ensemble consists of a black sweater layered over a nude shirt dress - very loose and casual. Being the fashion expert she is, the stylista accessorized with a red silk scarf and belt for polished contrast. C-ute.

Here's what she has on:

Shirt dress: Supre
Sweater: Bardot
Belt: Unknown
Scarf: Unknown
Flats: Joanne Mercer

Congrats to gogosushi!

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Online Sale Alert! Shoe Clearance at DSW

FabSugar — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:00:08 PDT

I was so excited when I heard DSW opened its virtual doors. While I don't mind hitting up its ginormous store, avoiding the madness is good too. Shoe addicts like myself should definitely check out the clearance section. Start by selecting your size and go from there. It has more footwear than you can possibly imagine.

Feast your eyeballs on this Diba Lainey Leather Ballet Flat ($25, originally $60). It's a little bit quirky thanks to the color, and part classy because of the cut. Quirky ballet flats are my cup of tea. Go find yours.

Fab Finding Follow-Up: Dance the Day Away

FabSugar — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:30:08 PDT

A friend of mine is in a modern dance group and they're having their recital soon. She invited me to go, and though I'm excited to see her moves, I'm nervous about my outfit. The only other dance recital I've been to was my little cousin's ballet class. I wanted to look dance-inspired but not foolish. Thanks for all of the lovely suggestions. I'm confident that I'll fit right in with the dance crowd in one of these sweet ensembles.

I started you off with this Jennifer Ouellette Headband ($75) because it has a sweet ballet aesthetic that will make me fit in with the dancers.

Look #1, created by kendallina, is soft with a little bit of tough. The thick strap adds a modern interpretation to the girlie ballerina flat.

Jennifer Ouellette Headband ($75)	H2 at Hammerman - Smoky Topaz Drop Earrings - Saks.com
Alexis Bittar - Double Link Charm Necklace - Saks.com	Jardin set of 3 - animal print and gold bangles at Bluefly
Chloe black coated fabric 'Heloise' shoulder bag at Bluefly	Diane von Furstenberg 'Torin' Silk Wrap Top - Nordstrom
Maison Martin Margiela - Black Pants - eLUXURY	Loeffler Randall - Zoe Ankle Cuff Ballerina - eLUXURY

To see the rest,

read more. Look #2, created by gabitaitalia, is just plain fun. Those combat-inspired boots are unexpected and quirky.

Jennifer Ouellette Headband ($75)	Morgan Jean Freshwater Pearl Coin Pendant Necklace
Marc Jacobs Patent fold-over clutch	Miu Miu Bustier prom dress	Fendi Short patent lace up boots

Look #3, created by hil34, reminds me of something Serena van der Woodsen from Gossip Girl would wear. The slouchy sweater offsets the hard pleats in the skirt. Love those shoes!

Juicy Couture Elle Mary-Janes	Juicy Couture�-� Vintage Estate Chain Bracelet
Ligne 6 Martin Margiela Low V-Neck Sweater	Riviera Knit Halter
Belle of the Ball Skirt	Jennifer Ouellette Headband ($75)

Style For Style: Peds Problems Be Gone!

FabSugar — Thu, 22 May 2008 09:00:22 PDT

A Fab reader has a dilemma and when a Fab reader has a dilemma, Fab runs to her rescue. Said reader's ped socks, like these Gap Classic Loafer Peds ($7), constantly show when she wears ballet flats. I have no doubt that more of you have this problem. I know I used to. She's searched far and wide for an inexpensive solution, but no luck yet . . . until now!

To see my solution to unsightly peds,

read more Like I said before, I used to have this problem all the time. Frustrated, one day I grabbed a pair of scissors, and started snipping my peds problems away. Here's how you can, too.

Grab a pair of scissors sharp enough to cut nylon.
Wear your ped socks.
Now put on the ballet flats you normally wear your peds with.
Sit down or get in a squatting position where you can easily reach your feet.
Take the scissors and start slowly (and carefully) cutting the parts of the peds that are visible with your ballet flats on. Snip until peds disappear.
Do the same for the other foot. Voilá!

Chances are your peds now have jagged lines from your amateur cutting; no one will see them so no need to be anal. You may need to buy a different pair for each ballet flat you own, but if most of yours are similar, you can get away with using the same peds for each one.