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Life's a beach so you should dress the part. Gap recently brought in new markdowns and that includes must-have swimwear. This Gap Striped Convertible Bandeau Top ($25, originally $35) is nautical and perfect for tanning. Just tuck in the halter straps and you're good to bake; just don't forget that SPF. Non-swimwear items are also on sale so have a lookie. Read more
If you're like me and cringe at the idea of tan lines, I suggest you join the bandeau babe club. True, you can't frolic through the waves in one of these — if you must, I suggest getting one with a removable halter strap — but also true, this style suit is retro active. Many celebs have been favoring the cool strapless vibe of a bandeau, see Drew and her beau giggling in the waves. Drew, who Read more
Remember back in February best buds Drew & Cameron escaped to Hawaii for some fun in the sun? It was a lovely birthday celebration for Drew, and do you remember her sassy little bandeau bathing suit? Well, Drew fans, you can win Drew's birthday suit on Fab! We are giving away her Lisa Curran Shimmer Gold Bamboo Bandeau Tieback in Black, $78, as a little mid-Summer treat. Just leave a Read more
Bandeau n. A folded horizontal band used as a decorative top of a strapless dress or swimsuit. Also a fabric bra top of a 2-piece swimsuit. In the 1920s, bandeau referred to a simply shaped brassiere, usually of a soft fabric and delicate trimmings providing little support or shaping. By the 1950s, it came to refer to a structured outer garment worn around the breast area, following the Read more
We are thrilled to share this story from Lauren Conrad! The TV personality, writer, designer, and style maven has started LaurenConrad.com, a social networking site that features daily posts by Lauren on all of our favorite topics — fashion, beauty, food, party planning — and Lauren will be sharing her latest fashion finds with Fab every month. This week, she's sharing her swimsuit Read more
Swim season is here and thanks to the Victoria's Secret newly released swim catalog, we're motivated to hit the gym — double time. Inside, you'll find Adriana Lima, Candice Swanepoel, Lily Aldridge, and more of the brand's famous faces (and svelte bodies) showing off a bevy of swimwear options, ranging from colorful floral and embellished bikinis to sexier cutout one-pieces. So before you hit Read more
One of our favorite springtime trends (and a great look for a night out, too) is wearing a pretty lace bra or bandeau with a slouchy, low-cut tank. A bright or printed bra under a semi-sheer tee also makes a fun fresh and sexy look, and as we saw on the Spring '12 runways, bralets are back in a big way too — at Dolce & Gabbana, Nina Ricci, Proenza Schouler, and more, models showed skin in Read more
Lucky magazine is one of our favorite sources for great shopping tips. We're thrilled to share this fabulous story on one of the big Spring runway trends from our friends at Lucky! For Spring 2012, designers quite literally let it all hang out on the catwalk by showing looks paired with exposed bras. Whether bandeau-style, boldly patterned, or trimmed with traditional lace, the lingerie staple Read more
The afterparty looks on Oscar night were just as impressive as the Oscars itself! While white and bold, fruity hues dominated the Oscars red carpet, fiery red dominated the afterparty color palette. Diane Kruger had a peekaboo lace bandeau, Salma Hayek went for a sexy boho look in YSL, and Claire Danes was totally girlie in Valentino. We also have to give a major shoutout to Kate Hudson, who Read more
Now that the days of holiday mayhem and gluttony are behind us, it's time to set some sunny 2012 resolutions to get us all through the last leg of Winter. To help us with our own bikini style prowess, these celebrities' New Year's Eve vacations have us longing for warmer temps and a "no shoes required" dress code. From a scantily clad escape to St. Barts to a family-friendly adventure in Cabo San Read more
