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Compare & Contrast: Ashley & Mary-Kate Olsen

FabSugar — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:02:19 -0700

Forgive me for sounding like a broken record, but Ashley and Mary-Kate are serious style icons in the making. We should look to them for inspiration whenever we can because they really are designer muses; it is wise to follow their dramatic trends-in-the-making choices. Though there are favorite similarities (shoes!) between the avant-garde sisters, they do use different approaches to dressing. Ashley's look is more streamlined and modern, while MK's is more tousled and vintage-inspired. I thought it would be fun to compare and contrast the recent outfits they wore while shopping at Maxfields in Los Angeles. Both are edgy, both are Fab, but which do you identify with more?

Top: Leave it to Ash to make a black scarf and a men’s t-shirt look androgynous chic!

Bottom: Black cigarette jeans are always
flattering.

Accessories: The Fendi bag reinforces her sleek look by adding clean lines. Those Alaia platforms are killer! The dramatic straps make the shoes the focus of the outfit. I’m guessing that was her intention. The bulky watch compliments her boyish look and her modern aviators are bad ass.

Top: It’s no surprise MK is wearing a voluminous cardigan as a dress; she can get away with it because it’s loose and she’s petite.

Bottom: Non existent. But props to her for letting her skinny stems breathe!

Accessories: Her Prada fringe bag adds some much-needed texture to her otherwise simple outfit. Her patent mule Loubs are very old Hollywood and the traditional aviators are classic.

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On Our Radar: Margiela's Supersize Jewels

FabSugar — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:00:22 -0700

Whoever said bigger is better must have been referring to Maison Martin Margiela's fine jewelry collection. In partnership with the Damiani Group of Italy, Margiela debuts a line of modern adornments sized to epic proportions. Notice the Christmas bow ring on Charlize Theron in June's W? A-mazing.

Using diamonds, silver, and varying tones of gold, Margiela creates rings large enough to be bracelets, earrings the size of rings, and - you get the gist. But don't be fooled by the chunky size; these jewels are sleek, sophisticated, and made with the finest detail and care. You're not paying $1,100 to $61,800 for nothing.

The collection, the first of his annual jewelry line, will be sold in his boutiques alongside select retailers including Maxfield in Los Angeles, On Pedder in Hong Kong, and Corso Como in Milan.

To see more jewels from Maison Martin Margiela, read more.

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Celebrity Style: Victoria Beckham

FabSugar — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:00:22 -0700

Victoria Beckham found herself at Maxfield's in LA over the weekend wearing a Marc Jacobs tunic dress. Her choice doesn't surprise me considering she's Marc's muse lately. She did expand her bag horizons though - she left the Birkin behind and toted a Giorgio Armani crocodile purse instead. Go Victoria for consistently dressing up alongside her sporty boys.

Marc Jacobs Dabble print tunic dress - $1,950.00	Nude Patent Pumps - $42.00
Giorgio Armani Croc-Embossed Hobo - $1,295.00	dVb 6 - $250.00
Pave Posts - $24.00

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Chanel Football: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:11:57 -0700

You've probably figured out that I'm not much of a sports gal. I'm a fan of team fashion! However, I get a kick when fashion and sports collide. Remember the Chanel skis? And take this Chanel football, $195, for instance. Totally over the top, totally fabulous! I don't know if I would want to muck up this, er, fashion ball, but it would look awesome in a display case. This can be purchased at select Chanel boutiques. Jeffrey in NYC and Maxfield, Los Angeles. What do you all think? Love it or hate it?

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