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Look of the Day: Zip It Real Good

FabSugar — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:50:22 PDT

Xoqiqixo knows how to zip it real good. Had her skirt not had an exposed zipper running down the center, the look wouldn't have been as snazzy. See what I mean? Love the pop of green, too!

Unfortunately she didn't give us the details of her outfit, so come back and dish.

Congrats to xoqiqixo!

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

Fabworthy: Matt Bernson Swain Sandal

FabSugar — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:00:22 PST

Exposed zippers are one of the best fashion innovations because they add a casually cool flair to any item. This Matt Bernson Swain Sandal ($198) was a stand out when I was scouring the best shoes for Spring. And if they had a five-inch platform, I think Ashley Olsen would buy them, too. Love!

Victoria Beckham Spring 2012

Hannah Weil — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:41:12 PDT

Victoria Beckham, one of our favorite style mavens - and super-chic mama - showed a gorgeous, glossy Spring 2012 collection, mixing sleek, fitted silhouettes with roomier, more free-form shapes. Beckham showcased the kinds of body-conscious sheaths we might see her wearing, in bold navy and orange colorblocking, then surprised with newer, looser shapes in shiny satin finishes on jackets and sportier styled parkas in dreamy lavender and gray hues. Present throughout the collection is a heavy dose of leather - layered under dresses in creamy white and black, on newsboy caps, and cutout, ankle-wrap sandals and pumps. Sporty elements make an appearance in the form of zippered details, drawstrings, and halter necklines done in thicker harness-style straps. It's a blend of the sexy and the streamlined, appealing both to the minimalists and the statement-makers. The collection manages to walk that line between being modern, feminine, and wearable all at once. It offers the new without compromising Beckham's eye for the impeccably tailored, the undeniably cool.

Trends: Colorblocking, leather, exposed zippers.

Colors: Navy, black, orange, white, and neutrals.

Key Look: Navy and orange colorblocked sheath; a shiny lavender parka and white mini.

Accessories: Nude, black, and orange leather handbags, black leather newsboy caps, black and white leather sandals and cutout pumps.

Who Would Wear It: Modern, sporty types who still crave sexiness in their wardrobe.

BCBG Spring 2012

Noria Morales — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:12:38 PDT

BCBG cited Spring’s fresh energy and an urban, global spirit as inspiration for the Spring 2012 collection, which was dedicated almost entirely to soft, breezy dresses. Silk crepe and sheer chiffon fabrics were cut to flow away from the body via asymmetric hems, thigh-high slits, drop-waist, knife pleats, and peekaboo shoulders. There was a sporty element too, thanks to exposed bands in contrasting colors that looked like bra straps and sheer chiffon track jackets, complete with a hoodie and zipper. Then came the prints, first geometric juxtapositions of colors that channeled the art-deco designs of the 1920s before morphing into tribal-inspired embroidery and beading. If it sounds like a mishmash, it was, but the result worked in a collection that was softly edgy and self-assured. To see the clothes in movement, watch our runway video.

Trends: Sporty, tribal, colorblocking, knife pleats, cutout shoulders.

Colors: Coral, cobalt, yellow, teal, navy, and neutrals.

Key Piece: The finale dresses that blended crocheted embroidery onto silk chiffon.

Who Would Wear It: Any of the gorgeous front row celebs - Jordana Brewster, Angela Lindvall, Elisha Cuthbert, and Julia Jones - would look amazing in these dresses.

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