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Cap Sleeve n. A very short sleeve that hangs over the shoulder but does not extend beyond the armhole on the underside. Found on dresses, tops, sweaters, jackets and sometimes swimwear. Look (and feel) elegant in this Carolina Herrera Bow Front Cocktail Dress with Cap Sleeves, $3,680. Read more
In my quest to find a swimsuit that gives my post-baby body plenty of coverage and curves, I've found two solutions: neoprene and nonstop Pilates. Let's go with neoprene for now. The lightweight rubber material, used in scuba gear, helps suck you in and smooth over dimples and rolls, curing you from a case of the jiggles. A wetsuit, however, is not the answer. Enter Lisa Marie Fernandez, the Read more
If you're itching for a new lightweight topper this season, look no further than the cap-sleeve sweater. Think of it as your Fall sweater's cooler, breezier cousin — the one who is always down for a beach trip. It's the perfect piece for pairing with jeans or shorts and looks laid-back and bohemian when thrown over a swimsuit. We've rounded up 10 of the cutest cap-sleeve sweaters you should Read more
It's official: French designer Roland Mouret is having a pretty great week — and it's only Wednesday. First, he attended the Met Gala arm in arm with bombshell Doutzen Kroes, then Kate Middleton donned his creamy, thigh-slit Fall '09 gown for a dinner in London, and to top it all off, Beyoncé opted to wear his iconic Fall '05 Galaxy dress in a teal blue rendition for the Thriving Child book Read more
While most celebs opted for neutral hues tonight, Ginnifer Goodwin stood out from the crowd wearing a cap-sleeve orange Monique Lhuillier creation. The sheer and beading detail up top draws attention to Ginnifer's flawless face, while a slit down below shows off her silver satin pumps. Eye-catching jeweled stud earrings, bronzed eyeshadow, and a neutral lip finish off her flair. What's your Read more
The golden dress standard has been set, and we'll let this ornate hue speak for itself. There were more than a few Spring '12 variations to choose from. Marchesa presented rich metallic fringe, Emilio Pucci sent out luxe beaded minis, and Gucci offered up '20s-inspired gold-infused pieces to start. And it wasn't just the runways that were dripping in gold — Jennifer Lawrence stunned in Prabal Read more
We never tire of inspired LWD styling, and for a pop of color and exotic prints, we think Fab reader Jenny in Jacquard just gave us another reason to break out our favorite monochromatic dresses this Spring. She added a purple and green neon-infused choker necklace (Tom Binns, anyone?) to her lacy cap-sleeved cocktail dress, then donned Zara's sky-high snakeskin-and-neon ankle-strap pumps for a Read more
Kate Winslet knows how to dress for her body, and she took a glamorous turn on the red carpet for the 3D premiere of Titanic. Her inky black Jenny Packham gown hugged her curves, while the center brooch helped define her waist, and the beaded silver cap sleeves added sophistication and upper-arm coverage. The cap sleeves helped make this dress feel ultra special — imagine this dress without the Read more
With SXSW kicking off this Friday, we can't help but to be inspired by Free People's signature festival style in its March catalog. The brand took us to a land far away, to the exotic lands of Vietnam to be exact, showing us the country's most iconic landmarks and, of course, an array of pretty bohemian pieces we'd like to add to our Spring wardrobe, stat. Colorful embroidered tops, ethereal Read more
For Bottega Veneta's Fall 2012 collection, Tomas Maier showed us his take on wearable luxury, highlighting sleek suiting, sharp coats, and an impressive batch of evening wear. “The look is covered up and the materials are virtually impenetrable, yet the effect is powerfully physical,” said Maier. Day wear focused on tailored coats, cropped trousers, and skirt suits featuring brooch-adorned Read more
