Fab DIY: Blingin' Shoe Chains


Updated 04/09/09 3:38 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 20 comments

Fab DIY: Blingin' Shoe Chains

Currently, I'm in love with shoe chains, but I'm not in love with paying an exorbitant amount for them. So what to do? DIY them, of course! It all came together in a matter of a day — I kid you not. I set out on a hunt for the perfect chain bracelets in the afternoon, found them an hour later, and transformed them into shoe chains that night. OK, it sounds easier than it was, but luckily, I Read more

DIY: Make Your Own Metallic Cap-Toe Heels à la Louis Vuitton


Updated 05/14/12 9:47 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

DIY Metallic Cap-Toe Heels Like Louis Vuitton

One of the hottest shoe trends this season are pumps with metallic cap toes. Louis Vuitton's Spring 2012 runway showed off beautiful versions of this must-have shoe, and celebrities including Kristen Stewart, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Solange Knowles have already tested the trend. Today, we're showing you how to make your very own pair — all you need are some heels (use pastel pumps if you really Read more

Brave Enough to Bare (Almost) All? Shop Spring's Sheer Pants Trend Now


Updated 05/10/12 4:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sheer Pants Spring 2012 Trend

From slightly transparent to fully sheer, Springs runways were rife with barely there bottoms (just see the varying looks above from Vera Wang, Rachel Zoe, and Badgley Mischka). Let's be real: it's not the easiest trend to pull off — but with the right top, shoes, and self-confidence level, there are definitely ways to make this look work for the everyday. Whether you try skintight lace, like Read more

5 Mattress Buying Secrets from an Insider


Updated 03/16/12 11:29 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Mattress Buying Tips From Danny Seo

I'm excited to present a post from guest writer, eco lifestyle expert, and all-around awesome guy Danny Seo. Today, he's here to walk you through some simple, smart tips for buying a new mattress. If you're like I was a few years ago, buying a mattress from a store was akin to purchasing a used car: stressful, high pressure, and not fun. In 2009, I partnered up with the Simmons bedding company to Read more

Tory Burch Fall 2012


Updated 02/14/12 12:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tory Burch Runway Fall 2012

Tory Burch's Fall collection was inspired by "the idea of a prim girl who's under the spell of the wrong kind of guy." The results? An array of prim and polished looks injected with just the right amount of librarian girl sexiness. Sultry lace dresses showcased embellished collars, peplum tops were adorned with sequins, and pencil skirts were decorated with frilly hemlines. Burch also gave new Read more

One-Minute Makeover Tip: Add a Bit of Flare


Updated 11/28/11 2:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Styling Tip: Wear Flare or Wide-Leg Jeans

Curb unwanted "I have nothing to wear" anxiety before it flares up. By employing your sartorial prowess and unearthing tucked-away wardrobe treasures, you can update and transform any outfit in 60 seconds flat. We've tapped into the chicest of resources — our stylish community and fashionable Fab editors — for simple styling tricks to instantly breathe new life into the back of your closet. Read more

Kate Bosworth's Impeccable Chanel Look


Updated 10/28/11 2:12 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Kate Bosworth Wears Black Chanel

Coco would be so proud to see Kate Bosworth emulate the modern Chanel woman so expertly — and one might add, effortlessly. For a Chanel event in Los Angeles, Kate went for an all-black look, mixing a tweed skirt with a silk blouse, and accessorizing with a small Chanel bag and chain-detail booties. Here's what we love about the look: She keeps the blouse buttoned up, for a crisp look. She Read more

British Designers Nicholas Kirkwood and Erdem Tell Us Their Top Style Tips


Updated 02/15/12 11:15 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Erdem, Nicholas Kirkwood, and Marios Schwab Style Tips

We caught up with a bevy of British designers at the London Show Rooms closing cocktail event in LA last week. Standout shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood and Marios Schwab tell us their go-to style tips. Fenton Fallon designer Dana Lorenz and Erdem Moralioglu reveal the items every girl needs to have in her wardrobe. It's all in today's Fab Flash. On Allison: H&M jacket, necklace from Read more

Would You Pay to Take a Spin Class?


Updated 10/22/11 5:44 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

The Rise of Indoor Cycling Spin Studios

Judging from the latest trend in fitness, what's old is new again. Indoor cycling is all the rage, and it's moving beyond drop-in classes at the gym. Contributing to the hybrid fitness craze is a new wave of classes that combine spin with either yoga or strength training. LA-based Yas is a hybrid of yoga and spinning, while New York's SoulCycle turns indoor cycling into a total body workout — Read more

Fitness on the Go: US Hotel Chains With the Best Gyms


Updated 05/26/11 7:05 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Best Hotel Gyms

Whenever you travel, do you care how posh the fitness center in your hotel is? I tend to believe that if I pay a bit extra for a certain hotel, I expect a decent gym to be included in that price. Unfortunately, a nice clean gym in one hotel— fully stocked with all the treadmills, ellipticals, and rowing machines your heart could ever desire — isn't the same as another hotel from the same Read more