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Look Book Love: Shopbop, On Pointe

FabSugar — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:00:22 PDT

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.

A Few Fab Words With Pencey

FabSugar — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:00:22 PST

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 PDT

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 - Sold Out	See by Chloe Keys Keychain - Sold Out
Juicy Couture Key Wish Necklace - Sold Out	Marc by Marc Jacobs Link Bracelet with Lock & Key Watch Charms - Sold Out
Juicy Couture Key Studs - Sold Out	Lena Wald Key Necklace - Sold Out
Gara Danielle Key Studs - Sold Out

L.A.M.B Rouse Clutch: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:00:22 PST

I'm going to be honest: I've never met a L.A.M.B. bag I liked. Gwen Stefani's clothing line is one of the most successful celebrity designer brands out there - I adore the clothing - but the bags not so much. They're usually too logo-heavy. But this bright little L.A.M.B Rouse Clutch ($375) is yummy. I want to eat it up. Does it feed your fashion hunger?

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.