Trend Alert: Silk Utilitarian


Updated 04/09/08 2:00 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 18 comments

Trend Alert: Silk Utilitarian

Silk has a new look; it's more relaxed but hardened with tough details. This new silk utilitarian twist is more wearable and comfortable. Silk tops, jumpers, pants, and accessories have been updated with drawstrings, zippers and cargo pockets to lend a simultaneously chic and casual look. Gianfranco Ferre (left) went casual-lux with this zippered grape silk mechanic pantsuit. Now, buying silk Read more

Who Wore It Better? Green Rory Beca Silk Tie Dress


Updated 11/13/07 12:00 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 30 comments

Who Wore It Better? Green Rory Beca Silk Tie Dress

Remember when I said wearing the same dress to the same event shouldn't happen? Well, it did again! Singer Katharine McPhee and actress January Jones both wore Rory Beca's green silk tie dress to Tao Nightclub's second anniversary party in Las Vegas. Katharine decided to go bare-legged and flirty with pointy gold pumps, while January chose a more funky look in navy blue tights and matching Read more

Suit Up: 5 Ways to Kick Up the Cool on Your Office Outfit


Updated 03/13/12 8:09 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Cute Suits to Wear to Work 2012

Let's not skirt around the issue: suiting up for your nine to five isn't traditionally a stimulating exercise in style. You've got your blazer, your trouser pant, your crisp button-front, and a pair of pumps — not much to it. But we think, with jazzed-up accents in all the right places, your office dressing routine will get the punch-up it needs. To jump-start the work wardrobe styling revamp, Read more

American Music Awards: Selena Gomez


Updated 01/26/12 6:31 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Selena Gomez at 2011 American Music Awards

Selena Gomez joined a bevy of other AMA beauties in channeling the style of a bygone era. She went with Veronica Lake waves, soft focus makeup, and a pearlescent champagne Giorgio Armani silk dress complete with fringed tie at the waist. Selena is always appropriately dressed, and her best ensembles often pay homage to the Roaring '20s. But did this look hit a high note, or do you find the young Read more

Dance Through Wedding Season on a Budget


Updated 06/15/11 12:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Save Money as a Wedding Guest

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Flowers, dresses, friends, yummy food, cake, and dancing. What’s not to like about weddings? Well, just one little thing: its drain on our bank accounts. Getting married is a big deal, and you want to be there to celebrate with your friends. But that often entails shelling out for an engagement gift, a shower present, the Read more

D&G Spring 2012


Updated 09/22/11 5:19 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

D&G: Spring 2012

Opulent, silky prints ruled D&G's final runway show — and if you've ever wondered how to wear a scarf more than 10 different ways, this is it. For Spring 2012, Dolce & Gabbana's younger line showed us endless ways to adorn ourselves in silky, luxe prints — halter-tied flowing dresses, mini shorts, tunics, button-downs, wrap skirts, and even silk scarf-wrapped platforms and bags. Read more

Rachel Zoe Spring 2012


Updated 09/13/11 2:06 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 1 comment

Rachel Zoe: Spring 2012

Rachel Zoe claimed to be "still terrified" about showing her Spring collection to editors and buyers during Fashion Week, and we can't help but wonder why — America's most famous stylist cum designer has cornered the market on vintage glamour, and her latest collection proves it. Full-length silhouettes delivered plenty of glam factor via sheer mouselline fabric, sequins, and lamé. There were Read more

Michael Kors Spring 2012


Updated 09/18/11 11:02 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Michael Kors: Spring 2012

"Afriluxe" is the term Michael Kors used to describe his Spring 2012 collection in show notes. It was a languid, very luxurious show that cited artisanal textures and raw textures as inspiration. Linen tunics and serapes, ponchos, sarongs, and caftans were styled with thick leather belts and strappy gladiator flat sandals. The season's most popular jacket, the anorak, was done here in silk. Read more

2011 Fall New York Fashion Week: Rachel Roy


Updated 10/05/11 2:52 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fall 2011 New York Fashion Week: Rachel Roy

It was a textural mix 'n' match at Rachel Roy, whose looks seemed inspired by the street style just outside Lincoln Center. There was something for everyone — wool and lamé pants and mongolian wool vests for the bohemians, floral silk chiffon dresses for the romantics, matte charmeuse dresses for glamazons, and a cashmere blazer and tie-neck blouse for the working sophisticate. It was Read more

2011 Fall New York Fashion Week: Suno


Updated 10/05/11 2:52 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fall 2011 New York Fashion Week: Suno 2011-02-13 10:44:28

Walking into the crowded room for the Suno presentation, it was as if there were two worlds: one being the hypercrowded room of fashion insiders sipping the gratis dark 'n' stormy cocktails and plotting the evening's plans; the other was a peaceful, frozen-in-time world of Suno Fall. Models stood against paneled walls wearing layers of printed silks, textured knits, and apron dresses that hinted Read more