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Coming Through the Piperlime: She's the Man

FabSugar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:02:22 -0700

Who's the man? She's the man. Menswear-inspired footwear shows no signs of disappearing so why not add a masculine touch to your look? Piperlime is in full agreement. They're offering a lucky quiz taker a $500 gift card to put toward her Fall shoe wardrobe. This is not the last of the Piperlime giveaways so stay tuned.

To enter to win, just log in and take our quick quiz. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member to take the quiz. If you're not already a member, register here for an account. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Remember: You must be logged in to TeamSugar for your vote to count. Here are the official rules.

Piperlime's got plenty of menswear-inspired footwear so slip into a loafer or oxford (or two, or three) and show the world who's the man. How would Fab wear them? With a feminine floral dress or trousers and a sexy blouse. You don't want to be too masculine now do you?

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I Want This Wardrobe: Blair Waldorf

FabSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:00:08 -0700

The season premiere of Gossip Girl had Blair Waldorf emoting Upper East Side sass in an ensemble that only a true fashionphile can appreciate. While stalking the NYC streets with the always dapper Chuck Bass, the high school graduate wore a decadent brocade dress with a chunky gold chain bracelet. She added a youthful touch by accessorizing with a funky L.A.M.B. clutch and lace-up spectator booties. What a perfect mixture of sophistication and sass - so Blair, so beautiful. Don't forget to take our fun Gossip Girl quiz, too!

Rickie Freeman for Teri Jon Belted Metallic Brocade Dress - $500.00	Charles David Women's Canny Sandal - $344.95
L.A.M.B. Deco Fisher Lambskin Clutch - $245.00	Estate link bracelet - $58.00
14k Gold Green Amethyst Stud Earrings (3-1/4 ct. t.w.) - $250.00

To get even more looks from last night's episode of Gossip Girl, visit CelebStyle!

Photo courtesy of the CW

Fashion Week Quickie: Tracy Reese Goes Eclectic

FabSugar — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:03:47 -0800

We can always look forward to feminine, fanciful clothes from Tracy Reese. For Fall, Reese promises an eclectic collection inspired by post-impressionist portraiture, including the works of Vuillard, Van Gogh, and Modigliani. Pattern mixing and rich color combinations are something to look out for. Colors are described as "rustic chic" and include mixing raspberry plaids, pink florals, and basil green argyles. Silhouettes are relaxed and slender, and spectator heels add the finishing touch.

I Love Your ShopStyle: Vintage Vixen

FabSugar — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:00:08 -0800

I usually stray away from red pants but I couldn't resist how jillconway incorporated red-hot velvet riding pants to create this magnificent throwback look. Her vintage vixen ensemble is classy, sharp, and filled with elegance. I love her choice of accessories. The floppy hat, spectator-inspired booties, pocket watch necklace, and gun clutch go perfectly with her old-school vibe.

Style Icon: Jean Shrimpton

FabSugar — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 15:07:09 -0700

British supermodel Jean Shrimpton (a.k.a. "The Shrimp") was emblematic of 1960s swinging London. In fact, she is credited with launching the miniskirt craze, after showing up wearing a short shift dress in Melbourne in 1965.

But unlike the funky mod style of our last featured Style Icon, Edie Sedgwick, Shrimpton tended toward feminine fashions that today look incredibly classic. With her dark eyebrows, fringy bangs, and understated jewelry, she toed the line between Bohemian and sophisticate by mixing hippy prints with tailored pieces. To see the five essential elements you need to get the look, read more

BOHO-INSPIRED BLOUSES
Mod Print 1960s Top, $22, available here.

SPECTATOR FLATS
London Sole Spectator Flats, $225, available here.

WOOL SKIRTS
Banana Republic Wool Herringbone Full Skirt, $98, available here.

UNDERSTATED MINIDRESSES
Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Metallic Dress, $462, available here.

BOLD WHITE SUNGLASSES
Gucci Plastic Frame Sunglasses, $292, available here.

Fab Flash: Minimum Model Diversity at NY Fashion Week

FabSugar — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:00:22 -0700

In the recent past, much focus has been placed on model-related weight issues, but last week at New York Fashion Week, another issue came to light that needs to be addressed: the lack of diversity on the runway.

The dominance of white models on the catwalk is nothing new, and yet it's an issue that has been pushed to the side. As fashion photographer and "America's Next Top Model" judge Nigel Barker told WWD, "Everyone is always talking about the weight issue, I think they should be talking about race."

Another fashion week spectator said, "I see an Asian girl here and there, but it seems like it has always been that way. It seems like they can't have more than one or two, and it's the same with African-American models."

When I was attending shows, I noticed the same thing, with the exception of a few designers, Tracy Reese being one of them. Have you noticed this as well? How do you feel about it?

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Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:30:22 -0700

Light Show: Louise Amstrup - Refinery29
chanel never gets old - fashionologie
Zac Posen Aurora Frame Bag - Bag Snob
Styledash is giving away a pair of Foster Grant Sunglasses every day! - Styledash
StyleVid: High Heels Aerobics - Stylehive
Angelina Jolie Style: Botkier Sasha Duffel Bag - Purse Blog
Celebrity Beach Trends - Couture in the City
Two-Tone Pucci Spectator Booties to Lust After - Fashiontribes
Strapless Comfort - Coquette
'The Fashionista Diaries': No Friend To Queens - Jezebel
Some Bags, Ladies - GenArt Pulse
Amanda Bynes Celebrates Her New Line! - Off the Rack

Fab Finds of The Week: Black and White

FabSugar — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:37:20 -0800

You gals are just so new wave with your Fab Finds lately. I have spotted some fabulous black and white items I thought you all would enjoy. The leader of the pack this week was sanD13 because I just love these houndstooth rain boots she found!

To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. For a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar click here.

Target Houndstooth Rainboots, found by sanD13.

Diane von Furstenberg Contrast Tie Dress, found by malzie89.

Wet Seal Houndstooth Lace Up Back Vest, found by Fashionsugar.

A few more, so read more

Moschino Polka Dot Dress, found by ChanelLover.

MARNI Leather Large Tote, found by arianell.

Newport News Spectator Pumps, found by justjaime27.

Fab Finding Follow-Up: Very Casual Friday

FabSugar — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 10:19:15 -0800

I don't know about you, but I often like to start my weekend early with a fun night out on Thursday-perhaps with a happy hour or a long, wine-drinking dinner. That means that come Friday morning, I tend to go for the very casual in my work attire. So on Friday, I asked you guys to come Fab Finding with me to put together a very casual Friday look, including this Anthropologie Cutaway Cardigan, available here for $68. (To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here.) Your Fab Finds met the requirements perfectly: They'd be comfortable but also would look as if I made some semblance of an effort to look nice. Here are some of my looks from TeamSugar's Fab Finders.

Look #1, found by ShoeS, who was smart enough to include a cup of coffee with her cute Donna Karan sailor pants.

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Look #2, found by Crispet1, who found a beautiful pair of Louboutin spectator pumps that "will make it look like you tried harder than you did" and combined them with jeans and a tank.

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Look #3, found by WhiplashGirlchild, whose knit Juicy bag is almost as cozy as this pair of French Connection flats.

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Look #4, found by JessNess, whose black-and-white candy-striped flats and Ya-Ya cropped pants created a very playful but professional look.

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Sassy-Looking Career Suits

FabSugar — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 10:18:38 -0700

Even if you don't have to wear a suit to work every day, you're bound to need one every once in a while, whether it's for a job interview, a presentation, or another event for which you need to look professional. Thanks to designers like Nanette Lepore, career clothes no longer have to look stuffy. Here are some of my picks for sassy-looking suits for Fall at designer and non-designer prices.

Rebecca Taylor Bird's Eye Tweed Jacket and Skirt, $350 and $262, available here.

Development Vintage Jacket and Bubble Skirt, $456 and $226, available here and here.

Nanette Lepore Spectator Tweed Jacket and Skirt, $370 and $210, available here.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Stretch Wool Jacket and Cropped Pants, $388 and $228, available here.

To see the non-designer options, read more

J. Crew Tuxedo Shawl Collar Jacket and Trousers, $245 and $148, available here.

JC Penney Tweed Skirt Set, $69.99, available here.

Newport News Herringbone Blazer and Trouser, $59 and $39, available here.

Ann Taylor Donegal Tweed Wool Flannel Jacket and Skirt, $139.99 and $49.99, available here.

Unlisted by Kenneth Cole Club Style - $45.00	Franco Sarto Ability - $89.00
BCBGirls Malaya - $118.00	Martinez Valero Sachi - $160.00
Taryn Rose Burda - $495.00	Arturo Chiang Marcia - $110.00
Franco Sarto Ability - $89.00	Via Spiga Kelis - $230.00
Corso Como Violet - $175.00	BCBGMAXAZRIA Jenn - $250.00
Arturo Chiang Maya - $110.00	Vince Camuto Kady - $125.00
Enzo Angiolini Ginny - $99.00