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Trend Alert: Far from Lame Lamé

FabSugar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:00:22 -0700

Let's face it: Lamé got a bad rap. The world experienced too much of a good thing in the excessive '80s. I think we've finally recovered from the overdose. Here we are, far from lame lamé. Mad Men's January Jones shows us how to have fun in lamé in her one shoulder belted frock. She slices the sheen up with a black banded belt but dares to wear metallic sandals to keep the fluidity. Does she pull it off? Is lamé still lame? You tell me.

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Trend Alert: Don't Sweat It in Jacket Vests

FabSugar — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:00:22 -0700

Want to achieve the look of a chic blazer without having to sweat it out? Jacket vests will do the job. This sleeveless innovation, worn by the likes of Naomi Campbell and yours truly, will keep you cool and collected during these blissful months of warm weather.

Here's a Fab idea: Instead of buying a new one, take an old blazer into your local seamstress and have her take the sleeves off for you. Voilà - instant jacket vest!

Fab Site: FunkyLala.com

FabSugar — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:00:22 -0700

The name says it all. FunkyLala.com, prides themselves in stocking clothing and accessories from up and coming and emerging designers. Their hip and funky collections are from the most talented underground designers as well as more established brands such as Geren Ford, Vivienne Westwood, and Grey Ant. I'm digging Gary Graham's avant-garde designs.

Online Sale Alert! Scrimp and Save at Refinery29Shops

FabSugar — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:30:33 -0700

Follow the fashion-brick road through Refiner29Shop's virtual marketplace and you'll be greeted by a generous sale!

Stop by Steven Alan's store and you'll save on items from Wayf, Borne and Superfine. Enter the Shelle Steffee boutique and stock up on the designer's feminine and airy tops and jackets. Scout has offerings from Vivienne Westwood, Preen, and Grey Ant, whose Button-Down Cream Dress, on sale for $284 (originally $418), really caught my eye.

So throw on some sparkly red flats and follow the virtual fashion-brick road to fabulous deals!

Trend Alert: High-Waisted Jeans

FabSugar — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:21:22 -0700

The 70s are back! What with wide legged jeans in full force and now high-waisted jeans, it is clear the skinny and low rise have competition. I am elated - you all know by now I have a thing for the carefree styles of the dazed & confused decade. While the high waist was around long before the 70s, try the 50s, it was given sex appeal in the decade of disco. I prefer this look worn with a wide leg, it just complements any body way better. Either way, if you've got the feelin' go for it!

(L-R: Ciara, Diesel S/S '07, Jennifer Lopez)

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Grey Ant High Waisted Carpenter Jean, $330. These are the ones Ciara is wearing in the above pic.

Cheap Monday Stretch Skinny Jean, $65.

Free People Hi Waisted Sailor Trouser, $198.

Fab Site: Blaec.com

FabSugar — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 07:31:33 -0800

Here is an online-only store that carries some of the freshest talent right now. Blaec, pronounced 'Black,' is meant to look like a brick-and-morter store with mannequins wearing outfits on the homepage - as if looking through storefront windows. This store carries designers such as Grey Ant, Catherine Malandrino, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Kenneth Jay Lane.

The site is very simple and quick to navigate with the list of designers along the left hand side, as well as the 'sale rack.' When you click on a designer, the clothing items appear as well as a little bio - which I thought was interesting. There is also a new designer contest called Collection 1.0 where eight finalists will have their designs featured on the site and Blaec shoppers will pick the winner.

To see some of my picks from the Sale Rack, read more

Anna Sui Stained-Glass Tube Dress, on sale for $190 (originally $270).

Grey Ant Braided Shorts, on sale for $120 (originally $210).

Online Sale Alert! 304050 Sale at Oak

FabSugar — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:00:22 -0700

I don't know about you, but I find myself wanting, and not being able to afford, many things at Oak. If you have the same dilemma, follow me into the 304050 sale. It's filled with amazing pieces by Alexander Wang, Monrow, Grey Ant, Acne, Rachel Comey, and more. Trust me, it's a goodie. These Jeffrey Campbell Lilac Suede Two-Tone Heels ($99, originally $165) would immediately add flair to any Summer ensemble.

For more great deals, check out SaleHabit.com!

Online Sale Alert! Discounts at Creatures of Comfort

FabSugar — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:22 -0700

Experimental chicks, take note. Creatures of Comfort has a sale section worth perusing. It stocks goodies from Grey Ant, VPL, Karen Walker, Vena Cava, and more.

One cool item up for grabs is this Vena Cava Dean Vest ($83, originally $276). It's minimalistic and a fresh take on the vest trend. It would be amazing with a gray tank and black trousers.

Celebrity Style: Birthday Girl, Diane Kruger!

FabSugar — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:00:22 -0700

Join me in wishing Fab favorite Diane Kruger a happy birthday today. May her year be filled with lots of happiness, love, health . . . and fashion! The actress attended Longchamp's 60th anniversary celebration in an ensemble that only risk-taking girls like her can pull off. While other guests wore dresses, Diane showed up in high-waisted Grey Ant trousers, a gray crop top, and her favorite fedora. She tapped the look off with a salmon-colored Longchamp clutch and a thin white watch. As always, Fab-u-lous.

Rachel Pally Cropped Vest - $102.00	Pierce Jeans Katherine High Waist Trouser - $193.00
Sardou Fedora - $42.00	Franchi 'Daria' Patent Clutch - $188.00
Lanvin Platform Sandal- Black / Blue - $580.00	Hugo Boss Donna - Ladies' White Thin Leather Band Watch - $845.00

To see some fun Polaroid pictures of the birthday girl from the event, read more.

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Look of the Day: Good Clean Fun

FabSugar — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 06:50:33 -0700

No crazy patterns or colors here - just a light white top and high-waisted blue jeans. krystinabell is ready for some good clean fun with an outfit that makes me think "effortless perfection." And, as an afterthought: those high-waisted jeans look great on her - "mom jeans" doesn't enter my mind when I see this.

Here's what she's wearing:

Shirt: Peepshow
Jeans: Grey Ant
Belt: Linea Pelle
Earrings: Joyce Leslie

Congrats to krystinabell!

Everyone else, submit your looks today and I just might feature you on FabSugar! If you live overseas and have a fab outfit to share, join the Overseas Fashionistas Group and to submit a Look in this group learn how to post a blog.

Antique Gold Dot Dresses by Alexia Admor - $242.00	Mischen Knot Top - $365.00
Carolina Herrera Lame Degrade Dress - $2,990.00	Shiny Triangle Top - $26.00
Grey Ant Lamé Slip - $265.00	AKA New York Metallic Bodice Empire Dress - $345.00
Diane von Furstenberg Lesley Draped Lame Tank Dress - $350.00	Helmut Lang Lame Dress- Coated Silver - $415.00
Halter with Lame Shell by Ports 1961 - $1,050.00	Julie Haus Milicent Silk Satin Top - $298.00
Lam,, Knit Dress - $99.00

Chloé Armured sleeveless blazer - $2,305.00	Silence & Noise Drapey Coated Vest - $58.00
Glen plaid vest - $35.00	PATRIZIA PEPE Top - $335.00
Vivienne Westwood Red Label Checked cotton waistcoat - $605.00	YAYA AFLALO "Jet" Vest - $350.00
Charity Vest - $79.00	Grey Ant black canvas belted 'Slayer' vest - $145.00
Signature Two-Way Stretch Collection: Shawl-Collar Vest - $39.00	Vanessa Bruno Long Waistcoat - $830.00
Walter Autumn Tweed Vest in Chestnut Brown - $198.00	3.1 Phillip Lim Runway Belted Equestrian Blazer - $525.00