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The Look For Less: Haute Hippie Sequin Bandage Mini

FabSugar — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:00:22 PDT

Sequins aren't just for New Year's Eve. I've been jonesing for a sequin mini to pull on with my casual basics. Then I came across this Haute Hippie Sequin Bandage Mini ($395) and fell in love. It's got a bandage silhouette, adorned in sparkly, sequined shimmer. How could I say no? I had to - the big fat price tag. Don't fret just yet, I've got a backup
plan . . .

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The Look For Less: Luella Tiered Floral Mini Skirt

FabSugar — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:22 PDT

Luella's fun, floral frocks have been making their rounds but I'm most smitten with the tiered floral mini skirt that bug-eyed model Masha Tylena wore at the Spring '08 show. The designer has proven that little girls aren't the only ones who can pull off this style. Now if only she could have made it more affordable . . .

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read more Forever 21 is no stranger to high-fashion duplications, but this Floral Ruffle Skirt ($18) is one of the best so far. The colors aren't dead on, and the tiers are much bigger, but it's equally fabulous and much less pricey. Follow Luella and pair it with a casual tee, lace-up heels, and a cardi to get a playful Spring look!
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Found! Katie Holmes' Missoni Mini Skirt

FabSugar — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 04:00:44 PDT

Remember last week when Katie Holmes sported a mini skirt and Louboutins at the beach in Cannes? To say she was daring is an understatement! Well, for Katie at least. You can be as bold as Katie because I found her M Missoni Striped Miniskirt, $355, while poking around the Fall collections. Preferably, I'd wear it to a fancy soiree instead of the beach...but then again, I'm not Mrs. Tom Cruise!

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Fab's May Most Wanted

FabSugar — Wed, 02 May 2007 07:11:22 PDT

It's no surprise I am a shopaholic. I just love that I can share my many obsessions with you all! I thought it would be fun to share with you five things "Most Wanted" by Fab at the beginning of each month. Without further ado...here are my May Most Wanted! What do you all think? Oh, and I confess: I have already bought two of them - guess which ones!

Marc by Marc Jacobs Shoes Round Toe Patent Leather Pump in Violet, $325. I have been obsessing about these for months now; that color, that shape, have, want, need.
Alloy Convertible Gauze Short, $29. Gearing up for my trip to Greece next month (!) this little white tube/short number is perfect for my adventures!
American Apparel Interlock Mini Skirt in Black, $25. Ever since I saw Cam's hot little mini ensemble I've been jonesing for this look.
Hurley Palms Dress, $52. I have a weakness for surfer brands and this palm print is one of my favorite color combos - blue & red - and the print is artsy beachy.
Kooba Sloane in Grey, $625. Those criss-cross bands are hot and that grey color is so cool.

We're Loving the Airy Fairy Pastels From Topshop's Latest Spring Equinox Collection

Marisa Tom — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:00:03 PST

Leave it to Topshop's latest pastel offerings to get us out of our cold day slump. Its Spring Equinox collection is a dreamy mixture of vintage-inspired frocks, sheer fabrics on futuristic shapes, and cool neon hues juxtaposed against the softest Spring shades. So far, we've mapped out a handful of airy-fairy ways to layer iridescent cap-sleeved minis with metallic underlays and canary-colored tees; revamped our go-to classic denim blouse with a long, flowy maxi skirt combo; and plotted out the most masterful ways to play up feminine silhouettes against bold silver and gold accents. Take a look at the girliest, most shimmery Spring looks from Topshop now - and see what warm weather outfits you can conjure up, too.

Look of the Day: Sophisticated Schoolgirl

FabSugar — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 03:00:28 PST

Fab reader BrittandWhit elevated the everyday skirt-and-sweater combo to a smart and stylish uniform seamlessly. She paired a black cable-knit cardigan with a Peter Pan collar and a festive green mini, topping off the look with semi-sheer knee-highs. Classic black accessories completed the outfit: her sweet Mary Jane platforms and sleek purse reinforce the schoolgirl style. We think Blair Waldorf would definitely approve.

Congrats to BrittandWhit!

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Trendspotting: Ultra-Ladylike Party Frocks

Hannah Weil — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:46 PST

While a mini hemline or a curve-conscious silhouette has some serious sex appeal, there's something equally eye-catching (and sweeter) about a ladylike look. Perfect for party season, full-skirted frocks with cinched waists feel ultra-feminine and flatter just about everyone. Take a cue from this gorgeous celebrity lineup: Jessica Alba proves even metallics look amazingly ladylike in Thakoon, while Taylor Swift gives us all-out retro glamour in a scarlet-red Oscar de la Renta. Meanwhile, Miranda Kerr channels a little vintage romance in a floral-printed Louis Vuitton. These aren't your Stepford dresses, each take maintains that same lovely shape with special details via pretty patterns and a hint of glitz - ideal for the party season. Just shop our editors' picks below to channel the trend with your own perfectly ladylike dress.

Red-Hot Gisele Bundchen Launches Her New Line in Brazil

Allie Merriam — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:39:45 PST

Gisele Bundchen arrived in a red mini dress yesterday to present her new fashion designs for the C&A department store. She later threw on a skirt to join a similarly dressed model at the Iguatemi Shopping Center in São Paulo. This was Gisele's third C&A collection, and it was full of hats, blazers, and printed dresses. It was Gisele's latest press event, after she attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Pantene last week. Gisele went home to her native Brazil to take care of business while her son, Ben Brady, stayed home in Massachusetts with his dad Tom. It seems the boys are having some fun in Boston - Tom Brady planted a kiss on Ben during a particularly cute father-son day at the park just a few days ago!

Look of the Day: Holiday Sheer

FabSugar — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 03:00:49 PST

Take notes on Fab reader brunetteblogging's pretty ensemble - sheer accents, statement costume jewelry, and a great pair of wedge heels go a long way. We think this dressed up look is holiday party perfect, with just the right amount of sparkle, formality, and edgy girlieness. She paired a sheer double-pocketed button-up blouse, untucked, with a highwaisted black-and-white striped mini skirt. To up the ante, she donned black tights, dark gray lace-up wedge heels, a gray foldover chain purse, and a chunky diamond-studded necklace. Her stylish use of peekaboo fabric and bold details was, well, sheer genius.

Congrats to brunetteblogging!

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One-Minute Makeover Tip: Top It Off

Marisa Tom — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:05:19 PST

With the holiday season laundry list piling quite high, don't add unnecessary styling stress to the agenda. By tapping into that wealth of styling creativity of yours and rifling through your already awesome wardrobe, you can update and transform any ensemble in a minute's time. We've employed the help of our fashionable community and our chic Fab editors for simple styling tricks to instantly breathe new life into the back of your closet. For today's tip, it's all about the hat trick: top off your look with a floppy hat.

Chances are, you've probably accrued some version of a wide-brimmed floppy hat and then never found a fit occasion to rock it. That time has come. Before the Winter cold sets in and we opt for functional warmth-trapping beanies instead of stylish alternatives, don the floppiest hat you can find, preferably as the ensemble's focal point. Throw on a casual pair of denim and oversize sweater, a long maxi skirt and sheer button-up blouse, or a textured mini paired with wool tights and let your floppy hat polish off a Fall-perfect outfit.
Don't let the floppy shape fool you. The boho-style feel of a bigger, more "cumbersome" hat can translate into easier accessorizing capability and a higher return on fashion daring. Drape the front wide brim artfully over one side of your face - without blinding yourself, of course - and reap the benefits of the heady dramatic effect.
Use color to your advantage. We love the vibrant merlots and deep reds of showing up atop our readers' heads. It's a flattering statement piece that, unlike a lot of bolder pieces, doesn't require the rest of your outfit to be color-matched accordingly. We'd like to think of it as "fashion freedom."

Photos courtesy of Sorelle in Style, JustPatience, and Postgradchic

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