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Online Sale Alert! 50% Off at Ron Herman

FabSugar — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:00:22 -0800

Ron Herman is having a Winter sale and when Ron Herman has a sale, it means nothing but business. Anything that's lustworthy is 50 percent off right now, like this Rebecca Taylor Pleated Multi-Color Cami ($103, originally $205). It so belongs in your Spring wardrobe. Jeans, coats, dresses, tanks, scarves, cardigans, jewelry, shoes - all yours to adopt.

Trend Alert: Corset Tops

FabSugar — Fri, 04 May 2007 11:29:22 -0700

Marilyn loved 'em, Madonna loved 'em, and I love 'em too. A quintessentially feminine top, the corset top is flirting via fabric. Top one of these off with a pencil skirt or your favorite pair of skinnies and get ready to bat those eyelashes. You can sex one up with a fun pair of cork heels or you can tone one down with a pair of chic flip flops. Bustier girls beware: I would say if you are larger than a C cup these aren't for you. Cleavage is a beautiful thing, but you don't want to send the wrong message!

Marni color block corset top, $383.

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Fei canasta halter, $68.

Forever 21 flower corset top, $18.

Trend Alert: Laced-Up

FabSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:50:22 -0800

Kate Moss doesn't usually stray away from her sleek modus operandi, but when she does, it's just as amazing. While out celebrating her bro's birthday in London, the Super donned a pair of funky lace-up jeans. It's very Guns N' Roses circa '90, and I love how the lacing goes all the way up her legs. I suggest offsetting the old school vibe by pairing these pants with a decadent chubby - a la Kate - or fancy embellished top. If the full-legged corset is too much for your taste, opt for pants with less lacing. No matter what, don't forget the badass heels and rock star attitude.

Current/Elliott Back Laceup Jean Jet Black - $288.00	6126 Jean Lace-Up Leggings - $98.00
Hudson - $225.00	Splendid - $72.00
Scheme Lace-Up Leggings - $118.00	Lana Bootcut Jeans - $59.50
Juicy Couture - $128.00	Lace-Up Leggings - $8.99
True Religion Cassidy Lace Up Jean - $233.00

Trend Alert: Sweet Corsets

FabSugar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:00:22 -0800

Sweet corsets are back. This flattering cut can do you no wrong with its structured corset shape and romantic appeal. I also like how the light boning reminds me of old-school lingerie. I'm swooning over this Nanette Lepore Indochine Dress ($430); the juxtaposition between the sweet style and bold print makes for a radical frock.

Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:00:22 -0700

Spotlight: Kaviar Gauche - Bag Snob
Louise Black beset by angry corset clients - Racked
No idea is too small for Rodarte’s Mulleavy sisters - New York Times
A fabulous Fall bag for under $70 - Lucky
Rachel and Brad pretend to miss Taylor at Paris Fashion Week - The Cut
Someone’s in the kitchen with Zac - Fashionista
Anna Wintour attempts to make friends with teenage girls - Jezebel
Pregnant Jourdan Dunn walks in Jean Paul Gaultier's Spring 2010 show - Stylelist
Chanel Iman and Jourdan Dunn bring diversity to the runways - Teen Vogue
Jimmy Choo for Elton John Foundation collection - Nitrolicious
Get wrapped up in our coziest Fall sweater finds - Refinery 29
Bob Mackie's latest over-the-top creations for Cher! - Off the Rack

Look of the Day: Fabulously Funky

FabSugar — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:50:22 -0700

Blondie Britt showed off her styling skills today wearing a smashing corset top and skinny jeans, but what really grabs my attention are her fun accessories. The gold sandals are slick and her embroidered hat is fabulously funky.

Here's what she has on:

Hat: Aldo
Corset: Seduction
Jeans: Seduction
Sandals: Fioni

Congrats to Blondie Britt!

Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar!

March Shopping Madness! Country Cutie

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

I'm a city gal but that won't stop me from looking like a country cutie. To fake this Midwest vibe, dig around for soft, floral prints and muted colors. Smaller florals - like VS model Behati Prinsloo's Victoria's Secret Pink corset floral dress - deliver the best country girl illusion. If dresses aren't your thing, pair a smocked top with some cut-off jean shorts for a more casual look.

Here's the most important part to getting this right: take another glance at the South African beauty. Did you notice how she paired her dress with kickass Alex Wang heels? That's how you do it. Contrast all of that country softness with a tough piece to give it a modern touch.

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Fabworthy: Target Go International Gray Bustier Top

FabSugar — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:00:22 -0800

Bustier advocates, like myself, get ready to go gaga over this Target Go International Gray Bustier Top ($25). It took mere seconds between finding it and ordering one for myself. I just received it and can't wait to experiment.

I've long been a fan of bustier/corset bodices and especially love what Proenza Schouler does with them. But I normally don't wear them in an obviously sexy way. Instead, I layer over a contrasting tee for coverage and added interest. Now that I'm sure this one looks good in person, I had to share with my girls.

Sneak Peek! Target Go International Private Label 5 Collection

FabSugar — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:00:08 -0800

I was just professing my love for Target and now Go International's Private Label 5 collection has arrived. The Target gods must be listening. All of the retailer's past lines have excited me, but this one I'm willing to push and shove for. While with past collections I've coveted only a few items, I nearly want all of the pieces in this latest one. Starting February, you'll find me at my local Target buying the black draped jumpsuit, the punchy floral mini skirt, the sassy one-shoulder floral dress, a corset-style top, a sleeveless ruffle cardigan, and perhaps more. Check out the collection in its entirety and tell me which pieces you have dibs on.

To see more from the latest Go International line, read more.

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The Project Runway Season Five Finale Runway Show!

FabSugar — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:10:36 -0700

The grand finale of my Fashion Week was the Project Runway finale show. And what a show it was. Before the season five contestants showed their collections, it was a reunion among familiar faces. It's always a joy seeing Runway alumni gather and mingle. The recently booted Blayne and Terri were there - all smiles - and favorites like Jay, Rami, Jillian (wearing a familiar knit sweater from her collection), Chris March, and Jack Mackenroth (who I chatted with at the Jill Stuart show, he is so sweet) all made cameos. Enter Christian Siriano, who had his own Spring show the night before. Then, Michelle Tractenberg, Rachel Zoe, and Harvey Weinstein were chatting about. Quite the spectacle!Anticipation grew once Heidi, Nina, and Michael Kors all came out to welcoming applause. Side note: Are Heidi and Nina both wearing Roland Mouret dresses? They looked great, but I wonder if that was planned. At 9:30 a.m. the lights dimmed and Heidi appeared, microphone in hand. She said some heartfelt words to the people of Bravo and the Magic Elves (the show's producers) - saying goodbye and thanking them for five great seasons. To bring you up to speed, Runway is moving to Lifetime for their sixth season (and that will be interesting in itself).

The guest judge seat remained empty. All week long there had been rumblings about Jennifer Lopez being the guest judge, but it was anticlimactic when Heidi announced that Lopez was unable to due to "a foot injury." Boo. And so, Tim Gunn stepped in at the last minute to serve as guest judge. Don't get me wrong - I adore Gunn - but it was very exciting when Victoria Beckham graced us with her presence last time. Once all was said and done, the first collection, by Jerell, was unveiled . . .

To see the collections of Jerell, Suede, Joe, Korto, Kenley, and Leanne, and to read my reviews, read more.

Jerell
Jerell has one of the most lovable personalities, but his collection wasn't so. He came out and thanked his parents, boyfriend, and bestie, and I was really looking forward to his final collection. Bustiers, ruffles, dramatic bodices, and black and gold comprised his aesthetic. There was a regal undertone, as well as a pirate feel, but the taste level just wasn't that high. His two gowns didn't fit so well, and there wasn't a strong point of view. My favorite look was the embellished cardigan over a striped dress with sheer overlay.

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Suede
Oh gosh. I really didn't like this collection. It was immature and incohesive, and the Barbie girl color palette was ridiculous. Suede claimed "Suede's going to rock it" but he didn't. He mixed plaid with pastels, ruffles with one shoulder, and shredded and draped pieces; cotton candy fabrics were utterly unsophisticated. I didn't mind the wedding dress, but that was subpar.

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Joe
Joe is vanilla. His heart is in the right place, but his talent is hit or miss. Throughout the season, he's had some winners and losers, but his final works, which he claimed were Americana-inspired, were disappointing. He should have taken a more Ralph Lauren elegance take on the theme, and less Harley Davidson rough and tough. Brown leather corsets, patterned jeans, leather pants, and a navy dress with white stars were misses; a super cute paisley print dress, turquoise ornamentation, and a textured red ball gown skirt were hits. But this collection was not consistent enough to win.

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Kenley
Fun, quirky and feminine - just like the girl who made it. I like Kenley, although her distinct laugh annoys some, and her Alice in Wonderland take on "her dream wardrobe" was surprisingly versatile. Each piece was unique, and yet the collection melded together wonderfully. There were a few ooh ahh pieces: the black dress with fuchsia print overskirt (pictured above), the dramatic ruffle teal print blouse and black flounce skirt, and the pink and black colorblock bodice with dramatic tulle skirt dress. Her little feathered hats, which she has a penchant for, were a nice touch. This was possibly my personal favorite - full of eclecticism - but things heated up after she showed . . .

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Korto
I think Korto has the most interesting point of view, and her collection was beautifully exotic and elegant. However, there were one too many emerald green dresses, I'm just sayin.' Her collection was "inspired by nature and the landscape and clothes of her native country, Africa." She also designed the beaded and colorful jewelry (which I loved). Her color story was rich: emerald green, turquoise, mustard yellow, white, and ecru. Her silhouettes ranged from a slim halter gown and pouf sleeves to flirty cocktail dresses and asymmetrical cuts. The jungle printed banded belt frock was covetable, but a white frilly long dress was confusing. I loved the sometime Oscar de la Renta exoticism, though.

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Leanne
Funny how the six collections gradually got better. I think Leanne is going to win. Her collection was as stellar as any of the professional collections from the week. It was conceptual, beautiful, and theatrical. Leanne claimed she "lost a million hours of sleep" over it, and it showed. Sculptural skirts, dresses, and gowns floated down the runway to the beat of a neutral, cool palette. The craftsmanship was expert and you could just feel the adoration in the air. I would wear the ivory off-shoulder top and turquoise petal skirt and the ivory and beige corset mini dress (pictured above) in a heartbeat. And her modern wedding dress blew Suede's off the (project) runway.

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Mason by Michelle Mason Metallic Corset - $275.00	Temperley London Mini kaleidoscope dress - $1,295.00
Rosalind Corset - $69.00	Harriet Sateen Dress - $54.50
Laila Azhar Strapless Ruffle Hem Dress - $465.00	French Connection 'Cosmic Wonder' Corset Top - $128.00
Tartan Plaid Strapless Corset Sheath Dress - $310.00	Susanna Corset Top - $98.00
Mint Jodi Arnold Tatjana Mini Dress - $418.00	David Meister Satin Corset Dress - $368.00
Nanette Lepore Indochine Dress - $430.00

Juniors Xhilaration Short-Sleeve Top - Black Floral - $14.99	AE Cutoff Destroyed Denim Shorts - $34.50
Sonoma Life + Style® Beaded Flex Bracelet - $12.00	Sun Faded Fringe Tote - $128.00
Tiered floral skirt - $49.50	Spotted Feather Straw Cowboy Hat - $12.80
Smeal - $125.00	Airbrush Floral Halter Dress - $79.00
Floral Ditzy Print Blouse - $38.00	Women's Smocked Crepe Tops - $26.50
Denim jacket - $69.50	Floral Tiered Skirt - $22.99