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Look Book Love: Shopbop, On Pointe

FabSugar — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:00:22 -0700

Have any of you taken ballet? I have, and what I loved more than learning French terms and delicate moves was wearing those sweet tutus. That's why Shopbop's Look Book, titled On Pointe, warms my heart. Models warm up in soft-colored dresses, pleated blouses, poufy skirts, and ballet flats. Love the looks, then get the looks.

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A Few Fab Words With Pencey

FabSugar — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:00:22 -0800

Among the many commonalities Shopbop and I share is our intense adoration for all things Pencey. Shopbop houses many of the brand's dope dresses, leggings, blazers, skirts, and scarves. The more I see their pieces, the more I crave them. Currently, I'm crushing on the one-shoulder dress and ripped cutoff shorts (below), and the coral blazer romper. Notice how not only are their clothes unique, but so are their too-cool-for-school styling methods. I recently had the pleasure of chatting with designers Kate Wendelborn and Christina Minasian about their craft, their closets, and their inspiration.

What type of girl do you design for?
We design for ourselves, our friends, and any girl who wants to stand out in a crowd.

Most of your pieces are off-kilter and experimental. Are they a reflection of your own personal styles?
The pieces are not so experimental themselves. It's more in the way that you wear them. Pencey is definitely a reflection of both our styles.

Is there any item you refuse to work with or is it all fair game for Pencey?
Pretty much all fair game. Our minds change every five minutes.

To hear the rest, and to see more from Pencey's Spring line, read more.

How do you go about setting yourself apart from other brands in the market?
We try to make clothes that girls feel cool in. And we don't take ourselves too seriously.

What are some key piece from the Spring collection?
We used a lot of hardware like safety pins, hook and eyes, and studs. And a lot of floral prints.

Do you ever get designer's block during the process or is it pretty much smooth sailing?
If we get blocked we instantly move. The harder you think about something the worse the block gets. Sometimes we have to break it up by going on PopSugar! (Sweet)

If we looked in your closet we would see a lot of . . .
White t-shirts.

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Trend Alert: Keys to Style

FabSugar — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:00:22 -0700

Keys are no longer just used to open doors, you know. The keys to style are meant to open fashion doors and provide whimsy for your everyday look. Our fashionable friends at Shopbop have stocked plenty of cutesy key jewels to help us achieve our goal. Whether you're into old-fashioned cuts, like these Gara Danielle Key Studs ($41, originally $58), or modern cuts, necklaces or bracelets, your keys to style are right here.

Juicy Couture Key Wish Bangle - $48.00	See by Chloe Keys Keychain - $110.00
Juicy Couture Key Wish Necklace - $48.00	Marc by Marc Jacobs Link Bracelet with Lock & Key Watch Charms - $200.00
Juicy Couture Key Studs - $42.00	Lena Wald Key Necklace - $143.00
Gara Danielle Key Studs - $58.00

Meet the Shopbop Girls, Part Trois

FabSugar — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:00:22 -0700

Check out Shopbop hottie Iskra. I've been drooling over those Loeffler Randall boots forever and seeing her in them makes me want them even more. Her green top perfectly compliments those white True Religion shorts. And that Foley + Corinna bag? Fab. You go! Keep on clicking to see more great personal looks from the girls at Shopbop.

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Meet The Shopbop Girls, Part Deux

FabSugar — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:00:22 -0700

It was obvious you and the Shopbop girls had so much fun meeting each other. Here are more great personal looks from the worker bees at our favorite online store. First up is Bobby, who's striking a pose in a vintage scarf, simple C&C tank, short black skirt, and matching belt. What do you think? Cute, right? Click on, click on . . .

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Meet the Shopbop Girls!

FabSugar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:00:22 -0700

Meet Morgan. She works at Shopbop. Shopbop is our favorite online store.

Not that you needed an introduction, but have you ever wondered what the gals at Shopbop looked like, or at least, wore? I have. With its endless Fab designers, never ending sales and free shipping, it's no wonder Shopbop has become an online favorite. Did you know it's based in Madison, WI? It's not exactly a fashion capital, but you can bet these gals are the talk of the town. Their styles range from laid back casual to denim lover to boho cool.

I dig Morgan's style. It appears she wears a lot of black - fashion's favorite color - but gives it an ethnic feel with brown and gold bangles and sandals. And, her golden shades are perfect for playing office incognito. Meet the Shopbop girls!

To see more of the lovely ladies who work at Shopbop, read more

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Look Book Love: Shopbop's Venice Beach Style

FabSugar — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:50:22 -0700

No trip to LA is ever complete without a bike cruise through Venice Beach. Shopbop knows this, too. Its latest Look Book was inspired by the Shopbop fashion director's last trip - see for yourself, she blogged all about it. Where there is V Beach, there is inspiration, albeit gritty surf/skate inspiration. Righteous, bra. The Look Book is pumped full of white, black, and gray, with shots of neon orange. Distressed jeans, zippers, leather, fringe, sporty knits, and lots of attitude tell the rebellious story.

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Fab Blab: Nicole Richie Chats House of Harlow With Shopbop

FabSugar — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:00:22 -0700

House of Harlow continues to be a big priority in Nicole Richie's life these days. The gorgeous mommy recently opened up to Shopbop about the line and when she knew she wanted to be a designer: "I always loved jewelry, and when I was young I made friendship bracelets for my friends. I guess you could say my designing started then." She also served as model for her Look Book.

Nicole recently told Sugar she draws inspiration from the '60s and '70s, but there is one specific person who inspired her earlier on: "When I was a little girl, my father's costume designer for his tour made me outfits that matched his. I would watch her make sketches and even went to her studio to watch her make costumes." Cute! Read the complete interview.

Online Sale Alert! Tax Break Sale at Shopbop

FabSugar — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:50:22 -0700

Imagine this: you can fall in love with anything expensive at Shopbop and get a price break on it. From now until Thursday, 11:59 p.m. PDT, it's offering a tax break sale for those who spend $200 or more. Get $25 off when you spend $200 or more; $75 when you spend $400 or more; $125 off when you spend $600 or more; and $200 off when you spend $800 or more.

This two-tone Marc by Marc Jacobs Marc Mode Oversized Icons Watch ($225), for example, would be $200 after discount. Just be sure to enter TAXBREAK09 upon checkout.

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Online Sale Alert! Designer Discounts at Shopbop

FabSugar — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:00:22 -0700

I'll admit, I've been steering clear of Shopbop's sale section for fear of finding something I can't live without. But, anything for my Fab friends. As you can imagine, there's an array of items - 120 pages to be precise - from dresses to tops, denim to loungewear.

Cheetah print is nothing new, but what I dig about this Thayer Cheetah Print Spaghetti Strap Tank ($45, originally $149), besides the price, is the way it flares out at the bottom. It adds sweetness to an otherwise roar-worthy top. Pounce before it escapes.

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