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I enjoy being a girl. . . . If you find yourself romanced by ruffles, folds, and flowers start saving up because this Spring is all about frills. For those who oppose the dominant menswear trend, no fear, girliness is here. Channel your inner My Fair Lady, per Ralph Lauren (pictured), or simply have frilly fun. To see more frills, read more Read more
By combining two of the season's slickest styles, Fab reader Stylesbyassitan nailed the cool-girl look with a shiny-cum-sporty twist. First, she paired her silver metallic skinny jeans with a red knit topper. Then she added an athletic accent via her retro, two-toned varsity jacket. For the outfit finale, she donned black pointy-toed pumps and toted a boxy, black patent-leather bag. It's a Read more
Bows are no longer just for the frill-seekers. The Spring 2012 runways — namely Miu Miu, Valentino, Viktor & Rolf, and Carven — have proven that these sweetly twisted knots are the perfect flirty accent for any serious style-setter. To this point, it's less about the overtly girlie Little Bo Peep fluff and more about the subtle ways in which we can show off a romantic detail without going Read more
Never one to shy away from provocative storytelling, Marc Jacobs has become just as well known for his bohemian-meets-sexy ads as for the clothes he creates. With famed shutterbug Juergen Teller lending his signature brand of no-frills photography to Marc's campaigns for the last 14 years, we've come to expect nothing less than memorable editorials. From his longtime friend Sofia Coppola starring Read more
Whether you ran too hard, tried out your first TRX class, or woke up feeling unusually achy after a gym session, muscle soreness after working out is commonplace. While sore muscles are a sign that you're challenging your body, they can also put a damper on fitness goals. Here are seven ways to treat and prevent everyday soreness associated with working out. Massage: If you're looking to relax Read more
With a nod to South American dressing, Christophe Lemaire crafts a wearable collection of delivered strong outerwear — even capes and blanket-like ponchos were elevated with Hermès's quintessential luxe for Fall 2012. Relaxed staples were reimagined in sophisticated detail — leather layered in chubby fur, leather gaucho pants, leather capes, and loose velvet tops and dresses. Dressed-down Read more
There's a perfect nonchalance and a decidedly sporty edge to Sonia Rykiel's Fall 2012. April Crichton's collection is an artful balance of menswear and feminine dressing — we're treated to both strong suiting that takes shape in double-breasted coats and boxier silhouettes before the looks soften into more femme territory. That's femme without the frills — even ruching or sheer fabrications Read more
Taking a cue from the likes of Phillip Lim's Spring 2012 runway, we're looking to simplify things for the upcoming season. With clean lines and sleek finishes, there's something decidedly fresh about these minimalist finds. Gold jewels feel infinitely cooler and uncomplicated; our timepiece gets a sporty, albeit pared-down makeover; and our footwear gets a sophisticated finish — minus the fuss Read more
Now that the hustle and bustle of New York Fashion Week has come to a close, we're ready to give our heels a break. To help us keep our laid-back wardrobe up to snuff, Fab reader Brunetteblogging pieced together a super chic yet low-key outfit that shows off a perfect style mix of casual and cool. She paired a cream sequined top with a button-down denim shirt, black miniskirt, and black tights. Read more
With their vibrant colors and lacy frills, dainty, crisp-crusted French macarons are the perfect Valentine's Day baking project. But these lovely little delicacies are temperamental enough to stump even the most accomplished chefs. Even if you follow a detailed recipe down to the letter, a batch of macarons can go very wrong very quickly. Thanks to humidity, an unreliable oven temperature gauge, Read more
