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Celebrity Style: Blake Lively

FabSugar — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:00:22 PDT

Blake is forming quite a fan club and we can all see why . . . just look at her! She is the quintessential American girl. Blonde, beautiful, bubbly, and on her way to visit ABC's Good Morning America with the rest of the adorable cast of Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2. There's always room in my week for a great jeans look. Blake made this her own by throwing on layered aquamarine beaded necklaces and natural cork wedges. As always, her hair looks amazing and her smile is dazzling. I don't know if I would have opted for a black bowling bag, but Blake makes it work.

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Style For Style: Halt-er Your Bra

FabSugar — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:00:22 PDT

I've never had major problems finding the right bra for a particular top, but I have a bigger-busted friend for whom finding the right bra is a constant battle. Over the weekend, she and I got ready together before heading out for a night on the town, and that is when I witnessed her struggle. She wore a halter top, much like this Theory Kensy Halter Top ($180). Having fairly large breasts, she stays away from strapless bras because they give her that unflattering line across her chest. She wanted to wear her regular bra but didn't want the straps to show because of the halter cut.

To see what my friend and I did to solve the bra strap problem,

Sturdy sewing thread, like this Madeira 18-Spool Sewing Thread Set ($29), is the answer to bra straps with halter tops. However, if you can wear a strapless bra with your halter top that is your best option. But if you get those funky lines that cut across your breasts, the following may work for you. Disclaimer: Make sure your halter top isn't one with spaghetti straps or a V-front. In order for this to work, it must be a mock neck or high-neck halter.

Wear your bra and not your halter top. It's preferable if your bra and halter color match just in case it peeps out.
Have a long piece of sturdy sewing thread (about 12 inches) nearby.
Take your left bra strap in your left hand, and your right bra strap in your right hand, and pull them both in front of you until they touch across the middle of your chest.
You may need the assistance of another person at this point. Grab the thread and tie it around your two bra straps, which are still in front of you. Go around as many times with the string until you feel your bra straps are secure across your chest. Cut the remaining thread so you have a clean knot.
Wear your halter top and you'll notice your bra straps are now hidden underneath the top because they are in the front middle of your chest!

Met Gala: Gwyneth Paltrow

Chi Diem Chau — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:21:12 PDT

Gwyneth Paltrow stopped fashion hearts this evening at the Met Gala donning a remarkable Prada dress. The look was equal parts sexy and chic thanks to the elegant dove-gray satin, oversize paillettes detail, halter-style neckline, and cutout back. For accessories, the stunner opted for a pair of satin pumps with a clear heel, a structured clutch, oversize earrings, and a statement ring. Hands down, one of the top looks of the evening, do you agree?

Enhance Your Body in All the Right Places With These 3 Bronzing Tips

Jessica Cruel — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:28:00 PDT

Bronzing lotions and self-tanners are fantastic for getting a sun-kissed glow without spending hours in the sun's scorching rays. But you can also use these products to create the illusion of chiseled skin (no workout required). There are ways to contour the face with makeup, and similar techniques can be done all over your body, as well.

1. Décolletage depth: As strapless dresses and halter tops make their way to the front of your wardrobe, it's time to let your chest area shine. Applying bronzer above and below the collarbone will bring a chiseled appearance to your cleavage. Don't have the right shade? Try using a darker shade of foundation instead.

2. Glowing gams: Swipe a bronzing stick down the center of your thighs and shins to create a sleek, long-leg look. Adding tanner is also a great way to disguise stretch marks and veins.

3. The fake bake: Most darker-skinned women avoid the self-tanner section in the drugstore. Even though these products usually won't help you achieve a darker look, they can even out skin tone and provide a subtle shimmer.

Taylor Swift, Nicole Kidman, and More Go Sexy and Sleek For the ACM Awards - Who Nailed It?

Marisa Tom — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:35:23 PDT

Country music's leading ladies stepped up their red-carpet A-game for last night's Academy of Country Music Awards, donning diaphanous floor-length gowns, sporty minidresses, and slick LBDs for the occasion. While we can always count on songstress Carrie Underwood to deliver her signature Old Hollywood glam - this time in a strapless Abed Mahfouz couture creation - the evening's entertainer of the year Taylor Swift mixed it up with blunt bangs, sultry eye makeup, and a modern white J. Mendel number. LeAnn Rimes jumped on the Stella McCartney bandwagon in one of the designer's ultracool sporty-meets-chic mesh-infused minis, Miranda Lambert (who nabbed both album of the year and female vocalist top honors) radiated in a gilded Randi Rahm halter-style gown, and Nicole Kidman looked supersophisticated in a collared L'Wren Scott LBD. These starlets kept a no-holds-barred policy on their ACM styling and we're loving the polished results. Now it's time for you to decide who takes home the best dressed award. Weigh in below!

Paris Sports a Bikini Top in Miami While Her Reported Boyfriend DJs

Lindsay Miller — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:02:28 PDT

Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton were poolside yesterday in Miami for a DJ set by Paris's widely rumored boyfriend Afrojack. The sisters hung out together while Afrojack played, and Paris let the top of her halter dress hang down to reveal her bikini top as she danced to the music. She was also spotted snapping pictures of Afrojack and wearing a pair of sunglasses emblazoned with his name and picture. Meanwhile, Nicky was spotted cuddling up to and kissing a male companion as she lounged by the water.

The Winter Music Conference is taking place in Miami this week, and Paris and Nicky were also seen catching up and posing for pictures with rapper Lil John during the pool party. Paris also tweeted about hanging out with internationally famous DJ Tiesto during her Florida getaway.

Nicole Richie and Elle Macpherson Step Out in Style For the Fashion Star Premiere!

Allison McNamara — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:23:00 PDT

NBC's new fashion reality competition show, Fashion Star, debuted last night, and celebrity judge Nicole Richie and host Elle Macpherson styled up some ultra-glam looks for the red-carpet premiere. Nicole opted for a sunny yellow Julie MacDonald halter dress with tough hardware, and Elle showed off her model figure in a fringed black mini. Watch today's Fab Flash to see both of these ladies heat up the red carpet! On Allison McNamara: H&M top, Marni for H&M collar.

Oscars Afterparty: January Jones

FabSugar — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:03:14 PST

Mad Men actress January Jones brought her signature brand of blond bombshell glamour to the Vanity Fair Oscars party - this time, with a slightly darker retro twist. Her halter-style Wes Gordon gown featured a chic emerald top with a long, slick burgundy-striped skirt, cinched together with a wide black cummerbund-like belt. She wore a bold red lip, a 1920s-inspired bob, and sweet gold hoop earrings and carried a croc-infused clutch to polish off the look. It certainly invoked a moodier, dramatic kind of evening flair, but she pulled it off effortlessly. Do you agree?

Vote on all of our Oscar polls here!

Rebecca Taylor Fall 2012

Hannah Weil — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:15:38 PST

Rebecca's girl is both an homage to '90s grunge and a fresh-faced street-styler. The Fall collection marries the designer's signature sweet side with darker territory, at least where texture and color are concerned. Rebecca's palette is decidedly moody in deep brown, burgundy, and black on leather, herringbone, wool, and velvet layers. Then she counters with cool-girl silhouettes; layers are in perfect proportion - for every slick leather layer, there's also a sheer-chiffon sleeve, slinky sequins, or abstract print. There's a lightness to counter the severity of her colors; she still homes in on that girlie factor we love in a pretty peplum top, a sexier snake-print halter dress, or ultra-femme sheer pleats. Like front-rower Olivia Palermo, this girl is something of a mix-master who's got as much femininity as she does cool-girl edge.

Trends: Rich texture in leather, velvet, and jacquard; sequins, peplum, heavy layers, and exotic print.
Colors: Brown, gray, and black with just a pop of purple and blue.
Key Piece: We love the open sheer-chiffon pleats on the gorgeous full-length print dress; also the cool factor of a leopard coat done in ombre.
Accessories: Metallic ankle-strap heels, fur-adorned ankle boots, chain-strap crossbody bags, and oversize leather satchels.
Who Would Wear It: Street-chic celebs like Nicky Hilton would rock the moto-style jackets and edgy layers.

Rachel Comey Fall 2012

Chi Diem Chau — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:30:27 PST

Rachel Comey showed us her sophisticated side for Fall '12, streamlining her usual quirk factor with a modern, refreshing twist. "Normally for Fall we dive into print and pattern and color," said Comey. "This time, I pulled all of that out and cleared the air." With that in mind, the designer showcased laser-cut cotton dresses and wool felt tops, digital-print knee-length skirts, pretty prints, and shiny boxy leather tops. Color pops included an oversized bright orange coat and dress and even a heart-print dress doused in hot pink. Comey's shoes, a cult favorite amongst many, included quirky-cool black-and-white cap-toe loafers, flatforms, and chunky ankle boots. To finish, Comey closed out the show with an array of cocktail-appropriate black dresses, ranging from a simple, slinky halter-neck LBD to a shimmering full-skirted version. More details on the collection below.

Trends: Laser-cut tops, full-skirt dresses, metallic, digital and watercolor prints.
Colors: Black, gray, hot pink, bright orange.
Key Piece: Rachel's laser-cut tops and dresses exuded a light structural quality we can't wait to try on come Fall '12.
Accessories: Black-and-white cap-toe loafers, flatform boots, clear plastic skinny belts, sheer metallic socks.
Who Would Wear It: Girls who crave quirky yet sophisticated pieces like Kate Bosworth, Whitney Port, and Leighton Meester.