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2008 Emmy Awards Trend Alert: Dripping With Beading

FabSugar — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:00:22 -0700

Lavishly beaded dresses are no strangers to the red carpet. Nevertheless, their gorgeousness paid us many visits at the 2008 Primetime Emmy Awards. Whether on neutral, black, or white dresses, sparkly beads and crystals made the carpet a much more luminous place tonight. Case in point: Kyra Sedgwick in L'Wren Scott (left). Without the bead detailing, the dress would simply be a plain white dress. Gasp! Beading also appeared on asymmetrical straps, cap sleeves, trains, and sprinkled all over. See who else was dripping with beading.
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Trend Alert: All That Glitters

FabSugar — Tue, 20 May 2008 09:00:22 -0700

All the razzle and dazzle of the Cannes Film Festival has me begging for all that glitters. Silver sparkles, in the form of beads and sequins add a cool, not costumey, feel to clothes. Although I love to play dress up too, so if you are feeling costumey - for say a glamorized Grey Gardens - look to John Galliano's Spring collection for inspiration. For us folks on planet earth, a subtly beaded neckline or flat will deliver the trend just so.

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Trend Alert: Beading

FabSugar — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 06:00:22 -0800

I have dabbled in the craft of beading. For me, though, it is very elementary stuff, you know, earrings and bracelets for my friends. That's why when I saw this look from the Fall Zac Posen runway I was in awe. Can you imagine the work that went into that skirt? For those who excuse fashion as art, excuse you! Beading comes in all shapes and forms and adds a slice of sophistication to a look. It's not overbearing and overly flashy. One little bead goes a long way.

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Glitterati: Bead Boutique Jewelry

FabSugar — Fri, 18 May 2007 05:40:22 -0700

Pamela Moses and Francesca Weisberg opened Bead Boutique back in November 2002 in order to sell affordable specialty beads to hip and young women such as themselves. The business, which has a storefront on the trendy 3rd Street in Los Angeles, started as samples and inspiration pieces to help sell beads and it slowly turned into the jewelry line it is today. Prices range from $48 to $135.

Bead Boutique has since acquired celeb followings such as Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson, Lindsay Lohan, Courteney Cox-Arquette and Gina Gershon.

If you're ever in the LA area, check them out in person. If not, start shopping here!

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Trend Alert: Navajo Beads

FabSugar — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:00:22 -0700

One Halloween I was Red Mountain Warrior (yes, totally made up). I had always wanted to do a Native American costume because of my love for Navajo beads. The costume was killer and I whipped out all my rainbow beaded baubles. Looks like I can bring them out again and maybe add to my collection with these Free People Kingston Bangles ($28) or graduate to a fun handbag. All this also reminds me of Mexico . . . sigh.

Beautiful Beaded Evening Bags

FabSugar — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 16:52:41 -0800

Once you've picked out the perfect festive party dress, it's time to start hunting for a beaded evening bag that will do it justice. With one of these sparkly, holiday-inspired handbags, you'll be sure to take your evening ensemble to the next level of fabulous elegance. Here are a few of my favorites.

This fold-over Moyna Bugle-Beaded Clutch is an easy and effortless evening bag covered in bugle beads with luxe satin lining inside. Buy it in green, blue, gunmetal, and gold here for $165.

This Prada Beaded Frame Handbag has incredible structure and meticulous detailing for such a small bag. Of course, you get what you pay for with this ruched nylon design with ribbon handles and a beaded frame. Buy it here for $990.

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The very antique-looking Inge Christopher Filigree-Frame Beaded Evening Bag has a brushed nickel frame, a glass-beaded handle, and a smooth satin lining. Plus, the chain strap makes balancing food and drinks during cocktail hour a lot less complicated. Buy it here for $118. Available in eggplant, pearl, silver, bronze, and black.

The Look For Less: Vivre Beaded Rope Necklace

FabSugar — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 03:00:22 -0700

I never considered wearing a beaded rope necklace until I came across one in the jewelry sale section at Macy's. I mean, for $6, I couldn't refuse. Although I bought it to use mainly as a bracelet, it evolved into a necklace at a recent event. These Appartement a Louer Beaded Rope Necklaces ($175 each), similar to mine, are really nice, but not worth the money.

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Now, $27 is much more like it. These Ravin Gems Beaded Link Necklaces ($27 each) are very similar to the one I have. Throw them on over a T-shirt for instant coolness. But wait, there's an even cheaper one . . .

Though slightly shorter, this Target Oversize Seed-Bead Link Necklace ($18) is still really awesome and good for those who don't like long necklaces. Take your pick and chain yourself.

2009 American Music Awards: Colbie Caillat

FabSugar — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:05:25 -0800

Songstress Colbie Caillat showed off her experimental side tonight. The short hemline of her ruffled black silk gown calls attention to her sexy stems, while a long fishtail in the back exudes elegance. Lace peep-toe pumps, a beaded clutch, statement rings, and a dazzling bangle complete her look - do you like it?

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Trend Alert: Long and Lovely Beads

FabSugar — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:00:22 -0700

A subtle way to wear a bohemian rhapsody is by trailing some long and lovely beads around your neck. SJP has been advocating statement necklaces all year, here, she lightened things up with some bronze double stranded pearls. Pearls are a fine option, and there's so much more to play dress up with. Play away . . .

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Jessica McClintock Beaded Soft Clutch: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:34:22 -0700

My high school senior prom dress was Jessica McClintock. I am happy to announce that I still adore what I wore to prom; it was a strapless champagne mermaid gown, with a rhinestone border along the fold at the bustline. It may sound boring, but it was classic. Admittedly, I haven't purchased a piece of Jessica since, but I'm thinking this Jessica McClintock Beaded Soft Clutch ($68) would add character to a simple LBD. Thoughts?

Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! 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.

Sigerson Morrison Beaded Leather Flat - $440.00	Rachel Roy Raz Beaded Skirt - $995.00
Beaded Skye Satin Top - $22.80	ORB "Orb" Bead Bracelet - $75.00
Alice + Olivia Beaded Halter Top - $396.00	Judith Leiber Small Curved Oval Minaudiere - $1,595.00
Rebecca Taylor Beaded Dress - $300.00	Rebecca Taylor Y-Back Charmeuse Cami - $295.00
Sass and Bide Black Silver Beading Cocktail Dress - $785.00	Steven by Steve Madden "Banglez" Gladiator Sandals - $82.99
Lavender Label Vera Wang Silk Beaded Dress - $560.00	Subversive® for Target® Silk Crystal Beaded Necklace - Pink - $59.99

Sleeveless Beaded Tank - $79.00	Givenchy Open Toe Beaded Pump - $500.00
Milly Beaded Babydoll Dress, Pacific Blue - $295.00	Patra Beaded Lace Dress - $168.00
Vera Wang Lavender Label Beaded Silk Print Top - $395.00	Diane von Furstenberg Beaded Blouse - $575.00
Rebecca Taylor Silk Dot Bead Dress - $363.00	Mary-Kate Olsen ASOS LUXE Drop Bead Frame Bag - $102.65
Silk beaded halter top - Brinjal purple - $88.00	Milly Bead embellished dress - $455.00
Alice & Olivia Beaded V Neck Top - $297.00

Charm & Luck Copacabana Hobo - $188.00	ASOS Vintage Multi Bead Drop Earring (+) - $21.63
Matthew Williamson Beaded linen top - $3,070.00	Yves Saint Laurent black patent 'Monaco' t-strap sandals - $688.00
Stella McCartney Beaded Clutch - $1,495.00	Pyramid Lake Earrings - $18.00
Bead Collar Tunic - $24.80	Lux Fifth World Vest - $48.00
Jeffrey Campbell Beaded Thong - $88.00	Chan Luu Indian Bead Stretch Bracelet - $45.00
RICHMOND X Top - $338.00	Beaded Cuff Bracelet - $44.00

Sequin Long Mixed Stone Necklace - $178.00	Disco Glam Necklace - $6.80
Apt. 9® Jet-Tone Long Beaded Necklace - $18.00	Nordstrom Long Strand Bead Necklace - $58.00
Giles & Brother Nile Strand Beaded Necklace - $295.00	Mashka ruby quartz large beaded necklace - $138.00
Sequin Long Strand Bead & Ribbon Necklace - $188.00	Earth Day Layering Beads - $69.95
Ombre beaded necklace - $9.99	Long Wood Bead Necklace - $12.99