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Look Mom! Hokey Croquis Fashion Sketchboard

FabSugar — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:00:22 PST

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 closer, and faster, to your runway dreams.

To see more images of the Hokey Croquis sketchpad,

Introducing Fashion Illustrator, Mr. Cardigan

OnSugar Blog — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:50:22 PST

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 Flash - ahh I wish I was spiffy with these computer programs! The man himself is very friendly and kindly let me ask him some questions.

"Well, I've always been drawing girls in dresses ever since I can remember. As a child, my favourite movie was (still is) Sleeping Beauty. I loved the end where she would be dancing in her pink dress which would magically turn blue. That made such an impact on me that I would draw princess Aurora while my fellow classmates (I went to an all boys private school) would draw cars. I always knew I was kinda special.

To read the rest of the interview and see more drawings,

Fab Read: Fashion Illustrations by Fashion Designers

FabSugar — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:00:22 PDT

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, including Christian Lacroix, Karl Lagerfeld, Phillip Lim, Rodarte, Christopher Kane, and Giambattista Valli. I don't know about you, but I can't wait to sink my teeth into this one.
To see a preview of what's inside,

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Fab Read: Style Dictionary

FabSugar — Wed, 23 May 2007 05:50:33 PDT

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 designer Isabel Toledo who is the new designer at Anne Klein. Page-by-page Toledo illustrates fashion terms through colorful imagery; I received it as a gift and it is indeed a great gift to give!

Earn More Money By Changing Up Your Office Space

LearnVest — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:15:07 PST

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 out the evils of a sedentary lifestyle and claiming that sitting will actually shorten our lives.

But, conversely, making a few tweaks to the way you sit - and the space you sit in - all day has been proven to make you a happier, healthier worker, busy earning your killer salary.

And, scientists say, the happier you are, the more you tend to earn.

In an effort to make the time spent at our desks as productive (and as profitable) as possible, we’ve combed the research for the easiest, most effective tips to soothe your mind and body when trapped in a cubicle . . . or corner office.

Just follow these four steps.

1. Make It Comfy

When we say “comfy,” we mean “ergonomic.” It’s an unfriendly word for a friendly concept: basically it means “intended to provide optimum comfort and to avoid stress or injury.” Friendly, right? Besides, an awkward workspace can lead to major health issues, including disorders in your joints or tendons, so a little tweaking of your cubicle can go a long way for your well-being. Line up your body correctly by following these two principles:

Your feet should be flat on the floor and your elbows should be even with your desk. This can be achieved either through adjustable chairs or - if chairs are a hot commodity at your office - a combination of step stools and pillows.

Read on for more tips.

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

Marisa Tom — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:41:55 PST

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 getaway ensemble, we're loving the fresh mix of biker boots paired with totally wearable daytime looks. It's a fashionably functional win, so click through to see and shop seven celeb-inspired ways to wear your boots now.

Sanaa Lathan Talks About Leaving Hair Extensions Behind

BellaSugar — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:05:00 PST

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 Allison Harvard will walk in Fashion Week - The Cut
Karl Lagerfeld has the cutest kitten ever - Styleite

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

Katie Henry — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:44:43 PST

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 Illustrated
SJP makes a bold fashion statement - JustJared
Alec Baldwin does his best Tracy Morgan impression - Hollywood Reporter
J Woww covers Maxim in a tiny bikini - Hollywood Tuna
The 24 movie will reportedly begin filming in early 2012 - Pink Is the New Blog
Did Tom Cruise really pay for fans in India? - The Superficial
Dexter hits a crossroads with viewers - The Daily Beast
Kristin Chenoweth puts on a bootylicious performance in Vegas - TooFab
Irina Shayk looks beautiful au natural - cityrag

Happy Birthday, Tyra Banks - See Her Style Evolution!

Hannah Weil — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:00:39 PST

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 know her best as Top Model-turned-talk show host and author - and of course, the woman who taught us all how to "smize" like a pro. In honor of the utterly fierce Miss Banks's birthday, we're celebrating with her stylish evolution. Click through for 50 of her most memorable fashion moments, and join us in wishing Tyra a very happy birthday.