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Fashion and Advertising: Provocative Is an Understatement

FabSugar — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:00:22 PST

Sex sells. We know it, fashion conglomerates know it. But some companies take that notion a step (or two, or three) too far.

There are provocative ads and then there are provocative ads, like Emanuel Ungaro's super steamy one (left). A handful of advertising campaigns from the '90s and early 2000s will make your jaw drop like they did mine. Still, they make you want to keep staring. I certainly don't live in a bubble, but there's still something mind-boggling about aggressively seductive ads. They make me feel like a kid who accidentally walked in on her parents' love-making session (gross!).

Take a lookie and let me know how these make you feel. Warning: These ads are NSFW.

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Look of the Day: Showing off "Gifts"

FabSugar — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:00:22 PST

cricci sounds like she has the same dilemma I have: going out to shop for gifts and coming back with more "gifts" for herself. After her shopping spree, she ended up with three gifts for others and eight things for herself! But she might as well show off her new "gifts," because the new vest and booties she bought are Fab!

Here's what she has on:

Shirt: Sisley
Vest: H&M
Jeans: H&M
Shoes: Bata

Congrats to cricci!

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Fab Ad? Sisley Fashion Junkie, 1

FabSugar — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:00:33 PDT

UPDATE: I have been informed by Sisley's parent company Benetton that these ads are fake. To see the real Sisley fall ad campaign, please visit Sisley.com. Thanks!

OK hold up. Sisley has gone too far with this ad. I normally like Sisley's racy and daring ads but this is too much - too in your face! The line of poking fun has crossed over into inappropriate. This ad is part of a series and if you look at Fashion Junkie, 2, where the fashion vice is alcohol instead of blow, I think that is as far a fashion junkie as Sisley should have gone.

Back in 2004, Benetton owned Sisley was featured in an article about how in France ultra provocative advertising isn't shocking - which is true for a lot of countries - but the US is tighter lipped about such things. While I appreciate sultry imagery and can laugh at a cheeky message, there is a fine line.

There are a couple more things I'd like to point out here. There is some nippleage on the left model - no big whoop really. And, I wonder if Chase Bank is OK with these models using one of their bank cards as a cutting device. As for the clothes, I like the deep purple dress but I really can't focus on anything but the not-so-subliminal message and the weird look in the model's eye. What do you all think?!

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Link Time: After-Sun Products to Help Soothe Your Skin

BellaSugar — Sat, 28 May 2011 03:12:00 PDT

After-sun products to help soothe your skin - Beauty High
How to score full, luscious lashes - Essence
François Nars is already planning his third book - The Cut
Six innovative new sunscreens - Real Simple
Carey Mulligan is now a brunette - InStyle
Bounce back from a hangover with these beauty tips - Glo
Hilarious blog alert: Burgers and Nails - Glamour
Make your own natural hairstyling products - The Hairpin
SisleyParis Flower Gel Mask passes the test of time - Beauty Snob

The Search For a Sunless Glow: How to Get the Perfect Faux Tan

Guest Writer — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:51:21 PDT

Editor's note: The following post is written by our guest writer, Hourglass Artistic Director Gina Brooke. Here, she shares her tips for achieving the perfect sunless glow.

As the mercury rises, so does our desire for sun-kissed skin. In the Summer months I advocate tanning for all my clients - as long as it's the type that comes from a bottle. We're all aware of the dangers of roasting in the sun, or exposing your skin to a tanning bed. Thankfully, sunless tanning has become more convenient in recent years. It's now easier to avoid the pitfalls of the past, like streaked skin or the noxious scents so often associated with tanning products. Here's my recipe for healthy, glowing-looking skin. See Gina's advice when you keep reading.