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Trend Alert: Sleek Slouchy Bags

FabSugar — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:00:22 PDT

My friend has this bag I covet. It's ivory leather, boho style, with a twisted handle - I love it (I want it). I always tell her to wear it so I can admire it. That's the good kind of fashion friend I am; I keep my distance. Perfect for travel, these sleek slouchy bags have that I-just-throw-my-fabulous-things -in-here-and-jetset look to them. See Mandy and her black Coach bag jetsetting away? This could be you.

P.S. Mandy is wearing the sequin Chucks I finally got! Aren't they cute? I just had to share . . .

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Runway Retrospective: Alexander Wang

FabSugar — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:00:29 PST

Ever wonder how your favorite designers started? Fashion Week is almost upon us, so we're prepping with a study of some of the top American designers.

By now, the Wang girl is totally iconic; it's hard to imagine the world without Alexander Wang's vision of the downtown, edgy-cool chick. While urban street style existed before 2007, Alex Wang took it and refined it into something so insanely chic and wearable that every girl wants a piece, whether it's his slouchy denim, killer bags, or body-conscious dresses. Today, Alexander Wang is a global brand and one of the first places you look for something not so much sweet and pretty as utterly cool. Take a look back with this runway retrospective of Alexander Wang's relatively short - but unstoppable - career, and stay tuned for our full report on his upcoming Fall 2012 collection, taking place on February 11 during New York Fashion Week.

Look of the Day: Urban Cowgirl

FabSugar — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 04:06:03 PST

Fab reader Vane Elliemae styles an Anthropologie maxi skirt with a J.Crew denim button-down for a flowing, urban cowgirl look. Nine West booties keep the skirt off the floor, and the slouchy Fendi spy bag is the perfect daytime companion. Chanel sunglasses, chunky bracelets, and a layered collar necklace boost the glam factor.

Congrats to Vane Elliemae!

Everyone else, submit your looks, and we might just feature you on FabSugar!

Celebrity Style: Reese Pairs Her Chloé Bag With a Cozy Sweater and Jeans

Noria Morales — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:33:13 PDT

This casual look from Reese Witherspoon has all the right ingredients for a crisp, Fall day: a cozy sweater and scarf in rich, autumnal tones; worn-in, slightly slouchy jeans; the perfect walking bootie; and a big, beautiful bag in caramel-hued leather. We love the play of hunter green and rust on top - we're a bit obsessed with cool color combos. Flip to the bottom half of her outfit, and the Rag and Bone booties would look just as good with one of Reese's signature flouncy skirts and an oversized sweater as it does here. As for her Chloé bag, it's become a fixture on Reese's arm for good reason: it's timeless and totally versatile. To get Reese's look, shop our picks on the widget below.

Chloé 'Sally' bag - Sold Out	Boy by Band of Outsiders / Crewneck Pullover - $370.00
Tomkin Scarf - $125.00	PAIGE PREMIUM DENIM Denim pants - Sold Out
Harrow Boot - $495.00	Original Wayfarer In Black - $145.00

50 Breathtaking Bags From Paris Fashion Week

Brittney Stephens — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:46:50 PDT

The bad news is Paris Fashion Week is over; the good news is it's time to take a look back at our favorite handbags from the Spring '12 shows. We saw seashell-shaped, coral-encrusted wristlets at Chanel and slouchy, boho-cool bags from Carven - plus, designers like Lanvin, Barbara Bui, and Chloé showed us that snakeskin is still in for the Spring season. Click through to see 50 fabulous bags from Paris Fashion Week's runways.

Celeb Style: Miranda Kerr's Hot Leather Miniskirt and the Perfect Tee

Hannah Weil — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:12:23 PDT

Did Miranda Kerr read our rundown on what to pack to Paris Fashion Week? She was spotted in the City of Light wearing a leather miniskirt with a slouchy tee and chic accessories for a look that is equal parts edgy and laid-back. Coincidentally, her tee, shades, and bag echo our own picks for the essentials to looking chic during Paris Fashion Week. We adore her quintessential Parisian accessories - a pair of sky-high, cap-toe Chanel pumps and a luxe Lanvin chain-strap bag. The results are both chic and entirely sexy, thanks to the easy pieces and carefree approach to dressing - it's as if Miranda just threw on a t-shirt and heels and effortlessly put the whole thing together. Luckily, it's a cinch to re-create, too; just shop our editors' picks to channel Miranda's slick take on French-girl glamour.

Helmut Lang Burnout jersey T-shirt - Sold Out	Joie Felicia Leather Skirt with Belt - Sold Out
Casey Cap Toe Heel - $89.50	Lanvin - Sold Out
RAY-BAN Cat-Eye Sunglasses With Polarized Lenses - Sold Out

60 Drool-Worthy Handbags From Milan Fashion Week

Brittney Stephens — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:04:18 PDT

On the heels of Milan Fashion Week comes our essential handbag hot list. And trust us, it's hot. We saw tons of covetable carryalls, from structured, ladylike satchels to slouchy pochettes with some car-covered clutches thrown in (thanks, Prada!). More than anything, Milan showed us the resurgence of teeny-tiny, chain-strap wristlets - big enough to hold all of your evening essentials, but small enough to not ruin your night - which we saw on the runways at D&G, Moschino, Versace, and more. We've rounded up 60 of our absolute favorite bags from Milan Fashion Week, so click through to see them all now and add to your Spring 2012 investment shopping list.

J.Crew Spring 2012

Noria Morales — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:17:28 PDT

Hello, color! J.Crew presented a Spring collection that satisfied our want for all things bright, shiny, and printed, delivered with the brand's signature eclectic prep styling. Even Beyoncé stopped by to take in the citrusy brights, stripes, and covetable accessories. There was a little bit of tomboy, via slouchy chinos, paired of course with sparkly jackets or something sexy like leopard. Designer Marissa Webb cited style icon Francoise Hardy as inspiration for her ability to mix and match classic style pieces in a way that was unique. For us, we loved the fresh styling and the mix of casual and dressy elements. Taken apart, very little of J.Crew is fashion forward; its classic, basic sensibility is exactly what we love. Where J.Crew gets brilliant is the addition of bold accessories, and the brave, chic eye to mix it all up into something new.

Trends: Tomboy, sequins, stripes, paisley prints, bold color.
Colors: Neon green, turquoise, green, hot pink, fuchsia, navy, red, paisley prints.
Key Piece: Sequin stripe skirt, sequin ivory jacket, a pair of wide-leg fuchsia pants.
Accessories: Bold color bags, leopard heels.
Who Would Wear It: Everyone wears J. Crew, don't they?

Theyskens' Theory Spring 2012

Noria Morales — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:12:20 PDT

When you see Theyskens' Theory collection, you are reminded of the extraordinary fact that this is one of high fashion’s most romantic, deeply talented designers creating clothes for a contemporary American sportswear brand, which has become known for their well-fitting pants. It’s a most unlikely (and brilliant) collaboration. Olivier Theyskens plays that note between edgy and feminine like a virtuoso violinist - there’s a delicacy to even the most basic pieces that makes us sigh. For Spring 2012, there was a standard outfit: a pair of slouchy skinny pants worn over the sky-highest heels ever, with a metallic top and an exquisitely tailored tweed jacket that bore all the markings of a world-class designer. “Basic sweaters” had cutaway backs and crochet details, and were often woven through with metallic threading. One incredible green beaded jacket, as ornate as anything to be found in designer or even couture collections, shiny pants that looked like they had been cut from rainbow-hued cellophane, and a glowing white shift were made for the cool disco set. He finished with delicate organza gowns, one black and one oyster-hued, with a cutaway back and a slightly transparent quality. In short, it was dreamy.

Trends: Tailored jackets, metallics, crochet, downtown chic.
Colors: Silver, chrome, metallic green, white, gray, navy.
Key Piece: Tailored tweed blazers that look even better from the back, metallic "cellophane" pants, a beaded green jacket.
Accessories: Sleek bags, including a large square, flat portfolio bag, insanely high platform stilettos, and motorcycle boots.
Who Would Wear It: Sleek, downtown girls.

Vena Cava Spring 2012

Hannah Weil — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:03:16 PDT

For Spring 2012, Vena Cava's design duo, Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai, deliver their signature cool, with nods to Spring brights, quirky cutouts, and sexy - but never overtly so - silky silhouettes. The team reworks its knack for creating slick silhouettes with eclectic details: dresses get a dose of colorblocking in bold orange, cream, and black, or a splash of soft abstract print; others, like slim pencil skirts are redone in tropical-inspired prints. Looks that feel entirely modern - while hinting at something a little more retro - lend themselves just as easily to a springtime getaway as they do to life in the city, thanks to key pieces like high-waist pants you could pair with practically anything. Get all the details below, then click through for a look at the whole collection.

Trends: Contrast stitching and seams in black and white, tropical and soft abstract prints, off-the-shoulder and halter necklines, high-waist trousers, and colorblocking.
Colors: Orange, lemon yellow, brown, black and white.
Key Look: A cutout tan and black-sleeved sheath dress, paired with crisscross black sandals.
Accessories: Round sunglasses, crisscross striped black sandal wedges, open-toe lace-up booties in black and rust, slouchy bucket bags, and structured satchels in tan, black, and soft green.
Who Would Wear It: Girls who crave polish, but not without a dose of eclectic details.

Delphine Metallic Leather - Sold Out	Chain-Strap Patent Tote - Sold Out
Bottega Veneta Illusion Oversize Shoulder Bag- Silver - Sold Out	Givenchy Large Wrinkled Patent Sac- BLACK - Sold Out
Gathered Robertson Tote - Sold Out	Bjamtote Black White Paris - Sold Out
Riverdale Leather Oversized Bucket - Sold Out	Dome Satchel - Sold Out
Oversized Handbag - Sold Out	3.1 Phillip Lim Tally Oversized Carry-All - Sold Out
Alexander McQueen Blow oversized hobo bag - Sold Out