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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.

Freaky or Fabulous? SAW Nurse Wears The Blonds Syringe Corset

FabSugar — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:00:22 -0700

No, you're not looking at the next trend in red-carpet wear. Ouch, that would hurt. This is the ad campaign for Lionsgate's movie SAW VI and the latest SAW “Give ‘Til It Hurts” blood drive, benefiting the Red Cross. It was created by Ignition Print and shows a sexy nurse in a needle-clad corset, designed by corset kings, The Blonds. It's not practical, obviously, but it sure does pique interest. If anyone could pull it off, it would be Lady Gaga. What do you think - freaky or fabulous?

Fab Finding Follow-Up: Croatian Honeymoon

FabSugar — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:50:22 -0700

A friend's recent trip to Croatia inspired daydreams of my future honeymoon. From what she described and the pics I saw, it has picturesque coastlines and untouched natural beauty - sounds amazing. This Très-approved country has certainly piqued my interest, so I asked you to play pretend and picture Fab newly married and off to a Croatian honeymoon. What did you pack for me?

I started you off with this Juicy Couture Straw Floppy Hat ($95); nothing says vacay like a big, floppy hat. Let's see your Croatian creations!

Look #1, created by bvfashion, is cunningly casual. I like how the laid-back pieces balance out the fancy, floppy hat.

Women's handbags: Furla Elisabeth Zipper Media Shopper: Messenger \| Piperlime	Juicy Couture Straw Floppy Hat ($95)
Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses	Forever21.com - Accessories - Jewelry - Bracelets - 1060736048
Haute Hippie Racer Back Tank (Nude)	Vix Swimwear Amalfi Tube Bikini
Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Bardot Skirt / Dress	Dolce Vita Agave Strappy Sandals

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Look #2, created by nikkeeb, is all about fun. That tunic is amazing!

Juicy Couture Straw Floppy Hat ($95)	House of Harlow 1960 Riveted Gladiator Cuff
Cutler and Gross�\|�Aviator sunglasses �\|�NET-A-PORTER.COM	Michael Kors�\|�Cutout necklace swimsuit�\|�NET-A-PORTER.COM
Nobi Warhol Silk Chiffon Tunic	Elegantly Waisted Bruno Belt
Women's shoes: Charles by Charles David Palma: Flat Sandals \| Piperlime	Marc Jacobs Collection - Fresh Drew, True Blue - eLUXURY

Look #3, created by Zivanod, includes the coolest maxi dress - love it.

Miu Miu Contrast Oversized Sunglasses	dELiAs > chantel button hobo
Alex and Ani Peace, Love, Soul Expandable Wire Ring Set	House of Harlow 1960 14KT Gold Medallion Locket Pendant
TONIA-04 by Breckelle in Barefeetshoes.com , Women > Flats	Lately Dress	Juicy Couture Straw Floppy Hat ($95)

Come Fab Finding With Me: Croatian Honeymoon

FabSugar — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:00:08 -0700

A friend's recent trip to Croatia inspired daydreams of my future honeymoon. From what she described and the pics I saw online, it has picturesque coastlines and untouched natural beauty - sounds amazing. This Très-approved country has certainly piqued my interest, so let's play pretend: picture Fab newly married and off to a Croatian honeymoon. What would you pack for me?

I'll start you off with this Juicy Couture Straw Floppy Hat ($95); nothing says vacay like a big, floppy hat.

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 Croatian Honeymoon.

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.

Learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one. And here is a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar.

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Banana Republic
Bluefly
eLuxury
J.Crew
Jildor Shoes
Live Natty
Neiman Marcus
Net-a-Porter
Pink Mascara

2009 Fall New York Fashion Week: A Few Fab Words With . . . Privileged Star Joanna Garcia at BCBG

FabSugar — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:00:22 -0800

I know you all love some BCBG, and guess who does too? Privileged star Joanna Garcia. I chatted with her front row at the show, and a new girl crush started to develop. Before I take you into the mind of Joanna - the clothes. They were architectural and fluid, hard and soft. Colors ranged from ivory to dusty wineberry to teal to steel gray. BCBG focused on the future and constructivism. I'll pass on the cocoon-like coats, but the fluid dresses always make me melt. Fabrics were diverse: wool jacquard, silk, micro jersey, and velvet. The shibori-dyed items piqued my interest, delivering an exotic side of BCBG. What really made the clothes shine, though, were the hypnotizing gold and pewter legging tights; now those were future chic.

Here's what Joanna and I chatted about:

We have a website called CelebStyle.com where we cover your Privileged wardrobe.

"Yeah, I know! It's so great. The girls have much more fun stuff on there, but I definitely love looking at all that stuff; I think it's such a great website."

Can you talk about your wardrobe on the show?

"My wardrobe is pretty basic. Cute tops, and sweaters, and jeans, stuff like that. Very much my everyday style. The other girls have a lot more fun. I actually helped design an original dress for our season finale. It took three fittings, and I was like 'This is for the birds! This is a lot of work,' so I leave the high fashion to the other girls. It was absolutely beautiful though. It was made for me, and I’ve never had that before, except my prom dress when I was 17 and it didn't turn out as nice."

To read the rest and to see more from the BCBG runway, read more.

Is this your first Fashion Week?

"This is my first New York Fashion Week. I've been to LA Fashion Week. This is very exciting. This is my first show – I'm only going to two – I'm flying back to LA tomorrow. It's very dramatic. I'm going to Rag & Bone, I'm a big fan. But I wear BCBG more than anything."

Who are some of your other favorite designers right now?

"I've always been a Marc Jacobs fan. And I love Stella McCartney, her stuff is off the charts. Some of the dresses from Blumarine - I got to wear one for the Golden Globes - they were amazing. I just pick and choose; anything that's beautiful and comfortable and vibrant colors I am so in love with."

And you're a redhead so you look great in bold colors.

"It's kind of amazing. I was a blonde my whole life until Privileged, and once I became a redhead I had no idea what I was getting into; I don’t think I'll ever go back."

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Trend Alert: Knotty

FabSugar — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:00:22 -0800

Chloe's white draped and knotted Marios Schwab cotton dress may be very Venice beach circa 1982, but like many of her rare finds, Chloe rocks it with aplomb. She even has the beachy hair - and Jimmy Choo sandals - to go with. The standout detail on her cool dress is the knot that gives way to a high thigh slit. If you too are feeling knotty, there are hybrids aplenty. Knots are a majestic detail that can make a top, dress, or piece of jewelry unique. I have a twisted pair of studs that always pique interest.

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Fab Read: This Year's Model, a Novel

FabSugar — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:00:08 -0800

I'll just come out and say it: I'm obsessed with models. I know all their names, hair colors, and dress sizes. OK, the last statement is not true, but you get my drift. That's why This Year's Model, a Novel ($14) piqued my interest. It's written by famous '80s supermodel Carol Alt, so you know it has clout. If you want to find out all about the glamorous yet cutthroat world of fashion and fame, this book's for you. See it all through the eyes of the main character, the tall and gorgeous Melody Ann Croft. Like many real-life models, she gets discovered while waitressing, and quickly learns that in modeling, nothing's easy. Dun dun dun!

Australia: A Romantic Wardrobe, Part II

FabSugar — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:22 -0800

Did you happen to go see Australia this weekend? If my first words with costume designer Catherine Martin didn't pique your interest maybe these will. Some specific items of clothing stood out to me in the film - notably the colors of Lady Ashley's clothes, her belts, and her red Chinosierie dress. Here's what Martin had to say about those standouts.

I noticed she wears a lot of blues and browns. The film is so visually arresting how did you factor in the color of the clothes with the beauty of the movie?

"I had another collaborator, Mandy Walker, who is the Director or Photography. Baz, Mandy and I looked at a lot of color photography from that period and we started talking about exploring a palette out of the photography. We had a broad palette that encompassed all the colors from the film. What’s interesting about the color photography from the period, it meant a lot of mixed tones that got really close together, you have a monochromatic base. From that we developed our own color theory.

For the arrival suit, it wasn’t the ideal color choice, we made her blue and white because it was the most unlikely, it clashed with the environment. She was a totally different alien person to this place. And as the movie progresses her colors are references to Australia and become much stronger, she becomes part of her environment."

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I noticed throughout her transition in the movie, she has a fondness for belts. Everyone wore belts. Was that more fashion or function?

"It’s a combination. The style was wearing two belts, a belt to hold your pants up, and a hobble belt, which helped you capture horses, tying their legs together so they can’t run away during the night, which some of the stockmen wore. Looking over the beautiful leather accessories and sportswear of the 1930s, there were some beautiful belts, notably made by Hermes and various other designers of the period. I think they’re a fantastic accessory; I love how it defines the waistline, pulls the outfit together. I really was a fan of the belt in this film."

I love how it also defined Nicole’s tiny, perfect waist. Even at the end of the film, she still looked put together.

"Yeah, it’s sort of a no nonsense thing. You feel definite in some way."

Tell me about the red Chinosierie dress. And the pink one. What a unique choice.

"Those two dresses. Basically, Lady Ashley loses all her clothes at one point. Baz said the challenge was: What is she going to wear when she gets to town, all her clothes have been trashed. We were looking in the contemporary newspapers of the day. And in the Northern a lot of Chinese tailors would advertise their manufacturing skills and that fact that they could make clothes in a very short space of time.

Darwin is closer to Indonesia than any other city. You had a very big Asian influence at the time, and a very important Chinatown. We made a back-story in our minds that Sing Song, who was the Chinese cook, would have had a coven who comes from Shanghai to Darwin and he would have a tailoring business. And Sarah would go to that business and get her clothes made. There was a big fashion amongst Asian people, which was a problem with the Nationalists of the time. In reality, she would have gone to a Chinese tailor."

The red dress was the standout dress of the movie, of the party. I love how it gets rained on, but she doesn’t care.

"Yes. The one good thing about silk organza is it responds to the wet."

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Celebrity Style: Scarlett Johansson

FabSugar — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:00:22 -0800

We haven't seen Scarlett on a red carpet in a while, so this stunning ensemble was a pleasant surprise. Scarlett knows what works for her bodacious body,and Dolce & Gabbana it is. This ivory bustier frock is positively lovely, and her two-tone Louboutin satin pumps pique interest. Topped off with sparkling Van Cleef & Arpels diamonds, I'm sure her hubbie Ryan was in lust all over again.

Foley + Corinna Studded Belt Party Dress - $418.00	Betsey Johnson Reese Bow Pump in Black/Ivory - $154.00
Stone Choker Necklace - $34.50	RJ Graziano Crystal Bracelet - $145.00
Fendi Borderline satin clutch - $1,110.00	Jude Frances Six Prong Fleur Ring with Pave Diamonds - $3,150.00

Check out our new site CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

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Fab Flash: Helena Christensen's Agent Provocateur Pirate's Booty

FabSugar — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:00:22 -0800

Ahoy, mate! Agent Provocateur has enlisted Helena Christensen to star in their sexy, pirate-inspired Winter campaign. While Kate Moss's latest ads were racy, their collaboration with Christensen pushes the envelope even further.

Shot by by Tim Bret Day, the ad features Christensen in an array of lacy corsets and lingerie. In addition, the model also stars in Agent Provocateur's steamy video campaign as the sultry "Pirate Queen." In the short film, Christensen is said to seduce and rob the captain of the ship - pique your interest?

To see more from the sexy ad campaign, read more.

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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

Alice + Olivia Knotted Dress - $297.00	Napier® Rosette Knot Stud Earrings - $10.00
Dautore celeste leather side knotted hobo - $306.00	City Style Front Knot Tee - $16.99
Sexy Stretch Knot Front Top-Print - $34.50	Winstanley Social Pebble Knot Bracelet - $40.00
Staerk Lexington Cropped Jacket - $325.00	T-Bags Knot & Bow Dress - $215.00
T-Bags Knot detail dress - $230.00	Allison Daniel Chinese Knot Necklace - $48.00
Kerrigan Long Knotted Tank Dress in Pink - $189.00	Marc by Marc Jacobs Ekat Ikat Dress - $328.00
Cynthia Vincent Women's Toki Knot Flat Sandal - $241.00	Zac Posen Shetland Knot Dress - $1,750.00