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Ladies in Oscar Red

FabSugar — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 05:00:22 -0800

I love seeing red on the Oscars red carpet. And I'm not alone: Nicole Kidman, Uma Thurman, and Kate Winslet have all arrived in past years with a little fire in their eyes . . . and on their dresses. Catherine Zeta-Jones likes wearing red so much, she's a double-offender - her crimson years were 1999 and 2004. Perhaps we'll have a new lady in red come next Sunday, but in the meantime, let's look to the past for inspiration, kicking it off with Lucy Liu looking Fab in Versace.
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Fab Flash: Designer and Celeb Red Carpet Relations Strictly Business

FabSugar — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:00:22 -0700

It's no secret that designers try their darndest to get today's most popular stars to wear their duds on the red carpet. I mean, why wouldn't they? It's priceless exposure for them and their brand. Or is it? It's being reported that the red carpet has turned into somewhat of a fashion real estate market and designers are paying big bucks to celebs who will wear their creations. Besides the regular ad-campaign route (a la Catherine Zeta-Jones and high-end jeweler Di Modolo), some designers are paying hundreds of thousands to actresses for just one red-carpet appearance. Their rationale is that their name will be televised and the item will show up in national magazines around the world.

To read more and to find out which designer is the most pushy, read more

According to stylist Phillip Bloch, Versace is the worst: "The publicist will get like nine million calls; they even try to go around the stylists. I love the clothes at Versace, the dresses are beautiful, but they have a team of pitbulls over there that will get a celebrity in their dress 'by any means necessary'," Bloch said.

Other famous brands that have a partnership with stars are Gucci with Drew Barrymore, Chanel with Keira Knightley and Olivier Theyskens at Nina Ricci with Reese Witherspoon. Beauty contracts are the best way to get the relationship started. In Keira's case, she is the face of Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle perfume and has thus shown up to red carpet events clad in Chanel jewelry and frocks. Nothing has been confirmed by the actress but that's something to ponder.

So the next time you want to emulate a glamorous gown that your favorite actress wore on the red carpet, think twice about how she got it and how much she was paid by simply slipping it on.

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March Shopping Madness: Go Bold or Go Home

FabSugar — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:00:22 -0700

Here's my new motto: Go bold or go home. Yes, dark clothing is cool, but Spring is a time of rebirth, so why not embrace the brighter side of life in bold and beautiful dresses? There's so many out there just waiting to be paraded around.

Catherine Zeta-Jones is a good model for this notion because she doesn't turn her back on brights. At a recent event in Sydney, she was a vision in a pink Roberto Cavalli sweetheart dress. See, not only will you look good, you'll feel good too.

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Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:00:22 -0700

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld falls into the Gap - Fashionista
Lauren Conrad reveals her style secrets! - Off The Rack
Kraut rock: Berlin Fashion Week makes good - Refinery29
Chanel Sueded Alligator 2.55 - Bag Snob
"Hijab chic": How to wear the headscarf for Fall - Jezebel
Carine Roitfeld's home sweet home - fashionologie
Maison Martin Margiela airbrushed wolf bag - Purse Blog
Some fabulous Fall must-haves to buy now - FashionTribes
Love it or hate it: Catherine Zeta Jones' big hat collection - UK FabSugar
Rebecca Minkoff kicks off. Literally. - Style File
People are talking about: Sporty chic - Teen Vogue Blog
A dose of old-school glamour - W magazine Editors' Blog

Sequin Style

FabSugar — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:05:52 -0800

Sequins are back! They evoke that groovy disco style that screams, "wear me on New Year's Eve!" Here are a few simple but dazzling, dancing dresses that flatter all pretty party ladies.

This Foley Sequined Chemise is a swingy and sexy cocktail dress. The sequins are iridescent and shine hints of blue and pink tones. I love the neck; it has two inches of silver beads around the collar and the bottom hem and arm holes have silver beading to match. Buy it here for $410. Available in white only.

This gorgeous long sleeved Tory Burch Sequin Dress has been worn by Catherine Zeta Jones! This sequin mini is a timeless look. It's made from mesh with sequins added to the delicate fabric. Since it's so coveted, unfortunately, it's also out of stock here - but no worries. Just call (866)480-TORY and a sales rep will help you to locate the dress in a store nearest you. It sells for $850 and is available in black only.

To see one last sequin dress read more

Club Monaco Ansia Dress is definitely a more affordable option, however, you can't buy this dress online either. Although Club Monaco currently has a website, you won't be able to purchase items online until March. Until then, you can call any of their stores to order. The dress sells for $269 and is available in black only.

Azteca Kimono Dress - $158.00	Green Strapless Short Pleated Dresses by Basix - $390.00
Graham & Spencer Silk Twill Swing Dress - $328.00	Pleated Chiffon Dress - $27.80
Alexander Wang Hologram Dress - $475.00	Kate dress - $98.00
Alice + Olivia Pleated-Trim Silk Dress - $368.00	Pam Dress - $44.50
Rebecca Taylor Ruffled-Hem Chiffon Dress - $340.00	Maggy London Button Front Silk Dress - $138.00
Shyla Boatneck Dress - $138.00	Rachel Pally Banded Tube Dress - $220.00