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Fall Glimpse: Honorable Mentions

FabSugar — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:50:22 -0700

With the Spring 2010 (whoa, 2010 - doesn't that sound so futuristic?) shows in the very near future, it's time to take final glimpses at Fall. What Fab trends will you be delving into? Which hot shoes tickled your fancy? Which heavenly handbags made you pant? During my runway research I accumulated some more favorite looks, stand-out pieces, awe-inspiring jewels, and simply cool honorable mentions. Thakoon's canary fur-collared coat atop luxe black separates is what fashion dreams are made of. Beam me up, Scotty!
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Fall Glimpse: Heavenly Handbags

FabSugar — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:00:22 -0700

Shoe fix fixed. Time to grab on to one of Fall's heavenly handbags. Boy oh boy, are there some delectable lovelies. This quirky Chanel gets top honors. Its clear compartment style is over-the-top - I'll take the white bag in the middle and the Chanel iPod! The baby pink surroundings are little slices of heaven. See what's in the lineup from the likes of Derek Lam, Chloe, Dior, Jill Stuart, Alexander Wang, and many, many more.

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Fall Glimpse: Hot Toes

FabSugar — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:00:22 -0700

No Fall glimpse would be complete without a preview of some of the most captivating shoes to trot down the runways. The boot of the season is no doubt the over-the-knee, while wicked platforms and cutesie pumps rule, too. Heels got a lot of play - curved, pin straight, studded, wooden. And textures were wild: brocade, woven leather, super stretch, rich suede, ruffled. It's time to experiment. Stare again at these John Galliano pom pom lace-ups? Well, I nevah!

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Fall Glimpse: Haute Houndstooth

FabSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:50:22 -0700

I know what you're going to say: houndstooth isn't a trend, it's a classic. So true. But what happens when a classic is Preen-ified? You get this wicked little dress. Or when McQueen takes it for a dark spin? Houndstooth like you've never seen it before. We already had a reader rework this classic. Preen, McQueen, Sugar stylists - now it's your turn. My approach would be edgy, an effort to rock houndstooth's world even further.

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Fall Glimpse: Pouf Piece

FabSugar — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:50:22 -0700

"I like your sleeves, they're real big." Little did Napoleon Dynamite know, pouf pieces, like Deb's sleeves, would be in vogue a few years later. We've been experiencing shoulder love for a couple seasons now and we agree shoulder pads are debatable. But for Fall, designers flounced and fluffed fabrics on all sorts of terrain. Front and center on a frock, cascading down a train, at the hip(s), along a hemline, and yes, on shoulders. If the popular shoulder pouf piece is too Dynasty for you, take a cue from the poufiest of the season, Louis Vuitton, and place one, or two, at your hips - dare to go there. Source: Getty

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Fall Glimpse: Drape Escape

FabSugar — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:00:22 -0700

Draping is a classic fashion technique - we can learn this from studying Madame Grès and the Romans. This classic has been rejiggered, reworked, revitalized for Fall. From dramatic Givenchy draping (left) to delicate Wu draping, I'm going to have to plan on a drape escape come cozy time. From midnight hues to creamy ones, drapery is decidedly romantic; the way it moves furthers any woman's erotic appeal. Source: Getty

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Fall Glimpse: Leg Candy

FabSugar — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:00:22 -0700

You'll be happy to hear that harems are on their way out. But that doesn't mean designers didn't continue their fascination with leg candy on the Fall runways. Let's see, we have doo.ri's bejeweled tights, DVF's fuzzy leopard leggings, Narciso's camo pants, Wang's sexy cutouts, Balmain's parachutes, and Isabel Marant's lamé bloomer/knee-high boot fusion (left). I don't want to spoil your appetite . . . feast.

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Fall Glimpse: Gray Day

FabSugar — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:00:22 -0700

Fall is nearing and my wallet is taking a momentary nap. Are you ready to review my favorite Fall trends? These are the clothes I am most excited for. Everyone's talking about the '80s power dressing revival - been there, done that. Let's dig a little deeper, shall we? Starting with my favorite neutral: gray day. Gray has a natural way of appearing modern, sporty, and versatile. Take this Versace gown; it is all of the above, with a strict serving of sex appeal. Gray days are meant for a mellow life, and yet they still deliver a strong statement. Happy gray day.
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Fall Glimpse: Tales From the Dark Side

FabSugar — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:33:41 -0700

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Fall Glimpse: Knit Parade

FabSugar — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:00:52 -0700

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Fall Glimpse: Not Your Grandma's Lace

FabSugar — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:54:41 -0700

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Fall Glimpse: Ice Ice Baby

FabSugar — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:39:02 -0700

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Fall Glimpse: Back to the Future

FabSugar — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:36:57 -0700

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Fall Glimpse: Party Hose

FabSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:16:27 -0700

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Fall Glimpse: Separate Together

FabSugar — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:55:32 -0700

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Fall Glimpse: Neck Fest

FabSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:53:07 -0700

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Fall Glimpse: Buggin' Out

FabSugar — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:24:25 -0700

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Fall Glimpse: Mad Plaider

FabSugar — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:57:20 -0700

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Fall Glimpse: Perfect Pumps

FabSugar — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 05:15:44 -0700

While I always look to Balenciaga's Nicolas Ghesquiere for magnificiantly over-the-top shoes, it appears his creations are in the minority for Fall. Perfect pumps in modern, classic shapes strutted down the runways - and what is that I see? A variation of pointed toes? Could the round toe be making a departure? Perhaps. I adore this black pump with wooden heel at Yves Saint Laurent - talk about a power shoe!

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(L-R: Calvin Klein, Lanvin, Miu Miu, Bottega Veneta, Louis Vuitton)

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Fall Glimpse: Texturize It

FabSugar — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 14:50:22 -0700

The future is upon us. Fabric innovations have brought fresh and interesting textures to the runways. Upon the streamlined shapes of Fall, these complex and high-tech fabrics, like heat-fused wool-and-silk blends, glazed mohair knits, full on plumage, and glossy treatments, outshined some of the silhouettes (and the models!). Here at Giles, get lost in the new textures - ladies, it's time to texturize it.

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(L-R: Giambattista Valli, Isaac Mizrahi, Dolce & Gabbana, Alberta Ferretti, Miu Miu)
(L-R: Yves Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Luca Luca, Andrew Gn, Prada)

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Fall Glimpse: The Return of Minimalism

FabSugar — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:00:33 -0700

Minimalism is back! The Fall collections proved that clean, simple lines does not equal boring; take the stunning designs at Givenchy (pictured) for example. Instead, you'll find unique, and beautiful stand alone pieces the will make you feel at ease. And make you look like you threw something together in 10 minutes...ah, the beauty of minimalism.

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(L-R: Marc Jacobs, Giorgio Armani, Iceberg, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren)
(L-R: Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Hussein Chalayan, Brioni)

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Fall Glimpse: Structured Bags

FabSugar — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:20:22 -0700

Handbags have taken a turn and are all grown up for Fall. Start saving up to invest in a seriously grown up carry all made of luxurious materials and architectural detailing. This Michael Kors black stunner is bold and beautiful with its patent sheen and chunky gold hardware. I always say don't take fashion too seriously, but these are some seriously structured bags!

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Fall Glimpse: Art School

FabSugar — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:20:33 -0700

Is anyone else super excited for all the fantastically fresh prints and shapes one can wear to art school this Fall? Florals and stripes has been pushed to the side by unique prints channeling everything from constructivism to modernist honeycombs - see Marni for a lesson in cool. As someone who is picky about her prints, I can't wait to go back to school.

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(L-R: Etro, Chloe, Antonio Marras, Prada, Jean Paul Gaultier)
(L-R: Carolina Herrera, Diane von Furstenberg, Vera Wang, Akris)

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Fall Glimpse: Bodacious

FabSugar — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:40:33 -0700

As we all know, the female form is a beautiful thing, and it was celebrated on the Fall runways. The waist has returned and if all else fails, throw a belt on over a sweater, cardi, coat or dress, and voila! But this is a ladylike bodacious we're talking about, so work those curves with class and a bit of sheen, like here at Burberry.

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(L-R: Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Missoni, 6267, Alessandro Dell'Acqua)
(L-R: Michael Kors, Derek Lam, Fendi, Zac Posen, Narcisco Rodriguez)

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