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The Look For Less: Abaeté Bowie Black and White Dress

FabSugar — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 05:45:33 -0700

For the longest time, I've wanted an Abaeté dress for when I'm in one of my mod moods. So why, you may ask, don't I have one sitting in my closet as we virtually speak? Because I've never wanted to pay almost $300 for one of these Abaeté Bowie Dresses, $264. Lucky for me, and my fellow mod lovers, there's a cheaper solution!

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Once again, Forever 21 pulls through when I'm looking for a cheaper version of an overpriced dress. This Forever 21 Two Tone Dress, $23, is pretty dead on, except that the colors are inversed. It is classically mod and screams "Abaeté!" I think I'll run over to Forever 21 after work today!

Models Strut Their Stuff at The Met's Costume Institute Gala

FabSugar — Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:22 -0700

When they're not strutting their stuff on the runway, models are sure to be spotted at the swankiest events in town. At the Met's Costume Institute Gala, these long legged felines were dressed to the nines in their favorite designer duds. Iman looks stunning posing with her hubbie David Bowie in a smokin' Dolce & Gabbana gown and Fred Leighton jewels. Check out some of our favorite model looks from last night and let us know your faves.
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New York Fashion Week, Fall 2008: 3.1 Phillip Lim

FabSugar — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:00:22 -0800

When Phillip Lim is inspired by David Bowie's character The Man Who Fell to Earth and Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac, the resulting collection is full of sheer fabrics, satin, Swarovski crystals dotted here and there, and even a little glam gold.

The hems are much more modest on this Lim collection than they have been in the past: the skirts and dresses all hit right at knee-length, if not below. The matronly feel was carried through with long, loose granny cardigans. But Phillip kept his label's cohesiveness, focusing on solid, classic pieces with a contemporary flair. Pants were cropped, jackets boxy, jewelry Marni-esque. And the palette was typically neutral, interrupted by punches of Fall-worthy turquoise or burnt orange.

I can't say this is my favorite Lim outing, but here's to hoping he will refine the pieces before they hit the racks!

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Come Fab Finding With Me: Retro Glam It Up

FabSugar — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 10:52:22 -0800

I live to serve you Fab readers! Last week I had a reader request to find some matching shoes for a hot little dress she had bought. This week, I have the opposite situation. A reader bought these fierce Betsey Johnson Women's Avril beaded peep toe pumps, $229.99, and she is heading to Miami for wild escape with the girls in a couple weeks. She plans to wear these shoes and is going for a 'retro glam' look. Think Studio 54 meets David Bowie.

Let's all go Fab Finding to put together a 'retro glam' outfit - this says fun, flippy dress, or sassy jeans and a wild top to me. Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with retro glam. To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. For a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar click here.

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Active Endeavors
Banana Republic
Bluefly
eLuxury
Girlshop
Jildor Shoes
Neiman Marcus
Net-a-Porter

Celebrity Style: Milla Jovovich

FabSugar — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 17:02:22 -0700

It's a known fact that many models have style. These are, after all, the gals who get to wear the collections first, have the bodies to wear even the slimmest cut, travel the world for inspiration and make very good money for smiling and walking - why do we not hate these girls again? Milla Jovovich has been on the scene a while now and has proven she can do more than just walk and smile; she can sing, act and design, and yet, I can't hate her. Here she is at the Mango event we wrote about earlier. Though she is wearing a frock from the Mango collection, found by Mysterious ways, I thought this look was easy Mod and breezy chic. You don't need much else but a lovely smile when you have ladylike black and white going on.

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Abaete Bowie Shift Dresses, $260.

Tahari "Tammy" Openwork Pump, $105.

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Fab Finding Follow Up: Retro Glam It Up

FabSugar — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 15:50:44 -0800

Last week a reader wrote me saying she bought these fierce Betsey Johnson Avril beaded peep toe pumps, $229.99, and needed help putting together a 'retro glam' outfit. She is heading to Miami for a wild escape with the girls in a couple of weeks. I said: think Studio 54 meets David Bowie.

I asked you all to go Fab Finding to put together a 'retro glam' outfit. A couple of you thought this was a challenging one - good! - so let's see what you all came up with. To see all the retro glam finds click here.

Look #1, found by zeldaf is damn sexy with this Development One Sided Shoulder Tunic with Scallop Strap.

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Look #2, found by chlyn gives you a pant option with these Lucky Brand 'Lola' Skinny Stretch Jeans and purple is the definitive glam color so this Wet Seal glitter tank is perf!

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Look #3, found by dyenick3140 is definitely Miami worthy with this sexy diana dress.

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