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Fab Community Must Reads: Monica Botkier and Lake Bell Team Up

FabSugar — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 04:33:22 PDT

Monica Botkier and Lake Bell team up for a cause - Shine Media PR
Four fast fashion retail myths busted - Beauty and the Budget
Japan relief: shop for a cause - Benevolati
Current obsession: combat boots - City Chick Online
Blake Lively will not design her own line - The Fash Pack
Long-sleeved dresses for Spring - Life as a Twenty-Something

Fab Flash: Trovata Sues Forever 21 For Copying Its Designs

FabSugar — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:00:22 PDT

Forever 21 is known for pumping out the latest runway-inspired looks even quicker than the original designer, but one company is hoping to slow the fast fashion retailer to a halt. Trovota is suing Forever 21 for copying its designs. The company has been boiling in hot water 50 times over by numerous brands such as Diane von Furstenberg, Anna Sui, and Anthropologie for copyright violations in the past, but this is the first time Forever 21 will be faced in front of a jury who will determine whether it illegally clones other companies’ designs. According to experts, this outcome could result in a revised clarification of designers' intellectual property rights.

(Forever 21 shirts on the top row, Trovata shirts on the bottom row)

Current law only protects original prints or graphics on clothes because they are considered artwork. Trovata's case focuses on Forever 21 copying its unique button placements, decorative stitching, and fabric patterns. "It’s a difficult case, and they are putting up a substantial fight, but we believe that Forever 21 willfully and intentionally copied the designs of our client, in violation of a number of laws,” said Frank Colucci, a lawyer for Trovata.

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Fab Flash: H&M Buys Cheap Monday Jeans Maker

FabSugar — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:30:22 PST

Swedish retailer H&M, who we love for our fast fashion fixes, has just added to their umbrella of affordable clothing.

H&M announced that it bought a 60 percent stake in Fabric Scandinavien, the Swedish company that makes Cheap Monday jeans.

In the past couple of years, Cheap Monday has garnered a cult following for their unisex skinny jeans at affordable prices, and are now sold in more than 1,000 stores worldwide, including Urban Outfitters. I wonder if we'll see them pulled out of Urban and stocked in H&M instead?

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What's Your Favorite Fast Fashion Fix?

FabSugar — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:22:22 PST

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The Lowdown on Kate Moss for Topshop

FabSugar — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:13:06 PDT

The much-coveted Kate Moss for Topshop white dress has supposedly been available on the Topshop website since last week. And by that, I mean, it's there, but every time I check to see if it's in stock, it's only half in stock - sizes 6-10 are out of stock, but sizes 12-16 are available.
You'll be happy to know that even if you don't catch hold of the white dress, the Kate Moss for Topshop line is set to work a bit differently than other celebrity/high street collaborations have in the past. Kate has designed four collections for the year - the spring collection was the initial collection that dropped in May, the summer collection just debuted last week, the fall collection, which features tweed pieces and beaded dresses, shows up in August, and the winter collection arrives in October. In between each big collection launch, there will be intermittent additions, such as a collection of bright summer dresses in July. Basically, you will get about as much Kate Moss clothing as your little heart desires!

Foods That Can Make You Look Pregnant

Shape — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:29:06 PST

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar.

Over the weekend, I saw a photo of a female celebrity (who is in a relationship with a male celeb) leaving a café with the caption, "Baby bump?" and I had to refrain myself from shouting out loud, "Come on, can't a girl eat without the world thinking she's having a baby?!"

The truth is having a perfectly flat stomach all the time just isn't normal. After you eat or drink, food and liquids naturally expand your stomach and intestines, so at least a little "bump" is inevitable every single day. So if you regularly get stalked by paparazzi or you have family members who are anxiously awaiting news of a new addition, here's the lowdown on when you might get mistaken for being pregnant:

See which foods may make you look pregnant after the break!

Link Time: Victoria Beckham's Quirky-Cool Video, Dree Hemingway Designs For Sandro, and More

FabSugar — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:56:49 PST

Watch Victoria Beckham's awesomely quirky video for her new line - Fashionista
Anna Wintour tops the list of Barack Obama's biggest fundraisers - Styleite
Madonna talks Lady Gaga, W.E., and her new album - The Daily Beast
Five fun ways to wear a bright, ladylike skirt - Stylelist
Jonathan Saunders wins the BFC/Vogue Fashion Fund - The Cut
Mena Suvari stars in Christian Siriano's Spring '12 campaign - HuffPo Style
10 totally fast beauty shortcuts - Real Simple
A Victoria's Secret model with and without Photoshop - Jezebel
Gucci vs. Ferragamo: old-school faceoff - Bag Snob
From PR to design, an industry insider crosses the aisle - Style.com
Preview Dree Hemingway's complete collection for Sandro - Fashionologie

7 Tips to Wake Up Fast and Other Savvy Hits of the Week!

Emily Co — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:15:05 PST

Wakey, wakey! Seven tips to wake up and get out of bed fast
Inexpensive Winter dates that won't break the bank
A miniguide to office lunch etiquette
Twelve items to make a long flight bearable
Really awesome work-from-home jobs
Things you do to save that actually end up costing you more
A super simple but effective way to save: the $5 savings jar
Nine fashionable lunch bags to bring to work
How to avoid awkwardness when the bill arrives

Jennifer Aniston Spills Her Beauty Secrets

BellaSugar — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:43:00 PST

Jennifer Aniston's eight favorite beauty products will surprise you - InStyle
35 ways to feel sexier fast - Glo
Kould the Kardashians be getting their own magazine? - The Cut
Barbie gets covetable, printable hair extensions - Refinery 29
Hello Kitty manicures for the discerning Sanrio fan - Beautylish
This cool hairstyle's secret is a sock, of all things - Stylelist
Convenience store snacks that are actually good for your complexion - The Fashion Spot
Watch the new Axe commercials marketed to women - Huffington Post

Grillades and Grits: Get Your Brunch on!

OnSugar Blog — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:00:06 PST

Grillades and grits are a trademark dish in New Orleans. If you can't make the trip to Nola, Food Orleans shows you how to recreate the experience in your own home.

If you've never had or heard of grillades and grits, then I apologize for not mentioning them earlier. They're one of the two most wonderful things to eat for brunch in New Orleans (shrimp and grits being the other). I've never been to anyplace in town for brunch that didn't offer one or both of these goodies. Grillades (gree'-awds) are made of beef, veal, or pork; I haven't encountered a rabbit version yet, but I won't be surprised when I do. The beef is a thin, flat cut of top round or chuck - something that can withstand a long, slow cooking. It simmers in a pot with the trinity (onion, celery, bell pepper), garlic, and a little jalapeno - not traditional, but I really like it - until the rich broth thickens and intensifies, so what you get is a powerfully flavored beef "stew" that is perfect over creamy cheese grits. This is a great Louisiana recipe to try if you're hankering for some thick, rich goodness but you don't feel up to stirring a roux, because you don't have to. The small amount of flour used in the browning of the beef will produce all the roux you need.

Read ahead for the grillades and grits recipe.