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Tory Burch Adds Sunnies To Her Mix

FabSugar — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:00:22 PDT

Clothing, jewelry, footwear, bags . . . the only thing the Tory Burch brand is lacking is sunglasses. Well, no more. The designer has added glamorous eyewear to her already-successful repertoire. Tory Burch Eyewear, expected to hit stores in November, is priced $135 to $195; rather affordable compared to typical luxury sunglasses prices (from $230).

"I spent a lot of time developing the lenses and frames," Burch said. The result? Cat eye and shield frames in black, tortoise, navy and olive green. This debut collection was inspired by Burch's icons, James Dean, Peter Fonda, and Faye Dunaway, as well as her parents’ trips to Greece, Istanbul, and Morocco in the '60s, '70s, and '80s. Fresh.

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Fab Ad: Tom Ford Eyewear Fall '08

FabSugar — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:00:22 PDT

Tom Ford has a mouth fetish. After his Spring ads were banned in Italy, why is Liliana Dominguez (love her) gnashing on a fat piece of chicken in the Fall '08 eyewear campaign? Maybe she was hungry. A model eating in an ad? Groundbreaking indeed. Also, does anyone else see a nod to Amy Winehouse? I'm sure photog Solve Sundsbo and Ford intended that. It's a bit hard to focus on the specs at hand, but it is a finger lickin' good ad, no?

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Fab Body Guide: Sunnies For Every Face, Part I

FabSugar — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:00:22 PDT

How many pairs of sunglasses do you own? I'm in the midst of a sunglasses clean out, actually, so you don't want to know how many pairs I have accumulated over the years. Let's just say I'm trying to be more selective and smarter with my purchases. But yes, we have to protect our precious eyes from those harmful UV rays. When buying the new sunnies, considering certain factors can help narrow your search and results. Here are some suggestions on finding your perfect pair of sunnies.

To learn tips on finding the perfect pair of sunnies for round, oval, and square shaped faces,

Round Shaped Face: Look for angular, dark lenses and avoid anything round.
Oval Shaped Face: Lucky you! Your face shape can handle just about any frame shape. Square and rectangular shapes are your best bet.
Angular Shaped Face: Offset sharp features with softer shaped frames such as oval and round shaped lenses.

Marc Jacobs Tortoiseshell framed sunglasses - Sold Out	Spitfire Bearded Gent Sunglasses - Sold Out
Oliver Peoples Eyewear Ilsa Sunglasses - Sold Out	Ray-Ban Large Rounded Lens Logo Sunglasses - Sold Out
Proenza Schouler Square Sunglasses - Sold Out	Chloe Cut-Out Square- Black / Grey - Sold Out
A/X Armani Exchange Large Oval Sunglasses - Sold Out	Marc Jacobs Collection Round with Cut-Out Sunglasses - Sold Out
Jessica Simpson Large Vented Plastic Sunglasses - Sold Out

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On Our Radar: Benjamin Eyewear

FabSugar — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:00:22 PDT

You might not know his name, but Benjamin Montoya is a stylist's best-kept secret.

He owns the LA mecca for sunglasses, City of Angels - just recently visited by David Beckham - and last year decided to launch his own line, Benjamin Eyewear.

The shades have already been snapped up by fellow LA designer Jenni Kayne, who styled them with her last two collections shown during New York Fashion Week. But the feeling is mutual: Benjamin considers her a muse and has even named one of his available styles “Kayne.”

Benjamin Eyewear is available at LeeLeeLunettes.com and runs $325-$500.

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Fab Flash: Tom Ford Opens Up Shop!

FabSugar — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:59:31 PDT

Former Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent designer Tom Ford couldn't find a retail space for his very first boutique on Bond Street in London so, lucky for us Americans, an empty Madison Avenue boutique called his name one day as he was passing by. A phone call and some hardcore planning later, Tom's three-story, 8,680-square-foot New York store has opened its doors today at 845 Madison Avenue.

According to reports, butlers and maids have been staffed to fluff cushions and wipe dust in this uber luxurious fashion house with pale gray and sable brown hues, suede walls, leather furniture and various art pieces.

Starting at $3,000, Cary Grant-like men can purchase ready-to-wear suits or they can opt for custom-made tailoring. Women can stock up on leather goods like luggage and crocodile weekenders, fragrances, eyewear, and a full line of jewelry.

In case any of you fashion forward provocateurs want to stop by, the store is open by appointment 7am-11am and 5pm-7pm and to the public from 11am-5pm.

If you do stop by, please pick me up a crocodile weekender and I promise I'll pay you back!

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Diane Kruger and Salma Hayek Help Launch Versace Eyewear

Katie Henry — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:59:58 PST

Donatella Versace hosted at an exclusive dinner at Paris's Restaurant Lasserre on Monday to unveil the Versace Étoile De La Mer eyewear collection. Diane Kruger was one of the lucky stars to score an invite, and wore a wild cheetah and floral minidress designed by her host, Donatella. Inside, fashionable ladies like Salma Hayek, Anna Wintour, and Abbie Cornish tried on pieces from the line, which will be available in stores as of March. Oscar nominee Bérénice Bejo, from The Artist, also joined the celebration.

Diane's been front and center for many of the Couture Fashion Week events in recent days, starting with Donatella's Versace couture show Monday.She then moved on to Giambattista Valli's presentation and Chanel's Haute Couture extravagana. Salma and Diane are traveling in similar fashion circles this month, and were both on hand last night's opening of Prada’s 24 h Museum. The actresses partied late into the night and were entertained with a special DJ session from none other than Kate Moss.

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Toms Debuts Cool Sunglasses That Give the Gift of Sight

Noria Morales — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:15:58 PDT

Chances are, you or someone you know wears a pair of Toms shoes, which means somewhere in the world a child who needed a pair of shoes got one. The one-for-one principle of Toms is expanding, this time to sunglasses and eyesight. Founder Blake Mycoskie partnered with Seva Foundation to create a program that will help give sight to people in need via medical treatment, prescription eyeglasses, and sight-saving surgery. How does the program get funded? Each time someone buys a pair of Toms sunglasses. This good deed is rather effortless once you get a look at the super-cool styles Toms debuted. The 101, 201, and 301 styles all have hand-painted stripes - in tons of pretty colors - that signify the purchaser (aka the giver), the sight recipient, and Toms. We think that's pretty cool, and we're particularly jazzed on the price: getting chic, Summer shades and giving the gift of sight will cost $135-$145. You can shop them right now at Toms.

Link Time: How to Get Ready in a Rush, DvF Shares Her Packing Tips, and More

FabSugar — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:41:25 PDT

Think fast: how to get ready in 10 minutes or less - Lauren Conrad
Meet the muse: Sarah Sophie Flicker - Style.com
Pippa Middleton draws flak for her proposed party-planning book - The Daily Beast
Prabal Gurung talks Nicki Minaj and dressing Miss Piggy - StyleList
Carolina Herrera is launching two new eyewear lines - Lucky
See the list of stores that will open at midnight for Black Friday - InStyle
The top 10 supermodel reunion covers - HuffPo Style
PETA convinced Reese Witherspoon to stop carrying her snakeskin bag - The Cut
Dinner at Tiffany's: Tiffany & Co's Fall 2012 bags - Bag Snob
Diane von Furstenberg helps teach you how to pack - Racked

The Dark Knight Rises Pics: Anne Hathaway's Full Cat Suit Revealed!

Becky Kirsch — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:00:42 PDT

It's not every day you see Batman and Catwoman having a laugh together, but that's exactly what happened on the set of The Dark Knight Rises over the weekend. Christian Bale and Anne Hathaway gave us yet another peek at their costumes, but it's definitely the cat suit that's getting this most attention here. We've already seen Anne Hathaway riding the Bat pod, but now she's got a different set of eyewear and a sexy skintight suit. It looks more like Batman's suit than what we've seen from other big-screen versions of the character, but personally I'm glad that director Christopher Nolan left the shiny vinyl at home.

Fab Community Must Reads: Givenchy Eyewear, Tuxedo Dressing, and More

FabSugar — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 04:01:23 PDT

Mariacarla Boscono gets catty for Givenchy - Sandi in the City
How to incorporate cobalt blue into your wardrobe - Over 40 Style
Fall fashion trend: tuxedo dressing and menswear-inspired style - The Style Mark
It's all about bums and balloons in the latest Marc Jacobs campaign - The Fash Pack
The college girl's guide to loungewear - The Style Report