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Nili Lotan Photo Print Scarf: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:00:22 -0700

The melding of art and fashion is in full effect - hello, Louis Vuitton and Murakami - but I don't know how I feel about having photos of war protesters wrapped around my neck. I have the utmost respect for designer Nili Lotan's political statements but is Nili Lotan's Photo Print Scarf ($150) something you would wear? Scarf-happy Fabbies, what do you think?

Designer Spotlight: Nili Lotan

FabSugar — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:30:22 -0700

Ralph Lauren and Nautica alumna Nili Lotan thinks of the past when designing for the future. Memories of her childhood during the turbulent late 60s and early 70s provoked the Israeli-born designer to weave printed silk keffiyehs, Palestinian embroidery, and silkscreened war protesters into her Spring 2008 collection.

In addition to those striking symbols, Lotan rounds her collection out with lots of silk charmeuse, plunging necklines, and bohemian prints to give off the feel of the sixties-meets-seventies inspiration.

Pieces from Nili Lotan's Fall collection are available at Shopbop and run from $283-$912.

To see more from Nili Lotan's Spring 2008 collection, read more

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Trend Alert: Tuxedo Shirts

FabSugar — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 08:30:22 -0700

If you don't know which way to go down the menswear brick road this Fall, the easiest place to start is tuxedo shirts. Ellen Pompeo looked fresh and chic in a Yves Saint Laurent shirt blowing in the wind this Summer. Fortunately, a crisp white shirt is a year 'round item. Not too long ago we had a tuxedo day but this pulled together yet relaxed look is in vogue, from here to eternity. Whether you choose to go white, black, shirt or shirtdress, go day or night paired with a pencil skirt or some sexy black skinnies and a pair of man-eating heels.

Fab Site: KateBoutique.com

FabSugar — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 08:42:33 -0700

Meet Kate. The trim blonde owner of the online store rightfully named Kate Boutique. Kate likes her clothes luxe and modern, featuring designers like Jill Stuart, Kooba, Lyell, Tocca, Velvet, TSE and many more. There were even a couple of designers I'd never heard of that caught my eye. This site shines in the organization department as well as the Sale section! For those of you still in cold weather there is lots of cashmere on sale here.

This store also offers free personal shopping assistance for customers who want one-on-one expert attention in making creative and appropriate styling decisions. Taking the customer service even further, you can subscribe to their eNewsletter and get Kate's personal styling tips, advice on how to dress beautifully and confidently, and learn how to make the most out of your wardrobe. Thanks Kate!

To boot: a percentage of all sales go to the local nonprofit Heal the Ocean. An eco-friendly fashionista? Say it isn't so.

To see my picks from this Fab site, read more

Nili Lotan - Ringer Tank Dress Black, $226.

Dulce - Chi Chi Quilted Bag Ice, $480.

Rozae Nichols - Layered Cami Ivory, on sale for $140 (originally $284).

Cyn Feather Tank Lurex - $162.00	Please RSVP - $118.00
Nili Lotan Tuxedo Shirt - $312.00	Pique Bib Tuxedo Shirt - $68.00
Tuxedo shirt - $38.00	Tuxedo Front Poplin Shirt - $39.00
Ong Kathleen Shirt with Pintucks - $210.00	7 for all Mankind Tuxedo Shirt - $120.00
Luella Costello oversized tuxedo shirt - $725.00	Solid classic tuxedo shirt - $68.00