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The Bag To Have: Longchamp Black Patent Leather Légende

FabSugar — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 03:30:22 -0700

I am not in lust with this Longchamp Légende, $980, merely because Kate Moss is carrying it in the brand's Fall/Winter ads. I swear! This is a doctor bag perfected. I especially love the patent leather, the double pockets and the svelte handles. The best part comes when you open the purse: it has red lining that is a sassy surprise!

Although you may think it's too big, I beg to differ. It can double as a weekend bag and an everyday purse. I would lug it to the office with all my important papers, magazines, and Blackberry; and then I would pack all my favorite looks and take it for a fun weekend ride! See? I don't need Kate to influence me to take this shiny stunner home with me because I can convince myself! That, is true love.

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Coco Before Chanel: More Than Just a Fashion Flick

FabSugar — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:50:22 -0700

I thought I had a good handle on the woman, the legend, Coco Chanel: Gabrielle, a magical seamstress, androgynous, smoker. Little did I know when I sat down to see Coco Before Chanel that I was going to embark on an emotional roller coaster - beautiful, deep, tear-inducing.

Naturally, a big part of the film is the wardrobe, but don't go expecting extravagance. Remember, this is Coco before Chanel, when she would make hats at home and sew her clothes out of her lover's closet. Menswear influences - bow-ties, vests, bowler hats - are major players. Pearls and tweed came much later; perhaps there should be a sequel, Coco After Chanel.

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Last Chance to Win The Black Patent Longchamp Bag!

FabSugar — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:00:22 -0700

The FabSugar handbag drawing is on Halloween so if you haven't logged in and taken the quiz to enter now is the time! The quiz is fun and easy - and isn't this sexy black Longchamp bag worth it? I think so...

Here I am cozying up with the bag itself. Don't worry - I'm not getting too attached. But I have sprinkled Fab love on it so wherever you go, we'll be there in spirit. Good luck!

Log-In to Win a Longchamp Black Patent Légende Bag!

FabSugar — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 09:30:22 -0700

*We have a winner! To find out who won this bag go here

You all may recall The Bag To Have: Longchamp Black Patent Leather Légende we professed our love for not too long ago. Well, never one to forget your professions, our generous friends at Longchamp have provided one to giveaway! Perfect for the sinister month of Halloween - with its noir patent sheen and haunting good looks - we felt this bag was the perfect giveaway candidate! And, yours, if you take our quiz and leave a comment to enter.

What I really want to know is: how much do you know about Longchamp? Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just simply on taking the quiz once you are logged in. You do however, need to be a TeamSugar member to take the quiz. So if you're not already a member, just register here for an account and to join in all the fun on the Sugar sites! One quiz entry per person - all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Remember: YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO TEAMSUGAR FOR YOUR VOTE TO COUNT.

Just click on "take the quiz" below and I will do a random drawing on Halloween, Wednesday, October 31st at 5 pm PT. Don't forget to email this to friends and family who may be interested in winning their own Kate Moss modeled Longchamp bag. Good luck! Click here for the Official Rules.

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Celebrity Style: Kristin Kreuk

FabSugar — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:00:08 -0800

Actress Kristin Kreuk made her way to Japan for the premiere of Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, wearing a sleek LBD and patent platform pumps. It may look simple at first glance, but what makes her stand out are the amazing accessories. Kreuk's teal feather hair piece is unique enough to shine on its own, but it doesn't stop there. I like how her large, exotic earrings and glitzy bib necklace add a spunky yet sassy touch. What a badass babe.

Cotton Sateen Tube Dress - $69.50	Crystal Plumage Hair Clip - $24.00
Kenneth Jay Lane jet crystal oval pendant necklace - $174.00	GUESS Women's Drifter Round Toe Pump - $99.95
Adele Beaded Wire Earrings - $4.80	Lauren Merkin Louise Suede Clutch - $200.00

Check out our new site CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

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Absolutely Fabulous

FabSugar — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 14:44:22 -0800

Take a trip down memory lane and remember this year's biggest headlines on Fab.
We lost a pinup legend this week. RIP, pinup queen Bettie Page.
Dramarama on Gossip Girl this week - good luck taking our fashion quiz.
Get inspired to dress to impress for the holidays with our Frock Me Baby series.
Help us help you: take the FabSugar reader survey (thank you).
Take our always-fun The Hills fashion quiz.
It's not too late: enter to win a fringe-tastic Botkier Morgan satchel!
Woah - you all had a lot to say about Emma Watson in navy William Tempest.
Get your shoe fix with our latest celebrity shoe quiz.
Check out my December most wanted!
Pre-Fall is underway. Hooray! See what's in store.
Our Best of 2008 polls continue. Vote it up!

RIP, Pinup Queen, Bettie Page

FabSugar — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:00:22 -0800

Alas, another legend has passed. If you're a Dita von Teese fan, make sure to pay homage to the original pinup queen, Bettie Page. She lived to be 85 and passed away yesterday in LA. She broke the rules in the '50s. She had a hand in the exploration of female sexuality, creating a liberated character in risque lingerie and skimpy bikinis - not too mention taboo toys like whips and eye masks. Here's to you, Miss Bettie.
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Kaiser Karl or YSL?

FabSugar — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:00:22 -0700

If you haven't yet read The Beautiful Fall by Alicia Drake, please do so. It taught me so much about the early lives and careers of two of the greatest fashion designers of our time: Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld. I even discovered their most private habits and how their inner circle worked. Though sadly we had to say goodbye to Yves this year, Karl is still chugging away. How well do you know these two rivals and legends? Take my quiz and find out.

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Diane von Furstenberg Rates the (Project) Runway

FabSugar — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:00:08 -0700

The pressure was on during last night's episode of Project Runway. The queen bee of prints and wrap dresses, Diane von Furstenberg, was present to rate the runway and give one lucky competitor an opportunity of a lifetime. The designers were asked to create a look for the fashion legend using reference from her Fall line. Some designs were on point - take a lookie at Leanne's royal blue ruffled frock seen left - and others, well, not so much. See all of their hard work and tell me which is your favorite.
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On Our Radar: Ferragamo to Create Footwear For Upcoming Nicole Kidman Flick

FabSugar — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:00:22 -0700

Imagine having the task of creating footwear for a high-profile flick starring Nicole Kidman? That's precisely the boat Salvatore Ferragamo is in. The footwear designer, along with Oscar-winning costume designer Catherine Martin, is set to create a collection of shoes for Baz Luhrmann's Australia.

"My grandfather, Salvatore Ferragamo, began his career working in costume design for the American Film Company, a precursor to Twentieth Century Fox, so it is only fitting that we carry on his name and our company's heritage by collaborating once again on a film from Fox," said James Ferragamo.

When watching the movie, which comes out in November, look for evening sandals, riding boots, and classic wedge styles. Some shoes will later be sold at Ferragamo stores worldwide. But first, they will be displayed in Milan at the Evolving Legend Exhibition starting Sept. 24.

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