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Celebrity Style: Double the Lauren Conrad, Double the Fun

FabSugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:00:22 PDT

You knew this was coming - I can't resist Lauren's laid-back chic sometimes. She's a bona fide girl about town promoting her Mark cosmetics gig, and then appearing on The Late Show With David Letterman last night. She pulled a Carrie Bradshaw wearing a studded belt with both of these looks. For David, she was tailored and tough in Alice + Olivia navy wide-leg trousers and Mike & Chris cropped leather jacket - no LC outfit is complete without a Chanel bag. For Mark, she wore a skirt from Whitney Port's clothing line, said studded belt and a Fab Yaya Aflalo polka-dot tank. Which look do you like better?

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Look of the Day: Sexy in the City

FabSugar — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:00:22 PDT

Thanks to the Sex and the City movie, studded belts are popping up left and right. For a friend's baby shower, sydnei took an old dress, old belt, put it together, and instantly channeled Carrie Bradshaw. Sexy in the city!

Unfortunately she didn't give any info on her outfit, so come back and tell us.

Congrats to sydnei!

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Found! Carrie Bradshaw's Studded Belt on Pre-Sale

FabSugar — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:00:22 PDT

I can't believe my eyes I'm seeing that Carrie's Studded Belt ($120) is currently on pre-sale at Patricia Field Online. Throughout the entire Sex and the City film, my eyes followed that studded belt more than the actual storyline. While Miranda's wardrobe was a bit over-dramatized, I loved how realistic they made Carrie's. She wore the vintage studded belt in multiple scenes; this was because SJP loved it so much and it actually took on a name: Roger. You have to wait until mid-July if you want it for $120. If you're willing to dish out $250, get one now!

Mariah Carey Returns to the Stage For the First Time Since Having the Twins

Allie Merriam — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 08:04:26 PST

Nick Cannon led Mariah Carey inside NYC's Gotham Hall last night. Mariah was decked out in a tight black dress to take the stage as part of a cross-country event. PR company Caesars Entertainment hosted their "Escape to Total Rewards" series, which saw Mariah sing in NYC, Maroon 5 perform in Chicago, Mary J. Blige belting it out in New Orleans, and Cee Lo Green rapping in LA with Lil Wayne.

It was Mariah's first concert since the birth of her twins Moroccan and Monroe Cannon back in April of 2011. The twins weren't there, but Mariah thought about bringing them. Mariah told the crowd, "Do you love them babies? 'Cause I do . . . I really wanted to bring them here tonight, but Monroe is sometimes shy and takes a while to warm up to an audience. Rock and roll! Nah, but it's late. It's time for them to be asleep." Earlier in the day, Mariah made a cameo at another promotional event. Mariah Carey christened Disney's new cruise ship, the Fantasy. She was declared godmother of the vessel in front of a star-studded NYC panel that included Nick, Jerry Seinfeld, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and Tim Gunn.

Mulberry Fall 2012

Brittney Stephens — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:44:06 PST

Thanks to Mulberry's fur-covered Fall '12, staying warm will be the least of our worries next season. Creative Director Emma Hill served up a cozy, woodsy collection inspired by Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are, and with a star-studded front row including the likes of Azealia Banks, Pixie Geldof, and Lana Del Rey (who even got a bag named after her this season) who sat on fur-covered seats, Mulberry's runway show was a heavenly romp through a wooded forest, playing nicely to the adventurous "girl against the elements" vibe - the color palette was earthy and natural, with bold pops of striking brights, and Aztec-inspired zig zags and painterly prints were also peppered throughout. Stylist Jane How did a fantastic job of setting the sartorial scene; fur vests were cinched with skinny belts and paired with sexy pencil skirts, chunky knits were layered over super-luxe silk and lace dresses, and models were swathed in sumptuous oversized scarves. After a veritable blast of color and patterns, Hill switched things up by ending the show with fluid, black-on-black ensembles - and the overall unexpected contrasts and eclectic styling gave us lots to look forward to this Fall. For more details on the show, read our UK editor's firsthand experience here.

Trends: Fur, fur, and more fur; ethereal silhouettes wrapped in oversized, Eskimo-inspired outerwear, romantic lace dresses; did I mention fur?
Colors: Burnt orange, gray, blue, petrol, bark brown.
Key Piece: The full fur dress was a knockout.
Accessories: Foldover wedge ankle booties, supersize scarves, chain and double wrap belts, the new Del Rey bag.
Who Would Wear It: Eclectic girls who like to mix a bit of British schoolgirl with their Winter fare; stars like Alexa Chung, Kate Moss, and Emma Watson.

Photos courtesy of Mulberry

Diesel Black Gold Fall 2012

Chi Diem Chau — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:34:07 PST

It was all about baggy cuts and luxe fabrics at Diesel Black Gold's Fall showing today at Pier 57. Designer Sophia Kokosalaki stayed true to the brand's rock 'n' roll aesthetic, showing a range of printed skinnies, oversized cuffed leather pants, and a lot of leopard. Inspired by "vintage B-movies," Kokosalaki took it to the streets with an assortment of paint-splattered pants, low-slung leather wrap skirts, and a heavy helping of leopard prints. Designs for the downtown girl, but there were also a few notable pony hair tops and jackets which added a sleek touch to the collection. The complete breakdown below.

Trends: Baggy silhouettes, wrap skirts, printed pants.
Colors: Black, gray, brick red, navy blue.
Key Piece: We loved the pony-hair tops and leather wrap skirts.
Accessories: Studded bags, paint-splattered ankle boots, wide belts, chain jewelry.
Who Would Wear It: In addition to front-row attendees Harley Viera-Newton and Emmy Rossum, we can also see Zoe Kravitz and Jessica Szohr wearing this collection.

Rodarte Fall 2012

Marisa Tom — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:35:12 PST

Leave it to Kate and Laura Mulleavy to not only draw a star-studded front row - hello, George Lucas, Natalie Portman, and Dakota Fanning - but to deliver a stellar, 1940s-inspired Fall '12 collection too. One part cave-drawing-infused, one part retro femme, and one part Australian outback-reminiscent, Rodarte showcased a beautiful mix of totally girlie pieces with both red-carpet appeal and wearable ladylike style. The sister duo paid close attention to feminine details á la Peter Pan collars, artfully structured ruffles, and metal star appliqué hair combs. Yet, never ones to shy away from throwing some quirk into the picture, they added literal hand prints to long, flowy evening gowns and added cowboy buckles to double-strap leather belts. The biggest covet-worthy takeaway from today's show? After several seasons of collaborating with key shoe designers like Nicholas Kirkwood and Christian Louboutin, the Mulleavy sisters debuted their first-ever in-house shoe collection. We're calling it: Rodarte's two-tone pumps with heels made of plexiglass, sexy dominatrix-inspired spat heels, and lace-up boots will be Fall '12 It girl items. All in all, it's a gorgeous autumnal lineup, just begging to be worn.

Trends: Cropped cable-knit sweaters, hand-print chiffon dresses, and 1940s-inspired silhouettes.
Colors: Warm, earthy tones like rust and terracotta juxtaposed against cool neutrals.
Key Piece: Super-cute chunky cable-knit sweaters paired with terracotta-hued trousers; diaphanous hand-print chiffon dresses.
Accessories: Ladylike round-toe pumps with heels made of plexiglass or filled with sand, sexy lace-up gladiator-inspired spat heels. Look out for the subtleties in each heel design.
Who Would Wear It: Front-row attendees Natalie Portman and Dakota Fanning are high up on the list, but we think a plethora of A-list talent will be clamoring to wear this collection. Don't be surprised to see Taylor Swift, Alexa Chung, Kirsten Dunst, and Elle Fanning flaunting Rodarte's wares, too.

Jason Wu Fall 2012

Chi Diem Chau — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:20:49 PST

It was chinoiserie-chic and brocade abound at Jason Wu's impressive Fall 2012 show. The designer paid homage to his native Taiwan - the show kicked off with the opening of two dramatic red doors and the burst of a gong - breaking down his collection into three distinct themes: Mao military, Qing Dynasty, and the '30s and '40s Hollywood version of China. For his military category, Wu showed a sleek selection of Mao military jackets punctuated with luxe details like fur and quilting. The Qing Dynasty was all about sharp-shouldered sheath dresses, inspired by the traditional Chinese cheongsam dresses. Wu played up the nonauthenticity of Hollywood's depiction of China in the olden days, adding over-the-top embellishments and even quirky tasseled hats to his undeniably gorgeous array of high-slit gowns paired with sexy black and gold studded sandals.

Trends: Military, ornate Asian embroidery, tassels, brocade.
Colors: Army green, red, hot pink, black, burgundy.
Key Piece: Wu's Mao military theme set, particularly the Mao jackets and shirts, showed perfect tailoring and detailed work.
Accessories: Black and gold studded sandals, wide belts, tassel earrings, quirky tassel hats.
Who Would Wear It: Dresses will be worn by red-carpet beauties like Blake Lively, while sporty separates will dominate style setters like Amanda Brooks.

25 Things to Do With Old Jeans

Wise Bread — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:00:46 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy!

Recycling fabric is a powerful green living and cost saving strategy. Denim is one of the coolest fabrics to do it with. It's sturdy, gains character with age and can be acquired very inexpensively at yard sales or in your own "old clothes" closet. Some of the coolest ideas I've found?

Pot holders. In my opinion, these look far better out of used denim than the new stuff. And you can incorporate your own style via choice of trim or a patch stitched to the outside. Here's a link to some tips for making your own.
Cool quilts. You can do this in many forms. Different shades of denim patchwork options abound and are certainly sturdy and fun. Unfortunately, one of the coolest ideas I've ever seen I've been unable to find pictures of. It was done with pieced denim, but they had left on all the details like pockets, buttons, belt loops, etc. It made for a really fabulous unique quilt with a lot of attitude. If anyone has a link to a picture of one of these, please post below in the comments section.

For more ideas, read on.

Gift Gorjana's Gorgeous Jewelry With PopSugar Shop

PopSugar Shop — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:59:52 PST

Now that Thanksgiving is over, it's time to put down the pumpkin pie and try on something just as sweet: arm candy. There's no denying that bracelets are the accessory of the moment and that Gorjana is the bracelet destination of the moment. That's why PopSugar Shop is bringing you its sale event - $125 of bracelets and baubles for just $50. You'd be in a post-Holiday, food-coma daze to miss this offer. Beyond bracelets, which there are aplenty, Gorjana has a wide array of giftable accessories for your favorite people - or perhaps your favorite person: you. Might we suggest getting a little personal with Gorjana's collection of alphabet and astrology designs. From single-stud earrings to stackable rings, alphabet accessories are a chic and customizable way to delight all of your girlfriends this season. Add on a graphic belt, a simple hair tie, or even a quilted wallet and you'll have all your presents covered. Happy gorgeous Gorjana gifting with PopSugar Shop.