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Online Sale Alert! Summer Sale at Satine Boutique

FabSugar — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00:22 -0700

All you fashion forward ladies, this one's for you. Satine Boutique is having a Summer sale that will satiate your avant-garde side. Phillip Lim, Shipley Halmos, and Jenni Kayne items are all discounted.

This Lyell Cream Side Button Blouse is only $83 (originally $415). Can you believe it? Neither can I! There's more where that came from so now is a good time to get lost at Satine.

A Few Fab Words With Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Winner Emma Fletcher of Lyell

FabSugar — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:00:22 -0800

One glimpse at Emma Fletcher's designs for Lyell and you get the sense that she takes her job very seriously. Her Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation win proves that she does outstanding work. The Australia native also owns a small boutique in NYC's Nolita neighborhood called Lyell, which stocks rare vintage finds from European designers, as well as her own vintage-inspired merchandise. We recently caught up with Emma to pick her brain. A few Fab words, if you will . . .

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned in the last year?

Up until recently, which I don't know if it's out of fear or a innate wanting to be out on my own, I always aimed at only wanting to make clothes for myself and for the store. Keeping everything nice and simple. But as more interest and demand is coming my way, I understand the value of having a show, and expanding Lyell's reach. The award has really forced me into a whole new realm of exposure that is as equally scary as it is exciting. The big lesson is it pays to be involved and talk to people and get help.

To read more of Emma's interview and to see more of her creations, read more

Where do you get your inspiration for every season from?

I usually tend to react against the season before, but in the end it always comes back to being in the tight Lyell framework. In general I draw inspiration from movies, photos, vintage clothing; usually something catches my eye and I build from there. This season, the starting point was the Julie Christie movie Don't Look Now. On top of that, I get these fantasy notions of different lifestyles that I'd be living if I wasn't in New York, whether that is a shaker lifestyle, living in the 20's/30's, Parisian life, etc.

What are your favorite fabrics to work with? The toughest fabrics to work with?

I always use lots of silk, silk chiffons, silk velvets, laces, which are not easy. All the factories tell me the pieces are hard to execute but I know because I don't have these kinds of skills. I think the toughest part is the finishings that I want done - pleatings, embroideries, stitchings, etc.

Do you have any plans for product expansion?

I am always looking to do the next thing. I've designed a bra and undies set for the first time which I would really like to expand. Also, the first Lyell men's shirt will be ready soon. And then there are accessories; I did shoes once, and would love to do those again. But I feel like I really need to have the women's sorted out before I spread myself too thin.

What’s in store for Fall ‘08?

This collection is art deco, complete with lots of cream and black, angular lines, and graphic elements.

What’s the best part of being an Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation winner?

Being forced to do my first show. I would've never have done it without it.

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Fab Flash: 2008 Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Winners Announced

FabSugar — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 11:00:22 -0800

Six women's designers have been named Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation winners, joining an illustrious group of past honorees which includes Zac Posen, Proenza Schouler, and Derek Lam. The new recipients, who are each given a $25,000 grant to help showcase their Fall 2008 collections at New York Fashion Week in February, are Alexander Wang, Elise Overland, Lyell by Emma Fletcher, Reyes by José Ramón Reyes, and Wayne by Wayne D. Lee in the women's design category, as well as Subversive Jewelry by Justin Giunta in the accessories design category. Congratulations to all, and I look forward to seeing what the grant helps produce!

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Fabworthy: Lyell Pinwheel Burgundy Camisole

FabSugar — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:10:22 -0700

As you know, I am print-shy. But when a print is subdued and hard to read, it rocks my world.

I am in lust with this Lyell Pinwheel Burgundy Camisole, on sale for $100 (originally $165) for that precise reason. The pinwheels are so small, you can barely identify them unless you're up close. And the triple tier detailing at the bodice makes an otherwise-boring cami extremely girly. I also love the seriously thin straps that look like they're about to, sexily, fall off the shoulders.

Ah, don't you love how something so simple can rouse you sometimes? Gotta love fashion!

Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:00:22 -0700

First Look: Jeremy Scott for Adidas Originals - Nitrolicious
How to store your shoes - Shoe Stream
Ever-slippery Forever 21 settles with Trovata - Racked
Get Hilary Swank's aviator looks - Lucky
Lots of people want to save Escada - The Cut
Another '80s revival - Fashionista
Talking with Project Runway's Ra'mon - Jezebel
Katy Perry, Lily Allen, and Taylor Momsen flash their garters - Stylelist
Kipling launches pop-up store in San Francisco - Teen Vogue
Punch drunk in love with Lyell's party-perfect pieces - Refinery 29
Zac Posen gets cooking - off the runway! - Off the Rack
Vintage Kelly knockoff - Bag Snob

Online Sale Alert: Clearance at Refinery29

FabSugar — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:00:22 -0800

How enticing is Refinery29's sale collage? The bright colors make me want to shop . . . so let's get to it. Currently on clearance are Tashkent by Cheyenne shoes, In God We Trust dresses, Lyell tops, and more. My main crushes are Shelly Steffee's Neon Mesh Tanks ($85, originally $145) and Botkier's Fringe Satchel ($408, originally $807). Oh, and if you're looking for cheeky sleeping masks, look no further.

Fab Site: KateBoutique.com

FabSugar — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 08:42:33 -0700

Meet Kate. The trim blonde owner of the online store rightfully named Kate Boutique. Kate likes her clothes luxe and modern, featuring designers like Jill Stuart, Kooba, Lyell, Tocca, Velvet, TSE and many more. There were even a couple of designers I'd never heard of that caught my eye. This site shines in the organization department as well as the Sale section! For those of you still in cold weather there is lots of cashmere on sale here.

This store also offers free personal shopping assistance for customers who want one-on-one expert attention in making creative and appropriate styling decisions. Taking the customer service even further, you can subscribe to their eNewsletter and get Kate's personal styling tips, advice on how to dress beautifully and confidently, and learn how to make the most out of your wardrobe. Thanks Kate!

To boot: a percentage of all sales go to the local nonprofit Heal the Ocean. An eco-friendly fashionista? Say it isn't so.

To see my picks from this Fab site, read more

Nili Lotan - Ringer Tank Dress Black, $226.

Dulce - Chi Chi Quilted Bag Ice, $480.

Rozae Nichols - Layered Cami Ivory, on sale for $140 (originally $284).