Steal of the Day: Mercury Glass Beehive Cloche


Updated 04/14/09 12:10 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

Steal of the Day: Mercury Glass Beehive Cloche

Growing up with a beekeeper father has left me with an oddly profound love for the buzzing creatures. I'm not about to harvest a beehive myself, but I wouldn't mind a bit of bee-themed décor. I think this elegant Wisteria Mercury Glass Beehive Cloche ($27, reduced from $54) is the perfect compromise, especially since it also supports my love for mercury glass. It would look très chic standing Read more

eBay Find of the Week


Updated 01/12/08 8:27 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 16 comments

eBay Find of the Week

I have a Great Gatsby-esque cloche hat that I've been wearing all Winter. If you don't have one in your closet yet, try one out, like this Bloomingdales Wool Cloche Hat. It's similar to the one Diane Kruger wore recently at a New Year's party. Plus, the light color will allow you to wear it through Spring. The current bidding price is at $14.99, and the auction ends on Thursday, Jan. 17. Good Read more

Cool Idea: Pint-Sized Cloches For Displaying Tiny Treasures


Updated 06/06/11 2:53 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Decorating With Cloches

Cloches are such a lovely way to display a treasured object. But often, they are too large or unwieldy to use for our more diminutive treasured objects. When I spotted these miniature cloches at the Zuiderzee Museum's new exhibit, Industrious Artefacts: The Evolution of Crafts, a lightbulb went off in my head. While these cloches covered seeds, I could see them lined up on a floating wall shelf Read more

The Sweetest Easter Bonnets For Little Girls


Updated 03/31/12 5:40 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Easter Bonnets

The concept may be a bit old-fashioned, but what better beacon of Spring exists than a little girl decked out in her Easter bonnet? We've rounded up the sweetest hats — from traditional straw styles to crocheted cloches — as the perfect finishing touch for your daughter's holiday best. In the words of Irving Berlin, she'll "be the grandest lady in the Easter parade!" Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Spring's Glam '20s Trend, and the Key Pieces to Shop


Updated 03/14/12 1:36 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Art Deco Trend For Spring 2012

Spring 2012's art deco vibe was incredibly hard to ignore — we saw the jazzy, Great Gatsby-inspired trend on the runways from designers like Marc Jacobs, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, and more — and it called to mind a glittery glamour that makes us want to attend a fabulous soiree with Daisy Buchanan, or do the Charleston with Josephine Baker. Art deco is a design style that started in Paris in the Read more

Stealing the Look: Rooney Mara at the Oscars


Updated 02/27/12 12:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Get Rooney Mara's Modern Art Deco Look From Oscars 2012

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo leading lady and Oscar nominee Rooney Mara wasn't the only star wearing white at the 84th Academy Awards, but she certainly was one of the most memorable. With porcelain skin, red lips, full brows, and raven hair, she reminded me of a modern Audrey Hepburn — with a bit more edge of course. The origami folds and lace details of her Givenchy gown created an Read more

Invite a Cloche to Your Wedding


Updated 09/06/11 5:41 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Using Cloches at a Wedding

Cloches, also called bell jars, were originally developed by the French to protect early growing garden plants from frost. Today, the cloche has moved far beyond the garden. Cloches are often employed in kitchens as an elegant way to protect food, such as cheese or butter. They're also quite common as a decorating element. I've recently seen cloches used in a number of weddings in innovative Read more

Ralph Lauren Fall 2012


Updated 02/16/12 1:21 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Ralph Lauren Runway Fall 2012

Ralph Lauren's Fall 2012 collection focused on proper English style, from dapper menswear to glamourous, turn-of-the-century evening dresses. The select crowd of fashion editors — many of whom rarely even crack a smile at these shows —literally squealed with delight when the music began: it was the soundtrack to the PBS series and obvious editor obsession Downton Abbey. That show centers on a Read more

Cozy Up in Style With One of These Haute Hats!


Updated 02/15/12 11:14 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

The Best Hats For Every Occasion

Today, we’re highlighting one of our favorite cold-weather accessories: the haute hat. We’re totally mad for this must have; it’s super functional, been spotted on runways and style setters alike, and adds a dash of panache to any ensemble. Cozy up to a cloche, mix in metallics, or favor a floppy. Any way you style it, you’ll definitely turn heads. So watch our video now to check out the Read more

Shop the Best Fall Fedoras, Cloches, and Beanies Under $65


Updated 10/05/11 2:52 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shop Fall Hats, Fedoras, and Beanies

There's nothing quite like feeling the first Fall chill of the season. For us, that means swapping out our Summer gear for cozy sweaters, booties, warm coats — and hats! We love the idea of topping off our wintry ensembles with a wool fedora or cloche hat for the perfect polished look or going grunge with a slouched beanie. Check out our favorite picks, under $65, to finish off your Fall Read more