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Grey Ant + Teva's Most Comfy Performance Heel on the Planet - Love It or Hate It?

Melody Nazarian — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:00:04 PST

Grey Ant has paired up with outdoor footwear brand Teva to create what they're calling the most comfortable performance high heel on the planet. Basically, it's Teva's Hurricane sport "mandal" redone on a four-inch stacked stiletto. There are two styles, $330 each: the "Worlds Unite" in black and white with Velcro closure, and the "Natural" in tan with a buckle. It's an interesting collaboration, no doubt, but will it work in real life? Either way, it's fun to see the fashion-meets-the-outdoors shoot.

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See Grey Ant's Diffusion Line Grey Antics' Fall Pieces

FabSugar — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:00:45 PDT

Grey Ant's diffusion line Grey Antics has finished its Fall '10 look book and we took a peruse to bring you the best shots. It's a Navajo-inspired scene, with random tangents of edgy bold blacks and army influences. There are teal accents, browns, mauve, and a few pops of color. One highlight is the movement in the models' poses - it's always nice to see the clothes in action. Urban Outfitters currently has the Spring/Summer Grey Antics pieces but will soon stock Fall.

Trend Alert: Far from Lame Lamé

FabSugar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:00:22 PDT

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 PDT

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 PDT

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.

Backstage Beauty: Grey Ant

BellaSugar — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 16:29:20 PDT

Last night's Grey Ant show definitely pulled out all of the over-the-top, you-can't-wear-this-every-day stops. The hair was either a controlled mess of super-tight curls or and a punky updo that make Flock of Seagulls look staid in comparison.

While the hair looked back a few decades, the makeup looked toward the future. Designed by MAC makeup artist Tiffany Johnston, the idea was plastic skin. "It has a little reflection, so it's not dewy-and it's not matte, either," she said." To get the look, she used a tiny amount of neutral lip gel and cheek highlighter for a nearly natural finish. She then created a "doll-eyed" look: One set of models had blacked-out eyes, while the other had electric blue eyes. To get the blunt eyelashes, Johnston trimmed false lashes at the ends and packed on the mascara. An everyday look it's not, but I always love learning about these unusual techniques!

Online Sale Alert! Scrimp and Save at Refinery29Shops

FabSugar — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:30:33 PDT

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 PDT

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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To see my picks,

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 PST

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,

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

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