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Milan Fashion Week, Spring 2009: Missoni

FabSugar — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:00:22 PDT

Every season I say, "This is the season I will buy something Missoni." So I'm sayin' it again. Missoni fused earth-loving colors like grass green, yellow, camel, and burnt sienna, and sometimes black, with crisp separates and flowing dresses. Any fashion follower covets a Missoni print, but a couple solid pieces stood out too. The house's customary knits were shown through every facet, but most lovingly on the floor-grazing gowns and lightweight sweaters. And is that an obi belt I spy? Most looks were cinched, allowing the female form to flow. At the same time, peekaboo blouses and skirts demonstrated the sheer trend that is still going strong for Spring. So, if I was to finally do the deed - I'll take this mismatched jacket and skirt.

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New York Fashion Week, Spring '09: Sash Belts

FabSugar — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:00:22 PDT

Belts have been a key accessory the past year. It's clear why: a belt defines a waist, creates contrast, and encapsulates the female form. Even though we saw a belt in nearly every scene in the Sex and the City movie, for Spring, belts have loosened up and taken notes from martial arts. Wrapped fabric, cinched scarves, and obi belts stood out among the belt bevy. Designers presented these styles through many different muses. Donna Karan's subtle obi proved you don't have to be a black belt to be bad-ass.

Look of the Day: Vogue!

FabSugar — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 06:50:44 PDT

I just had to feature this Look: penthesileia looks like she's straight out of a fashion magazine with her Vogue look. Love the lighting, the dress flatters her, and I especially like that she made her own obi belt for a special personal touch.

Here's what she has on:

Dress: Charlie Brown
Belt: DIY
Shoes: Carvela
Earrings: Accessorize

Congrats to penthesileia!

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Steal Selma Blair's Belted Maternity Style With Little Effort

Rebecca M Gruber — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:05:29 PDT

Jessica Alba isn't the only mama-to-be who's mastered a casual chic maternity style. Selma Blair, who's due with her first child this Summer, has taken to tying a Japanese-style Obi belt right above her growing bump to define her pregnancy shape. She's shown off the look en route to the nail salon, belting an open wool cardigan ($22) over a flowing print maxi dress ($72), as well as at a TOMS shoes launch, piecing together a pair of maternity jeggings ($105) and a kimono-style snake-print top ($30). The easy-to-replicate look helps pregnant mamas show off their shape without having to wear skin-tight clothes.