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Celebrity Style: Emmy Rossum

FabSugar — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:00:22 PDT

Designer Phillip Lim opened his first store in LA and naturally all of Hollywood's pretty young things flocked to his party. Actress Emmy Rossum looked particularly smashing in her bright Phillip Lim draped dress. That mango color is yummy! But what's a dress without the right accessories? Emmy took her outfit from good to fabulous by wearing a black-leather belt, cool drop earrings, and a black bracelet by Cartier, and peep-toe pumps. I have no doubt Lim was proud.

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Trend Alert: Multiple Buckle Belts

FabSugar — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:30:22 PDT

When did belts get so complex? Simple single buckle belts aren't copacetic for designers anymore. These multiple buckle belts are dynamic and make a statement all right. The statement being "Look at my womanly waist!" Not such a bad calling card if you ask me.

What's Up With These Brand Names?!

FabSugar — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 06:20:22 PDT

Has anyone else noticed the emergence of cheeky but somewhat suspicious new brand names? I'm talking about the jean brand Rich & Skinny, the new clothing company Young, Fabulous & Broke, and the belt designers who admit themselves Elegantly Waisted. What's up with these brand names?

When I first noticed Rich & Skinny last Spring I thought: great - not a very aspirational message. Then I stumbled upon Young Fabulous & Broke and related to it a bit more. And behold Elegantly Waisted, which is definitely a clever name for a belt company, but a not-so-subliminal message. But I have to question these and their influence. If teeny boppers see Paris Hilton in her Rich & Skinny jeans, they're going to covet not only them but that lifestyle. And while I'm of age to get Elegantly Waisted, not everyone should. Just fashion for thought.

On to the fun part, if you had to choose which brand name you related to most, which would it be?

Weddings Through the Decades: Roaring '20s Inspiration

Laura Marie Given — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:56:19 PDT

In the midst of post-World War I prosperity, the Roaring '20s were all about new technologies, jazz music, speakeasies, and a flippant attitude. For fashion, this meant simple elegance: feathers, pearls, boas, flapper dresses, bucket hats, and brooches. Weddings were much more informal than in earlier eras - gone were the corsets, tossed aside in favor of drop-waist dresses that showed a bit of leg. Brides danced everything from the Foxtrot to the Charleston, and most preferred platinum or white gold wedding rings over traditional yellow gold. Hoping to channel a bit of Jazz Age pizzazz on your big day? Here are 31 gorgeous photos to help you carry 1920s charm into your wedding celebration.

Shop These Kate Middleton-Inspired Wedding Day Dresses at Every Price Point

Chi Diem Chau — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:00:13 PDT

A year ago today, jaws dropped as Kate Middleton married Prince William wearing not one, but two beautiful, bespoke Alexander McQueen wedding dresses and now, you can get the same look for less. At the royal wedding ceremony, Kate stunned in an elegant ivory duchesse satin and hand-embroidered lace Alexander McQueen wedding dress. The gown fit her perfectly and her choice of long lace sleeves spurred a wedding dress trend overnight. For the royal wedding's evening reception dinner at Buckingham Palace, Kate Middleton slipped into another Alexander McQueen dress. For her second look, Kate chose a white satin gazar and strapless silhouette, embellished with silver diamante embroidery at the waist. If you're a bride-to-be or merely shopping for the near future, check out these gorgeous Kate Middleton-inspired wedding dresses at all price points. We promise, there's one for every kind of budget.

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

Brittney Stephens — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:30:15 PDT

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 1920s and flourished worldwide thereafter; it represents an elegance and keen attention to graphic details and strong, symmetrical lines, as well as embellishments like beading, feathers, and fringe. We're smitten with the '20s-chic vibe this season, and it can be considerably easy to achieve once you know what to look for.

Here's how to get the look:

Go for a drop-waist dress; it's a slouchy silhouette that works for all body types and is especially good for girls who prefer to hide their midsection.
If you'd rather try the trend in smaller doses, consider pairing a sequined tank with wide-leg trousers, or tucking a silky button-down blouse into a pleated skirt.
As far as accessories go, opt for layers of long necklaces, cute cloche hats, and linear, square-cut clutches.

Now that you're up to speed, click through to see our complete breakdown of this season's art deco trend, then shop essential pieces.

Photo courtesy of Fashion Gone Rogue

Christian Dior Fall 2012

Marisa Tom — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:06:08 PST

Most girls spend their childhood days dreaming of fairytale endings and prima ballerina flights of fancy. To this point, we imagine the Christian Dior Fall 2012 lineup brought to life so many of those diaphanous frocks and ballgowns conjured up in our heads. Creamy pinks and pastels, full-skirted silhouettes, and strong ballerina references - right down to the ankle-strap heels - punctuated the collection. There were silky knotted-at-the-nape dresses, super-cinched waists (belted, at that), tailored peplum tops with rich stone embroideries at the neckline, and an aprés-dance sweater-over-dress look cute enough to inspire us all to hit the barre. The equally feminine accessories - wide belts, opera-length leather gloves, luxe beanies, portfolio clutches, and pointe-shoe-inspired heels - provided a well-rounded polish to each frothy lilac, pink, and muted gray creation. Rich in cut and girlie proportions, the final gowns proved to be worthy of the princess-like ensembles that preceded them - both in red-carpet wearability and elegance. It was a perfectly ladylike showing of nipped waists and sophisticated, flowing silhouettes, with just the softest pops of paisley and houndstooth prints. See below for more Christian Dior details.

Trends: Full-skirted silhouettes (often belted), cinched waists, peplum, pale pastels, and ballerina-inspired frocks.
Colors: Dusty pink, gray, lilac, black, creamy beige, ivory, and pops of midnight blue.
Key Piece: Diaphanous full skirts, belted, and topped off with ballerina-worthy ankle-strap pumps.
Accessories: Ankle-strap pumps, slick wide belts, opera-length leather gloves, portfolio clutches, and cashmere-knit beanies.
Who Would Wear It: Ladies who can't live without an ultra-flirty silhouette, like Sarah Jessica Parker, Emma Stone, and Natalie Portman.

Grammy Awards: Katy Perry

FabSugar — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:40:00 PST

Katy Perry donned an icy blue gown by Elie Saab to match her icy blue hair for the Grammy Awards. The dress is quite elegant, with elbow-length sleeves, a demure V-neck back, and a long train. The dress hugs Katy's figure, and her waist is accentuated by a blue skinny belt. She looks ultra ladylike, compared to some of her looks in the past. What do you think of her look?

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Golden Globes: Claire Danes

FabSugar — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:23:26 PST

We're kicking off a night of megawatt glamour at the Golden Globes with the beautiful Claire Danes. The actress stepped out onto the red carpet in an ultra-elegant black and white J. Mendel gown, complete with sequin embellishments at the shoulders and waist. We love that she keeps her accessories minimal, with a diamond bracelet and just a set of diamond stud earrings, but amps up the look with an elegant updo and gorgeous red lips. How'd she do?

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Golden Globes: Freida Pinto

FabSugar — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:38:04 PST

Freida Pinto's Golden Globes look was as elegant as you'd expect. The natural beauty wore a blue Prada gown, cinched in at the waist with a diminutive black ribbon belt. Gold additions, via a stunning gold Chopard necklace and box clutch, were her accessories of choice. On the beauty front, Freida kept her silky black hair down and finished off with smoky brown eyes and a nude lip. Do you love her look?

Vote on all of our Golden Globe Awards polls here!