FabSugar

DIY: Make a Sequin-Collar Top!

Allison McNamara — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:20:13 PST

We've been loving the sequin-collar look on Hailee Steinfeld and on the Fall 2011 Givenchy runway, so we decided to make our own version just in time for the holiday season. It's an easy way to update a top you already own, and it's an affordable way to try out the trend. All you need is a cotton top with a collar, sequin trim (have fun with color!), Aleene's Jewel-It glue, pins, and scissors - so simple, right? Make sure you let your top dry overnight once you're done, and remember to hand wash it gently so that the sequin trim doesn't come off. If you love this, check out our other segment on how to make glitter shoes a la Miu Miu! On Allison: Topshop top.

The Look For Less: Alice + Olivia Keren Sequined Silk Top

FabSugar — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 10:00:05 PDT

Put a sequin on almost anything and it could make me smile. But it's not just my own fashion whimsy talking here; sequins are big for the season. So what better way to wear them than on tees like this Alice + Olivia Keren Sequined Silk Top ($365) to pair with worn-in skinnies and a belted field jacket? I can hardly think of a cooler way to wear Fall, only the pricey tag is becoming a distraction . . .

To see the look for less, just read more

The Look For Less: Haute Hippie Sequin Stripe Racerback Tank

FabSugar — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:00:04 PDT

A sparkly tank can make a whole outfit. So, when I spied this Haute Hippie Sequin Stripe Tank ($295), I thought I had it made. I've been coveting a sparkly tank to peep out from under my military jacket, but I can't justify the pricey tag that comes with it. Off to find something else to dazzle . . .

Get the look for less after the jump.

Fab Redux: Shimmer and Shine

FabSugar — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:00:22 PST

With scalloped edges and abstract flower print, this handmade vintage sequined top ($60) straight from the '60s is perfectly decadent.

The design fits right in with the Spring artsy trend, and paired with a simple eggplant skirt it could definitely steal the show - if you're a size small.

Pretty Cool: Heart-y Hair Clips

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:36:15 PST

Having perfect Valentine's Day hair doesn't need to mean spending hours on curling, straightening, or updo making. In fact, the best style for the Day of Love is probably just the one you're most comfortable wearing. Instead of subjecting your hair to an evening of discomfort, why not try a heart-shaped hair clip? You can put them anywhere, they aren't just for Valentine's, and whether you've got a blind date or a night out with the girls planned, they're a perfect conversation starter. Clockwise from top: try a pretty shabby-chic hand-stitched heart ($5), level up your favorite gamer's sentiments with this pixel heart clip ($20), and give your getup a touch of instant retro glamour with this red sequin tattoo clip ($28).

SAG Awards: Octavia Spencer

FabSugar — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:40:16 PST

The lovely Octavia Spencer balanced glitzy sparkle and texture with an easy silhouette at the SAG Awards. The Help nominee opted for a silver Tadashi Shoji with an intricate floral-appliqué top and floaty wrap skirt on bottom. Her sequin-embellished box clutch mirrors the dress's delicate shimmer, while a high-swept updo lets her standout earrings take the focus. How did she do?

Vote on all of our SAG Awards polls here!

Couture Fashion Week: Armani Privé

Hannah Weil — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:06:31 PST

If you glimpsed Giorgio Armani's Spring Couture, you might just have one first thought: he's going green - literally. Initial reactions aside, the palette gives way to a range of vibrant hues that encompass every shade of green. But if you lose yourself in the color, you lose sight of the whole collection, how it marries both the sporty, streamlined menswear in shinning gray tones and the decadent eveningwear that's made Armani a favorite dresser among the Hollywood crowd. The collection doesn't cater definitively to either persona; it gives us both the modern suiting in a glossy, slick finish, then carries over that same contemporary confidence topping a sequined floor-length gown with a jacket tossed effortlessly across the shoulders.

Trends: Pantsuits, texture, sequins.
Colors: Every shade of green, citrus, slick gray, liquid silver, and black.
Key Look: The liquid-silver strapless gown with the embellished jacket tossed nonchalantly over the top.
Accessories: Swirl-shaped fascinators, handheld clutches, elbow-length gloves.
Who Would Wear It: Awards-show A-listers; Cate Blanchett would rock this suiting.

Couture Fashion Week: Chanel

Hannah Weil — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:36:07 PST

Karl Lagerfeld put together an in-flight crew of the chicest kind. His Spring '12 Couture collection modernized and glamorized vintage flight attendant uniforms, outfitting his models in the same knee-length skirt suits and sheaths, albeit with Karl's eye for embellishment and detail. He quite literally took us to the skies (complete with gravity-defying hair!), drawing inspiration not only from the structure and silhouettes, but also using an entire palette of blue, ranging from soft powder blue frocks to decadent midnight blue sequined gowns. He marries the intricacy of paillette-dotted gowns, proportional play, and the most delicate of drop earrings with practicality - no over-the-top footwear and a form of the label's shifts and tweeds still intact. He speaks to the whimsy without compromising what the Chanel client wants - classics, wearability.

Trends: Sequins, ladylike, sheer, volume, and cutout shoulders.
Colors: All shades of blue, white.
Key Look: The deep v-neck sequined cocktail dress with shrug layered underneath has Diane Kruger written all over it.
Accessories: Multi-strap sequin pumps, long dangling earrings, feather-adorned headpieces.
Who Would Wear It: Diane Kruger, Alexa Chung, Chanel fans who crave their pretty pieces with a dose of the unexpected.

Bridal Friday Link Time: A Drop-Dead Glam Wedding

TresSugar — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:49:00 PST

This head-to-toe sequin gown ups the glam factor at this wedding - The Wedding Chicks
Coolest idea ever: a newspaper thank-you card! - The Bride's Guide
Top wedding songs for 2012 - Equally Wed
See Barack and Michelle Obama on their wedding day! - Glamour
Fun in the snow: Winter wedding ideas - Green Wedding Shoes
Grab some popcorn and enjoy this movie-trailer-inspired wedding video - Style Me Pretty
You'll shore-ly be inspired by this nautical engagement shoot - 100 Layer Cake
Talk about a party! A Mardi Gras masquerade ball wedding in NOLA - Rock n' Roll Bride

The Top Trends From the Golden Globes - Crimson Hues, Nude Tones, Flirty Fishtails, and More

Marisa Tom — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:03:38 PST

Now that we've had time to take in all of the red-carpet moments from last night's Golden Globes red carpet, it's time to take note of the top trend takeaways and the A-list celebs who wore them. We spotted a sea of fishtail hems, a bevy of corset-inspired bodices, an army of sequin embellishments, a fiery flash of crimsons and merlot hues, and a whole lot of nude and blush-tone gowns. Look to siren Sofia Vergara's navy Vera Wang creation for a lesson in conquering the flirty, flared hem; emulate Charlize Theron's understated sex appeal in her blush Dior Couture gown; or channel a sultrier silhouette via Emma Stone's two-tone Lanvin dress. It's all about showing off your figure and playing up your best features by way of sparkly details, body-conscious cuts, and flattering color palettes. Click through to find out who donned the best Globes trends now.