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2011 Autumn London Fashion Week: Sass and Bide

Laura Street — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:52:26 PST

Sass and Bide brought a ray of sunshine to a chilly London day with its latest collection. The Australian designer duo showed a typically free-spirited collection this evening with block color and clashing prints titled "Boogie and the Historymaker." An eye-catching color palette was used of bright pink and orange, which was broken up with statement accessories like a thick beaded belt. The prints had a tribal feel and were teamed with hand-painted wraps. Pieces were long, flowing, and produced from soft silk and suede. Designers Sarah Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton commented, "This season's girl is free spirited and strangely wonderful, she'll be wearing this collection everywhere."

Trends: Color blocking, clashing prints, mixed textures.
Colors: Pink, orange, monochrome.
Key Looks: A long flowing pink dress with an asymmetric hem.
Accessories: Statement belts, slouchy clutch bags, necklaces.
Who Would Wear It: Glamorous, bohemian women who like to make a statement with color.

15 Chic Fall Trousers You Need Now!

Hannah Weil — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 04:00:03 PDT

With Fall in full force, it's time to turn our attention to wardrobe staples. While our well-worn jeans have a special place in our hearts - and closets - this season, it's all about the trouser. High-waisted, paperbag, slim fit, wide leg, and beyond, these pants deliver a little classic flair to complete any Fab Fall ensemble. Step inside for 15 chic styles to add to your shopping list.

Sass and Bide Shine On

FabSugar — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:00:22 PDT

"The human spirit will always aspire to shine . . . to taste the elixir of life, and to bathe in the glory of love." Nice. I am happy to report Sass and Bide designers, Heidi Middleton and Sarah-Jane Clarke, are celebrating 10 years in fashion by creating the Shine Initiative. They enlisted artsy, famous friends to create art pieces that interpret what "Shine" means. The result is a true mix of inspiration from the likes of Kate Moss, Twiggy, Mischa Barton, artist Sam Taylor-Wood, and Daisy Lowe.

All the works can be viewed and bid on at sassandbide.com. Proceeds will fund creative counseling workshops for abused children, led by the designers, in both Britain and Australia. July 23 bidding continues at an event in London at The Dairy - I'm sure Moss will show up! Here are some of my favorite pieces from the initiative.

Designer Duos: Guess Which Is Which!

FabSugar — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:00:08 PST

Some designers create clothes alone, some do it with a partner. Dolce & Gabbana, Proenza Schouler, and Rodarte are some of the more famous houses with designing duos. You know their names, but do you know their faces? Take my quiz to find out.

Question 1 of 7

Is this Dolce or Gabbana?

Trend Alert: Pretty Pastel Jeans

FabSugar — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:00:08 PST

I can't wait to get my hands on a pair of pastel jeans. Why, you ask? Because blue jeans have had their hurrah and it's time for something new. You might be feeling some resistance but think of all the pretty hues you can choose from. Light lavender, pink, sky blue, orange - the list goes on and on. Oh, by the way, they're pretty cheap, too!

Sass & Bide Reason For Living Jumper: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:00:08 PST

Jumpers usually emit a flirty, schoolgirl appeal but this Sass & Bide Reason For Living Jumper ($408) is quite the opposite. The muted, wrinkly fabric reminds me of The Matrix and the billowy sleeves are questionable. Don't get me wrong, there might be some futurists out there who would consider this as dark and lovely. Are you jumpin' for joy or is this creation a bust?

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.

Celebrity Style: Mila Kunis

FabSugar — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:00:22 PDT

Visiting TRL with filming buddy Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis looked fetching in a Sass & Bide minidress and vertiginous black platform heels. The overall effect is sexy, but the dress's demure neckline and wee amount of volume keep it from crossing over into tarty. The dress is sold out on Shopbop but here's to hoping there's a restocking in the future, or you can just try contacting Sass & Bide directly. Hopefully we'll be seeing more Mila around, especially if she's going to be looking this good!

sass & bide Faustian Glee Bowed Dress - Sold Out	Zahara Leather Slingback Platform Sandal - $149.00
S/M Hammered Hoops - $60.00	Isaac Mizrahi for Target® Bow Clutch - Iggloo (White) - Sold Out
Sterling Silver Small Bracelet - $325.00

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Fab Body Guide: Perfectly Proportionate Shoulders

FabSugar — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:45:44 PDT

I have a blonde bombshell of a friend who is a self-proclaimed broad-shouldered gal. We recently went shopping together because she needed tops and dresses and I'm here to help! We ended up scoring her some new fun and feminine pieces that helped proportion her shoulder with the rest of her bodacious bod.

I'm sure broad-shouldered broad Jessica Biel faces this challenge everyday and you can see such a difference between when she wears something ultra femme (left) and something not so femme (right). Not to say gals with broad shoulders can't wear a tee shirt when going casual, but here are some tips and items to trick the eye into thinking you have perfectly proportionate shoulders. Hope they help!

Loose deep v-neck sweaters, and v-necks in general, are your best friend.
Slouchy, menswearish trousers create more volume on the bottom therefore balancing out the shoulders.
Shrunken blazers with a nipped in waist make the upper half appear more compact.
A long, swingy top plays up the curve of the hips.
Contrary to what you may think, suspenders cut the shoulders down the middle and elongate the torso.
A feminine, flirty blouse softens an angular frame.

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Online Sale Alert! shopjake.com = 70% off!

FabSugar — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 15:17:03 PST

Here is an online sale to check out pronto. Courtesy of shopjake, this was posted in the new Sale Alerts section on Team Sugar. Shopjake.com has up to 70% off on men's and women's lines like Trovata, Mara Hoffman, 3.1 Phillip Lim Fall collection, Rogues Gallery, Pegah Anvarian, Love by Ya-Ya, Sass & Bide, Clu, Taverniti, Corpus, Notify and more. You can find Sale Alerts here and submit a sale here. Let us know if you have any questions or problems.

Here are some of my selections:

Trovata Hepburn Cropped Jacket, was $295, is now $175, buy it here.

sass and bide Oh Father Where Art Thou Dress, was $400, is now $280, buy it here.

A couple more steals, so

read more Love by Ya-Ya Crush Kangaroo Sweater, was $135, is now $95, buy it here. Anna Corinna Mini City Tote in Brass, was $365, is now $255, buy it here.

Link Time: The Best-Dressed Celebrities at London Fashion Week

FabSugar — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:21:04 PST

The best-dressed celebrities at London Fashion Week - FabSugar UK
How to winterize a Summer dress - Stylelist
Milan Fashion Week is under way - Vogue UK Daily
Erdem takes a stroke from Jackson Pollock - Interview
See the details you missed from Issa, Sass & Bide, and Vivienne Westwood Red Label - The Cut
Diane von Furstenberg apologizes for having an underage model in her show - Jezebel
Marni flops with its ribbon-trimmed square leather tote - Purse Blog
Exclusive: see Kelly Osbourne's new ads for Material Girl - People StyleWatch
Elle launches Shops on Demand shoppable videos - Elle
Join in on the Decades + HauteLook live chat tomorrow in honor of the Oscars - HauteLook
Get a sneak peek at MaxMara's Fall collection - Vogue Daily

Cyprien Straight Leg Jean - Sold Out	Stella Skinny Leg Jean - Sold Out
Harlow Low-Rise Ankle Skinny Jean - Sold Out	Colored Python Print Skinny Jean - Sold Out
Delia Color Skinny Jean - Sold Out	Bullhead Hermosa Super Skinny Light Blue - Sold Out
Blank Skinny Classique w/ Stud Jeans in Purple - $78.00	Opal Pink Pastel Skinny Jeans - Sold Out
Sass & Bide light blue stretch 'Frayed Misfits' skinny jeans - Sold Out	Pastel Acid Was Skinny Jean - Sold Out
Robin's Jean - Purple Marilyn Pants - Sold Out	Cheap Monday Tight Skinny Jeans in YD Orange - $65.00