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Dress Me Up: Roller Fab

FabSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:00:22 -0700

I have taken up a new hobby: roller skating! Not too long ago I asked your help in finding a sexy, cute rollerskating outfit for a roller disco party I went to. You did, and here is Roller Fab! With super sore thighs the next day, I went and bought some skates because I was so inspired (the ones I wore were actually YumSugar's!). My fresh skates are white with purple wheels and laces - Fab, no? Shopbop's Retro Fever section got the disco ball and thus the wheels turning for me again, and I couldn't refuse putting together an even more glam roller look.

Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Sequin Short - $216.00	Millions of Smiles Trim Tank - $145.00
Juicy Couture Nice Girls Wear Juicy Logo Sport Sock - $15.00	Rag & Bone Bomber Jacket - $405.00
Sunshine & Shadow Hand Dyed Scarf - $118.00	Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Clutch with Bangle - $132.00
Kenneth Jay Lane Pave Disc Earrings - $330.00	Oliver Peoples Eyewear - $400.00

Dress You Up! T-Shirt Dresses

FabSugar — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:20:40 -0700

I saved the most laid back of this Spring's Dress You Up! for Friday. Seriously, looking at one of these I just want to go to bed, wake up, roll out of bed and get back into bed - they are so comfy looking. Because of this t-shirt dresses are probably best saved for the weekend or if you have a really office casual job. I leave you on a TGIF note with these picks.

I hope you enjoyed Dress You Up! this week, I know I did. Seeing as how dresses are one of the key clothing items for Spring, stay tuned for a Part II in weeks to come.

American Apparel Sheer Rib Short Sleeve Tunique, $34.

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Love from Ya Ya Scoop Back Tee Dress, $128.

Helmut Lang Jersey Combo Dress, $255.

Dress You Up! Maxi Dresses

FabSugar — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 09:11:22 -0700

Ok so this first model in a serious maxi dress looks like a tree, but that is the effect the longest dress of all can help one achieve. I was actually just on a hunt for a maxi dress and ended up scoring an awesome black silk Corey Lynn Calter one. I wore it to Fashion Week Live last month. I gotta tell ya, I stood out (in a good way) amongst all the legs and got several compliments. My analysis: maxi dresses are the next 'It' dress. After all, the only way to go after the mini dress is down, way down. I wore mine with some exotic flats because I am tall; if you're on the shorter side, these look retro redone with a solid pair of wood-heeled wedges.

Twinkle by Wenlan 'Midsummer' Long Dress, $497.

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INC International Concepts® Printed Color-Block Maxi Dress, $129.

T Bags Long Convertible Dress in Yellow Print, $220.

Dress You Up! Mini Dresses

FabSugar — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:50:33 -0700

For those who have legs and know how to use them, this is your time to shine. You've been living under a rock if you didn't notice that mini dresses are hot hot hot for Spring. This week I'm all about Dress You Up! and getting you all prepared for the dress surplus of the season.

You will notice my picks are solids with details like rosettes, trim, volume and pockets. I think the classiest way to wear a mini is with dignity; keep the pattern simple and modern and let your legs work it. Just my opinion but when sporting a raised hemline, the most stylish way is to be subtly sexy. One of my mottos is: if you've got it, flaunt it. So lucky leggy gals, these are for you.

Shift Dress with Rosettes by 3.1 by Phillip Lim, $368.

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Vivienne Tam Candy Apple Eyelet Mini Dress, $295.

Splendid Heather Pocket Tank Mini Dress, $122.

AKA New York Empire Button Dress, $255.

Dress You Up! Vintage Print Dresses

FabSugar — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 16:11:22 -0700

Skip your morning coffee, or tea, and opt for a fabulous vintage print dress. Yes, you could also scour vintage shops, I know that's what members of The Vintage Place!! are thinking. But that's a shopping mission and if you're not up to the challenge this Spring has lots and lots of offerings.

Same with trapeze style dresses, you can wear these with a heel or no heel; but if you want to wear it for evening I suggest a heel and some jewels as the vintage prints tend to dress down the dress (pun intended). For those bold gals out there who are all about colorful prints, have fun with these picks.

Stay tuned all week long as I'll be showing you some of the cutest dress styles right now; there will be something for everyone so...Dress You Up!.

Diane von Furstenberg Adelaide Dress, $325.

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Nieves Lavi Cotton Wrap Dress, $286.

dELiAs Ana Dress, $44.50.

Strapless Jolie organza dress, $230.

Dress You Up! Trapeze Dresses

FabSugar — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:30:22 -0700

Just when you thought dresses couldn't get any more comfortable the trapeze dress emerges. They surfaced last Fall and are in full force for Spring, with their airy and forgiving silhouette. These are awesome for those with tummy issues and look great with a pair of metallic peep toe flats or cork-heel pumps. To wit, the trapeze can be dressed up or dressed down. And come winter time, just wear one of these with a pair of tights or over some skinnies and you'll still be styley.

Stay tuned all week long as I'll be showing you some of the cutest dress styles right now; there will be something for everyone so get ready for Dress You Up!.

Wayf Silk Trapeze Dress, $365.

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ECI Printed Silk Trapeze Dress, $138.

Fluet Sleeveless Button-Back Silk Trapeze Dress, $310-$320.

Alloy pocket trapeze dress, $37-$38.

2009 American Music Awards: Kristen Bell

FabSugar — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:46:01 -0800

Kristen Bell just showed up at the AMAs in a strapless metallic lamé dress by Christian Cota. Check out how the peach ribbon detailing adds a girlie touch - cute. For accessories, the actress complemented her ensemble with a silver clutch and silver bow sandals. Are you diggin' her feminine 'fit?

Vote on all of my American Music Awards polls here!

Come Fab Finding With Me: PartySugar's High School Reunion

FabSugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:50:22 -0800

PartySugar's high school reunion is coming up in couple of weeks. Since she's busy planning decadent holiday menus, shopping for clothes is the last thing on her mind - let's help her out! The reunion will be held at a swanky Mediterranean restaurant, so let's find her a fabulous dress, accessories, and footwear. One catch: she's recovering from foot surgery – ouch - so fancy flats are a must. I'll start you off with this Diane von Furstenberg Stephanie Bracelet Clutch ($395); the chain-link detail is beyond fresh.

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 High School Reunion. 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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Tobi Opens Virtual Dressing Room

FabSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:22 -0800

Tobi, one of my favorite online boutiques, just got way cooler. The San Francisco-based retailer has opened up a virtual dressing room so customers can have a more hands-on shopping experience. "With Fashionista, not only could it possibly help customers answer, ‘How does this look on me?’, it’s also a fun and engaging way to help them discover new products that they wouldn’t have found through the normal shopping experience," vice president of technology Jeff Lee said.

You'll need a computer with a camera to participate. See yourself on the screen, pick which merchandise you want to "try on" and they will appear over your body. Of course, this technology doesn't help with fit, but it's innovative nonetheless. Curious how it works? Get started now.

Who Wore It Better? Luscious Leather LBD

FabSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:00:22 -0800

Can't seem to find the gusto to don a leather dress? Look to Kate Moss and Carine Roitfeld for inspiration. No doubt, the two are working it in their identical long-sleeve leather dresses. Kate Moss added some rockability to the high-neck cut by accessorizing with sexy bare legs, a studded belt, and pointy-toe pumps. In comparison, the French Vogue editor covered her stems with sexy, sheer black tights and tough, suede ankle boots. Notice how Moss tossed her hair up, while Carine kept hers down. Tell me, which leather lovin' lady do you prefer?