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5 Ways to Wear Spring's Sheer Maxi Skirt

Brittney Stephens — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:52:56 PDT

A flash of skin in small doses is never a bad thing - and this season's wispy, ultra-feminine sheer maxi skirt is a surefire way to work the see-through trend without being, well, scandalous. This Rag & Bone pleated silk maxi skirt ($450) is a seemingly tricky investment piece but one that, when carefully styled, can deliver endless options through every season. For those of you ready to show some skin this Spring, here are five ways to wear the barely there sheer maxi skirt.

Celeb Style: Hilary Duff

Hannah Weil — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:30:05 PDT

Hilary Duff channeled bohemian-chic while out promoting her new book. The actress started with basic skinnies and an Enza Costa cashmere tee ($140), and all it takes is a cool stetson hat to give the casual look a little edge. I'd wear it just like Hilary, then throw a boho bucket bag ($128) over my shoulder before I head out the door. Click the items above to get the look.

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Fab Finding Follow-Up: Miami Food and Wine Festival

FabSugar — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:00:08 PST

PartySugar will soon be heading to Miami for Food Network's Food and Wine Festival. Sun, fun, and food - pretty sweet, right? While there, she will attend Rachael Ray's famous burger bash. I asked you to help her put together a smashing look. Nothing too tight since a lot of food will be consumed. Let's see what you came up with!

I started you off with this Brian Atwood Mattie Patent Clutch ($830, originally $1,660). The neutral hue will be the perfect backdrop to a colorful outfit.

Look #1, created by maria212134, is the epitome of Miami chic. I love the tribal dress and cork wedges!

Brian Atwood Mattie Patent Clutch $1660 - Saks Fifth Avenue	Forever21.com - Outerwear - 2073702870
Report Signature Shoes Lorraine Cork Wedge Sandals $225 - shopbop.com	Lotta Stensson Printed jersey tank dress $100 - Net-A-Porter
Alexis Bittar Liquid Metal Hoops $155 - shopbop.com	Wrapped Metal Cuff $5 - Forever 21

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Celeb Style: Whitney Port

FabSugar — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:30:08 PST

Whitney Port hit the New York Fashion Week circuit looking her usual stylish self at Gen Art's "The New Garde" fashion presentation. Always one to rock funky fashion, The City girl donned a pair of wild, leopard-print leggings. On top, she wore a black sequined top and dusty gray silk boyfriend blazer. A satin bow headband, charm necklace, red clutch, and platform pumps add extra pizazz to the reality-star-turned-designer's ensemble.

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Trend Alert: Tan Bod, Tan Accessories

FabSugar — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:00:22 PDT

You know what I always say: If you've got it, flaunt it. Victoria Beckham definitely lives by this mantra, always showing off her teensy figure in pencil skirts and her enormous wealth with Hermes bags. She also flaunts her perfectly bronzed skin. Whether it's natural or fake, many a sun worshiper can't help but reveal their buttery skin this time of year - and what better way to show it off than with equally tan accessories. There you have it, tan bod, tan accessories. Here's another mantra to adhere to: Just say no to tanning salons!

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Life's a Beach: So Fresh and So Clean

FabSugar — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:00:22 PDT

There really is only one season you can wear white, on the feet that is. In the Fall or Winter, white sandals just don't feel right. As always, you can prove me wrong. But you have to admit Heidi Montag's white Chanel flats are mighty cute, admittedly, so is the rest of her sleek outfit. Heidi knows how it feels to be so fresh and so clean; you may also recall the dope white Jimmy Choos she wore to the MTV Movie Awards. Enough about Heidi, white sandals provide a blank canvas for just about any look. It's so easy.

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Trend Alert: Winter Yellow

FabSugar — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:00:22 PST

Fab old-timers may recall that Winter yellow is not a new trend: Kylie Minogue brightened up last Winter with a chipper coat that we all loved. Well, we can all continue the love because yellow is not going anywhere. The happy hue even made its way onto the set of the Sex and the City movie - furry friend included. Blake Lively recently looked radiant in golden Michael Kors while Phillip Lim lightened up his Resort collection with a spritz. Want to wear something unexpected for New Years? Here's your chance . . .

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Trend Alert: Twinkle Toes

FabSugar — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 06:00:22 PST

Sequins have been gracing dresses and tops for months now. And yet, women just can't get enough of them. Considering I asked if you were over little sequin dresses almost six months ago and the response was mixed, it appears no end is in sight for the little circular piece of plastic and its shiny ways. The little dudes have popped up on shoes, naturally, and these twinkle toes aim to please.

Trend Alert: Plunging Shoes

FabSugar — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 06:00:22 PDT

Cleavage is sexy - no doubt. But then there's that other kind of cleavage, the not so obvious toe cleavage. If I do say so myself, I have a nice pair of feet, but I don't look to them to seduce...that is, unless I was wearing a pair of plunging shoes. The V is not reserved for necks anymore, the V has gone south. Whether the V leads to extreme or demure cleavage of the toe, these shoes are dramatic, attention-grabbing and, no doubt, sexy.

6 Tips For Dealing With Debt Collectors

Emily Co — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:05:48 PDT

If your bill is long past its due date, then expect the debt collectors to come a-knockin'. Hiding from them and pretending they don't exist is not a good solution; it will only aggravate the problem and make things worse. Dealing with the issue head-on might help you catch a break. Here are a couple tips for dealing with those dreaded debt collectors:

Know your rights. As consumers, we are protected under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act against harassment from debt collectors. There are certain things they aren't supposed to do, such as calling before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m., using abusive language, and repeatedly bothering you with multiple calls.

Talk to them. Don't avoid them. Pick up the phone, start talking, and address the bills you need to pay. Ignoring them may give them grounds to file a lawsuit.

Dispute it. If you don't owe the money, then it is within your rights to send a letter to the collector up to 30 days after you've received notice. In the letter, you should state that you don't think the debt is yours and that they should stop contacting you.

Document it. Take a lot of notes and ask for their permission to record the conversation (in some states, it's illegal to record someone without asking) and start taping on your end. Whether they consent to recording or not, write down the date and time of the call, the representative you spoke to, and the content of your discussion.

Negotiate. If you do owe the debt but can't afford to pay the full amount, then ask if they would be willing to forgive part of it or to set up some sort of payment plan. Before settling the debt, says Natalie Lohrenz, director of counseling at the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Orange County, consider "first, that a debt usually must be significantly delinquent before a creditor will even consider settling, after your credit has already been negatively affected" and "second, that a settled debt will appear more negative on your credit report than a paid-in-full debt if special arrangements are not made to the contrary."

Get it in writing. Once you have hammered out terms you're satisfied with, get it in writing, either by "them sending you something on their letterhead or you writing it out and sending it to them for a signature," says Lohrenz. If you pay a settlement before you have it in writing, then "you've lost all your bargaining power." That's because debt collectors can backtrack and claim that they never agreed to settling.