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eBay Find of the Week

FabSugar — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:12:11 -0700

With an array of sunglass styles already out there - square, round, aviator, retro - it's hard to believe there is a groundbreaking trend around the corner. Leave it to Sienna Miller to prove there is with her clear sunglasses. Get in with the hip kids by bidding on this Oversized Ladies Sunglass With Clear Frame, which incorporates two sunglass trends: clear and oversized.

The current bidding price is at $7 and the auction ends on Wednesday, July 2. Good luck and happy bidding!

Dolce & Gabbana Plastic Aviator Sunglasses: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 08:22:22 -0700

Hmmm, these Dolce & Gabbana Plastic Aviator Sunglasses, $275, look a lot like safety glasses, and that's not a good thing. I would consider buying them for my dentist for when he's drilling my teeth (cringe). It may come in handy for safety but never for fashion. What do you think of them?

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I Can See Clearly Now: Cool Clear(ish) Sunglasses

FabSugar — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:08:17 -0800

I have a pair of cool clear and silver sunglasses by Salvatore Ferragamo that I love wearing in the winter. You don't necessarily need sunglasses in the winter - during a blizzard or fog immersion for example. But, if you want a bit of UV coverage for those semi-bright days, clear(ish) sunglasses are a cool solution. These also fit with the acrylic accents trend for Spring. Check out my designer and non-designer picks:

Vintage Collection - Courtney's Classic Vintage Frames 2568, $15.

Ray Ban Sunglasses - Aviator RB3211, $99.

Prada Split Temple Sunglasses, $245.

A couple more, so read more

Dolce & Gabbana Silver Sunglasses, $250.

MICHAEL Michael Kors Elongated Sunglasses, $80.

2010 Spring New York Fashion Week: Peter Som

FabSugar — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:22 -0700

If I were to pick one collection from this Fashion Week that best represents Fab, it would be Peter Som. Seriously, I didn't want to leave this presentation; alas, I had to go to Marchesa . . . life is rough. Som has clearly moved past his turbulent Bill Blass past, fully opening his heart to his namesake. Som's Spring collection made me feel like a kid in a candy store. It was fresh, colorful, funky, youthful. There was so much spunk, it was probably overwhelming for the most pro-black jaded fashionista. Or, hopefully, it was eye-opening.

In every direction there was flirtation. There was a slight American feel via marine-stripes, sundresses, charm bracelets, and red, white and blue. You hear me talk about mixmastering - Som continues the conversation. A hodgepodge of colors and textures were swirled together; leopard, splash florals, embroidery, polka-dots, herringbone. Even woven belts were two-tone, sunglasses marbelized. The emphasis was on separates, and fun, lots and lots of fun.

For more fab-u-lous Peter Som, read more.

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Which Olsen at The Hangover Premiere Is More Fab?

FabSugar — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:30:08 -0700

Seeing as Ashley Olsen's boyfriend Justin Bartha stars in The Hangover, it's no surprise that his girl and her twin were there to support him at the LA premiere. By now it's super clear that Ashley and Mary-Kate's styles are polar opposites, even though their faces are so similar. Ashley, ever the minimalist, walked the red carpet in a long black Calvin Klein dress and chunky sandals, while the accessory-loving Mary-Kate wore a printed TopShop minidress, black blazer, Prada slingbacks, and her signature round sunglasses. I'm usually on Team Ashley but this one is a toughie. Who do you think looks more Fab?

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A Fabby Halloween: Jackie O

FabSugar — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:00:22 -0700

If you're looking for an effortlessly chic costume this year, look no further than Jackie O. Unfortunately she left us in 1994, but her legacy and style will live on forever. Among the signature pieces in Jackie's closet were oversize round sunglasses, pillbox hats, pearls, a khaki trench coat, black flats, bow headbands, and cropped pants. Clearly this woman loved fashion and the fashion world loved her back. Whether she was performing her first lady duties or vacationing on a yacht with her second husband Aristotle Onassis, Jackie was always put together - the world never caught her in sweat pants. Strut a day in this amazing woman's shoes; it might just change your fashion mentality forever.

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Countdown to the Zoe Show: "My Priority Is Always Going to Be My Job"

FabSugar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:00:08 -0700

I hope you've enjoyed the countdown to The Rachel Zoe Project. And I hope you'll tune in to the premiere of the show Tuesday, Sept. 9. I'm going to be in the midst of Fashion Week, but I'll try to keep my eyes open for it. We'll have to reconvene and chat all about it. In the meantime, Zoe shares more . . .

What The Rachel Zoe Project is really about:

"You’re really going to see a lot of what it is that I do, what it is that being a stylist really means - at least for me in my world. Everybody is going to see how much work and how much time and effort goes into everything that we do. You’re going to get bits of certain clients. You’re going to get a lot of designers, a lot of the biggest designers in the fashion world. And you’re really going to get that drama that plays out through award season and Fashion Week, and a lot of the dynamics that exist between myself and my team that works with me.

My priority is always going to be my job. I’ve had nine fittings in the last 48 hours, and that’s not going to change. I’m doing a show and that is what it is and I’m proud of it. I’m never going to let the attention shift too much towards me to take away from what it is that I do."

To hear Zoe really open up about her fashion faux pas and jetset style, read more.

Opening up:

"I’ve run out of excuses not to do this, and I say in the show, it’s a bit of my mantra about my life and my job - I’m much more scared not to try than I am to fail. There’s always hesitation when you’re opening yourself up like that. As you very well know, the press has not always been kind to me. So I said OK, well what do I have to lose at this point?"

Not a fan:

"I’m not a huge advocate of cleavage. Midriffs, no more showing midriffs unless you’re on the beach. Too much. I think better left to the imagination.

When hair and makeup doesn’t work with the dress is number one. Sometimes young girls look older than they should and sometimes older women look younger than they should. Age appropriate dressing."

Jetset style:

"I think you should always look super when you’re traveling. Probably an incredible coat, one to the knee. And then one that’s more kind of cropped like to the hip, one that’s a little more casual. I would say incredible boots. For the Fall it’s all about your boot - an ankle boot and a knee high boot. Clearly a platform; super high pump that you can wear with everything all the time. Your perfect bag that you can take day to night and not too big but maybe a midsize. Travel gear is very important. And of course, big, big fabulous sunglasses."

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Trend Alert: Liquid Black Shades

FabSugar — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:00:22 -0700

You may recall, I was obsessed with these Oliver Peoples Alina Cat Eye Sunglasses ($300) last month. Time has not changed the way I feel. But now, I see many other liquid black shades. Whether fused with white or clear, these shades are cool and bold, with a hint of retro flava. Even little Miley Cyrus tried these on for style. Would you?

3.1 Phillip Lim Vivian - $225.00	Proenza Schouler Oversized Square Sunglasses, Black - $290.00
Stella McCartney Sunglasses Clear Detail Sunglasses - $240.00	2854 Sunglasses - $5.80
Ray Ban Wayfarer II Sunglasses - $139.00	Linda Farrow Vintage Clear Sunglasses, 60% off - $485.00
Stella McCartney Oversized Aviator Sunglasses - $290.00	Oliver Peoples Eyewear Freya Sunglasses - $325.00
Oliver Peoples Alina Cat Eye Sunglasses - $300.00

Absolutely Fabulous

FabSugar — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 14:40:12 -0800

I kicked off the New Year with some simply fabulous shoes found by you lovely ladies!
It's not too late to send out thank you cards!
Get up to date with the latest trend alerts: stud earrings, ballet-inspired, cobalt blue, and tweeds.
A couple fab sites you all should check out this weekend: ChipandPepper.com and Endless.com.
Spring is right around the corner! Check out my Spring Peeks of Acrylic Accents, Romanza, Intergalactic Planetary, and Dresses.
Wipe the slate clean in 2007 with crystal clear lip glosses, alcohol-free toners, clarifying facial cleansers, clear(ish) sunglasses, and clean out your makeup drawer after learning about the shelf life of your makeup.
You all got a kick out of my Look for Less: Louis Vuitton Silver Speedy 30 post as well as Hilary Duff's fab luggage and Ugly Betty Is Not So Ugly!.
The FabSugar Designer of 2006 is 3.1 Phillip Lim - bravo!

Celebrity Style: Nicole Richie

FabSugar — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 16:11:22 -0700

Health issues aside, Nicole Richie is one of the more stylish of the young celebutantes. By popular demand, we found her exotic crochet black tunic. You've gotta have the toned stems to pull off this look; but if you've got it - flaunt it! I think the look could have stood a colorful punch, like maybe a punchy handbag, but clearly Richie is complementing her rocker beau. Twinkies!

To get Richie's look, read more

Madison Marcus Zest Tunic in Black, $219.

GAP 5-pocket cut-off jean shorts, $20.

Joie Deuces Wild Flat, $155.

COACH Molly Sunglasses, $188.

Her bag is the black Balenciaga medium motorcycle style - a few seasons old mind you!

Flynet

Coated Linen/Cotton Trench Coat - $198.00	Tri Strand Pearl Necklace - $7.80
F7011 Sunglasses - $5.80	Biviel Women's BV1221 Flat - $124.95
Women's Classic Button-Front Shirts - $7.50	Cropped Skinny Jean - $19.80
Echo Silk Scarf - $36.00	Wool Floppy Hat - $13.99
Isaac Mizrahi for Target® Linen Blazer - Khaki/ White - $9.99	Xhilaration® Chain Flap Clutch - Black - $3.74
Waterbury Hoodie - $78.00	Isaac Mizrahi for Target® Seersucker Skirt - Silver Birch/ White - $24.99
Woven Pattern Handbag - $39.50	Leopard Cocktail Hat - $28.00
Sag Harbor Lurex® Swing Jacket - $64.00	Satin Headband w/Bow - $3.80