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Friday Fab News Roundup!

FabSugar — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:00:22 -0700

Karen Walker's Resort collection makes mom pants look good - Nylon
Coach said to be developing new brand - FWD
Fashion shows around the world - Guardian UK
Michelle Obama's inauguration outfit to be featured in Isabel Toledo exhibit - NY Daily
Why we all love leggings - Times UK
Reality check - or last Resort? - New York Times
Lily, Kate, and Sienna's night of singing and style - Marie Claire UK
Italy looks beyond its borders for fashion talent - New York Times
Breaking news: Roksanda Ilincic for Whistles - FabSugar UK
Proenza Schouler's art school - WWD

Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:00:22 -0700

Karen Walker hits us with a double dose of colorful sunny cool with new resort collection - Refinery 29
Swarovski Animal Figurines Have That Special Sparkle - PetSugar
Vivienne Tam HP digital clutch: have you entered to win? - stylelist
Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony Buckle Boots on presale - Nitrolicious
Magazine whore - fashionista
Cheating on eBay: my khaki dress dreams - Lucky
Jessica Biel: Too pretty to work - Jezebel
Elizabeth Banks really loves her Zac Posen dresses - Off the Rack
Balenciaga Brilliant Pouchette Bague - Bag Snob
Fab Faces: '00s Models - FabUK
A sneak peek at Lauren Conrad's first book, LA Candy - Teen Vogue

Look Book Love: Karen Walker Eyewear, Fall '09

FabSugar — Mon, 11 May 2009 04:50:22 -0700

You know a look book is spot-on when you wish you could grow vampire teeth to replicate it. Karen Walker's Fall '09 eyewear Look Book had that effect on me. OK, I'm a little biased considering my ongoing obsession with the gothic vampire look. Aside from the rad teeth, the sunnies are stunning. You would most definitely do a double take if you saw someone wearing a pair. Cobalt blue frames, orange lenses, rectangular tortoise, and perfectly round styles are the coolest ways to shield your eyes from the sun . . . especially if you're a vamp.

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Trend Alert: Tortoise Shades

FabSugar — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:00:22 -0800

I have always been keen on tortoise shades. The marbleized brown and black has a cool retro flavor, and is less severe than black frames. It's the perfect grab-and-go-anywhere sunnie. When I spotted the always-fabulous Cate Blanchett in her tortoises in Perth, Australia, it cemented my love for the frame style. I'll take her shades, and a trip to Perth, please!

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Celebrity Style: Hilary Duff

FabSugar — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:00:22 -0700

Hilary looked the most put together and downright sassy at the Manolo Blahnik Rodeo Walk of Style party. Her moody floral Chloe top is perfectly tamed by a Herve Leger pencil skirt and zip-up Manolos. But Hilary adds flash with a chain detail belt and her signature dangly earrings.

Rebecca Taylor Les Fleurs Long Sleeve Blouse - $275.00	HERVE LEGER Bandage Skirt - $550.00
Karen Walker Wide Waist Belt - $207.00	Manolo Blahnik Zip Sling - $755.00
Francesco Biasia black pleated snake leather 'Uma' clutch - $179.00	Beaded Chain Earrings - $3.80

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Celebrity Style: Gabrielle Union

FabSugar — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:00:08 -0700

Gabrielle Union's genuine smile makes me happy. The actress touched down in NYC and headed to her hotel looking absolutely gorgeous in a Corey Lynn Calter rose-print dress. I wonder where she's headed to after she checks in? She highlighted the streamlined dress with delicate silver hoop earrings, a pair of patent sandals, and a black leather shoulder bag. Seeing as I'm a sucker for sensational sunnies, you know I'm crushing on hers!

Corey Lynn Calter Madison Geo Rose Strapless Dress in Black - $212.00	Marc by Marc Jacobs - 683974 (Gold Glitter Patent) - $267.00
Argento Vivo silver faceted large hoop earrings - $90.00	Karen Walker Eyewear Trixie Sunglasses - $170.00
Foley + Corinna Bender Bag - $485.00

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Online Sale Alert! 50-90% Off at Elizabeth Charles

FabSugar — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:00:22 -0800

The online boutique devoted to Kiwi fashion, Elizabeth-Charles.com, is throwing a warehouse sale and knocking 50-90 percent off their stock. The site stocks cult favorite labels like Lover, Karen Walker, 18th Amendment, Alice McCall, and Camilla & Marc. I'm taken by this Yeojin Bae Jean Shift Dress ($127, originally $599): it has a cute silhouette and and I love the girly feel the bow creates.

Spring Peek: Luster Addict

FabSugar — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:00:22 -0800

Metallics have been around the block and back. I'm glad to see them taking on new forms and becoming more fluid and romantic. Marni (pictured) presents the perfect juxtaposition of luster and crispness - a thoroughly modern combination. I am a self-proclaimed luster addict. Can you imagine the ways these clothes move? They are probably blinding in the sun. But that's the beauty of the luster - you just can't keep your eyes off it, no matter how painful it is.

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(L-R: Versace, Karen Walker, Nina Ricci, Alberta Ferretti, Marios Schwab, Giles, Rodarte)

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Karen Walker Cape Sleeve Shirt: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 10:22:22 -0800

In a world of many tops, this Karen Walker Cape Sleeve Shirt ($407) is definitely unique. Its muted print and flutter sleeves that turn into a cape in the back makes me think '70s bohemian...or of something Kate Hudson might wear. Thoughts?

To post your selections go to the Love It or Hate It? group. And if you want to learn how to do a blog post click here.

Trend Alert: Ride The Mod Train

FabSugar — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:16:44 -0800

Looks like Mod is going to have another run. I wonder why this trend from Fall is still popular. Is it because celebs have been sporting it, and continue to, as seen in this week's Life & Style? Is it because of the recent release of Factory Girl? Or is it simply that this trend has staying power? Either way, these items pictured are pretty darn cute, sending me on a trip through cyberspace to find some of my new mod picks. Enjoy!

P.S. I would fight Paris right now for her cobalt blue Marc Jacobs Stam bag!

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Milly Tile print dress, on sale for $207 (originally $345).

Xhilaration® Wide Red Headband, $6.99.

Forever 21 Gwen Miniskirt, $15.80.

Karen Walker large circular sunglasses, about $180. For stockists click here.

Retro Tortoise Sunglasses - $89.00	Dana Buchman Cat's-Eye Sunglasses - $36.00
Chloe "Risky Business" Sunglasses - Tortoise - $355.00	Women's Classic Sunglasses - $9.50
KAREN WALKER dark tortoise shell sunglasses - $204.00	Vintage C1 - $90.00
Mischa Sunglasses - $11.00	Elsa Quilted Sunglasses - $12.50
MARC JACOBS - Butterfly sunglasses - $296.00	Proenza Schouler Etched Square - Tortiose Shell - $290.00
D&G Dolce & Gabbana Square Framed Sunglasses, Tortoise - $160.00	Simply Vera Vera Wang Oval Sunglasses - $36.00
Jackie Ohh III - $140.00