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Cheap & Chic: Romantic Blouses

FabSugar — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:00:22 -0700

Trend Alert: Frilly Spring Blouses

FabSugar — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:31:22 -0700

The romantics have arrived. However, one must be aware of the abundant femme flavor of these frilly Spring blouses. Clearly a trickle down from the Romanza trend, the way to wear these for today is sans skirt and with a leaner silhouette. So a sleek pair of skinnies will suffice or a cool pair of high waisted trousers. As for a jacket, you don't want to crush these precious frills so something light and airy - a blazer would look too suit-ish.

(L-R: Vera Wang, Doo Ri, Carolina Herrera)

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The ones on the runways were a bit muted, to see some more colorful blouses, read more

MARC BY MARC JACOBS 'Shooting Star' Dobby Top, $228.

Banana Republic Pleat-front ruffle blouse, on sale for $45 (originally $60).

Charlotte Ronson Button Down Blouse with Tie in Plum, 185.

2010 Spring New York Fashion Week: Rachel Roy

FabSugar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:00:22 -0700

Did you know Rachel Roy wasn't allowed to watch television growing up? But she was allowed to watch classic movies, hence her fascination with classic Hollywood glamour. Rachel's Spring collection wasn't frilly and fantastical - it was a nice dose of sleek precision. Her silky blouses, wide-legged trousers, smart dresses, and soft tailoring would have made Rita Hayworth a fan. But her fishnet dress, biker shorts, and black urchin stud embroidery puts things in 2010. And RR's collaborations with Manolo Blahnik always guarantee stunning sandals. Slap on some exclusive jewelry by Fred Leighton . . . quiet elegance.

For more sleek Rachel Roy,read more.

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Look of the Day: Frilly and Funky

FabSugar — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:00:22 -0800

I like how poron decided to combine the feminine with the masculine today. Her frilly and funky ensemble is made up of a black tie blouse complimented by a pair of shiny jeans and sneakers. Succinct and to the point.

Here's what she has on:

Top: United Arrows
Jeans: Topshop
Shoes: Unknown
Belt: Unknown

Congrats to poron!

Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar!

Sneak Peek! Kate Moss For Topshop High Summer Collection

FabSugar — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:00:22 -0700

Rejoice because Kate Moss's High Summer collection has landed at Topshop! Among all the goodies you'll find are frilly frocks, romantic blouses, short shorts, and basically everything you need to keep your Summer stylish.
The pieces I'm crushing on are the Indian Printed Dress ($89) and the Aztec Blouse ($69). Which piece from Kate Moss's latest collection will be your Summer companion?

To see more from the Kate Moss For Topshop High Summer collection, read more

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The Project Runway Season Five Finale Runway Show!

FabSugar — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:10:36 -0700

The grand finale of my Fashion Week was the Project Runway finale show. And what a show it was. Before the season five contestants showed their collections, it was a reunion among familiar faces. It's always a joy seeing Runway alumni gather and mingle. The recently booted Blayne and Terri were there - all smiles - and favorites like Jay, Rami, Jillian (wearing a familiar knit sweater from her collection), Chris March, and Jack Mackenroth (who I chatted with at the Jill Stuart show, he is so sweet) all made cameos. Enter Christian Siriano, who had his own Spring show the night before. Then, Michelle Tractenberg, Rachel Zoe, and Harvey Weinstein were chatting about. Quite the spectacle!Anticipation grew once Heidi, Nina, and Michael Kors all came out to welcoming applause. Side note: Are Heidi and Nina both wearing Roland Mouret dresses? They looked great, but I wonder if that was planned. At 9:30 a.m. the lights dimmed and Heidi appeared, microphone in hand. She said some heartfelt words to the people of Bravo and the Magic Elves (the show's producers) - saying goodbye and thanking them for five great seasons. To bring you up to speed, Runway is moving to Lifetime for their sixth season (and that will be interesting in itself).

The guest judge seat remained empty. All week long there had been rumblings about Jennifer Lopez being the guest judge, but it was anticlimactic when Heidi announced that Lopez was unable to due to "a foot injury." Boo. And so, Tim Gunn stepped in at the last minute to serve as guest judge. Don't get me wrong - I adore Gunn - but it was very exciting when Victoria Beckham graced us with her presence last time. Once all was said and done, the first collection, by Jerell, was unveiled . . .

To see the collections of Jerell, Suede, Joe, Korto, Kenley, and Leanne, and to read my reviews, read more.

Jerell
Jerell has one of the most lovable personalities, but his collection wasn't so. He came out and thanked his parents, boyfriend, and bestie, and I was really looking forward to his final collection. Bustiers, ruffles, dramatic bodices, and black and gold comprised his aesthetic. There was a regal undertone, as well as a pirate feel, but the taste level just wasn't that high. His two gowns didn't fit so well, and there wasn't a strong point of view. My favorite look was the embellished cardigan over a striped dress with sheer overlay.

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Suede
Oh gosh. I really didn't like this collection. It was immature and incohesive, and the Barbie girl color palette was ridiculous. Suede claimed "Suede's going to rock it" but he didn't. He mixed plaid with pastels, ruffles with one shoulder, and shredded and draped pieces; cotton candy fabrics were utterly unsophisticated. I didn't mind the wedding dress, but that was subpar.

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Joe
Joe is vanilla. His heart is in the right place, but his talent is hit or miss. Throughout the season, he's had some winners and losers, but his final works, which he claimed were Americana-inspired, were disappointing. He should have taken a more Ralph Lauren elegance take on the theme, and less Harley Davidson rough and tough. Brown leather corsets, patterned jeans, leather pants, and a navy dress with white stars were misses; a super cute paisley print dress, turquoise ornamentation, and a textured red ball gown skirt were hits. But this collection was not consistent enough to win.

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Kenley
Fun, quirky and feminine - just like the girl who made it. I like Kenley, although her distinct laugh annoys some, and her Alice in Wonderland take on "her dream wardrobe" was surprisingly versatile. Each piece was unique, and yet the collection melded together wonderfully. There were a few ooh ahh pieces: the black dress with fuchsia print overskirt (pictured above), the dramatic ruffle teal print blouse and black flounce skirt, and the pink and black colorblock bodice with dramatic tulle skirt dress. Her little feathered hats, which she has a penchant for, were a nice touch. This was possibly my personal favorite - full of eclecticism - but things heated up after she showed . . .

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Korto
I think Korto has the most interesting point of view, and her collection was beautifully exotic and elegant. However, there were one too many emerald green dresses, I'm just sayin.' Her collection was "inspired by nature and the landscape and clothes of her native country, Africa." She also designed the beaded and colorful jewelry (which I loved). Her color story was rich: emerald green, turquoise, mustard yellow, white, and ecru. Her silhouettes ranged from a slim halter gown and pouf sleeves to flirty cocktail dresses and asymmetrical cuts. The jungle printed banded belt frock was covetable, but a white frilly long dress was confusing. I loved the sometime Oscar de la Renta exoticism, though.

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Leanne
Funny how the six collections gradually got better. I think Leanne is going to win. Her collection was as stellar as any of the professional collections from the week. It was conceptual, beautiful, and theatrical. Leanne claimed she "lost a million hours of sleep" over it, and it showed. Sculptural skirts, dresses, and gowns floated down the runway to the beat of a neutral, cool palette. The craftsmanship was expert and you could just feel the adoration in the air. I would wear the ivory off-shoulder top and turquoise petal skirt and the ivory and beige corset mini dress (pictured above) in a heartbeat. And her modern wedding dress blew Suede's off the (project) runway.

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Style for Style: How To Wear...Mini Skirts

FabSugar — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 09:01:33 -0700

We girls need to be careful when it comes to wearing mini skirts. Actually, in general we need to be careful when wearing any item of clothing that reveals a large part of our body. I cringe when I see girls wearing mini skirts wrong; a mini can be classy when worn correctly. Here are some tips to look cool in a mini:

Rule of thumb: keep it sleek by counteracting its inherent sexiness with some not quite as sexy items
On top, choose something more tame than a skintight tank or revealing blouse - wear a frilly blouse or a loose cami with a cool blazer.
Footwear should be minimal. I love minis with flats but if you need some height keep the heels chunky, as seen here at Derek Lam's Spring/Summer collection.
As for Fall footwear, same rule applies, and whether you wear a mini with tights or not, a flat knee boot or wedge boots are the perfect accompaniment.

New York Fashion Week, Spring 2008: Alice + Olivia

FabSugar — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 07:00:22 -0700

Mother Nature works in mysterious ways and the downpour right before Alice + Olivia's Alice in Wonderland themed Spring show added to the mystique.

Located at their store, which they outfitted to comply with the whimsical and trippy story of Alice, I found myself falling down the rabbit hole while viewing colorful party dresses, high waisted pants and shorts, bold patterns, frilly sleeves and an overall fun and fantastical collection. There were casual pieces too, like light blue denim and laid back tailored jackets.

But the real treats, aside from a hippie lux sheer blouse with patchwork beaded front, were the yellow and black edible treats. From cupcakes beckoning "Eat Me" to absinthe, I managed to squeeze in the ultimate fashionable snack. I'd like Hayden Panettiere, a big fan of Alice + Olivia, to know that she missed out!

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Fab Ad: Chloe Spring/Summer '07

FabSugar — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:20:22 -0700

Does anyone else want to be these hippie chic girls? She's not pictured here but the latest Chloe Spring/Summer ads also feature a brunette with equally shiny tousled hair donning the latest from Chloe. Representing here are the lovely Anja Rubik & Raquel Zimmerman. While I envision myself as the before mentioned brunette I guess one of these blond visions will suffice. The Chloe girls are the Versace girls come undone, or rather, on mushrooms.

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What I love about this Fab Ad is the movement, the whimsy, the cool. One of the official new "It" bags, the Chloe Bay Bag, is in the spotlight. And the clothes? Ivory frilly blouses, milky studs and baubles, and fruit punchy hues. Groovy baby. What do you all think?

Wait - isn't Earth Day this weekend? Here's a Fab salute to the day of the green. One last note: that green eyeshadow? Lovely. Anyone want to take a stab at a how-to? I dare you!