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The Look For Less: Sergio Rossi Paint Splattered Pumps

FabSugar — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:00:22 -0700

I've been swooning over these Sergio Rossi paint splattered pumps ever since Alicia Keys wore them to the BET awards. They're an artistic confection just waiting for me to sink my toes into them. However, I'm not rich like Alicia and am not willing to spend an extraneous amount of money on such a novelty shoe.

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Presto! These GoJane Stripe Colorblock Heels ($19) will do the trick. Not only are they super cheap, but they also come in a range of colors including red, green, and blue. I'm not sure how they will look in real life, but at that price, I'm willing to take the risk.

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Blank Splatter Cut Off Shorts: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:00:22 -0700

These Blank Splatter Cut Off Shorts ($85) sure take the worry out of getting your whites dirty. I present to you a colorful, pre-splattered artistic mess. Short shorts couldn't be more of a hot mess. What do you think?

Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To post your selections go to the Love It or Hate It? group. And if you want to learn how to do a blog post click here.

Trend Alert: Brush Strokes

FabSugar — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 11:00:22 -0800

Artists have always been enigmatic creatures. Andy Warhol? Pablo Picasso? Frida Kahlo? The list goes on and on. But artists can even inspire other artists. Such was the case of Marc Jacobs and artist Richard Prince; this inspiration caused a complete bouleversement of the Louis Vuitton Spring '08 collection.

Even earlier then that, Stefano Pilati dipped into the paint bucket with his Cruise collection for Yves Saint Laurent, as daringly modeled by Demi Moore. I'm digging these artsy brush strokes but I know there's different strokes for different folks so are you feeling inspired?

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Simply Fab: Hand-painted Thermos

FabSugar — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:05:33 -0700

Thermoses are a perfect way to carry around lunchtime tea or morning coffee, but usually they're not the most attractive. This thermos I came across, however, has a pretty floral pattern hand-painted onto it, plus it's only $14! Having this pretty little container might actually tempt me to give up my morning Starbucks run and bring my coffee to work with me instead. It would look nice sitting on my desk, as an accessory as I am making my way to work and would make a great little gift too!

Ray-Ban Wayfarers Get Painted With Fun

FabSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:50:22 -0800

Ray-Ban and the Sunglass Hut have partnered for a fun cause. The latter started the Sunglass Hut artist series, hooking up popular brands with up-and-coming artists. One of them is Brooklyn- and San Francisco-based Maya Hayuk. She has customized and hand-painted 150 pairs of Ray-Ban Wayfarers exclusively for the Sunglass Hut, seen below. Starting Nov. 30, you can pick up a pair, retailing for $140, in the Ray-Ban section of the website. I want them all, but that's not so bad because 50 percent of the proceeds will go to the charity OneSight.

Trend Alert: Big Blooms

FabSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:00:22 -0800

It's time to scout your holiday dress of the season, and how can you resist the sweet smell of big blooms? Leighton sparkled in this blue, brush-painted rose silk bow front dress with patent belt by Prabal Gurung. If feminine and frilly is your thing, this is your lucky season. Oversize rosettes and flower motifs are not only in style, but quite classic, endlessly pretty. I say go dramatic or go home; I'm sure Leighton would second my emotion.

Fab Finding Follow-Up: Painting Party

FabSugar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:00:22 -0700

Painting walls is never fun when done alone, so last weekend I tricked my friends into helping me paint my dining room. I held a painting party filled with bubbly and brushes, and yes, it was messy.

I started you off with these Minnetonka Suede Moccasins ($38) because they kept my toes cushioned and happy as I painted the day away. I asked you to help me find a cute, paint-friendly outfit, so let's see what you came up with!

Look # 1, created by maria212134, is perfect for my painting theme. The overalls remind me of a painter's uniform - great choice!

UrbanOutfitters.com > 2 1/2" Hoop Earrings	UrbanOutfitters.com > Printed Hairscarves
Forever21.com - Peace Heart Necklace	Women's Clothes: Women's Perfect Fit Tees: Short-Sleeve Tees \| Old Navy
UrbanOutfitters.com > Lux Convertible Overall Pant	Shop Kitson Minnetonka Tan Kilty Suede Moccassin ($38)

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Look # 2, created by Jennipoo, is simply cute. The gold leaf necklace is pretty and won't get in my way while I paint.

K-Amato "The North" Leaf Necklace	wiksten - Kate Top
Frayed-cuff denim shorts - GAP	Shop Kitson Minnetonka Tan Kilty Suede Moccassin ($38)

Look # 3, created by so crispy, looks super comfy. Her '70s vibe is rockin'.

Forever21.com - Product C6	Shiny Headband (Wide) - ACCESSORIES - American Apparel Online Store
Coloured Cord Leather Tab Belt - Topshop	Shop \| Kitson Boutique	UrbanOutfitters.com > Insight Push It Playsuit

Come Fab Finding With Me: Painting Party

FabSugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:00:22 -0700

Painting walls is never fun when done alone. To trick my friends into helping me paint my dining room, I'll be holding a painting party filled with bubbly and brushes. It'll undoubtedly get messy so I need you to help me find a outfit that's paint-friendly, comfortable, and cute.

I'll start you off with these Minnetonka Suede Moccasins ($38) because they'll keep my toes cushioned and happy as I paint the day away.

Let's go Fab Finding. Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with painting party.

Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, and you can use your Fab-Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab-Finding missions.

To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. For a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar click here.

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Banana Republic
Bluefly
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Jildor Shoes
Live Natty
Neiman Marcus
Net-a-Porter
Pink Mascara

America's Next Top Models Make Modeling Look Paintful

FabSugar — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:00:22 -0700

The photoshoot in last night's episode of America's Next Top Model looked like a page out of Dolce & Gabbana's Spring '08 ad campaign, only the paint was on the models' faces and not dresses! The girls had to literally put on their game faces and strike a pose with paint dripping down their eyes, cheeks, and mouths - sounds like fun to me. Some were distracted by the wet paint, while others embraced the ooey gooeyness of it all. My favorites were Lauren (left) and Anya (right), even though the judges told her that her eyes weren't strong enough. Have a look and tell me who your favorites were!

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Terry De Havilland Painted Mule: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:00:22 -0800

Amy Winehouse owns these Terry De Havilland Painted Mules ($598) but that doesn't mean I'm into them. Not only is the chunky platform too crazy for me, so is the painted comic strip and bright yellow accents. I'll let Amy enjoy these while I watch. Do you love or hate?

To post your selections go to the Love It or Hate It? group. And if you want to learn how to do a blog post click here.

AKA New York Short Sleeve Henley Dress - $325.00	Christian Louboutin Clichy Painted pumps - $650.00
Vince Paint Brush Mini Dress - $245.00	MARC BY MARC JACOBS Painted Plaid Jersey Top - $168.00
BCBGMAXAZRIA Brush Stroke Mini Dress - $152.00	Splatter Paint Tee - $28.00
Elissa Coleman Nightingale printed tunic - $555.00	Nightingale Dress in Mantilla - $255.50
Missfit Lolita tee - $55.00	Ted Baker Nouveau Silk Print Pleat Tunic - $250.91

Marchesa Strapless silk rosette dress - $2,740.00	BCBGMAXAZRIA Rosette Ruffle Cocktail Dress - $238.00
Robert Rodriguez Black Label black silk chiffon 'Cate' rosette one shoulder dress - $417.00	Adrianna Papell Rosette Halter Dress - $148.00
Moschino Cheap & Chic Rose-Print Dress - $995.00	Adrianna Papell Ombré Chiffon Sheath Dress - $188.00
BCBGMAXAZRIA Blue One Shoulder Draped Dress - $258.00	Sequin Rosette Dress - $34.99
Short Strapless Flower Homecoming Dresses by Mori Lee - $128.00	Oscar de la Renta Off-The-Shoulder Dress - $2,990.00
Decode 1.8 Metallic Rosette Empire-Waist Dress - $240.00	Silk dupioni rosette dress - $495.00