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Max Mara Spring 2012

FabSugar — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:45:40 PDT

Max Mara delivered an expectedly minimalist Spring 2012 collection, but this season there was an extra lean, sporty element. Think racerback tanks and capri leggings, delivered in colorblocked palettes of aqua, tan, and cream, which might be unwearable for most of us, but thankfully there were loosely structured anoraks, sporty gold lurex jackets, and balloon tunics with which to layer. It was a stripped-down collection that seemed focused on silhouettes, specifically a trim silhouette, and the only fashion fat came from the use of gold lurex and leather to add depth.

Trends: Sporty, minimalism, racerbacks, anoraks, jumpsuits.
Colors: Tan, aqua, cream, gold.
Key Piece: The flowy anoraks and short gold lurex jacket; the strapless jumpsuit.
Accessories: Espadrilles.
Who Would Wear It: Girls with super toned arms - we could see Katie Holmes in the jumpsuit.

Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:32:05 PST

Karolina Kurkova flaunts her postbaby body for Max Mara - Stylelist
Emmanuelle Alt rumored to be replacing Carine Roitfeld - The Cut
Raquel Allegra spins bedclothes into daywear - Vogue Daily
Fab cover: Kate Middleton for Tatler - FabSugar UK
Good grief: now Black Swan's influencing our wardrobes, too - Jezebel
Brazilian model Ana Beatriz Barros is not a diva - Vogue UK
Berlin-based designer Claudia Hill is aiming for the old school - Interview
Victoria Beckham Hexagonal Chain Crocodile bag - Bag Snob
Balenciaga goes plaid, floral, and even a little retro for Pre-Fall 2011 - Fashionologie
Who wore it better? Nicole Richie vs. Ellen Pompeo - People

Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:00:05 PDT

Legendary jeweler Tiffany launches a leather collection - Vogue Daily
Diane von Furstenberg loves hot dogs, and 14 other things we learned by reading Tim Gunn’s new book - The Cut
Max Mara launches ecommerce with iconic camel coat - Stylelist
Whitney Port launches an exclusive capsule collection for Piperlime - Lucky
Lenny Kravitz's knee-high wedge boots: love 'em or hate 'em? - People
Fashion friends - Vogue UK
Claire Danes in Narciso Rodriguez - Red Carpet Fashion Awards
Fashion ballerina - W Blog
Giorgio Armani and Lady Gaga have a multimillion-dollar partnership - Fashionologie
Lanvin draped GM frame bag - Bag Snob
Fash cab confessions! It-girl Louise Roe's style secrets - Refinery29
How to make a ribbon chain headband - The Budget Fashionista

Celeb Style: Zoe Saldana

FabSugar — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:00:22 PDT

Zoe Saldana never disappoints. While she was just one of the many actresses who attended the Lucy Awards in LA last night, she shined way brighter. The reason? Her flirty femme white Max Mara ruffle wrap dress. Check out that sexy back! Of course, the black accessories, including her multiple bow Louboutins and ribbon belt, helped ring in the look.

Milly Ruffled Wrap Dress - Sold Out	Final Sale - Sparkles Sash Belt - Sold Out
Kate Spade Cammie Double-Bow Sandal - Sold Out	Rhinestone Cube Stretch Bracelet - Sold Out
Pearl & Rhinestone Cluster Ring - Sold Out	Juicy couture CRYSTAL Bee DROP Earrings - Sold Out
Whiting & Davis Classic Facile Clutch : Whiting & Davis Women - Sold Out

Check out CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

2010 Spring Milan Fashion Week Fab Roundup!

FabSugar — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:50:22 PDT

Even under a scrunched time line, Milan Fashion Week stunned with numerous beautiful collections. In this roundup, I highlight some of my favorite designers, including Versace, Ferragamo, Fendi, and Armani, to name a few. I admit, Dolce & Gabbana's collection was my favorite, but that's not stopping me from showing you Bottega's soft and swirly frock, Gucci's cut-out wonder, and Emilio Pucci's magical prints. I can't seem to resist this tropical bohemian masterpiece from Etro. Simply a-mazing.

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Style For Style: A Gummy Fashion Situation

FabSugar — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 08:00:22 PDT

I let a friend borrow a lovely ruffled jacket I have, much like this Max Mara Ruffle Front Jacket, $890. Big mistake! Somehow she got gum on the sleeve, which is a mystery because she wasn't chewing gum the entire night (yeah right!). Naturally, I freaked out, but she remained calm. Little did I know that she had a trick up her sleeve.

To see how my friend removed the gum from my jacket,

read more Yes, you are staring at a piece of ice. My smarty pants friend took one cube and rubbed it on the gum-infested area until the ice had practically melted and the gum had come off. It's hard to tell how long the process takes but if this happens to you, rub the ice on the gum and scratch it off until it disappears. It's labor intensive but worth it if you want to salvage your clothing! Please be mindful of sensitive fabrics like suede and silk.
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's White-Hot Look From All Angles

Noria Morales — Thu, 12 May 2011 09:17:50 PDT

Hello, stunner. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley chose a white Max Mara dress for the Maxim 100 party, going for a minimalist look with an ultrasexy, cut-out and open back. She paired it with a leopard clutch and Sergio Rossi shoes, and softened up the entire look by keeping her hair long and flowy. We've seen an increase in white dresses on the red carpet, the surest sign - along with later sunsets - that Summer is coming. Rosie's look is so crisp, clean, and elegantly sexy that we're showing it from all angles. Click the slideshow to see each one.

The Oscar Nominations: Snap Judgments

Shannon Vestal — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:24:33 PST

The Oscar nominations were announced this morning, and now that we've had time to digest the news, we have a few reactions to share. From the positive and excited to the slightly disappointed, check out our thoughts on the 2012 Academy Award nominations, and be sure to share yours too.

It's rare for a comedy to be able to compete with all of the heavy dramas of award season, especially an R-rated comedy, but Bridesmaids impressed us by not just nabbing a supporting actress nomination for Melissa McCarthy, but for best original screenplay for Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo. Nice work, ladies!
We were happy to see acting nominations for Nick Nolte in Warrior and Gary Oldman for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Both men have been left off a lot of lists (like the Golden Globes), but we're so glad that they pulled in Oscar nominations since these were two performances we felt strongly about.
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo may have been passed over in most major categories, but its lead actress, Rooney Mara, was still recognized. The Academy seems to love its ingénues, and we're glad they chose Rooney for her brave breakout role.
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close has suffered from some bad reviews, but not from the Academy: it scored a best picture nomination and a nod for supporting actor Max von Sydow. We liked him in the role, but it's still a surprise to see the movie come up so strongly.
The Tree of Life was a similar surprise, since the Summer release had polarized reviewers and audiences and didn't seem to have much award season steam. But the movie still managed to join the race with nods for best picture and best director for Terrence Malick.

To read some more of my Oscar snap judgments, just keep reading.

Announcing the 2012 Oscar Nominations!

Shannon Vestal — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:21:53 PST

The 2012 Oscar nominations have been announced! Lots of award season regulars, like The Artist and The Descendants, got some love, but there were also a handful of surprises, like nominations for Nick Nolte, Gary Oldman, and Terrence Malick. Bridesmaids also scored big, with noms for best original screenplay and best supporting actress for Melissa McCarthy.

The Academy chose nine films for best picture, with lots of familiar titles in there, plus a couple that had early awards buzz but haven't necessarily had consistent attention, like Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close and The Tree of Life. The films that racked up the most nominations were Hugo with 11 and The Artist with 10.

To see the full list of nominations, just keep reading.

Katie Holmes Has Ashley Greene and Anna Kendrick to Support Her Face of the Future Win

Lauren Turner — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:28:00 PDT

Katie Holmes was the center of attention at a Vanity Fair and MaxMara dinner in LA last night. She was honored with Women in Film's MaxMara Face of the Future award, and hit the red carpet in a navy pantsuit from the brand. Twilight stars Anna Kendrick and Ashley Greene were also on hand for the event, as was Something Borrowed's leading man Colin Egglesfield. Katie attended the MaxMara fashion show in Milan earlier this year with her mom, Kathleen, and design partner Jeanne Yang following the announcement that she had been selected as the recipient of the annual prize. She has to wait until Friday's Crystal + Lucy awards, though, to officially pick up the statue. Katie was dressed down for a coffee run with Jeanne earlier in the day, after spending much of the week with her daughter, Suri Cruise, by her side.