Look Mom! Hokey Croquis Fashion Sketchboard


Updated 03/14/10 11:34 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 10 comments

Look Mom! Hokey Croquis Fashion Sketchboard

Calling all aspiring fashion designers! Hokey Croquis is here to save you a lot of time with its Fashion Flat Sketchboard ($15). The cool thing about this sketchpad is the pre-made croquis form disappears when you photocopy or scan your design. That means, no more tracing or light boxes. Really, we tried out the pretty, high quality paper ourselves and it actually works. Now, you're one step Read more

Introducing Fashion Illustrator, Mr. Cardigan


Updated 01/20/10 1:55 PM · Posted by OnSugar Blog · 6 comments

Introducing Fashion Illustrator, Mr. Cardigan

Check out this fun fashion interview from OnSugar blog British Style Bloggers. Working on the Save Luella campaign, I came across this wonderful image (below) and discovered the fashion illustrator Derek Cardigan, who has a blog here: http://derekcardigan.blogspot.com/. He's obviously very talented, creating his images with hand drawing and then colouring them on Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or Read more

Fab Read: Fashion Illustrations by Fashion Designers


Updated 04/01/08 7:58 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 4 comments

Fab Read: Fashion Illustrations by Fashion Designers

Whether they admit it or not, everyone loves sneaking a peek at something they're not supposed to see. Fashion historian Laird Borrelli's new book Fashion Illustration by Fashion Designers ($27) facilitates just that, by giving us a look at designer's sketches that aren't meant for public consumption. The newly released book features 250 original sketches from 50 of the world's top designers, Read more

Fab Read: Style Dictionary


Updated 07/30/07 3:30 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 4 comments

Fab Read: Style Dictionary

Here is an oldie but goodie. I got this Style Dictionary illustrated by Ruben Toledo, $23, for Christmas years ago. If you have been enjoying our Style Glossary this is up your fashion education alley. The illustrator, Ruben Toledo, is one of my favorite fashion illustrators. You may recognize his unique style from the Nordstrom ads and their clever whimsical illustrations. He is married to the Read more

Earn More Money By Changing Up Your Office Space


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How to Make the Office More Comfortable

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most of us spend about 40 hours per week at work — in other words, the majority of our waking hours. And nearly all of those hours are spent sitting at our desks. It’s a definite problem — and not just because we’re missing happy hour or quality couch time at home. There’s no shortage of discouraging research pointing Read more

7 Days, 7 Ways: How Celebs Style Their Moto-Inspired Boots


Updated 02/01/12 12:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrities Wearing Biker Boots 2012

We're all for keeping our style a little rough around the edges via tougher accessories, undone details, and a firm nod to biker-chick chic. To illustrate our point, these celebs have been spotted wearing their coolest pairs of moto-inspired boots with everything from sweet wintry toppers, slouchy pants, and sleek separates. From Miranda Kerr's polished version to Kate Bosworth's log cabin Read more

Sanaa Lathan Talks About Leaving Hair Extensions Behind


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Beauty News For January 23, 2012

Sanaa Lathan ditches her extensions and lives to tell the tale — Stylelist Must haves for a perfect manicure at home — Real Simple 18 famous women who look amazing without makeup on — The Frisky 10 types of tattoo artists who should never be allowed to ink you — The Stir Nine gorgeous braids and tips for getting them — Glo An illustrated history of nail art — Refinery 29 ANTM alum Read more

It's a Boy For Robert Downey Jr. and Wife Susan!


Updated 12/07/11 2:45 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Today's Celebrity News December 6, 2011 Late Edition

Robert Downey Jr. and his wife Susan are having a boy! — Lainey Gossip Elizabeth Olsen says she's the "curvy" sister — UsWeekly Real Housewife Taylor Armstrong admits she was a "train wreck" — People Kim Kardashian calls Khloe a "troll" — Huffington Post Willow Smith likes experimenting with fashion trends — D-Listed Luisana Lopilato is one hot swimsuit model — Sports Read more

Happy Birthday, Tyra Banks — See Her Style Evolution!


Updated 12/04/11 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tyra Banks Style Evolution

As the first black model to grace the covers of GQ and Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue, Tyra Banks solidified her legacy early on. With countless runways, print campaigns (remember that sexy milk mustache for Got Milk?), commercials, and a turn as one of Victoria's Secret's ultra-sexy angels under her belt, there's no arguing the fact that Tyra's supermodel status is well deserved. Now, we Read more