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March Shopping Madness! Country Cutie

FabSugar — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:00:22 -0700

I'm a city gal but that won't stop me from looking like a country cutie. To fake this Midwest vibe, dig around for soft, floral prints and muted colors. Smaller florals - like VS model Behati Prinsloo's Victoria's Secret Pink corset floral dress - deliver the best country girl illusion. If dresses aren't your thing, pair a smocked top with some cut-off jean shorts for a more casual look.

Here's the most important part to getting this right: take another glance at the South African beauty. Did you notice how she paired her dress with kickass Alex Wang heels? That's how you do it. Contrast all of that country softness with a tough piece to give it a modern touch.

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Celebrity Style: Rihanna

FabSugar — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:00:08 -0800

Check out Rihanna looking slick as ever as she leaves a London club. The singer continued her experimental streak in black leather fingerless gloves, a high-neck plaid coat, and a gray mini skirt. The black pointy shoes pump up her sex appeal and the rhinestone jewels provide feminine sparkle. Leave it to this funky chick to turn plaid into the polar opposite of preppy.

Check out CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

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The Look For Less: Lucy Liu

FabSugar — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:07:19 -0800

Cashmere Mafia leading lady Lucy Liu looked beyond amazing in a hot pink Alexander McQueen silk dress at the The Late Show. I love her daring opera-length leather gloves and circle earrings. You think perhaps Mafia costumer designer Patricia Field helped her out? Whether Pat worked her magic or Lucy did her own styling, here's a look (for less) worth imitating.

Jersey Knit Batwing Dress - $129.00	Wide Croco Belt - $39.00
Unisex Acrylic Blend Mid-Length Two-Color Glove - $14.00	Filigree Disc Cutout Earrings - $3.80
Lady Swing Coat - $37.80	Dolce Vita Suede Pump - $61.00
Style Violet Gold Metallic Handbag - $29.50

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Sneak Peek! Boutique by Forever 21

FabSugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:22 -0800

Forever 21 has many collections - Twist and Intimates, to name a couple - but none that are vintage-inspired . . . until now. Boutique by Forever 21 is all about that antique touch - elaborate embellishments, soft feathers, and dazzling sequins. Plus, with higher quality fabrics, it all looks authentically secondhand. The new line hasn't hit the racks just yet, but here's a sneak peek to woo you.

See more flirty pieces from Boutique by Forever 21.

Sneak Peek! Forever 21's Fall Offerings

FabSugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:22 -0700

Forever 21's Fall look book is set at a quaint, old-fashioned cafe in Paris. Ooh la la. So, naturally, the collection is made up of cozy chic pieces - dressed-up sweaters, skirts with sheen, flirty capes, tweed trenches, and thick plaid scarves. Notice the way they're all thrown together in that effortless Parisian way. But the more severe, less romantic girl has not been overlooked. For her, there are studded faux leather jackets, lace-up ankle boots, striped cardigans, and leather shorts. Get a Fall glimpse, then shop to your heart's desire.

See Forever 21's Fall goodies.

Fab Body Guide: Forever 21 Creates Plus-Size Line

FabSugar — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:00:22 -0700

Let's give Forever 21 a virtual pat on the back. The trendy cheap retailer has created a plus-size line to accommodate its more curvaceous customers. Faith 21 will offer of-the-moment items in a junior plus size, XL, 1X, and 2X.

Starting May 1, the plus-size collection will be available at Forever21.com, along with a few stores (Lakewood Center Mall, Montebello Town Center, Los Cerritos Mall, and Anaheim Plaza). Fret not all you non-Southern Californians; Faith 21 will hopefully launch nationwide soon. "It's normal procedure for us to test in certain markets and then roll out to the entire chain at a later date," said senior marketing manager Linda Chang.

To see more from Faith 21, read more.

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Forever 21 Goes Contemporary

FabSugar — Thu, 14 May 2009 09:50:22 -0700

Forever 21 keeps churning out those collections. First it launched plus-size line Faith 21, and now it's on to Love 21, its first-ever contemporary collection. This means we'll be seeing a more sophisticated side of the fast fashion retailer. Don't worry, prices will remain affordable. Mark your calendars for May 19, when the line drops at select stores and online.

Sneak Peek! Forever 21's Twist Debut Collection

FabSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:00:08 -0700

Forever 21 has so many collections, it's hard to keep up! But I wasn't going to let Twist go unnoticed. As the retailer says, it's fashion with a twist of punk. I like it. Starting today, you can get your hands on a plethora of fun and funky pieces: sweaters with oversized safety-pin graphics on them, argyle cardigans, frilly skirts, oversized bows, ruffle frocks, and more. As you can see, Forever 21's styling is majorly done up - pair these affordable pieces with simpler items for a more realistic approach. Twist away.

To see way more looks by Twist, read more

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Forever 21 Lingerie Tee: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:00:08 -0700

As of late, many gals have been wearing their lacy lingerie over tees. I've seen it work and I've seen it flop. Forever 21 is capitalizing on the trend by creating this Twelve by Twelve Lingerie Tee ($14, originally $28). That way, you don't actually have to do the work of layering. Is this something you would rock or is it too '80s for you?

Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! Also, don't forget to join my Love It or Hate It? group.

Fab Flash: Trovata Sues Forever 21 For Copying Its Designs

FabSugar — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:00:22 -0700

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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Juniors Xhilaration Short-Sleeve Top - Black Floral - $14.99	AE Cutoff Destroyed Denim Shorts - $34.50
Sonoma Life + Style® Beaded Flex Bracelet - $12.00	Sun Faded Fringe Tote - $128.00
Tiered floral skirt - $49.50	Spotted Feather Straw Cowboy Hat - $12.80
Smeal - $125.00	Airbrush Floral Halter Dress - $79.00
Floral Ditzy Print Blouse - $38.00	Women's Smocked Crepe Tops - $26.50
Denim jacket - $69.50	Floral Tiered Skirt - $22.99

Merrimack Tweed Coat - $44.80	Collection Woven Paper Bag Skirt - $34.99
Bop Basics - $65.00	Guillemina - $80.00
Small leather bag - $129.00	Juicy Couture Dirty Drama Stone Cuff - $268.00
Rhinestone Hematite Multi Bangle Set - $16.50	Rhinestone Stretch Bracelet - $38.00
Carolee cz stud earrings - $35.00	Elizabeth Ngo Ornate Victorian Rhinestone Ring - $108.00