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Cheap & Chic: Black High-Waisted Shorts

FabSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:00:22 PDT

While Miranda Kerr took her high-waisted black shorts on a tropical vacation, Lauren Conrad wore hers out on the town with an Alexander Wang top. It goes to show how versatile high-waisted black shorts are. They can weather extreme heat and go party hopping with you, too!

As exemplified by both Miranda and Lauren, you should tuck your top into your shorts, to show off the high waist. Just make sure your top is not too frilly or loud; the high-waist style is already a tad trendy on its own.

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Kristen Stewart Rocks Short Shorts to Party With Robert Pattinson

Katie Henry — Sat, 26 May 2012 11:33:00 PDT

Kristen Stewart slipped out of her Reem Acra gown and into a Dolce & Gabbana t-shirt and sexy black shorts for Robert Pattinson's Cosmopolis Cannes Film Festival afterparty. Earlier in the evening, Rob hit the red carpet solo at the film's formal premiere, while Kristen stuck close to his best friend, and her On the Road costar, Tom Sturridge. The trip to France came right in the middle of Kristen's international Snow White and the Huntsman press tour. The film opens in theaters June 1, and Kristen's headed back to the states next week for a few more promotional stops. As for Rob, he's in the running for two of the hottest roles in Hollywood. New reports say Rob's considering the part of Finnick Odair in Catching Fire, the follow-up to The Hunger Games, and he's among the sexy guys competing to play Christian in Fifty Shades of Grey.

Olivia Palermo Gives Nautical Stripes a Cocktail-Chic Makeover

Hannah Weil — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:52:34 PDT

Memorial Day cocktail party in your weekend plans? Olivia Palermo gave summery stripes a sophisticated spin just in time for your seasonal party schedule while celebrating Fabergé's NYC store opening last night. We love that she played it casually chic, adding evening shorts and a white tuxedo blazer to her basic tee. As always, Olivia perfected her style with attention to detail - her embellished blue Manolos offset the colors in her top and lent just the right touch of luxe. To finish, it's just a sleek black patent clutch and the style setter's signature statement jewels. Feeling inspired? Shop our editors' picks to channel the same breezy evening style for dinner and drinks - and beyond.

Oscar de la Renta Resort 2013 Takes Us on a Luxe Ladylike Picnic - See the Complete Collection Here

Marisa Tom — Tue, 22 May 2012 07:43:10 PDT

Oscar de la Renta's Resort 2013 collection offered up a plethora of plush, picnic-ready looks for sunny days ahead. And while you may have pastoral images of lazy lawn spreads and fruit-filled wicker baskets in mind, this country-chic girl wears her gingham prints in luxe satins and silks. The iconic designer presented a cool mix of traditionally sleek looks - black-and-white short suits, apple red tea party frocks, and bright peplum tops - along with quirkier pieces, like a silk and sequined baseball t-shirt paired up with a decadent gingham ball skirt. If the more daytime-friendly wares don't inspire dreams of frolicking in a manicured meadow, then de la Renta's signature frothy gowns will certainly transport you to an evening under the stars in the French Riviera. Above all, this is an ultrafresh lineup with classic and cool-girl appeal. To see every Resort '13 look, just keep clicking.

See How Emma Roberts Lends Polish to Everyday Denim Cutoffs

Allison McNamara — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:12:45 PDT

Over the weekend, Emma Roberts stepped out in a polished daytime look that's perfect for Spring and Summer. She elevated a pair of denim cutoffs via a short-sleeve, button-up blouse and strappy black wedges. Emma kept her look simple and went easy on accessories, adding only a brown belt and a Proenza Schouler PS1 bag to finish her outfit. Watch today's Fab Flash to hear more about her pulled-together everyday style. On Allison McNamara: H&M top.

Look of the Day: Weekend Heels

Marisa Tom — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:00:12 PDT

Heading into the weekend with low-key style on your mind? So are we, but that doesn't mean we have to forgo our favorite pair of Zara sandals. Fab reader MsTwirlySkirts paired the two-toned heels with a neutral look on top, proving that off-duty ensembles can retain their chic finish. She tucked a slouchy black t-shirt into a white shorts for a contrasted-cool feel and then, polished it off with killer heels and a gold statement collar necklace. No other add-ons necessary.

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Bikini-Clad Anne Hathaway Takes a Break From Les Mis to Tan

Katie Henry — Fri, 11 May 2012 21:07:37 PDT

Anne Hathaway broke out a black bikini in Miami today to spend her morning soaking up the sun. She was joined by her mother, Kathleen, as well as the polo player Nacho Figueras. Anne's one of many celebrities who love hanging with their moms, and it looks like the pair are getting a jump start on Mother's Day celebrations.

Anne debuted her short pixie hairstyle on the set of Les Misérables last month, though it already appears to be growing out. She's got a busy Summer of press duties ahead with the release of her Christopher Nolan-directed The Dark Knight Rises, which hits theaters on July 20. The third Batman trailer was recently released with new clues that Anne's character, Catwoman, may not be as evil as first anticipated.

5 Reasons Being a Single Man is Kind of Overrated

The Good Men Project — Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:47 PDT

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Damon Young names five reasons being a single man is overrated.

While most will probably remember 2012 as the "Year Of The YOLO" (and by "most" I mean "like seven people"), it holds special significance for me because it’ll likely be the first year since 2002 where I spent the entire year single. I haven’t completed a full calendar year yet - May will make it seven months since the former Lady Champ and I decided to go our separate ways - but because I seem to enjoy doing random anthropological experiments on myself for absolutely no reason (and because I’m an INTJ and INTJs apparently suck at relationships), I’m confident that I’ll make it to 2013 without having to change my Facebook relationship status again.

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Anyway, if I could sum up my seven months of singledom in one word, it would most likely be "interesting." I’ve met some "interesting" people, done some "interesting" things, made some "interesting" decisions, and, most importantly, thought some "interesting" thoughts. The most "interesting" of these "interesting" thoughts? Being a single man is kind of overrated.

Now, as I stated on the day where I wrote about orgasms, "overrated" doesn’t mean "bad." In fact, as the careers of Tupac and Derrick Rose continue to prove, something can be very, very good - even great - and still be overrated. I’ve enjoyed being single, and will likely continue to enjoy it. But, while it seems like many assume that being a single man (a single Black man, at that) is nothing but an utopic stream of easy popsicles and cold pancakes, there are a few downsides.

It can be very lonely. As a person who wanted to be single, is a natural introvert, and generally enjoys doing things by himself, I’m surprised by how, for lack of a better term, "noticeable" the solitude and loneliness of singledom can be. Even when seeing multiple people and/or having tons of friends, being single means that you are . . . single, by yourself, and there may be times when you want to have someone around but there will be no one that you want to be around readily available to be around.

Then, to add insult to injury, if you’re an angsty motherf*cker like me, you’ll start thinking things like "Wait. I’m a single man. A single Black man. My dad named me after Dolemite. Shaka Zulu is my second cousin. People who’ve never even met me call me "Champ" for chrissakes. Why the f*ck do I feel lonely right now?" which’ll make it even worse.

You have to wear condoms. And, wearing condoms sucks. If you’re one of the 137 people left on Earth who always has protected sex - even if in a long-term, monogamous relationship - just skip this section and move on to #3. Also, I’ve left a plate of gotdamn sugar cookies at the end of this post as a reward for your duty. Please eat them with a gotdamn smile.

If you’re not one of these people, you should be able to relate to how frustrating it’s been to go from condom-less sex to having to worry about having gotdamn condoms all the damn time. And, even if you’re not actively having sex, "Do I have condoms?" and "Since I don’t have condoms, is there somewhere close where I can buy them?" always has to be on your mind.

Also, from a logistical perspective, they’re a hassle to put on, they smell like a pack of slutty balloons, and "sex with condoms" will always be the Mike Conley of coitus. There is always the alternative - just don’t wear condoms while single, either - but I think one Cromartie per generation is enough.

(Btw, is it just me, or has the price of condoms spiked dramatically in the past four years? I was last single in 2008, and I don’t remember a box of condoms costing as much as it does to fill a gas tank. Does this qualify as a "first world problem?" If a Black blogger bitches about condoms in the woods, would Kanye’s missing draws make a sound?) As much as condoms suck, they don’t suck as much as . . .

Having to participate in the dating game. In a paradox so annoying that I almost didn’t mention it today because I plan on spending an entire day on this sole topic soon, I love meeting new, interesting women but I hate the process that usually goes along with meeting new, interesting women. I understand (and appreciate) the purpose of the process, but knowing why it’s necessary doesn’t mean that you have to enjoy it.

The superficial romantic connections synonymous with singledom gets old. Ironically, the best thing about being a single man - possessing the ability to have myriad short, commitment-free relationships AT THE SAME DAMN TIME!!! - ends up being one of the worst after enough time has passed. This actually hasn’t happened to me yet. I guess I’m still in the single honeymoon phrase. But, I’m certain it will, and the thought of this happening is already depressing me. Actually, this entire list is getting depressing. ***Making note to self to make sure tomorrow’s post is about the playoffs or strippers or something***

You start to realize some, um, "unpositive" things about yourself. I’ve been in three long-term - "long term" = "monogamous relationship lasting at least a year" - relationships as an adult. Each of these relationships failed, and my wanting to be single was the main catalyst behind each of these failures. Now, because I’ve always been a guy who did all the "right on paper" relationship things - I’ve never cheated, never physically or verbally abused any girlfriends, always followed the chivalry handbooks, etc - I’ve always assumed that I’m good at being a partner. But, these last few months have made me realize that I have some real deficiencies in the relationship department - personality quirks that have subtly sabotaged each relationship I’ve been in.

I wouldn’t quite call myself a trojan horse - the sabotage isn’t intentional (at least it’s not consciously intentional) - but I’m just not very good at this relationship thing right now, and I intend to spend the rest of 2012 trying to figure out why.
That’s it for me today. Fellas - single or coupled up - how do you feel about the concept of singledom? Is it all the beer commercials make it out to be, or do you agree that it may be slightly overrated? Also, ladies, are the "single man problems" expressed today at all similar to any "single woman problems?"

Look of the Day: Anything but Simple

FabSugar — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:00:36 PDT

Just because Fab reader Too Poor For Couture stuck to a cool black-and-white palette doesn't mean the finished result is at all simple. First, she tucked a silky printed blouse into high-waisted black leather shorts, then she topped it off with an edgy white blazer, complete with black leather sleeves. She accented this look two ways: her Balmain-inspired black booties and bright yellow nail polish both kept the monochromatic hues fresh and dynamic.

Congrats Too Poor For Couture!

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Look of the Day: Anything but Simple

FabSugar — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:00:36 PDT

Congrats Too Poor For Couture!

Everyone else, submit your looks, and we might just feature you on FabSugar!