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Dress Me Up: Roller Fab

FabSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:00:22 PDT

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 - Sold Out	Millions of Smiles Trim Tank - Sold Out
Juicy Couture Nice Girls Wear Juicy Logo Sport Sock - Sold Out	Rag & Bone Bomber Jacket - Sold Out
Sunshine & Shadow Hand Dyed Scarf - Sold Out	Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Clutch with Bangle - Sold Out
Kenneth Jay Lane Pave Disc Earrings - Sold Out	Oliver Peoples Eyewear Benedict Photochromic Sunglasses - $400.00

Dress You Up! T-Shirt Dresses

FabSugar — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:20:40 PDT

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.

A couple more,

read more 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 PDT

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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Dress You Up! Mini Dresses

FabSugar — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:50:33 PDT

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.

A few more,

read more 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 PDT

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.

More, more, more,

read more 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 PDT

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.

More, more, more,

read more ECI Printed Silk Trapeze Dress, $138.
Fluet Sleeveless Button-Back Silk Trapeze Dress, $310-$320.
Alloy pocket trapeze dress, $37-$38.

5 Sexy Valentine's Day Dresses to Keep You Looking Hot For Your Valentine!

Allison McNamara — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:00:24 PST

Every girl wants to look sexy on Valentine's Day, so we've rounded up 5 stylish dresses to keep you looking hot for your valentine! Obviously, a little black dress is a great go to, but if you're looking for something a bit more festive, we've got a great little red dress, a peplum, and even polka dots for you to choose from. Like what you see? Shop the dresses below! On Allison McNamara: Alice + Olivia dress.

How to Throw a Moneyball-Themed Oscar Party

Shannon Vestal — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:30:21 PST

It may not be baseball season quite yet, but you can get that feeling if you throw an Oscar viewing party and let best picture nominee Moneyball be your inspiration. The film might even make for a better theme than Midnight in Paris or The Artist, depending on your crowd. Here's how to score a home run at your Oscar gathering (and don't forget to fill out a ballot for a chance to win an iPad.)

How to decorate: Bring out baseballs, bats, gloves, and any other sports memorabilia you may have. String up streamers in green and yellow (the Oakland A's colors), and nod to the movie's financial theme by decorating with fake dollar bills. If you really want to tie in the film, get a life-size Brad Pitt cutout (which wouldn't be a bad thing to have around, anyway).
How to dress: Wear the shirt of your baseball team of choice, but to really mirror the film, rock Oakland A's gear, or at least their colors.
What to serve: Traditional ballpark fare like hot dogs, beer, cotton candy, and peanuts in the shell, of course. Bake cookies or cake pops and frost them to look like baseballs.

Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures

12 Sexy Little Valentine's Day Accessories We Love!

Allison McNamara — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:00:16 PST

We've already showed you some sexy Valentine's Day dresses to wear on a hot date, and now we have some fun accessories to add a little love to your life year-round. Whether you want something subtle like a pretty ring or earrings, or you're on the market for a hot pink clutch, spruce up your style with these festive accessories. On Allison McNamara: Topshop blouse, Stella & Dot necklace.

Pink Leather Heart Purse - $24.00	Rebecca Minkoff 'Mini MAC' Croc Embossed Clutch - $195.00
Diament Jewelry for Urban Renewal Arrow Post Earring - $12.00	Heart Post Earring - Set of 3 - $16.00
Jacquie Aiche Jewelry Love Ring Vermeil - $150.00	Cosabella Satin & Lace Low-Rise Thong - $36.00
Free People Crop Underwire Bra - $14.99	Heart Print Lace Trim Boy Shorts - $4.99
Burgundy Dotty Heart Tights - $24.00

Minka Kelly Shares Her Heart-Healthy Fitness and Diet Tips

Fitness Magazine — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:02:38 PST

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar!

Esquire magazine once named actress Minka Kelly the “sexiest woman alive," so walking in the Heart Truth’s Red Dress Fashion Show to raise awareness for women’s heart health should be a breeze, right? Not quite. “I’ve been nervous all week!” Kelly said when we got the chance to chat with her on her new ambassador title with Diet Coke. We caught up with the brunette bombshell hours before showtime to get the scoop on how she lives a heart-healthy lifestyle, the exercises she swears by, and more.

Tell us about your partnership with Diet Coke and Heart’s Truth Red Dress Fashion Show. What made you decide to get involved?

Before I started working with Diet Coke as an ambassador, I wasn’t even aware that heart disease is the number-one killer for women. I figured this would be a chance for me to use my voice and let other women know how important it is to eat right and exercise to keep your heart in good health.

How do you manage to stay in shape, especially with such a busy schedule?

I try to do yoga every morning at 7 a.m.; it’s good to get your workout out of the way early. I also work out with my trainer Gunnar Peterson two days a week on top of that. I owe him a lot of credit for the shape I’m in because I love to eat! I have to work out extra hard to balance my love for food out.

Keep reading to learn how Minka Kelly is trying defying gravity.

Party Dress in Many Colors - by Naven - $369.00	MICHAEL Michael Kors - Cowl Twist Dress w/ Knot Front - $120.00
Alice + Olivia Tory Peplum Dress - $297.00	Tory Peplum Dress - $297.00
Victoria Peplum Dress - $264.00	Silk Polka Dot Dress - $325.00
Forever 21 Polka Dotted Dress - $27.80	Strapless Silk Duran Dress - $328.00
Strapless short dress - $54.90	JILL JILL STUART Strapless Red Mini Dress - $495.00
GUESS Dress, Strapless Sweetheart Neck A-Line - $128.00