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Trend Alert: Tie Your Laces

FabSugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:00:22 -0700

Tie your laces in some oxfords. No longer associated with cheesy salesmen and schoolgirls, flat oxfords have been updated in enough colors and finishes to please every whimsy. Get girlie and wear them with a flirty floral dress or be '80s inspired and pair them with skinny jeans and a loose top a la Selma Blair.

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Definition: Oxford Shoes

FabSugar — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 06:00:22 -0700

Oxford Shoes

Below the ankle, full shoe with center lacing. Some with decorated toe, wing tips, or with solid toe; saddle shoe, two-tone with dark color and center sides and back strip. Often associated with a menswear-inspired look. Modern day oxfords come in all heel lengths and styles.

Try the menswear look with these BCBGirls Tosca Oxford Pumps ($110).

Trend Alert: Black Patent Loafers

FabSugar — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:00:22 -0700

Mossie sure knows how to make a statement with her feet; notice her black patent loafers. Kate in head-to-toe black in nothing new, but she ups the style ante with a double dose of shine and menswear charm. I wear my oxfords contrasted with a frilly dress, or torn up jeans, or you can do like Kate and don cropped pants for a sassy money look.

Look of the Day: School Girl

FabSugar — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:50:22 -0800

I will never tire of the school girl look. Glamafer knows what I mean. Her nautical striped top, clean-cut blazer, and oxfords are all reminiscent of my junior high days. I like how she added extra polish via a classic brown belt and avant-garde skirt. It's school girl gone cool.

Here's what she has on:

Jacket: H&M
Top: London
Belt: Sasch
Skirt Zara
Shoes: Aldo

Congrats to glamafer!

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Look of the Day: Tall as Trees

FabSugar — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:00:22 -0800

In Rosieposie34's Winter wonderland, she looks tall as trees - thanks to a cool camera trick. Notice how she accessorized her pretty black and white dress with polka-dot tights, oxfords, and a gold pendant necklace. It amplifies her outfit to a whole new decibel. Great job!

Here's what she has on:

Dress: Forever21
Cardigan: H&M
Tights: NY&Co.
Shoes: Ciao Bella
Necklace: American Eagle

Congrats to rosieposie34!

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Look of the Day: Breakfast at Tiffany's

FabSugar — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:00:22 -0800

Rosieposie34 is feeling a little quirky today. To match her mood, the kitschy gal donned a pair of polka-dot shorts, a yellow cardi, and a Breakfast at Tiffany's tee - cute. I love how patent oxfords and an adorable bow clip perfect her throwback ensemble.

Here's what she has on:

Cardigan: Forever 21
Shorts: Forever 21
Tee: Delia's
Tights: Mom's
Shoes: Aldo
Bow: Claire's

Congrats to rosieposie34!

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Shop Pop's Fall Outfit

FabSugar — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:00:22 -0800

Pop decided to spend her chilly months in preppy-chic J.Crew. Don't we all? Her layered look can go from college to the workforce to a movie date - pretty adorable.

Here's what she's wearing:

J.Crew Wool Schoolboy Blazer ($178)
J.Crew Frances Stripe Ruffled Tuxedo Shirt ($90)
C&C California Classic Tank - Heather Grey ($34, originally $40)
Martin + Osa Belted A-Line Corduroy Skirt ($50, originally $70)
J.Crew Skinny Cheetah Calf-Hair Belt ($55)
Chloe Cap Toe Oxford Shoes ($419, originally $695)
Pop's necklace was also J.Crew, the Scattered-Locket Necklace ($65), but it's sold out. Contact a J.Crew store or shop my alternative: Forever 21 Dual Locket Drape Necklace ($7)
J.Crew Majesty Stone Bracelet ($78)
The J.Crew Estate Link Bracelet ($58) is also unavailable - here's my pick: Ralph Lauren Link Bracelet ($58)

Stay tuned for rundowns of all the Sugar girls' new Fall outfits!

Look of the Day: Glittery Fun

FabSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:00:22 -0800

Aw, xoqiqixo, is having such glittery fun with her little kitty. But I'm mainly mesmerized by her shiny sequined jacket and those oxford flats - look at those adorable tassels! It's all so comfortable but doesn't lose its polish.

Here's what she's wearing:

Jacket: Topshop
Leggings: Vince
Shoes: Urban Outfitters

Congrats to xoqiqixo!

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Simply Fab: Professional Stud Setter

FabSugar — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 04:00:08 -0700

The Bedazzler was perfect for my recent Bedazzle bonanza, but I don't think it can handle all the heavy duty studding I want to do. That's where this Professional Stud Setter ($68) comes into play. It has a punching capacity of 1/8 inch total thickness, and is ideal for affixing studs and grommets onto bags, shoes, or jackets. It's all about DIY these days. Hey, maybe now I can finally cover my plain oxford shoes with silver studs.

2010 Spring New York Fashion Week: Alexander Wang

FabSugar — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:20:52 -0700

Go Team Wang. For Spring, the designer shifted direction, lightened the mood, used less black, experimented with texture and layers, introduced funky sunglasses. All good choices, in my humble opinion. Always veering on the sporty, shoulder-accentuated heather gray sweatshirts evoked images of football players. Leather shorts and crop tops were fit for the boxing ring. Cool khakis and shredded red stripes emit a dangerous rugby vibe. There were still plenty of little black and white party dresses, but this time made of sheer inserts and cut outs - and more spacious, less spandex. Knits were a pleasant surprise; I wish there were more of them.

Everything seemed sliced and diced, reminiscent of Japanese designs, reminding me of Commes de Garcons. Check out the shoes: leopard mules, sexy black lace-ups, frisky oxfords. Wang cited, "Exploring the deviant side of American teen culture" as his inspiration. If that meant promiscuous teens making out under the bleachers at the homecoming game, I get it.

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