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Look Book Love: Shopbop, On Pointe

FabSugar — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:00:22 PDT

Have any of you taken ballet? I have, and what I loved more than learning French terms and delicate moves was wearing those sweet tutus. That's why Shopbop's Look Book, titled On Pointe, warms my heart. Models warm up in soft-colored dresses, pleated blouses, poufy skirts, and ballet flats. Love the looks, then get the looks.

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)

Rampage Brocade and Tulle Ballerina Dress: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 08:36:33 PST

I know I said ballet-inspired looks are happening but this is ballerina overkill! This Rampage Brocade and Tulle Ballerina Dress, on sale for $71.99 (originally $129), is too froofy and too pink if you ask me. Though it may make a killer Halloween costume one day...what do you think? Love it or hate it?

To post your selections go to the Love It or Hate It? group. And if you want to learn how to do a blog post click here.

Trend Alert: Ballet-Inspired

FabSugar — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 05:19:25 PST

I feel pretty...Oh so pretty...I feel pretty and witty and gay...This ballet-inspired trend is definitely a pretty one. You all know I attended the Nutcracker last month and am a fan of the ballet. This trend will also spill into Spring 2007 ala Michael Kors. I'm pretty jazzed about this look; here are my picks:
Source

Danskin Women's Wrap Sweater, $25.

Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Halter Mini Dress, $150.

dELiAs Bow Necklace, $14.50

More ballet-inspired looks,

Black Swan vs. White Swan: Whose Look Do You Love?

Noria Morales — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:45:51 PST

In an epic battle of good vs. evil . . . just kidding. Blake Lively and Diane Kruger were both spotted in ethereal, appliqued Chanel dresses that called to mind the ballet costumes of Oscar-nominated flick Black Swan. Blake looks innocent and floaty in her white metallic dress, complete with silk chiffon floral applique, decadent Lorraine Schwartz jewels and ballet-inspired Christian Louboutin pumps. Diane went for dark beauty in her floaty layers of black tulle embroidered with spindly gold. Which Chanel-clothed swan do you love?

Celebrate Her Inner Dancer With These Barre-Inspired Gifts

Michele Foley — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:37:17 PST

Ballet-inspired workouts are all the rage this year; it's likely that you know someone who spends time on the barre. Whether she loves Bar Method, Pure Barre, or Barre3, we have the perfect fitness gift for her!

Behind the Scenes at NYFW, Previewing the Oscars Afterparty, and a Ballet-Inspired Workout: The Best of PopSugarTV This Week

PopSugar — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 05:59:00 PST

Fab and Bella were on the scene at New York Fashion Week and had backstage passes to some of the biggest shows. Fab chatted up designers like Rachel Roy, Diane von Furstenburg, and Derek Lam, and also caught up with some of the celebrities on the scene, including Vanessa Hudgens and Christina Hendricks. Meanwhile, Bella filled us in on the catwalk's latest beauty trends, like bright, bold lips, and got makeup tips straight from the models. On the West Coast, Yum took a sneak peek at the official afterparty of the Oscars, the Academy Awards Governors Ball. They chatted up the evening's master chef, Wolfgang Puck, and got the party's signature drink recipe from entertaining expert Katie Lee. Living bellied up to the barre and showed us how to get a ballerina-worthy workout. Check out the video links above, and visit PopSugarTV for even more!

Happy Birthday, Nicki Minaj! See All of the Crazy, Colorful Outfits

Marisa Tom — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:51:21 PST

Her addicting single "Super Bass" hasn't seen the last of its days on our playlist, and we have a feeling that we certainly haven't seen the last of her signature wild style on and off the stage. This self-described Harajuku Barbie celebrates her 29th birthday today, and in honor of another year in the life of Nicki Minaj, we've put her craziest, most outrageous, and downright whimsical looks in one colorful place. From her high-impact, ballet-inspired ensemble at this year's MTV Video Music Awards to her Marge Simpson-esque hair-raising 'dos, Nicki knows how to make an entrance and has a flair for all things neon, metallic, and pink. Let's celebrate Nicki's birthday with a wild ride through her most daring and vivacious outfits yet - keep clicking!

Don't Miss the Victoria's Secret Show Tonight - See Every Sexy Moment Before It Airs!

Chi Diem Chau — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:25:03 PST

Don't forget to tune in tonight at 10 p.m. EST to see the angels in action at the Victoria's Secret fashion show airing tonight on CBS. To get you in the mood, take another look at photos from the show, which happened two weeks ago, and get the rundown of what to expect!

Victoria's Secret hosted its annual fashion show extravaganza at the Armory in NYC filled with beautiful models and rockin' music to go with it. We were entranced right from the beginning; Candice Swanepoel took the opening spot walking out in a gorgeous pair of ballet-inspired wings and a thong set, with Angels following in a sexy array of feathered, tutu-embellished ensembles. Four more themes followed highlighting Super Angels - Kanye West and surprise guest Jay-Z showed an awesome performance during this set - with models like Alessandra Ambrosio and Karlie Kloss decked out in comic-inspired capes and thigh-high boots. The crowd danced along and even Beyoncè made a quick appearance to support her husband dressed in an ethereal white gown. Miranda Kerr got to wear the $2.5 million Fantasy Treasure bra as Orlando Bloom stood in the front row clapping as she went down the runway. But there was even more love during the show: During Maroon Five's performance, Adam Levine kissed his VS angel Anne Vyalitsina during the set. Other highlights included light-up neon wings and rotating umbrellas. Check out the complete runway show and after party pictures in the slideshow now.

Link Time: Backstage at Viktor & Rolf, Alexis Bittar Accuses Kim Kardashian, and More

FabSugar — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:00:36 PDT

See amazing backstage photos from Viktor & Rolf - The Daily Beast
Alexis Bittar accuses Kim Kardashian of copying his jewelry designs - The Cut
How to wear Fall's hottest trends - TooFab
Mario Testino talks training, models, and Princess Diana - Vogue UK
See how Pippa Middleton reworks her Summer dress - InStyle
Bui yeah: Barbara Bui's Tootsie bag is funky and elegant - Bag Snob
Post-runway show, Kanye swore a lot, started dating Chanel Iman - The Fashion Spot
Blake Brody designs a line of no-slip, ballet-inspired fitness flats - Vogue
These designer looks that may have inspired Kanye West's collection - Fashionista
Beatrixe hits rewind for its '60s-inspired Spring lookbook - Refinery29