Definition: Frock


Updated 08/07/07 3:54 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 1 comment

Frock

Frock n. Synonymous with dress. The term has been used since Medieval times with various meanings to denote a variety of clothing: a painter's smock, a garment worn by sailors, or members of clergy. A frock coat, worn by men in the eighteenth century, was a fitted, buttoned, and full-skirted garment. Source Read more

Punch Up Your Weekend Wardrobe With a Little Help From 15 Totally Inspired Street-Style Snaps


Updated 05/26/12 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Weekend Street Style May 26, 2012

Just because it's the weekend — and a holiday one, at that — doesn't mean you have to leave your styling prowess at the office. Instead, channel your off-duty panache via slick sneakers, polished flats, and a plethora of flirty floral frock options. If dresses aren't your thing, no problem. We've culled a cool mix of savvy street stylers from around the world who have nailed that laid-back Read more

Alexis, Olivia, Jordana, and More Show Off Cool-Girl Summer Style at the Coach Fete — Who's Most Fab?


Updated 05/26/12 5:58 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Alexis Bledel and Olivia Munn at Coach Party in LA 2012

For a super Summer-inspired fix of flirty frocks, colorful bags, and must-have sandals, look no further than the stylish celebs making the rounds at Coach's cocktail-cum-charity benefit party in LA yesterday evening. Aside from the brand's slick leather-and-tassel satchels providing a cool accessorized boost, we loved the variety of sunny styles — girlie, muted sophistication, and all-out Read more

Heavy Metal, Luxe Leather, and Seductive Stones: Decor Inspiration From Snow White and the Huntsman


Updated 05/23/12 3:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Snow White and the Huntsman Set Design and Decor

Opening June 1, Snow White and the Huntsman offers a deliciously dark and empowering version of the classic fairy tale. We're excited to see the film ourselves, but in the meantime we're dreaming up movie-inspired decor based on the film's look. See how we interpret Snow White's shield, Ravenna's frocks, and the huntsman's weapons in this slideshow. Photos courtesy of Universal Pictures Read more

Lea Michele Shows Serious Skin in Her White Dress


Updated 05/22/12 4:49 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lea Michele in Sexy White Dress at the Late Show

Lea Michele turned up the heat in a sleek LWD for the taping of Late Show With David Letterman. The Glee star arrived wearing a metallic blazer and miniskirt but slipped into something a whole lot sexier for the show, choosing this Amen frock with a low neckline and side cutouts. Lea snagged the No. 14 spot on Maxim's Hot 100 list, even beating out Kristen Stewart, who came in at No. 15. Watch Read more

50 Summer Dresses Under $50 to Serve You Stylishly Well All Season


Updated 05/24/12 1:19 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Summer Dresses Under $50

Memorial Day BBQs and backyard parties are just the beginning of a season when we'll live in our dresses. Whether you're seeking a style especially for the holiday weekend or out to score a few to slip into all Summer, we've got you covered. We too plan on luxuriating in the sun and staying cool in a bevy of our favorite frocks, so we've made it our mission to narrow down some of the best styles Read more

Oscar de la Renta Resort 2013 Takes Us on a Luxe Ladylike Picnic — See the Complete Collection Here


Updated 05/24/12 8:27 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Oscar de la Renta Resort 2013 Pictures

Oscar de la Renta's Resort 2013 collection offered up a plethora of plush, picnic-ready looks for sunny days ahead. And while you may have pastoral images of lazy lawn spreads and fruit-filled wicker baskets in mind, this country-chic girl wears her gingham prints in luxe satins and silks. The iconic designer presented a cool mix of traditionally sleek looks — black-and-white short suits, apple Read more

15 Ways to Update Your LBD For the Summer Ahead


Updated 05/21/12 4:14 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Black Dresses For Summer 2012

We don't have to tell you why a little black dress is a wardrobe staple for every woman, but sometimes it's necessary to put a slight spin on a classic. While there will always be a time and place to look your black-dress best, balmy Summer weather brings its own style conundrums and often requires something a bit more lightweight. Enter the impossibly Summer-perfect LBD: it's the ideal Read more

Into the Wild: Celebs Make a Case For Summer-Styled Leopard Prints


Updated 05/21/12 1:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Leopard Print Celebrity Trend For Summer 2012

At this point, leopard print has become a mainstay in our wardrobes, but that doesn't mean it can't get a bit of a makeover with the arrival of a new season. In light of Summer weather, we're embracing leopard print with a breezier tilt — just the way this styled celebrity trio is wearing it. In cool printed pants Beyoncé gives the exotic print a decidedly easy feel, while Ashley Madekwe Read more