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If romance were a sleeve it would be a bell sleeve. Katie Holmes' floral Missoni tunic may be lovely, but what really conjures up the smell of roses is her slouchy bell sleeve cardi. If you're hesitant to play with volume, this is a beginner lesson. Bell sleeves come is all structures and configurations, choose one that's definitively you. Shop Read more
Kristen Bell stepped out in LA last evening for the premiere of her new TV series, House of Lies, in a stunning minidress by Zuhair Murad. The hand-beaded applique and illusion sleeves exposed the perfect amount of skin, making it equal parts sexy and sweet. Want to channel Kristen's look for a night out? Watch today's FabFlash for some great options. Read more
When it comes to vintage shopping, it can be difficult to find something worthwhile in your city or state. Those vintage shops can be musty and filled with a lot of, well, crap. The Internet has widened the vintage pool, but even then it's hard to know where to look, and sites like eBay and Etsy are fantastic, but overwhelming. Still, when you score that high-quality, high-style vintage piece on Read more
“I always resented the idea of radical silhouettes or exaggeration being confined to the runway,” said Owens, when describing his Spring collection. “That kind of extremity should be accessible all day long.” That said, wearability was key for Owens, as seen through the simple cotton and leather fabrics he juxtaposed into a '60s couture-inspired line. Long, lean pillar skirts were the Read more
We first saw Roksanda Ilincic's collection as a part of Topshop's New Generation Initiative in 2005 — cut to Spring 2012 fashion week, and the designer is showcasing the kind of modern separates and dresses with a hint of the avant-garde sensibility she became known for. The collection hits on all the wardrobe essentials — delivering sheath dresses, maxis, blouses, and trousers — all the Read more
Monica Botkier and Lake Bell team up for a cause — Shine Media PR Four fast fashion retail myths busted — Beauty and the Budget Japan relief: shop for a cause — Benevolati Current obsession: combat boots — City Chick Online Blake Lively will not design her own line — The Fash Pack Long-sleeved dresses for Spring — Life as a Twenty-Something Read more
We've spotted Vanessa Hudgens making her way through her very first NYFW, popping up in designers' front rows and at Fashion Week fêtes. And, as celebrities tend to do when showing up front row, Vanessa, too, chose to don Anna Sui for the designer's Fall '11 show. It's a bold head-to-toe look — complete with vintage-inspired boho print, not to mention both bell sleeves and bell bottoms. So, Read more
The Piece: Rodarte for Opening Ceremony Lace Blazer The Investment: $725 Why We Covet: It's Rodarte. The Mulleavy sisters have become one of fashion's most highly respected designer duos, and their collections are the hard-to-acquire stuff of fantasy. Their collaboration with Opening Ceremony has all their romance and frills in functional silhouettes at a slightly lower price point, making it Read more
Just like modern-day princess Kate Middleton, Belle, Ariel, Snow White, and other Disney princesses have made their own iconic fashion statements. Illustrator Claire Hummel wondered about the historical accuracy of these cartoon creations, so she decided to do some research and give each princess a makeover based on what she learned. According to Flavorwire, some princesses were easier than Read more
In the middle of Manhattan's Meatpacking District, Tommy Hilfiger launched his 60-piece Prep World capsule collection inside a Cape Cod-inspired beach house that had been specially built solely to serve as the Prep World pop-up shop. We caught up with the designer inside the beach house and got his tips for crisp Summer style, and learned about his not so preppy past. FabSugar: I love your Read more
