The Modern Madeline.


Updated 03/25/11 10:34 AM · Posted by OnSugar · 1 comment

Inspired Style: Madeline

At Fab, we're always drawing on our favorite films and fashion memories for newly inspired style, so when we happened on the OnSugar blog Miss Poppins' Purse, we had to share her sweet Parisian style, inspired by a childhood favorite. Growing up, I loved Ludwig Bemelmans' Madeline. I loved how neat and tidy Miss Clavel always tried to keep the girls, and how little Madeline always seemed to mess Read more

Behind The Seams: Model.Live Launch Party


Updated 09/05/08 11:00 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Vogue.TV and IMG Host Launch of Model.Live Sponsored by Express

Remember Madeline, Austria, and Cato from Vogue's new modeling reality show, Model.Live? The online show is now four episodes in, but last night at the Bowery Hotel in NYC, Vogue.TV and IMG hosted a celebration for the launch. Of course, the models and now-reality-starlets showed up looking gorgeous in different variations of LBDs. Cato (right) is my favorite; who's yours? Actress Becki Newton Read more

I Want This Wardrobe: Gossip Girl


Updated 01/25/10 6:59 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 46 comments

I Want This Wardrobe: Gossip Girl

After a long and painful wait, Gossip Girl is back! Little J seems to be ascending the ranks of the hierarchy, or at least trying her darndest to, and her wardrobe is following behind. Jenny spruced up her school garb with nothing less than a Valentino coat, Tahari blouse, Moschino heels, and an eye-popping Valentino bag. Whew! And she still felt compelled to nick a Valentino gown? Tsk, tsk. Of Read more

Madeline Weinrib Debuts Stationery For Dempsey & Carroll


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Madeline Weinrib Stationery For Dempsey & Carroll

If, like me, you've been lusting after a Madeline Weinrib rug for years, but haven't popped enough pennies in your piggy bank to provide for the purchase, I've got a treat to ease the heartache. The painter and textile designer is moving from the rug factory to the paper mill with a new line of luxury stationery for Dempsey & Carroll. Featuring hand-bordered cards and envelopes with Read more

Transforming an Awkward Hallway


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How to Hide a Fuse Box

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member intbyfrancesca from the Su Casa group: This is my dressing area transformation. It's a hallway that leads to my bedroom. When I moved in, I was stumped with what to do with this niche in a narrow hallway. I decided to place a dresser along with an oversized abstract painting to conceal the horrid fuse box. The graphic dhurrie rug from Madeline Read more

The Office, "Gettysburg": Best Lines of the Night


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The Office Recap "Gettysburg"

This week on The Office, Andy plans a day trip to Gettysburg in order to boost company morale and teach the crew all about the "business" of war and how it translates to paper. Since the trip isn't mandatory, half of the office stays back in Scranton, hoping they'll have a laid-back day. All of that changes when Robert California shows up and tells everyone to start coming up with some Read more

A Royal Feast: Lemon Curd Cake


Updated 05/04/11 10:38 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Easy Lemon Cake Recipe

A royal wedding requires a royal meal, and if you're tuning in on Friday to watch this fairy-tale wedding, why not celebrate with traditional British food? Every feast needs dessert, and a light, tart lemon-curd cake is the perfect way to finish an evening. The flavor of the cake is reminiscent of Madeline cookies, and it's layered with a sweet and slightly sour lemon curd and topped with a Read more

David Netto Gives Parents What They Never Knew They Wanted in the Nursery


Updated 03/20/11 12:36 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Interview With David Netto About Influences

It's been 10 years since David Netto shook up the world of nursery design with his modern, case-like cribs. Now, after selling his company to Maclaren, the interior and furniture designer is further expanding the stroller stalwart's home offerings with his first line of crib linens. The "serene designs, but very hot colors" are heavily influenced by the bold patterns of Marimekko and strong Read more

9 Freegan Tips to Save Money and the Earth


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How to Be a Freegan

Although most of us associate freeganism with dumpster diving, freegans actually do advocate much more than sifting through garbage for food. Madeline Nelson from freegan.info shared with me the ideology behind their lifestyle. She says, "Not all freegans are dumpster divers and not all dumpster divers are freegans. Freegans' focus is much broader and much more political — how to throw a cog in Read more