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Look of the Day: Fair Isle Cutie

FabSugar — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:00:22 -0800

Like Ashley Tisdale, adhusia is a fair isle cutie. But unlike the actress, she opted to give her Nordic print a fancy twist. Take note of the contrast between the sophisticated dress and the casual cardigan. Oh, and those booties pull in major attitude.

Here's what she has on:

Dress: Tommy Hilfiger
Cardigan: Nougat
Shoes: Fornarina
Necklace: Swarovski

Congrats to adhusia!

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Trend Alert: Nordic Prints

FabSugar — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:00:22 -0800

Nordic prints, also known as Fair Isle, have made a major comeback and I can see why. This interesting knit goes hand-in-hand with today's unfussy style and can brighten up any gloomy Winter palette. For instance, Ashley Tisdale's tee and denim combo would be nothing special without the help of her pretty Nordic cardigan sweater. Notice how the intricate print adds instant style to her casual outfit. Too busy for your taste? Take this trend in small doses via fun scarves or gloves.

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Trend Alert: Fair Isle Cozies

FabSugar — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:00:22 -0800

Nothing says the holidays like Fair Isle cozies - just ask Posh. This cute classic print is seasonal, but oh so irresistible. I suggest you add at least one Fair Isle sweater, or skivvy, to your fashion repertoire. To avoid looking too sweet, wear yours with some black stovepipes and a take-no-prisoners attitude. And you thought cozies were for wimps.

Free People Fair Isle Sweater Dress - $98.00	Juicy Couture Knit & Faux Fur Boot - $295.00
Pout ™ Fair isle sweater sleep set - $58.00	Stella Mccartney Knit Drawstring Bag - $1,195.00
Fair isle belted cardigan sweater - $48.00	BCBG Max Azria Fair Isle Border Sweater - $118.00
Lauren by Ralph Lauren Mila Fair Isle Cardigan - $149.00	Fair Isle hoodie sweater - black print - $68.00

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Fab's October Most Wanted

FabSugar — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 06:00:22 -0700

There is one thing that I think of when October rolls around: Halloween! It makes sense for the Fab favorite holiday to be the holiday where you are required to dress up and be someone else for a night right? Halloween is the time to get creative with garb and prove to the world you can be sexy, scary or funny - in excess. Me? I usually go for sexy, since I'm fairly buttoned up the other 364 days of the year. More Halloween inspiration is in the near Fab future, but in the meantime, here are some favorites to get me in cold weather fashion shape.

So I mentioned I'm fairly buttoned up most of the time, but I do love me some animal prints, and this Banana Republic Silk animal-print top, $48, is a beaut.
Call them go go boots, call me lover. These Bottega Veneta Patent Boots, $990, are hot and I dig the stacked heel. For days I'm not feeling so retro, a glimpse under some dark denim boot cuts is very Marianne Faithfull.
I'm sorry, but these Yves Saint Laurent Charlotte Pumps, $495, are fine. In person, they're finer. And all things considered - YSL, fine leather, unique architectural wooden heel - that price is not too exorbitant.
Nothing says cozy chic like a layering piece such as this Lux Fairisle Sweater Dress, $58.
I'm not an advocate of leggings, except in times of travel, so these Vince
Side Zipper Pants, $195, are a cool alternative.

Fall Classic: Intarsia Sweaters

FabSugar — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:25:34 -0800

Perhaps it's because they conjure images of hot cocoa sipped around a ski cabin, but for some reason, intarsia sweaters are a cold-weather classic. The name applies to those throwback knit tops with the graphics woven into the sweater-most likely snowflakes or some type of kitschy wildlife. Sure, they're a little retro, but they are also a lot of fun. Here are my favorite intarsia sweaters at both designer and non-designer prices.

Trovata Heidi Fairisle Vest, $165, available here.

Vince Intarsia Cardigan Sweater With Fur Collar, $370, available here.

Ya-Ya Eloise Lambswool Sweater, $310, available here.

Anthropologie Thoroughbred Sweater, $128, available here.

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Free People Knits Fair Isle Henley, $98, available here.

Reindeer in Love Sweater Vest, $68, available here.

Lux Owl Intarsia Sweater, $54, available here.

Delia's Piper Fairisle Vest, $32.50, available here.

Fab Finding Follow-Up: Kick Back, Relax

FabSugar — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:00:08 -0800

To say it's been a crazy few weeks would be an understatement. Between Black Friday, buying holiday gifts, returning the ones I don't want, and partying on New Year's, it's been extremely tiring. I need a day to kick back, relax. I told you I'm staying in and inviting some close girlfriends for tea and cookies. I wanted to be as comfortable as possible without looking schlumpy.
I started you off with these Wet Seal Stripe Knee High Socks ($5) because they'll keep my feet cute and warm. Let's see what you all dreamed up.

Look #1, created by maria212134, got me hooked as soon as I saw the fair isle sweater. Love it.

ginette_ny Mini Peace Studs - shopbop.com	UrbanOutfitters.com > BDG Intarsia Shawl Collar Cardigan
Baby Rib Short Sleeve V-Neck - T-Shirts - American Apparel Online Store	So Low Jersey Foldover Pant - shopbop.com
UrbanOutfitters.com > Floral Moccasin Slipper	Stripe Knee High ($5)

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Look #2, created by MashiaraQCS, will not only keep me cozy, but also girlie. Sweet.

Hooded Cashmere Throw Sweater - Sweaters - Tops - IntermixOnline.com	Secret Stash Yoga Pants�-�Anthropologie.com
Toe-Shoe Tank�-�Anthropologie.com	Intuition White Tank
Grandiflora Barrette�-�Anthropologie.com	Tiffany & Co. \| Item \| T&CO.� triple drop pendant in sterling silver. \| United States
Tiffany & Co. \| Item \| Elsa Peretti� Round earrings in sterling silver. \| United States	Juicy Couture Accessories \| Cheekie Grey Crochet Slipper by Juicy Couture Shoes \| my-wardrobe.com	Stripe Knee High - Teen Clothing by Wet Seal

Look #3, created by nikkeeb, has a sporty undertone. The sweatpants are dope.

Women's yoga - accessories - Double-strand yoga headband - J.Crew	Juicy Couture Terry Dot Short Sleeve Hoodie - shopbop.com
UrbanOutfitters.com > BDG Tank	Vintage Sweatpants
Stripe Knee High ($5)	UGG Australia Antoinette Ballet Flat - shopbop.com

Trend Alert: Arctic Cool

FabSugar — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 05:00:22 -0800

While there is plenty of time for the snow to fall, there's never enough time to shop for arctic cool clothes. I have a few snow bunny favorites of my own, but nothing says nestled by the fire in style like fair isle sweaters, snowflakes, cozy knits and beautiful bulky boots. A self-proclaimed Summer girl, this look from Chanel's Fall collection sure is alluring. Get cool in these hot items.

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Look of The Day: Sightseeing In The Windy City

FabSugar — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 15:32:47 -0800

Winter sightseeing can be somewhat of a challenge. You need something comfortable that you can walk around all day in, yet it needs to be warm and not bulky. Newsjunkie80 has put together the perfect cold-weather sightseeing outfit, which makes her the TeamSugar Look Book Look of the Day! To submit your own look, click here.

Here is what she put together:

Cap: H&M

Scarf: Vintage Pashmina

Sweater 1: BCBG (Fair Isle Trim)

Sweater 2: Banana Republic (Cable Knit)

Jeans: Target Premium Denim Stovepipe Jeans

Boots: Emu

Bag: Marc Jacobs

Congrats Newsjunkie80!

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

Free People 'New Kit' Nordic Sweater Coat - $168.00	City Style Fair Isle Scarf - $22.95
Grey Ant Slip Sweater Dress - $358.00	American Living Clearance! American Living Shawl-Collar Sweater - $65.00
Fair isle v-neck sweaterdress - $88.00	Fair Isle Cowl - $38.00
Ralph Lauren Blue Label Fair Isle Glove - $145.00	American Living Clearance! American Living Belted Cardigan - $100.00
Aqua Women's Zip Fair Isle Cashmere Sweater - $71.20	Fair isle cardigan sweater - $88.00
Nordic Convertible Thinsulate Glove - $24.00	Brandi Fair Isle Sweater - $49.50

Steve Madden Metallic City Parka with Removable Liner - $148.00	Ski Turtleneck - $88.00
Hot Sox Metallic Tights - $18.00	Juicy Couture Nylon & Faux Fur Snow Boot - $195.00
Marc Jacobs Quilted Patent Leather Bowler - $1,475.00	Maloles Quilted Maryjane Ballerina - $298.00
BCBGMAXAZRIA Fair Isle Sweater Dress - $118.00	Vince Stirrup Pants - $195.00
Katinko Skirt in Silver - $192.50	Women's Fair Isle Pom-Pom Slipper Boots - Red Hearts - $19.50
Snowflake Sleeveless Cardigan - $265.00	Lauren by Ralph Lauren Mila Fair Isle Cardigan - $149.00
Sorel - Snow Bird (Black) - $84.95	Wool-cashmere cable cardigan - $138.00