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Behind The Seams: Model.Live Launch Party

FabSugar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:08 -0700

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 was also there, as were famous models Jacquetta Wheeler, Kristy Hume, Elettra Rossellini Wiedemann, and socialite Olivia Palermo. As you can imagine, there was lots of posing, smiling, and socializing. Sounds like my kind of party.

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I Want This Wardrobe: Gossip Girl

FabSugar — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:00:22 -0700

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 course, no Gossip Girl fashion fix could be complete without a stunning array of hosiery and headbands. Are you excited as we are about the return of these Upper East Siders and their colorful confections?

Photos courtesy of the CW

Fab Site: WearTodayGoneTomorrow.com

FabSugar — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:00:22 -0700

Every time a big event comes up, I find myself scurrying around for something to wear. I want to buy the hottest frock off the rack but I, literally, do not want to pay the consequences. And seriously, what girl wants to fork over $500 for a dress she'll wear a couple times a year? Well, it looks like we can have our cake and eat it too through a cool site called WearTodayGoneTomorrow.com.

The site, founded by former Lucky magazine editor, Madeline Passarelli, allows us to rent clothes for a fraction of the retail price. Think of it as a Bag Borrow or Steal for clothes. If you're worried about sizing issues, fear no more. The site guarantees a perfect fit or you can get a refund. Registration is free - I already signed up - and painless. Check it out!

FABTV: A Preview of Model.Live

FabSugar — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:40:29 -0700

A new day-in-the-life-of-a-model show is on the horizon: Model.Live is debuting tomorrow night on Vogue.tv. We briefly mentioned it before, and here is another preview.

This show is different from the rest in that it's online and interactive - fans will be able to keep up with the daily happenings and communicate with the show's stars Cato, Madeline, and Austria via bebo.com. And this is cool: you'll be able to shop the models' clothes as they go from go-see, to agency, to the runway, and all the sidewalks in between. Ultimately, you can witness what it takes for a green model to be successful. All three gals have vastly different looks; my interest goes to Dominican Republic-born Austria, the youngest (and prettiest!). Check out the preview - mostly agents sitting around a table strategizing about the three hopefuls - and as of Aug. 22, new episodes will be broadcast every Friday for 12 weeks.

On Our Radar: Vogue's Online Reality Modeling Show

FabSugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:00:22 -0700

America's Next Top Model just got some more competition. Vogue has teamed up with IMG's fashion and media divisions to produce an online reality modeling show titled Model.Live. Essentially, the show follows three models as they attend casting calls, strut the runways, and run through airports headed to New York, London, Milan, and Paris fashion weeks. The one with short hair, Madeline, looks like a cross between Agyness Deyn and Irina Lazareanu. The first of 12 eight-minute episodes will air August 19, here's a snippet of what's to come.

Valentino Red Bow-Back Trench - $1,195.00	Elie Tahari Ruve Voile Blouse - $198.00
Valentino Maison Studded Bag - $2,495.00	Argyle socks - $14.50
Nine West - Hethcove (Green Leather) - $83.00	Colette Malouf olive grosgrain reversible headband - $42.00
Madeline Women's Yikes Flat - $49.95	AK Anne Klein Double Breasted Satin Trench Coat - Misses' - $98.99
Francesco Biasia 'Nika' Laptop Satchel - $538.00	INC International Concepts ® Trench Coat with Lantern Sleeves - $129.00
Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Satchel - $595.00