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Cheap & Chic: Stripe Your Cardigan

FabSugar — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:00:22 -0700

We typically see socialite Olivia Palermo in fancy frocks and shiny sandals, so her casual appearance at the opening of 7 For All Mankind's NYC boutique is a welcome change. A striped cardigan, no matter what color, has the ability to inject a dash of sportif into any outfit. Without the black and white cardi, Olivia's ensemble would have been just fine; but with it, she exudes nonchalant chicness. Stripes and cardigans are unlikely to go out of style, so put the two everlasting trends together and it's fashion magic.

Lena Striped Sweater Cardigan - $22.80	Lux Striped Sailor Cardigan - $48.00
Stripe U-Neck Cardigan - $78.00	Anchor Button Striped Cardigan - $19.80
Calinda Striped Sweater Cardigan - $19.80	Belted Cardigan Sweater - $44.00
Isaac Mizrahi for Target® Striped Cardigan Sweater - Dewberry - $27.99	Striped roll-sleeve cardigan - $58.00
Courtney 3Q Striped Cardigan - $22.80

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Celebrity Style: Hilary Duff

FabSugar — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:00:22 -0700

Hilary Duff grabbed coffee over the weekend, presumably on her way to a shopping excursion. I'm a big advocate of white jeans and Hil's fit like a glove. Smart girl for wearing tan pumps to elongate her legs. On top, she wore one of Monrow's watercolor tanks in gray and blue. Add a chunky metallic bangle and her signature hoop earrings, and you have the formula for a cute weekend ensemble.

Monrow Harlow Watercolor Tank in Hunter - $90.00	Lux Tapered Zip Jean - $68.00
Lauren by Ralph Lauren Amaya - $98.00	Gara Danielle gold beaded hoop earrings - $49.00
Juicy Couture Resin Chain Wide Bangle - $98.00	Serpent Wallet - $7.50

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Cheap & Chic: Black High-Waisted Shorts

FabSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:00:22 -0700

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 sure your top is not too frilly or loud; the high-waist style is already a tad trendy on its own.

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Celebrity Style: Vanessa Minnillo

FabSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:00:22 -0700

Vanessa Minnillo and beau Nick Lachey got out of their swimming suits and into regular clothes for a night out. Vanessa showed off her tan legs in a polished denim shirtdress. Such a dress is ideal for a warm night because it's loose and the sleeves will prevent you from getting cold in an air-conditioned restaurant. Her Louis Vuitton satchel, beige wedge sandals, and gold jewelry tie the look together without being overly matchy matchy.

Lux High Plains Drifter Dress - $48.00	Via Spiga Women's Zappa Wedge Sandal - $214.95
Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Hampstead MM - $1,290.00	ASOS Multi Beaded Row Necklace With Round Wood Pendent - $21.63
Golden Textured Bangles - $5.00

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Trend Alert: Patch Me Up

FabSugar — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:00:22 -0700

This ain't your grandma's patchwork. Modern patchwork on tops, dresses, bags and shoes, is spreading hippie love wherever it goes. Who knew Hilary Duff was such a flower child? She is singing the trend softly in her varicolored scarf. Start me up, patch me up!

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eBay Find of the Week

FabSugar — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:12:22 -0700

I rarely push my style on others, but I couldn't pass the chance to do so with this Yves Saint Laurent-inspired Lux Black Vest Dress, size small, because I feel my wardrobe just wouldn't be the same without it. It's versatile because you can wear it buttoned up over jeans or unbuttoned over shorts. I haven't ever tried it as a dress, though, as it's too short. Oh, and though it's a size small, it runs pretty big.

The current bidding price is at $9.99 and the auction ends on Thursday, June 19. Good luck and happy bidding!

Life's a Beach: One Piece, All Fabulous

FabSugar — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:00:22 -0700

Gone are the days when one-piece bathing suits are reserved for the shy and self-conscious. These days, girls of all shapes and styles are picking up one-pieces because they can be as, if not more, sexy than bikinis. Case in point: Naomi Campbell looks hot as hell in an exotic leopard-print one-piece. OK, she's speeding on a motorcycle but you get the gist. In this category, you'll find styles from retro to steamy, playful to girlie, and pinup. Like I said, one piece, all fabulous!

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The Look For Less: Leighton Meester

FabSugar — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:00:22 -0800

So many ladies have been stepping out on the red carpet in white blouses and black skirts. It's a classic look that can be worn in many instances: a charity luncheon, a dinner party, a bridal shower, a business meeting. Oh the possibilities. What makes Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester stand out in her latest black and white cookie is the skinny red belt. Conservative with a fun twist . . .

Sleeveless tuxedo shirt - $35.00	Shape fx® Control pencil skirt - $60.00
Snake Skinny Belt - $19.00	Adonys Black Patent - $99.95
Silver Studded Ring - $10.00	Metal Ring Hobo - $23.80

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Celebrity Style: Jessica Alba

FabSugar — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:22 -0800

Mama-to-be Jessica Alba kept it casual while baby shopping in LA. Although I'm not a fan of matching your handbag to shoes, the shades of purple are slightly different so it works. Her AKA New York cardigan, Tolani scarf, and purple Chucks create a cool, feminine look. Now only if she would smile a little . . .

AKA New York Flutter Sleeve Cashmere Cardigan ($90, originally $298)	Tolani Zig Zag Scarf ($85)
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Lo Top Core ($23)	Lux Straight Leg Jean ($68)
Urban Outfitters Sabina Leather Convertible Bag ($245)	ASOS Linked Shell Drop Earring ($23)	RAY-BAN Wayfarer Sunglasses ($139)

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The Look for Less: LaRok Cannes T-Neck Halter Dress

FabSugar — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:00:22 -0800

I have many style mantras, but one I really stick to is that you can never have too many good lookin' LBDs. This LaRok Cannes T-Neck Halter Dress ($168) would definitely keep me honest and true to my mantra. It has a great neckline and is made out of a comfy jersey material. Now if only the price tag was as ideal as the dress . . . but wait, I found a solution!

To get the look for less, read more

This Lux Modern Love Dress ($58) has the same fun halter neckline, same jersey material, and same LBD appeal. It even has a drapey front that reminds me of the black Alexander McQueen dress Sienna Miller wore. But when it all comes down to it, anything that looks good and saves me $110, I'm all for.

High Waisted Luxe Short - $19.80	Knit Short - $58.00
High Waist Short - $68.00	Lux Hi-Waisted Twill Short - $58.00
ASOS High Waisted Short - $47.59	Edun 'Zenith' Shorts - $145.00
Aqua Women's High-waisted Shorts: Exclusively at Bloomingdale's - $29.00	K.A.& by Katayone Adei Short with Zipper Back Pocket - $168.00
Kimchi & Blue Norma Jean Short - $48.00	Calvin klein jeans weekend shorts - $39.00
Kensie Shorts with Front Pockets - $54.00	Lux Twill Short - $58.00

D&G DOLCE&GABBANA Silk patchwork dress - $2,190.00	Chambray Patchwork Skirt - $42.00
Lux Patchwork Tie Back Top - $38.00	Miu Miu Patchwork Sandal- Violet - $945.00
Built by Wendy Chambray Patchwork Top in Indigo - $167.00	Sahara Patchwork Framed Clutch - $69.00
Firetrap Geo Printed Halter Top - $75.71	French Connection 'Patchouli Patchwork' Woven Top - $88.00
LaROK 'Patchwork Flirt' Dress - $298.00	Lacey Parker Babydoll Chiffon Flounce Cami - $265.00
oh...DEER! Women's Trapeze Platform Sandal - $120.95	ASOS Star Print Patchwork Dress - $64.89
Phoebe Couture Patchwork Dress - $310.00

Jantzen Metallic Shimmer One-Shoulder One-Piece Swimsuit - $132.00	Lux Jersey Racerback One Piece - $98.00
Floral Cinched Bandeau One-Piece Item#: 154214 - $38.50	Carmen Marc Valvo Misses' Draped Twisted Bandeau Swimsuit - $158.00
Laura Urbinati & Luca Mancini One-Piece Suit - $139.00	Ombré one-piece monokini - $60.00
Scribbled Maillot - $228.00	RALPH LAUREN One-piece suit - $228.00
Multi-Stripe Cinched Bandeau One-Piece - $38.50	Gottex One Piece Tank Swimsuit - $105.99
OYE Swimwear Alice Suit in Egitto - $425.00	Essential keyhole one-piece - $42.50
Retro scoopneck one-piece - $88.00	Shape fx® Polka-Dot Sculpting and Slimming Maillot - $49.00