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Cool Idea: A Rooftop Boating Lake

Elka Karl — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:40:05 PDT

I love rooftop gardens, but a rooftop lake? With boats and a bar? That's even more incredible. Londoners can see this green-tinted rooftop lake for themselves from July 21 – 24 on the roof of Selfridges London. Event designers Bompas & Parr have transformed over 4,300 square feet of the roof into an island and boating lake, in partnership with Truvia natural sweetener. Unfortunately, tickets are already sold out, but check here for more information. In the meantime, take a look at the truly magical photos!

Behind the Seams: Elizabeth and James Launch Party at Selfridges

FabSugar — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:00:22 PDT

London got a little more stylish last night when Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen showed up to launch their clothing line overseas. Elizabeth and James is going to be sold at Selfridges - I'm sure that excites many a British girl, including our own FabSugar UK. Among the locals who helped the twins celebrate were Henry Holland, Alexa Chung, Pixie Geldof, and Daria Zhukova, designer of Kova&T. Clothes were shown, pictures were taken, a merry time was had by all.

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Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:00:08 PDT

Cartier fabulousness through the 20th century - FashionTribes
Bird's Jen Mankins does Buenos Aires Fashion Week in style - Refinery29
Mara Hoffman swim: prints, yes; slippage, no - Style File
Carlos Falchi trunk shows - Purse Blog
Vivienne Westwood will now make you dance - Fashionista
Amanda Laine and Alana Zimmer: The new Sasha and Gemma? - fashionologie
Dress of the day - Twiggy Stardust Dress - stylelist
Vogue's Model.Live: Models are strange, when you're an agent - Jezebel
Found! The perfect wedge sandal, courtesy of Tar-jay - SF Gate Blog
Marni Acrylic chain bag - Bag Snob
Selfridges launches celeb auction for cancer - fashion indie

Patricia Field Limited-Edition diet Coke City Collection Bottles: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Mon, 05 May 2008 07:00:08 PDT

Patricia Field's latest project has nothing to do with clothes. Instead, the stylist has lent her creativity to the limited-edition diet Coke City Collection bottles, sold exclusively at Selfridges. "The designs represent diet Coke as a sexy, sassy brand perfectly compatible with today's woman," Pat said. I'd love to get my hands on one. Would you?

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.

Crave Worthy: Deborah Bowness Wallpapers

CasaSugar — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:46:07 PDT

I first saw Deborah Bowness's wallpapers for sale a few years ago. It was just a poster version of one of her wallpapers, but regardless, I've been craving them ever since. Bowness has been designing and hand-printing wallpapers for seven years. Her collection includes several series of ready-made digitally and hand-printed wallpapers with trompe l'oeil effects that can reinvent a home or business with just one roll. Many of the wallpapers are printed with technicolor-like images of floor lamps, filing cabinets, Louis XIV style chairs, or other furnishings you might normally see in a home.

They're a clever solution for small quarters dwellers without much room for additional furniture, but they would make a statement in any sized pad. Her pastel colored papers are very girly, which I love, but she also a black and white faux bookshelf wallpaper which would be a perfect fit for man's office. Bowness is also available for commissions, which she designs specifically to suit the needs of any interior, and has exhibited her work in museums and shows throughout the UK. Some of her noted clients include the Soho House , Reebok, Paul Smith, Selfridges, and Philippe Starck. Bowness was also a winner of the ICFF editors award for best wall coverings in 2007. Do you think she's a winner?
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Victoria and Harper Hit London as Shirtless David Takes the Field in Canada

Allie Merriam — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:15:02 PDT

The Beckham family was spread out over three cities this weekend. Victoria Beckham and baby Harper were in the UK and were seen shopping along London's Sloane Street and at Selfridge's yesterday afternoon. David, meanwhile, was in Canada for a game with the Galaxy. On Saturday, David Beckham got shirtless to celebrate a successful match with the Galaxy. David and his teammates traveled to Montreal for the matchup, and he managed to tie up 1-1 with a free kick.

David and Victoria's three sons, meanwhile, stayed in LA. Romeo, Cruz, and Brooklyn had a fun day together yesterday playing volleyball and rollerblading in Santa Monica. David returned to the US in time to send a special Mother's Day message last night. He posted on his Facebook wall, "It's Mother's Day here in America, so lots of love to my mum Sandra and to Victoria Beckham, the mother of my four beautiful children. Also to all the mothers out there, have a great day. Hope you're being spoiled!"

Link Time: Arizona Muse Gets a Major Campaign Gig, Grace Coddington Talks Fashion Interns, and More

FabSugar — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:14:30 PDT

Arizona Muse nabs first major beauty campaign with Estée Lauder - Fashionista
12 things to remember when Spring cleaning your closet - Stylelist
Fasten-ably chic: how to replace the buttons on your favorite coat - Olivia Palermo
Susie Bubble calls out Topshop for copying a young UK designer - Styleite
Alessandra Ambrosio has already booked her post-pregnancy gigs - HuffPost Style
Selfridge's launches The Film Project - The Fashion Spot
Samantha Cameron sends a message about British fashion - The Daily Beast
J.Crew's Tillary tote is patriotic prep, personified - Bag Snob
Zara fêtes its new US flagship - Style.com
Grace Coddington thinks fashion interns should suck it up - The Cut

Link Time: Deconstructing Jessica Biel's Style, the Ultimate Coveted Apartment, and More

FabSugar — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:38:25 PST

Deconstructing Jessica Biel's style - The Budget Fashionista
45 stars who love menswear - Stylelist
Selfridge's bright young things - Style.com
10 questions for Project Runway: All Stars - Fashionista
Will Rooney Mara start a minimalist red-carpet revolution? - Red Carpet Fashion Awards
A new book highlights the best in nail art - The Daily Beast
Kate Middleton may be having an '80s-themed birthday party - The Cut
Top spots to mingle with fashion industry insiders - The Fashion Spot
26 gorgeous women's watches - Real Simple
See Jessica Simpson's new Spring accessories - InStyle
In which we put Versace on blast for the second time this week - Purse Blog
Elizabeth Taylor's ring gets a surprising new owner - HuffPo Style
The Coveteur goes inside Coco Chanel's apartment - Refinery29

Stella McCartney Is Coming Out With a New Fragrance

Jaime Richards — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:52:29 PST

"It comes from my dad's nickname for my mum: 'Linda I love you,'" explained designer Stella McCartney of her forthcoming scent, dubbed L.I.L.Y. ($25 to $100). And if that isn't enough to leave you all teary-eyed, the perfume's moniker also pays tribute to the flower lily of the valley, a favorite of Stella's mother, Linda McCartney. But there's a darker, more masculine side to the perfume, as well, with truffle extract at the top and oak moss at the base. "You can't grow moss - you can't plant it unless it wants to grow," Stella said, adding, "I find that quite sexy and sinister, to contrast with the lily of the valley." To find out more, just keep reading.

Guylashes: The Latest Male Grooming Craze?

Jaime Richards — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:47:00 PDT

Guys sporting makeup is no new phenomena, and many brands are happy to oblige with cleverly named, dude-centric products. From manscara to male polish to guyliner, there's a beauty product out there for any chap who so desires to enhance his beauty. Add to the list now guylashes, aka false eyelashes designed for guys' eyes, such as Eylure's Natural Lashes For Men (about $8). "We first noticed this increased interest in male eye-grooming when the new Blink bar was bombarded by men," David Walker-Smith of Selfridges told told the Daily Mail. Whether or not the trend sticks around (heh, get it?) remains to be seen, but what say you on the guylash craze?