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Fab Read: Shop Your Closet – The Ultimate Guide to Organizing Your Closet With Style

FabSugar — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:00:22 PDT

Shop Your Closet: The Ultimate Guide to Organizing Your Closet With Style by Melanie Charlton Fascitelli ($14) is cooler than most humans I know; it had a party thrown in honor of its birth! The author, a closet expert, teaches you how to make a safe haven for your clothes so that you can, yes, go shopping in your own closet.

Expect to learn the following: how to clean out your closet, shop for items that flatter your body, make the best wardrobe for your lifestyle, rework your closet space, and store shoes and clothes so that they last longer. You'll also get schooled on how to consign your old stuff, keep your closet neat, and pack smartly. But wait, there's more. Who would have thought one could pack so much useful knowledge in 176 pages?!

Behind the Seams: Ports 1961 and Elle "Shop Your Closet" Launch Party

FabSugar — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:00:22 PDT

You may be curious to know what Nicky Hilton wore to the Ports 1961 and Elle Shop Your Closet book launch party. I know I was. A $1,795 Ports 1961 layered lace dress that by the end of the night morphed into a one-shoulder frock. Lake Bell was also in attendance at the Ports boutique in LA, as was actress Leven Rambin. The night consisted of shopping (duh), sipping on white wine, and reading up on Shop Your Closet: The Ultimate Guide to Organizing Your Closet With Style by Melanie Charlton Fascitelli ($14). I won't give away much else. Step inside for the fun.

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10 Items That Will Make Your Clothes Last Longer

LearnVest — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:15:55 PDT

We spend time trying to save money on shopping for clothing, but what will really help us save is learning how to lengthen the life of the clothes we already have. LearnVest gives tips on how to make our clothing last longer.

After spending time thinking about how to maximize our wardrobes and analyzing what our clothes say about us, we've got our eyes on making our closets as cute and long-lasting as possible.

Because there are little tricks to make your clothes fit better, look better, and last longer. And not taking the best care of the items you already own means you're not getting the most bang for your clothing buck.

We put together our list of the top 10 most valuable items worth spending a little money on. From the $9 do-it-all tool that takes care of fallen hems, gaping holes, and visible bra straps to the successful way to bypass dry cleaning bills, these little fashion fixers won't disappoint.

Plus they're all under $30 . . . So you can still afford that sundress you've been eyeing on Pinterest.

Denim Refresh! 5 Ways to Dress Up Your Favorite Jeans Beyond the Everyday

Hannah Weil — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:01:10 PDT

Our jeans are our closet staples, so it's not unusual that we often opt to pair them with other closet staples, like our t-shirts. Be it a lack of time or a lack of outfit creativity, we may rely a little too heavily on our basics to get us by. To that point, we're making the switch to something a little more inspired that much easier. Inside, we've tackled five of our favorite denim styles - from the skinny to the season's printed jeans - and styled them up with a set of fresh eyes. The tips and tricks to adding polish, interest, and a little sophistication to your denim routine are easy. We've mapped out the looks - just click through to see and shop them all.

Jessica Alba Gives Us the Cool-Girl Spin on Printed Trousers

Hannah Weil — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:40:24 PDT

Your everyday look is still an opportunity to dress up - just look to Jessica Alba who artfully mixes her statement pants with closet staples while out and about in NYC. The style pro outfitted a cool-girl twist on abstract floral-print pants, adding a leather jacket (perfect for transitional weather!) and edgier accessories, like her chain-link necklace. To finish, she polishes the whole look off with a pair of platform pumps - the ensemble would work just as well with a pair of ballet flats if you're running around the city. Feeling inspired? Just shop our editors' picks and a selection of similar printed pants to channel Jessica's sophisticated play on floral printed trousers.

Styling Workshop: 15 Spring Wardrobe Essentials, Over 35 Outfits to Wear!

Marisa Tom — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:03:41 PDT

The key to an amazing wardrobe is owning basics you can constantly recycle, and restyle, over and over again. To help you achieve Spring fashion success, we created over 35 outfits out of 15 must-have pieces. Think white skinny jeans, that perfect warm-weather LBD, day-to-night sandals, and a classic nautical-stripe t-shirt for starters. Trust us, you'll be amazed by the sheer versatility of these pieces; we were. Whether you're looking to style up your bright denim shorts with something silky on top or you're not sure how to make the most of your slick white boyfriend blazer, take a look inside for over 35 ways - we also included a few accessory suggestions to complete the look - to maximize what's in your closet. Just click inside to see how to narrow down your Spring-to-Summer shopping list to its must-have core and get to the fun part: styling. Then, let us know which outfit you like best in the comments!

Learn How to Organize Your Jewelry

Allison McNamara — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:51:54 PDT

It's time to kick your Spring cleaning into high gear and tackle your accessories. Finding a cute and functional way to store all of your necklaces, rings, and bracelets can be a challenge, so we brought in organizational expert Beth Ziegler, founder of Bneato, who gave us some valuable tips on how to store all of our baubles. Depending on what kind of space you have, you can display your accessories in dressers or tuck them away in organized drawers. Watch today's how-to for some useful tips on how to get your jewelry into tip-top shape. Also, if you're looking to clean out your entire closet, take a look at our closet organizing segment. On Allison McNamara: Topshop blouse, Topshop jacket.

Link Time: Raf Simons Talks About His Final Collection For Jil Sander

FabSugar — Fri, 04 May 2012 06:54:04 PDT

Raf Simons on the cover of i-D, talks his final Jil Sander collection - Fashionista
Who does more online shopping: men or women? - HuffPost Style
Olivia reveals her go-to beauty gems - Olivia Palermo
Project Runway's Nina Garcia on getting older - Stylelist
Watch models frolic in Versailles for Dior's latest fashion film - Styleite
Terry Richardson's raciest photo shoots yet - The Daily Beast
See how these celebs pull off wild mixed prints - The Fashion Spot
Jimmy Choo launches a new street style site Choo 24:7 - Red Carpet Fashion Awards
Stylist Leslie Fremar debuts her Fruit of the Loom collaboration - Style.com
How to style your closet (almost) like a celeb - Houzz
Meet famous photographer duo Inez and Vinoodh's newest muse, Loulou - The Cut
20 reasons to give a hat a try on Saturday - Racked

Let's Talk Frocks: Here Are the 10 Dresses Every Woman Should Have in Her Closet

Brittney Stephens — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:00:20 PDT

Trends may come and go, but one major piece is always going to be a style staple: the dress. Dolled up or toned down, a simple sheath or full-length stunner can change your entire attitude, not to mention help you stand out in any social situation. Of all the styles on the market, there are a handful (OK, two handfuls) of classic silhouettes that should always be present in your closet. Click through to see and shop the 10 frocks you can't live without.

Photo courtesy of Madame Figaro

See How Ginnifer Goodwin Perks Up Her LBD

Hannah Weil — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:11:56 PDT

Ginnifer Goodwin knows just how to perk up an LBD for Spring - and it's all in the footwear. The actress showed off a classic LBD with a twist while out for dinner in LA, adding Prada's fuchsia striped espadrilles to her wardrobe basic. We love how she composed the look with a ladylike tilt, complementing her lacy lightweight jacket with a quilted Chanel bag. Of course, the main attraction is the burst of brights on her shoes of choice. Let this be a lesson: you don't need a closet overhaul for a fresh, seasonal update; the details can make a pretty major statement on their own. Feeling inspired? Shop our editors' picks to channel Ginnifer's easy-sweet look for your own Spring night out.