Spring Peek: Nostalgia


Updated 01/14/08 10:00 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 15 comments

Spring Peek: Nostalgia

Many fashion houses dipped into the archives for Spring inspiration. We all have fantasies of being a Pink Lady from Grease, a swinger in the '60s, or a flower child from the '70s. Retro looks have been updated with fresh fabrics and modern flourishes — see the PYTs at Blugirl (pictured). If you had your pick, which girl from the past would you be? Me? What I would give for one night at Studio Read more

Back to Cool: Glamour Girl


Updated 08/20/07 10:13 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 17 comments

Back to Cool: Glamour Girl

The Glamour Girl Name: Samantha D. School: The Fashion Institute of Technology Favorite subject: Fashion Journalism Collection of the moment: Blugirl Listening to...The Buzzcocks, The Shangri-Las, Shirley Bassey, Stray Cats Favorite candy: Lollipops Favorite accessory: Chanel anything, leopard print and shades Shop Read more

Milan Fashion Week, Fall 2007: Blugirl


Updated 02/23/07 5:57 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 2 comments

Milan Fashion Week, Fall 2007: Blugirl

Blugirl is what I would call the Italian equivalent of Betsey Johnson. The bridge line of Blumarine, this spunky design house always delivers fun party frocks for the ultimate party girl. The Fall collection delivered no less - and a bit too much. While I would love a party to wear the acid bright cocktail dresses to, I'm afraid I'm not enough of a jet setter. But if you are... Plaids, leopards, Read more