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On Our Radar: Botkier Launches Footwear Line

FabSugar — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:00:22 -0800

In celebration of its five-year anniversary, celeb-favorite handbag line Botkier is branching out to footwear for Spring '08. The Italian shoe collection, now available for purchase, includes ballerina flats, flat sandals, and girly and strappy heels. With these options, Spring is looking to be delightfully unfussy.

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Look of the Day: Bag Envy

FabSugar — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:50:22 -0700

Bag envy alert! If you're a Fab regular, you might notice syako's sporting the Botkier bag she won from our Spring Saks Giveaway extravaganza. I like how she kept the focus on her beautiful bag by pairing it with a casual black and white outfit - the yellow scarf is a nice colorful touch. Congrats girl, you deserve it.

Here's what she has on:

Scarf: Gustav Klimt
Shirt: Banana Republic
Pants: The Limited
Shoes: Kenneth Cole
Purse: Botkier

Congrats to syako!

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

Best of 2008: Designers Branch Out

FabSugar — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:00:22 -0800

If you think you were busy this year, wait until you see how many designers expanded their businesses in 2008. Hint: It took me a crazy long time to round them all up. Majors like Diane von Furstenberg, Alexander Wang, and Stella McCartney added more to their plates, as did smaller brands such as Members Only and Paige Denim. From jewelry and shoes to entire contemporary lines, these companies did what they could to boom their business.

Agent Provocateur dives into swimwear.
Alexander Wang adds shoes to his diffusion line.
Proenza Schouler expands its world to include handbags and footwear.
Handbag designer Devi Kroell designs clothes.
Banana Republic introduces its own line of sunglasses.

To see who else branched out this year, read more.

Members Only launches denim collection.
Seven For All Mankind delves into shoes.
Vince goes from t-shirt line to contemporary wear.
Adidas launches new sportswear.
Prada introduces a limited-edition line of costume jewelry.
Yigal Azrouel accessorizes his brand.
Brian Reyes adds lingerie to his brand.
St. John created a contemporary line.
See By Chloe launches footwear.
Rebecca Taylor adds shoes, bags, and jewels to her line.
Matthew Williamson decks Pucci out with accessories.
Vena Cava partners with Via Spiga to design shoes.
Ella Moss dips into swimwear.
John Galliano eyewear.
Nicole Miller legwear.
Juicy Couture slips into bed with innerwear collection.
Thomas Pink makes room for the ladies.
Maison Martin Margiela debuts a line of modern adornments.
Alpinestars enters women's sportswear business.
Hussein Chalayan steps it up with a collection of shoes.
Sophia Kokosalaki ventures into the world of denim.
Paige Denim starts a contemporary line.
Karl Lagerfeld creates a handbag and luggage collection.
Alber Elbaz creates Lanvin jeans and bridal collection.
Marchesa creates a capsule collection of wedding gowns.
John Galliano rounds out diffusion line with accessories.
BCBG introduces BCBGeneration.
Catherine Malandrino designs jewels.
Botkier launches footwear line.
Rachel Pally does swimwear.
A.B.S. By Allen Schwartz steps into the jewelry world.
Stella McCartney expands her business to include lingerie.
Mulberry goes from bags to shoes.
Diane von Furstenberg designs shoes.
Betsey Johnson produces a full collection of outerwear.

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Weekend Links

FabSugar — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:14:22 -0800

Botkier James hobo in dusty rose - Bag Bliss
Shoe cameos galore on The City - Shoe Blog
7 For All Mankind S/S 09 - Denimology
Lo Bosworth's look for $96.29 - Fashion Under $100
Gina patent lizard sandal - The Shoe Goddess

Online Sale Alert: Clearance at Refinery29

FabSugar — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:00:22 -0800

How enticing is Refinery29's sale collage? The bright colors make me want to shop . . . so let's get to it. Currently on clearance are Tashkent by Cheyenne shoes, In God We Trust dresses, Lyell tops, and more. My main crushes are Shelly Steffee's Neon Mesh Tanks ($85, originally $145) and Botkier's Fringe Satchel ($408, originally $807). Oh, and if you're looking for cheeky sleeping masks, look no further.

Absolutely Fabulous

FabSugar — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 14:44:22 -0800

Take a trip down memory lane and remember this year's biggest headlines on Fab.
We lost a pinup legend this week. RIP, pinup queen Bettie Page.
Dramarama on Gossip Girl this week - good luck taking our fashion quiz.
Get inspired to dress to impress for the holidays with our Frock Me Baby series.
Help us help you: take the FabSugar reader survey (thank you).
Take our always-fun The Hills fashion quiz.
It's not too late: enter to win a fringe-tastic Botkier Morgan satchel!
Woah - you all had a lot to say about Emma Watson in navy William Tempest.
Get your shoe fix with our latest celebrity shoe quiz.
Check out my December most wanted!
Pre-Fall is underway. Hooray! See what's in store.
Our Best of 2008 polls continue. Vote it up!

Look of the Day: Festively Minimal

FabSugar — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:00:22 -0800

SOPHIATRESS is not decked out in red and green, but she still looks festively minimal. I like how she styled her blue one-shouldered dress with nude accessories. The perfect way to show that stellar tan. Happy Holidays!

Here's what she has on:

Dress: Velvet
Shoes: BCBGirls
Purse: Botkier

Congrats to SOPHIATRESS!

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

Look of the Day: Beret Chic

FabSugar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:22 -0800

Berets always manage to inject refinement into an outfit. Case in point: moni2182 looked beret chic while going to brunch with friends. Her hat softened up her tough leather jacket, while the mustard turtleneck dress added color. Perfection.

Here's what she has on:

Jacket: Mike & Chris
Shoes: Steve Madden
Bag: Botkier

Congrats to moni2182!

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

Online Sale Alert! Discounts at Funky Lala

FabSugar — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:00:22 -0800

Let me put it this way: Funky Lala's sale section has so many goodies, it was seriously difficult for me to choose one item to spotlight. Botkier bags, Tashkhent by Cheyenne shoes, Pegah Anvarian dresses are all extraordinarily Fab.

I finally picked this Gryson Tate Papery Patent Navy with Black Bag ($415, originally $875) because I've been craving a navy bag for Fall. This one is so slick and satiates my love for black and blue. Now go find your favorite.

Fab Finding Follow-Up: Fab's Fall Look!

FabSugar — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:00:22 -0700

It's time to unveil my new Fall look! I hope you like the sleek and sassy Fall ensemble we all put together. Did you notice it's the first time Fab's wearing pants? I started you off with this yummy Botkier Morgan Small Fringe Satchel ($650).
Here's what I have on:

Marc by Marc Jacobs Sunglasses found by glam sugar.
Urban Outfitters Floral Blouse found by nikkeeb.
Burberry Cashmere Jacket found by nikkeeb.
Cartier Watch found by maria212134.
Gap Skinny Zip Jeans found by nikkeeb.
Giuseppe Zanotti Shoes found by bvfashion.

All of the finders listed above will receive a FabSugar baby t-shirt. Thanks for all of your great ideas - couldn't have done it without you. Be sure to check out all the other Sugar sites to see more fabulous Fall looks!