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Fab Read: 100 Years of Fashion Illustration

FabSugar — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 04:11:22 PDT

Cally Blackman's 100 Years of Fashion Illustration ($26) is well worth its weight. After all, it takes a lot of pages - 378 to be exact - to show off 100 years of fantastic fashion illustrations as far back as the 1900s. Artists featured in this amazing exposé include Andy Warhol, Antonio Lopez, Tod Draz, and Erté. So much to ogle, but we especially love the groovy 1970s section . . .

Fab Read: Fashion Wonderland, Uncover the Power of Illustration in Fashion

FabSugar — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:00:22 PST

Are there any illustration-lovers in the house? You should pick up a copy of Fashion Wonderland: Uncover the Power of Illustration in Fashion ($27), published by Victionary. Basically, it concludes that the impact of illustration is felt most directly in fashion. It is what influences shoppers' choices by allowing products to stand out. Learn the crucial role of illustration in fashion and see its impact through concept sketches, t-shirt graphics, eye-catching magazine ads, and patterns on textiles. Fashion students who want an edge, or those who just want some eye candy, will benefit from this read.

Simply Fab: Fashion Gets Illustrated

FabSugar — Mon, 19 May 2008 02:00:22 PDT

Models Coco Rocha (left), Hilary Rhoda, Jessica Stam, Freja Beja Erichsen, and Lily Cole all show up in the recent issue of Nylon Magazine, but not in the way that you would expect. Artist in residence Coco has drawn gorgeous and lifelike illustrations of the models on the catwalk and in editorials. They're definitely worth a look, and in fact, they're worth printing and posting on your walls. No doubt CasaSugar would agree!

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Link Time: Inside Daphne Guinness's Home, Olivier Theyskens's NYFW Diary, and More

FabSugar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:26:58 PST

Step inside the home of Daphne Guinness - Stylelist
Marc Jacobs defies CFDA, lets underage models walk in his show - Styleite
Fashion folk forget their manners at Betsey Johnson - The Cut
In honor of Valentine's Day, watch these epic proposal fails - The Daily Beast
Get all the details on Megan Hilty's Smash wardrobe - InStyle
Diane von Furstenberg and Mayor Bloomberg discuss fashion initiatives for NYC - FashionIndie
Bikini babes: see all of Sports Illustrated's swimsuit models - HuffPost Style
Check out Alexander Wang's Fall '12 handbag collection - Purse Blog
What accessory inspires your style? - College Fashion
Olivier Theyskens's Fashion Week diary - Style.com

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.

This Is How You Do Bombshell: Lessons From Ana Beatriz

FabSugar — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 03:04:04 PST

We're known to love some body-con dresses now and again, but we were totally humbled by Brazilian model Ana Beatriz's turn in Elle. Now that's how you do it if you want to be a bombshell. Yes, she has an inherent advantage over us in that she's been a Victoria's Secret model and Sports Illustrated babe for years. We love that she turns up the heat in Miami in some of Spring's colorful and quirky looks. Click to see Ana Beatriz teach us all a lesson in real sexy.