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Celebrity Style: Christina Ricci

FabSugar — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:00:22 PST

Christina Ricci gives us a lesson on how to be subtly sexy at the the opening of Barneys at The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino. Her navy silk dress would be conservative if it weren't for that plunging keyhole neck and gold medallion necklace. The rest is simple and sleek, so I threw in a couple items to help complete the look. Does anyone else wish we saw more of Ms. Ricci?! Especially if she's looking this good?

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Trend Alert: Little Navy Dresses

FabSugar — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:00:22 PST

LBD. LBD. LBD. I'm just as guilty as the next girl of owning at least ten. The LBD is indeed a fail-safe fashion choice, but what about when you want to mix it up just a tad? Kerry Washington proves that a Luella LND can capture attention just as much as its noir cousin.

The key to standing out in navy is to play with textures. In a flat silk, navy can look very, well, flat. Navy is regal and stunning in satin, fluid jersey, or flirty pleats. The best part? You can have a field day with accessories - especially costume jewelry. And yes: you can wear black shoes with a navy dress! Just pull it together with the rest of your accessories, a moody coat or a smoky eye.

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Met Gala: Lea Michele

Chi Diem Chau — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:03:29 PDT

Lea Michele dazzled on the red carpet in a navy sequined Diane von Furstenberg dress and matching clutch, Christian Louboutin shoes, and Lorraine Schwartz earrings. The result? An utterly sophisticated Old Hollywood ensemble that was simultaneously glamorous and mysterious. We love her wavy, tousled updo, highlighting stunning jeweled earrings and a delicate silver fringed pendant necklace. What's your take on her ravishing ensemble?

Blue Notes: Shop One of Spring 2012's Sexiest Hues

Brittney Stephens — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:25:30 PDT

There were tons of color trends to come out of Spring 2012's runways, and one of the most prominent ones was bold blue. From pretty pastel baby blues to the deepest, darkest of navies, designers like Zac Posen, Elie Saab, Monique Lhuillier, and more showed a spectrum of rich sapphire tones that look flattering on just about anybody - and the color translates well whether you're in a dress, in a top, or just carrying a bright bag. Click through now to see and shop 15 of our favorite blue-hued pieces for the new season.

Look of the Day: Navy and Neon

FabSugar — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 03:00:18 PDT

Don't put away your Easter Sunday garb just yet. This Fab reader MimisMuneca added a funky neon twist to an otherwise sweet polka-dotted dress, giving us yet another reason to wear Spring's prettiest frocks with wilder accents. Her fluorescent yellow skinny belt cinched her waist, highlighting her form against a heavy printed pattern, and her bold yellow chandelier necklace provided a cool color contrast to her neckline. To polish off this fun mix of bright hues and navy polka dots, she donned nude pumps and an oversized lemon neon clutch.

Congrats, MimisMuneca!

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Look of the Day: Metallic Topper

FabSugar — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:00:15 PDT

Fab reader Brunetteblogging amped up a cute striped skirt by pairing it with a slick metallic sweater. The cool contrast of a gilded hue against a wide nautical-inspired pattern offered up a sophisticated take on preppy springtime style. Dressing to a chillier climate, she added navy blue tights, two-tone laceups, and a brown textured tote, which provided a more classic accent to the gold topper statement.

Congrats Brunetteblogging!

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Brooklyn Decker Wears See-Through Black Lace For Battleship

Allie Merriam — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:26:46 PDT

Brooklyn Decker hit the red carpet this evening at the Seoul premiere of Battleship. Brooklyn, decked out in a black lace dress from femme d’armes, was joined by her leading man Taylor Kitsch and director Peter Berg. Both Taylor and Brooklyn were recently in Japan, where they linked up with castmates Rihanna and Alexander Skarsgard for other press events. So far, Brooklyn Decker's red-carpet style has been catching attention on her current promotional tour. Many of the stops so far have been affiliated with military bases, owing to the plot of the action film. Brooklyn thanked service people for going out for the premiere. She wrote on Twitter that the "Seoul premiere was unbelievable. To the Korean and US Navy who came out, we were overwhelmed by the support! Truly, thank you."

Look of the Day: Springtime Stripes

FabSugar — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:00:08 PDT

Fab reader Postgradchic looked super cute in an effortless daytime-chic ensemble. She wore a nautical-inspired navy striped sweater with a pair of bold red cropped trousers. While the vibe is a bit preppy, she mixed it up with cool-meets-quirky Rachel Comey sandals and a boho brown shoulder bag. We think this outfit proves perfect for Spring's transitional dress code.

Congrats Postgradchic!

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Crewel to Be Kind: Modern Takes on This Old-School Embroidery Technique

Elka Karl — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:05:20 PDT

From home decor to fashion, needlework is all the rage. This daringly dressed model was seen today on the catwalk during the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology Graduates Show 2012 at China Fashion Week. Her sculptural dress is created from loops of thread stitched using a crewel technique.

Crewel embroidery, also known as crewelwork, is at least 1,000 years old. Traditionally, it's used wool thread to create patterns and decorations on fabric, either following a drawn design or using a freehand technique. The traditional version of crewelwork, known as Jacobean embroidery, features stylized flora and fauna designs, though modern motifs are also becoming much more common in design. And while crewelwork was once treasured for decorating homes in the form of bed hangings and curtains, it's now more commonly seen in pillows and rugs. In particular, Jonathan Adler has championed the technique in recent years, but he's far from alone in his admiration of this type of needlework.

Currently, I'm coveting the Plumage Lampshade ($108, top right corner), which features silk-embroidered birds against a navy background. While the birds stand out strongly when the lamp is shut off, they blend into the background when the lamp is switched on.

To enjoy this look on a budget, pick up one of the Crewel Pillow Covers ($34, bottom row, middle) from West Elm. Inspired by '70s minimalist art, these pillow covers are embellished with embroidered geometric patterns.

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Rules Were Made to Be Broken: Pair Navy and Black For a Cool Spring Look

Brittney Stephens — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:57:37 PDT

Let's discuss one of the oldest fashion rules in the book: don't wear black and navy together, or you shall be shunned from the style community and left in the middle of Lincoln Center to be publicly humiliated (we made that last part up, but you see where we're going here). The oft-ridiculed pairing was pulled off on Spring runways from Lanvin, Victoria Beckham, Stella McCartney, and more and has been road-tested by style mavens like Alexa Chung and Chloë Moretz. The look is absurdly easy to achieve - it can be as simple as pairing a navy tank with black jeans, tucking a black tee into a navy pencil skirt, or just wearing black tights with your favorite navy dress. No matter how you try it, the trick is to keep your navy truly navy - if it's dangerously close to being black, it'll just look like you got dressed in the dark (unless, of course, you really did get dressed in the dark, in which case we can't help you). Ready to break the rules? Just click below to shop our favorite navy and black pieces - happy shopping!