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Strike A Pose! Challenge 1 Winner!

FabSugar — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:30:33 -0700

Congratulations to Fab reader twiggychic3, winner of Strike A Pose! Challenge 1! This petite fashionista stepped right up to the plate and gave the challenging pose a shot. And as you can see, she nailed it! To thank her for bending backwards for us, she'll be receiving a Fab tee to pose everyday in.

All you other aspiring models, stay tuned for another Strike A Pose! challenge soon...

Strike A Pose! Challenge 1 Reminder!

FabSugar — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:45:22 -0700

Many of you expressed interest in our new Strike A Pose! challenge, yet I don't see any of your imitations in the Strike A Pose! group. C'mon ladies - get those cameras ready and strike a post like there's nothing to it...

As a reminder, I will always start you off by imitating a difficult pose and then I want to see you try. Subscribe and then post your photos in the Strike A Pose! group and for this week's pose tag it with "Strike A Pose Challenge 1." I will select the best attempts and feature them on Fab! And the winning post will receive a FabSugar tee to pose away in 24/7.

Come Fab Finding With Me: Rain Coat Challenge

FabSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:50:22 -0800

Fab reader Shellper needs our help. She's in dire need of a fantastic rain coat. She brought up a good point, asking, "Wellies and Hunter boots are so popular, where are all the cute raincoats?" Are you up to the challenge? Her only requirement is that the rain coat include a hood.

I'll start you off with this Stuart Weitzman Rain Boot ($98) – I can't resist the jaguar print!

Let's go Fab Finding. Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with Rain Coat Challenge. Now, you can build outfits by creating your very own widget of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when completing your Fab Finding missions. Learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one. And here's a detailed explanation of bookmarks from GeekSugar.

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Do You Think Althea Copies Irina on Project Runway?

FabSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:00:22 -0800

Part one of Project Runway's finale aired last night. Tim Gunn visited the three remaining designers' homes to check in on their collections. Amid all the creativity, there was continued tension between Irina and Althea. Ever since the famous locale challenge, Irina has claimed Althea copies her designs. And last night, you could see it in Irina's eyes (right), she was thinking it again. Do you think there's any truth to Irina's accusations or is she just being paranoid?

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Come Fab Finding With Me: Ghost Town Halloween!

FabSugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:00:22 -0700

Halloween has arrived - yay! It's my favorite holiday so you know I'll be partying it up. My itinerary includes a Ghost Town party complete with goblins and ghouls, so I need you to help me put together a classic ghost costume. Are you up for the challenge?

I'll start you off with this Maison Michel Miniature Veil Top Hat ($645) because it's simultaneously spooky and sassy.

Let's go Fab Finding. Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with Ghost Town Halloween. Now, you can build outfits by creating your very own widget of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when completing your Fab Finding missions. Learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one. And here's a detailed explanation of bookmarks from GeekSugar.

To see some of my favorite online stores, read more.

Come Fab Finding With Me: Cozy Winter Flats

FabSugar — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:50:22 -0700

Here's a challenge that's going to take some thinking outside the box. A Fab reader who lives in NYC seeks warm, semi-dressy flats to wear in the Winter that aren't boots or sneakers. She wants to retire the Converse she currently lives in, so let's help her keep her feet dressy cozy. I'll start you off with this Banana Republic Black Skinny Jean ($90) because she will be mostly be wearing the flats with jeans and pants.

Let's go Fab Finding. Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with Cozy Winter Flats. Now, you can build outfits by creating your very own widget of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when completing your Fab Finding missions. Learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one. And here's a detailed explanation of bookmarks from GeekSugar.

To see some of my favorite online stores, read more.

Who Wore It Better? Donna Karan Sequin Halter Dress

FabSugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:30:22 -0700

Iman was one of my favorite red-carpet queens when she wore her Donna Karan sequin halter dress a few weeks ago. Now, French actress Eva Green is here to challenge her. Let's break them down. Supermodel Iman opted for more bling via diamond bracelets and diamond drop earrings. Eva, on the other hand, kept her glimmer to a minimum by wearing a small ring and stud earrings. In the beauty department, Iman matched her lipstick to her gown, while Eva wore a contrasting burnt-orange shade. Both ladies look amazingly svelte, but who wore their Donna Karan gown better?

Come Fab Finding With Me: FabSugar Coat Challenge

FabSugar — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:04:22 -0700

Fab reader Sabina Tarnowka needs our help. She just moved to Michigan and is in dire need of a warm Winter jacket. She's on a budget, so I challenge you to find items under $200. Remember, Sabina wants snazzy, not sporty. I'll start you off with this EEK! by Eugenia Kim Bow Beanie ($38) for inspiration; it'll look Fab with any Winter look.

Let's go Fab Finding. Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with Winter Coat Challenge. Now, you can build outfits by creating your very own widget of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when completing your Fab Finding missions. Learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one. And here's a detailed explanation of bookmarks from GeekSugar.

To see some of my favorite online stores, read more.

Neiman's Cheap(er) Christmas Book

FabSugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:00:22 -0700

Neiman Marcus is scaling down the crazy price points in its famous Christmas Book in lieu of the dismal economy, but don't expect to find bargain basement deals. Instead, the luxury retailer has priced 40 percent of the 400 items featured at under $250. The selection of fantasy gifts are also said to to a lot cheaper than last year's selection.

“Our belief is that even in financially challenging times there is a place for fantasy, especially during the holiday season,” said Gerald Barnes, of NM Direct. And that they did offering up a Cupcake Car ($25,000), Mission One Electric Motorcycle ($73,00), and dinner for two with eight prominent authors, including Malcolm Gladwell, Henry Louis Gates Jr. and George Stephanopoulos ($200,000). Pretty cool, but I would be happy enough receiving an amazing pair of shoes or bag . . .

To see more from Neiman's Christmas book, read more.

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Oscar de la Renta Worries, but Wants to Help Keep Tahoe Blue

FabSugar — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:00:22 -0700

De la fabulous. I was for real when I said I was heading to Lake Tahoe for Oscar de la Renta's annual fashion show luncheon. Along with Saks Fifth Avenue, and held at the gorgeous Fritz family estate in Sunnyside, the event was like no other. If you've never been to the outdoor haven that is Tahoe and are wondering how Oscar de la Renta's elegant clothes would work, the designer himself wasn't sure at first. He told me "The first time I was told I was going to show on an open space I was worried about evening clothes - are they going to look good on a lake? In fact it looks very wonderful, it translates really well." It's true. Oscar's chic-turned-exotic collection fancied quite well on the stark white Saks runway surrounded by yellow lily-topped tables and mountainous beauty.

The show was followed by an auction and lunch and these people were serious. The highest bid - $22,000 - went toward an Oscar de la Renta New York fashion week package. If I were a richie, I would have bid on a week stay for me and five friends at Oscar's Tortuga Bay villas. Um, yeah.

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Oscar took over this event from Bill Blass in 1995 and usually shows his latest Resort collection. The designer's favorite part of this Summer event is spending time in Tahoe. "The lake is unbelievably beautiful, it’s a privilege to spend time here. It's wonderful that people preserve the lake for future generations. I just try to enjoy the lake and be with friends." The event benefits Keep Tahoe Blue, a nonprofit that helps preserve the alpine lake.

Oscar was a pleasure to interview. I caught him before he zoomed away on a speedboat, we chatted in the sun on the pier. He was very elegant and relaxing; I will always envision him in his cornflower blue blazer, olive skin, smiling, with the blue lake and mountains in the background.

Oscar's inspiration is "Always women. Trying to make clothes a woman would fall in love with. Especially in these times. I have never been in a time for a designer as challenging as now, when the consumer is much aware of fashion. The woman, when I started designing clothes for in the '60s, is very different from the woman today. Today she is independent, makes her own decisions, and purchases." Interesting! Oscar is one designer who's creations have transcended generations, a testament to his design skills and consumer savvy. But as Oscar said, it's all about making clothes a woman would fall in love with.

What did Fab fall in love with? The adorable chic tweed suits and hats in the beginning of the show - an ode to the current obsession with all things French. And a black and white ikat print dress; no one does ikat better than Oscar. The purple and white ikat set played a part in my fantasy of Tortuga Bay.

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Photos courtesy of Drew Altizer