Cheap & Chic: Black High-Waisted Shorts


Updated 07/10/08 3:24 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 22 comments

Cheap & Chic: Black High-Waisted Shorts

While Miranda Kerr took her high-waisted black shorts on a tropical vacation, Lauren Conrad wore hers out on the town with an Alexander Wang top. It goes to show how versatile high-waisted black shorts are. They can weather extreme heat and go party hopping with you, too! As exemplified by both Miranda and Lauren, you should tuck your top into your shorts, to show off the high waist. Just make Read more

Celebrity Style: Miranda Kerr


Updated 09/21/08 1:05 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 16 comments

Celebrity Style: Miranda Kerr

There are two reasons I'm envious of Australian model Miranda Kerr. First, she's dating and vacationing with Orlando Bloom and second, she has legs the length of the Eiffel Tower! Now that I got that off my chest, we can move on to her cool, casual style. On her aforementioned romantic getaway, Miranda exuded an easy-going vibe that all vacation-goers should master. She threw on a white V-neck Read more

Fab Finding Follow Up: Off to the Flea Market!


Updated 05/09/08 10:50 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 13 comments

Fab Finding Follow Up: Off to the Flea Market!

I love shopping but I hate being indoors when the weather is so nice outside. A flea market adventure is the perfect remedy to my predicament and I'm always down for a vintage hunt — who knows what treasures I'll find! I started you off with this Matiko Iva Sandals ($80) because I love the huarache-inspired cut and the flat heel will keep me comfortable all day long while I scrounge for Read more

McQ Zip Up Romper: Love It or Hate It?


Updated 04/03/08 1:56 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 40 comments

McQ Zip Up Romper: Love It or Hate It?

Alexander McQueen showed his colorful side with this McQ Zip Up Romper, ($400). The abstract print is Spring festive, but I'm not really sure about the short, high-waisted cut. It's pretty hard to pull off this look — it looks like a Rainbow Bright meets Power Ranger costume. Is this romper hot, or not? Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To post your selections go to the Love It or Read more

Look of the Day: High-Waisted Shorts Done Right


Updated 09/23/07 9:38 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 27 comments

Look of the Day: High-Waisted Shorts Done Right

We've all learned it's difficult to pull off high-waisted anything. But fifthofapril shows us high-waisted shorts done right. The key is to keep the rest of the ensemble minimal. And that's what she did with her white ruffled blouse, patent bag and shoes. Here's what she's wearing: Top: Inner Child Shorts: Odyn Shoes: Steve Madden "The Hot" Tortoise flats Bag: Hayden Harnett Croc Trim Mercer Read more

Look of the Day: She's So High


Updated 05/01/09 5:34 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 42 comments

Look of the Day: She's So High

White button-down shirt topped by a teal cardigan = a classic look. But throw a pair of high-waisted shorts into the mix, like AngelaChristin did, and you've got a different situation. She's so high on her newfound way to shake up a tried-and-true look, and I'm feeling high just appreciating how well the shorts accentuate and flatter her legs. Very nice. Here's what she has on: Top: Read more

Look of the Day: So Very Pretty in Pink


Updated 08/29/07 2:56 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 38 comments

Look of the Day: So Very Pretty in Pink

I have to give props to Lili_c: she is one of the only people I've seen who can pull off the high-waisted shorts look in real life. This just goes to show that it can be done, if it's done right! I love the so very pretty in pink blouse she chose and the straw bag makes everything look perfectly summery! Here's what she's wearing: Top: Unknown Shorts: Vintage Shoes: Unknown Bag: Read more

Our Favorite High-Waisted Shorts For Summer


Updated 06/15/11 11:03 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Summer Shorts: High-Waist Shorts to Shop

After spying high-waisted shorts on the runway — see Tibi, far left, and Adam's Spring 2011 collection, and then in some of our favorite editorials including a lovely Glamour cover with Freida Pinto, we got the hint — these shorts-up-to-here are too cute to pass up. For starters, we love that a higher waist means we can get away with wearing our cropped knits and tees, while showing off our Read more

How to Wear a Bra Top: 3 Ways to Channel Your Inner Kelly Kapowski


Updated 05/22/12 8:59 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Wear a Crop Top or Bra Top

When we first heard that crop tops (and more specifically, bralets) were going to be big for 2012, we had our reservations — it seemed like a look best suited for outdoor music festivals and costume parties — but after seeing the midriff-baring look on the runways at Dolce & Gabbana, Nina Ricci, Prada, and others, we inevitably changed our tune, and are officially smitten with the idea Read more