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Trend Alert: Morocco Tripping

FabSugar — Tue, 13 May 2008 06:00:22 -0700

My trip to Zihuatanejo was quite the experience, but I've had my sights set on Morocco for a long time now. The country has always held this mysterious appeal, as if anything associated with it is beyond interesting and cultured. And those Moroccan tiles?! Amazing. From beaded sandals to ethnic scarves to tear skirts and embroidered dresses, Morocco Tripping is easy and oh so breezy.

Trend Alert: Rockin' Moroccan

FabSugar — Wed, 30 May 2007 08:50:44 -0700

Let's wisk away to another mystic land that starts with an M and ends with an O. I have yet to experience a rockin' Moroccan adventure but it is definitely on my list. When I see images of those colorful graphic tiles that grace many a hallway I yearn for a bazaar voyage. In the meantime, enjoy these bazaar finds!

Provence paisley jacket, $345.
Urban Outfitters Triple Strand Moroccan Necklace, $24.
Nicole Miller Aquarius Tank Dress, $310.

Fab Ad: Roberto Cavalli, Fall '09

FabSugar — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:00:22 -0700

Roberto Cavalli's Fall ad campaign is a scene we're all too familiar with: paparazzi shots inside nightclubs. Models Isabeli Fontana (a Cavalli favorite; she was in this Fall '09 campaign, too) and Karen Elson reenact today's celeb craze inside the El Morocco nightclub in NYC. Photographer Steven Meisel, whose first time it was working with the designer, was there document the chaos. The guy in the back is clearly choosing to stay out of the altercation, but Isabeli takes matters into her own hands by splashing alcohol at the pesky photogs. And Karen looks like she's about to cause some damage as well. What do you make of all this?

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Tory Burch Adds Sunnies To Her Mix

FabSugar — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:00:22 -0700

Clothing, jewelry, footwear, bags . . . the only thing the Tory Burch brand is lacking is sunglasses. Well, no more. The designer has added glamorous eyewear to her already-successful repertoire. Tory Burch Eyewear, expected to hit stores in November, is priced $135 to $195; rather affordable compared to typical luxury sunglasses prices (from $230).

"I spent a lot of time developing the lenses and frames," Burch said. The result? Cat eye and shield frames in black, tortoise, navy and olive green. This debut collection was inspired by Burch's icons, James Dean, Peter Fonda, and Faye Dunaway, as well as her parents’ trips to Greece, Istanbul, and Morocco in the '60s, '70s, and '80s. Fresh.

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Absolutely Fabulous

FabSugar — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:44:44 -0700

Everyone was yapping about Bazaar's controversial dual July covers - do you prefer fashion or celebrity?
Play our new and improved Fab faceoff game!
This week Carla Bruni-Sarkozy declared herself anti-animal while Hermes decided to breed its own crocodiles; whose team are you on?
Let Sasha Pivovarova lead you on a mystical trip to Morocco.

Peep Chanel's Fall accessory collection - always divine.
Who wore Herve Leger's sexy slash dress better - Heather Graham or Kristin Cavallari?
Chic Cruise '10 sails on.
Check out my June most wanted, which includes my new Bottega!
Get stoked for Summer with Swell's Swim look book.
Revel in J.Crew's flirty and fresh Summer Collection.

Girls on Film: Sasha Pivovarova, Vogue Italia May '09

FabSugar — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:50:00 -0700

Put together sensual Sasha Pivovarova and Morocco and you have pure ecstasy. For Vogue Italia's May issue, Steven Meisel snapped Sasha looking like a Moroccan marvel in traditional yet stylish garb from the North African country - all, of course, with a fashion flair. Baggy harem pants ruled, as did vibrant pops of orange, raspberry, and red. Sasha's stacked bangles and coin necklaces also caught my eye and of course, that hair! There's something about the dank, dark background and how Meisel made a collage of two photos - Sasha along with historic images of the country - that portrays a very eclectic feel. Looks like I'll be adding a Moroccan holiday to my travel queue . . . Source

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Fab Read: Alchemy: A Passion For Jewels

FabSugar — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:00:22 -0800

I'm not considered a lady who lunches, but I did recently attend a luncheon hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue for queen of exotic baubles, Temple St. Clair. It was in honor of her two-year-in-the-making book Alchemy: A Passion For Jewels ($36).

Enter the whimsical world of the Virginia native, whose jewels are heavily influenced by her travels to Florence, Morocco, Bavaria, and Switzerland. Learn about the designer's family origins as well as the history and craft of fine jewelry making. This book is a great gift for a jewelry fiend and can also serve as a stylish addition to your coffee table.

For a peek at what's inside, and to see some of Temple's creations, read more.

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In Honor, We're Giving Away a Collector's Edition Yves Saint Laurent Clutch

FabSugar — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:00:22 -0700

Last week the fashion world mourned the loss of a fashion legend. Here at Fab we did our own tributes and excursions to honor the man who founded the house of Yves Saint Laurent.

His funeral commenced on Thursday and his ashes will live in Morocco - YSL's favorite relaxation spot. In his honor we are giving away this Yves Saint Laurent Y-Mail Clutch ($395). We think the collector's edition is the perfect YSL piece; after all, the address and the handwriting were YSL's own.

To enter to win just log in and take our fun Yves Saint Laurent trivia quiz. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just simply on taking the quiz once you are logged in. You do however, need to be a TeamSugar member to take the quiz. So if you're not already a member, register here for an account and to join in all the fun on the Sugar sites! One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Remember: YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO TEAMSUGAR FOR YOUR VOTE TO COUNT. Just click on "take the quiz" below and I will do a random drawing on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at midnight PDT. U.S. residents eligible only (sorry!). Click here for the Official Rules.

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Designer Spotlight: Manoush

FabSugar — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:30:22 -0700

Bohemian girl Frederique Trou-Roy was between jobs, so she decided to wander around Morocco (good choice!). While there, she scoured the street workshops, hunted for old scarves, and had the local craftsmen make leather shopping bags with metal detailing and sequin-embroidered wicker baskets for her. From the escapade, her Parisian label Manoush was born, a melange of gypsy influences and wearable clothes.

Manoush is available at Net-A-Porter or eDressMe, and runs $185-$710.

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Fab Site: Calypso-Celle.com

FabSugar — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 07:20:22 -0700

Calypso-Celle.com is one of the prettiest boutique sites. It's run by Christiane Celle, who spent nearly a decade as a stylist in New York City. Now, she's occupied with her 36 boutiques, which stock her own designs as well as pieces collected on trips to India, Morocco...all over!

The site is the perfect place to find a beachy tunic, a cute sundress for your toddler, Fab jewelry...or my favorite: the ever-flattering wrap dress. Trust me, Christiane makes sure Calypso has the earthly fashions you could ever want and more!

Velvet Pili Tie-Dye Tunic - $196.00	Lee Angel Jewelry Papillion Hoop Earrings - $123.00
LOVE YAYA Tear Skirt - $156.00	Mayle Mariachi Sun Bag - $675.00
YAYA AFLALO Baoli Dress - $385.00	Antik Batik Juddy Beaded Thong Sandal - $192.00
Tibi Oaxocan Embroidery 3/4 Sleeve Dress - $295.00	Lee Angel Jewelry Olivia Stretch Bracelet - $101.00
Antik Batik Foster Fringe Bag - $385.00	Anna Sui Deco Scallop Scarf Print Dress - $477.00
Joie Shoes Can't Help Myself Flat Huarache Sandal - $315.00	TDM Design Masino Sun Tie-Dye Scarf - $125.00