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New York Fashion Week, Fall 2007: Five Key Trends

FabSugar — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 07:26:55 -0800

This time around New York Fashion Week did not wow me. Some new trends emerged (high waist, plaid, slim silhouette), but too many lingered (metallics, 80s, somber colors). Alas, it's always an exciting whirlwind of fashion. On to London!

The High Waist

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Plaid

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Headgear

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Strapless

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The Slim Silhouette

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Trend Alert - Special Runway Edition! The Season of the Wrist

FabSugar — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:20:22 -0700

There's no stopping the bracelet brigade. It is indeed the season of the wrist. Tuck away those simple earrings and dainty rings, jewelry remains a way to make a statement. Karl was cuckoo for bangles and cuffs at both his Fall RTW (right) and Cruise 2008 (left) collections. So if you've forever been jonesing for classic Chanel wristwear get ready for an influx. Pile on the drama like at Louis Vuitton (middle), where Marc Jacobs didn't hold back and chose to twin his metallic bangles with an even more metallic clutch.

My styling tip? All you need is a black long-sleeve turtleneck, some tailored jeans, pile those bracelets on and you are cocktail-ready. Tchin-Tchin!

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Trend Alert - Special Runway Edition! Revenge of the Knits

FabSugar — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:10:11 -0700

Goodie goodie gum drops. If anything will get you in the mood for drab, nippy days these will. Get ready for the revenge of the knits soon to be in shops near you. Or, you can approach this trend the old-fashioned way and put your knitting skills to work. My knits du jour? That grey Stella McCartney cardigan (left) is so very fashion forward, while that slim knit dress at Celine (right) is classic and chic. As for the red melting knit concoction at Sonia Rykiel (center), love it for show but not so much for play!

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Trend Alert - Special Runway Edition! Mad Hats

FabSugar — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:00:22 -0700

Embark on new fashion territory with a mad hat. Hats can add a certain something to an outfit; whether it's topping off a look to be more polished, more street, more cute or more cozy, I feel hats are underutilized. Many fear hats and if this is you, this is the season to break out of your comfort zone and experiment! You can channel Isabella Blow with an artistic hat like at Donna Karan (left), you can fight the freeze with a fur hood à la Marc by Marc Jacobs (center) or you can sass up the town with a knit beret Twinkle style (right). As you can see there's a hat for every occasion so go a little mad with hats this Fall!

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Trend Alert - Special Runway Edition! Miu Miu Hosiery

FabSugar — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:20:22 -0700

If you're totally on board for some plumage this Fall, I wonder if you will have the want to pull off Miu Miu's unique hosiery styling. Look at the runway selections below, look at the model's midriff areas and look no further for a no doubt Miuccia Prada bizarro styling idea. She decided to pull the top of the pantyhose from under the skirt over the top. Now Miuccia has a way of setting trends, and I'm a Miu Miu devotee, but I'm not so sure of this one. Runway fashion fluke, or does this trend have real staying power? You tell me!

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Designer Spotlight: Sophie Hulme

FabSugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:00:22 -0700

Sophie Hulme is a designer that marches to her own drum beat. After graduating from Kingston University in 2007, Sophie wasted no time creating a Fall collection. Inspired by menswear and military pieces, her jackets, coats, bags, and hats are slightly off-trend and unique.

I love how her masculine and minimalist cuts are intertwined with feminine details such as a fabulous twisted bow on the back of a hard-edge parka (left). Look forward to seeing an added jewelry collection to her Spring 2009 collection.

To see more of Sophie Hulme's 2008 Fall collection, read more

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Absolutely Fabulous

FabSugar — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:32:33 -0800

Rock on with all my Grammy Awards Red Carpet coverage!
Trend Alerts this week were: studs, heart jewelry, roses, and the prevailing mod trend
Catch up on all the fab & bella news with Fab Flashes and Beauty Bytes
Celebrity Styles this week were: Rachel Bilson, Nicky Hilton, Christina Aguilera and Victoria Beckham
Here's a fun weekend activity: Join my 'I absolutely love my...' group and start sharing your fashion love stories
Remember Mark Wahlberg's claim to fame? You'll appreciate my Tighty Whitey tribute
I wrapped up my New York Fashion Week Fall 2007 coverage so be sure to check it all out! And, I began my London Fashion Week Fall 2007 coverage
Get Sienna's beauty look from Factory Girl - bellissima!
Lastly, you all got a kick out of my Valentine's Day Look of the Day so I'm going to plug it one more time!

Paris Fashion Week, Fall 2007: Balenciaga

FabSugar — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 14:24:44 -0800

What do tweeds, tie dye and track pants have in common? Nicolas Ghesquière's Fall 2007 Balenciaga collection. At first glance I thought this was a doomed hodge podge of ideas but after viewing the whole presentation I was elated by the intriguing mixmastering.

What a departure from his cyborg-beauties-on-steroids Spring collection! He has softened his perspective and this Fall's offerings are sure to have much broader appeal. While some may be taken aback by the white eyebrows and haphazard pairings, I thought it was inspirational. The rules no longer apply: you can and should mix and match! My favorite pieces were the prep school blazers, especially the ones with fur collars, and the crazy unique silk dresses. But once again with the jodhpurs! Sighted at Roberto Cavalli, I'm sorry but this is a Fall trend I will not be partaking in.

To see the rest of my Paris Fashion Week Fall 2007 coverage click here.

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Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:00:12 -0700

Brad and Angelina Show the French what "Chic" Looks Like - Jezebel
Pauric Sweeney Patent - Bag Snob
Lela Rose at Payless - The Fashionator
Repetto Pop-Up Shop - Refinery29
Hive5: Smile and Say Cute with these Digital Cameras - Stylehive
Fall Trend Alert: Belted Purple Dresses - Off the Rack
High vs. Low: The Medallion Flat - The Budget Fashionista
Fall 2007 "it" Trends - The it Lists
Foreign Exchange: Beaded Evening Bag - Lucky Shopping Blog
Craig's List Sells Fashion Week Tickets - Fashionista
Poll Results: Ankle Boots are In! - Omiru
A Round Up of US-Side Fashion Sales - Catwalk Queen
Rock Your Body with Fashion Slang - Styledash

NY Fashion Week Wrap-Up: 5 Hot Spring Trends

FabSugar — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 10:04:30 -0700

If there's one thing we learned from our coverage of New York Fashion Week, it's that the fall trends are not easily forgotten. Many of the looks that will get you through the winter are surfacing in different forms for Spring 2007-including layers, leggings, bows, and big volume. There was also a parade of new ideas that have me looking forward to warm weather. Here are five big trends for Spring 2007. (Tune in later today for my round-up of Spring 2007's hot colors.)

1. Cropped Blazers

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2. Voluminous Skirts, Dresses, and Tops

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3. Spring Trenches

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4. Big Bold Prints

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5. Oversize Bows

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