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Trend Alert: Summer Silk

FabSugar — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 05:50:22 PDT

What's sexier than sexy? Summer silk. What's even sexier? Olivia Palermo's front-row flirt, Johannes Huebl, at the Armani Privé Couture show. Focus. Now, I don't recommend Summer silk if you are in a humid climate; this classic should flow in a warm breeze, not stick to you or expose sweat stains. But if you seek something subtly seductive for a date or dinner party - or front-row couture - a lightweight blouse or tank is the perfect piece. Pair with anything: cropped jeans, a pencil skirt, cargo pants, itty-bitty shorts, and let Summer sillk be your guide . . .

Look of the Day: Sidewalk Siren

FabSugar — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:00:22 PDT

The streets never looked so bright until moni2182 walked on them. This sidewalk siren showed off her fabulous fashion skills in a bright pink silk blouse and gray silk trousers. I love the silhouette and how the moody hues temper the loud top. Perfection all over, brava.

Come back and tell us what you're wearing, we're dying to know!

Congrats to moni2182!

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Style Glossary: Crêpe de Chine

FabSugar — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:50:22 PDT

Crêpe de Chine

Literally means "crepe of China" in French. A soft, lightweight, plainwoven fabric with a crinkled effect. It's produced either with all-silk warp and weft or with a silk warp and hard-spun worsted weft. Crêpe de chine textures of artificial silk are common these days and are often difficult to distinguish from true silk. French designer Madeleine Vionnet used crêpe de chine, a fabric that was unusual in women's fashion of the '20s and '30s.

This Mike & Chris Vinny Tank ($202) is made of 100 percent crêpe de chine silk. Doesn't it look super soft?

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Trend Alert: Black Silky Sweet

FabSugar — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:00:22 PST

We all sang to ourselves, "Who's that girl?" when we saw Dakota Fanning in her black silky sweet jumper. She worked it, with her long, perfect gams, at the Today Show in NYC. You wouldn't know it was Winter by her hotness. A shortie jumper is a flirtatious choice, but black silk trickles off your skin just the same with a maxi skirt and slithery top. Just remember to keep it sweet, like our new blond Fanning fascination.

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Burning Question: Does Soymilk Need Refrigeration or Not?

YumSugar — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:00:54 PST

Soy milk, once opened, requires refrigeration and should be consumed within five days. Prior to being opened, however, soy milk actually doesn't require chilling, and has an unrefrigerated shelf life of at least one year. Then why, might you ask, is some soy milk is sold refrigerated in the milk aisle while other brands go unrefrigerated next to rice milk? To find out,

The answer might surprise you: It's primarily for marketing reasons. When it entered the market more than a decade ago, the now-bestselling soy milk brand, White Wave, aimed to compete head to head with cow milk. They arranged for the product to be sold in traditional gable-top milk cartons and lobbied for grocers to place its product, Silk soy milk, in the dairy case, to convey the image of being freshly made. In reality, there is little nutritional difference between refrigerated and unrefrigerated soy milk - both are made by mixing a dry soy mixture with water.

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Love It or Hate It? Kumi Kookoon Silk Sheets

CasaSugar — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:00:46 PST

There's something remarkably luxurious about the idea of sleeping between these Kumi Kookoon Silk Sheets ($240-$1125). But given that they're dry-clean only, I can't imagine that the upkeep would be worth it. What's your take?

Crave Worthy: Antique Ebonized and Turquoise Silk Chairs

CasaSugar — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:00:01 PDT

I love a good plush seat, but sometimes I can't help but sacrifice comfort for good looks. And, that time is now. The Antique Ebonized and Turquoise Silk Chairs ($1,300 for pair) from Paris Hotel Boutique don't look one bit comfortable, but they're just so ravishing. I think it's the juxtaposition of the contemporary turquoise Dupioni silk with the 1900s ebonized and gilt design. I imagine the chairs were originally upholstered in a fussy floral, but the lack of pattern here really lets the chairs' beautiful shape shine. I'd set them at the heads of a dining table, paired with some basic black Louis XV chairs, or station one in a quiet hallway to provide a pop of color.

What Fabric Do You Wear Most Frequently?

FabSugar — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:12:22 PDT

According to WWD, Millennials, or Gen Yers (born 1983 through 1994), overwhelmingly prefer cotton.

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Trend Alert: Silk Utilitarian

FabSugar — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:00:22 PDT

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 can be an investment so I provided a couple silk-like items for you to wear this slick trend without stretching your wallet. As always, have fun . . .

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Trend Alert: Silky Blues

FabSugar — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 07:00:22 PST

I have a closet confession: I veer towards solids. Prints are tricky for me - I tend to tire of a print after a couple years. Is that normal?

I have always liked polka dots, and stripes, but when it comes to geometric patterns or florals they just don't keep me inspired. Therein lies the beauty of silky blues. Though these pieces are solid, they have charisma. The silky fabrics make them appear fluid and sexy. We experienced a wave of moody blues at the Grammys this year - but Demi outshines them all in this bias cut silky blue Zac Posen.

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