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Come Fab Finding With Me: Cruisin' On The Boulevard

FabSugar — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:00:22 -0700

Me and my banana seat cruiser are set for a nice long ride on the Boulevard this weekend. Wardrobe malfunctions are one of the imminent dangers of bike riding so I need your help in finding an equally fashionable and functional outfit. Ah, I can already imagine the soft, warm breeze blowing through my hair. . .

I'll start you off with this sporty Versace Small Darling Convertible Tote ($3,330) because the shoulder straps can be buckled at the base for backpack wear. That will definitely keep my hands where they're supposed to be - on the handles!

Let's go Fab Finding. Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with bike ride cruise.

Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, and you can use your Fab-Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab-Finding missions.

To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. For a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar click here.

To see some of my favorite online stores, read more

Active Endeavors
Banana Republic
Bluefly
eLuxury
Jildor Shoes
Live Natty
Neiman Marcus
Net-a-Porter
Pink Mascara

Fab Flash: Gianni Versace Commemorated

FabSugar — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:40:33 -0700

Last night, Milan paid tribute to Gianni Versace on the 10th anniversary of his murder. Gianni was tragically killed outside his Miami house by serial killer Andrew Cunanan on July 15, 1997.

A two-part ballet called "Thank you, Gianni, with love," was performed at La Scala, and featured stage costumes designed by Gianni over the years, as well as costumes created specially for the tribute by his sister Donatella. Supermodels Naomi Campbell and Claudia Schiffer, as well as Jessica Alba, Karl Lagerfeld, and many of the Versace family all attended.

We miss you, Gianni!

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FabSugar Designer of the Year Nominee: Versace

FabSugar — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 16:34:01 -0800

Oh to be Donatella Versace. Talk about the ultimate jet-setter, Donatella is one of fashion's most decadent divas. While Versace is historically known for electric colored, body-hugging, sex-oozing designs she shined this year with more wearable, tailored collections. But don't get me wrong - her Fall '06 and Spring '07 collections were still all about grandiose sexiness. When she took the design reigns after Versace founder and Donatella's brother, Gianni Versace, was murdered in 1997, the designer maintained the label's aesthetic of European-style glamour, and irreverent rock-star attitude.

Tune in tomorrow for our second nominee for FabSugar Designer of the Year and the voting will take place this Friday.

For Versace's complete Fall 2006 & Spring 2007 collections, read more

Fall 2006:

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Spring 2007:

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Shoe Designer Spotlight: Brian Atwood

FabSugar — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 03:00:22 -0700

Gals looking to give their Louboutins a rest should turn to shoe guru, Brian Atwood. Since 2001, he has developed a cult-like following - one look at his sexy footwear and it's easy to see why. Brian was inspired by his mother's impeccable closet as a little boy. His passion led him to FIT in New York and later to the catwalks of Europe where he pursued modeling. But all the while, Brian had a notebook full of 4-inch stiletto sketches that would later come to life.

Quite impressively, Brian was hired by the late and great Gianni Versace in 1996 (he was the first American to be hired by the Italian designer). He finally took the shoe plunge in 2001 and has since been wooing women with his glamorous designs. But like Louboutin and other exceptional shoe designers, Brian's creations don't come cheap. They retail for $500 up to $700.

To see more of Brian's killer heels, read more

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Fab Read: The Diana Chronicles

FabSugar — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:45:33 -0700

I can't believe it's been almost ten years since Princess Diana was tragically killed - the time just flew by! The Diana Chronicles, $17, by former New Yorker and Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown, follows the people's princess, all the way from Shy Di to Dynasty Di to Shunned Di.

While Diana was definitely much more than what she wore, fashion was a definitive part of her life. Who could forget that magical meringue wedding dress by Elizabeth and David Emanuel, her hand in popularizing big-shouldered skirt suits, or her appearance at Gianni Versace's funeral just months before her own?

Needless to say, Diana was an icon, whether it be fashion, humanitarian, or just as a woman to look up to, and this book pays quite the tribute.

Friday Fab News Roundup!

FabSugar — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:15:55 -0700

Q & A: Sarah Jessica Parker - On the Runway
Doherty may clean up to marry Moss - Yahoo
Steal This Bag (If You Can) - Fashion Week Daily
Red Carpet or Rehab, It All Sells - NY Times
Swap 'N' Shop - Style File
China gives fashion instructions to police - Yahoo
Faithfully Marianne - Times UK
The Find: White Dresses - New York
The Illusionist: Matthew Ames - Refinery29
The 10th Anniversary of Gianni Versace's Death - Telegraph UK

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