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Fab Body Guide, Part Three: The Ideal Swimsuit For Your Special Quirks

FabSugar — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:00:22 -0700

We all have our special quirks. Some of us are self-conscious about having broad shoulders or maybe still working on that tummy. Don't fret, there are a lot of options to choose from to camouflage the areas you feel funny about and compliment the parts you love. Fab's here to help you find that perfect swimsuit.

To learn what kind of suits are best for broad shoulders, wide hips, the tummy conscious, and more, read more.

Broad Shoulders: While adding a pop of color, bright, wide banded bottoms will also balance and detract attention to shoulders. Avoid creating a v-neck silhouette by opting for a square neck top.
Athletic Shape: Show off a boyish figure in a halter top with feminine detailing. Prints, ruffles and side ties will add some girly curves and avoid wearing plain and solid suits.
Tummy Conscious: Tankinis and retro swimsuits can work wonders for the tummy conscious. Both styles conceal the tummy area and are fashionably cute. Stay away from solid colors and tiny bikinis.
Wide Hips: Darker bottoms paired with lighter bikini tops will detract attention from the lower half of the body. Make sure to buy a close fitting bottom to avoid adding unwanted volume to the hip area.

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Fab Body Guide, Part Two: The Perfect Swimsuits For Petites

FabSugar — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:00:22 -0700

Being petite can make finding the perfect swimsuit quite a challenge. Don't get me wrong, having a petite figure can be lots of fun! Smaller bodies can get away with loud prints and fun cuts. Avoid wearing solid colors and stay away from too much fabric.

To learn what kind of suits are best for a small bust, waist, or short legs, and to see my swimsuits picks for petites, read more

Small Bust: Colorful patterns, stripes, and ruffles can add an extra boost to your chest area. If you'd prefer a bigger lift, look to padded bikini or bandeau tops and avoid wearing too much fabric on top.
Small Waist: Add some curves to your figure by drawing attention to your waist. Banded and embellished bottoms will add extra volume to your waist creating an hourglass figure. Avoid wearing solid colors and stripes.
Short Legs: Look for high cut swimsuits, such as the monokini, that will elongate the legs. Avoid boy shorts or embellishments that will cause attention to the lower half of the body.

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Fab Body Guide, Part One: The Best Swimsuits For Full Figures

FabSugar — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:00:22 -0700

Ah, the quest for the perfect swimsuit. After trying on numerous bikinis, one pieces, monokinis - you name it - what was once a fun shopping expenditure can sometimes turn into a disheartening experience. Believe me, I know how it feels.

Regardless to what you may think, full-figured women have a lot of different options to choose from. Complement your curves with a sexy one piece or dare to bare in a bikini. The key: Try to avoid suits with little or no support.

To learn what kind of suits are best for a large bust, bottom heavy, and plus-sized figures, read more.

Large Bust: If you're plentiful in this area, look to halter-style bathing suits. Wide bands around the midriff will give your girls much-needed support and lift while showing off some of that sexy décolletage.
Bottom Heavy: Minimize a heavy tush with a bikini bottom that has a wide set band or opt for a short, skirted version. Avoid string bikini bottoms and boy shorts.
Plus-Size: Swim dresses are flattering to plus-sized figures. Look for darker colors and prints with longer or shorter lengths to conceal or reveal as much as you please. Avoid baggy fits and bright colors.

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Best of 2008: The Year's Top Styling Tips

FabSugar — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 19:34:33 -0800

When you're in dire need of insider styling tips, guess who's at your beck and call? That's right, moi. Throughout the year, I helped you get rid of nasty armpit stains, stay chic in the chill, and keep dark clothes, well, dark.

But that's not all. I also created Fab Body Guides to make short look tall, stubby toes appear slender, and to dissect the differences between cropped and long leggings. Let's recap, shall we?

Style For Style

To see more Style for Styles and Fab Body Guides, read more.

Fab Body Guide

Sexy plus-size lingerie.
Yummy tummy control.
Making short look tall.
Cropped leggings versus long leggings.
It's a petite world.
Assets unbelievable underwear.
J Brand creates jeans for bodacious women.
Best swimsuits for full figures, best swimsuits for petites, and swimsuits for special quirks.
Sandals for stubby toes.
Bra straps begone.
Sunnies for every face Part I and Part II.
Dangerous curves ahead.
Sassybax sassy shapers.
Push-ups for petites.

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Absolutely Fabulous

FabSugar — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:23:22 -0700

Read our latest exclusive interview with Lauren Conrad.
Head to Target this weekend to get a Botkier for Target goodie!
See who's wearing what with our fabulous Celebrity Styles.
Play our super-fun celebrity guess who games.
So tell me . . . who wore it better?
The big controversy of the week was Heidi Montag's Fall Heidiwood collection - yikes!
Get privy to the new trends with my Fall glimpses.
Gear up for Summer with our Life's a Beach series.
Read my Trend Alerts to find out what's haute right now.
Gotta appreciate fashion's freaky and fabulous fanfare!
Play our Who's More Fab game this month and win up to $5,000 dollars!
Having a hard time finding the perfect swimsuit? Read our swimsuit body guide.
Project Runway Season Five has begun - yay!

Absolutely Fabulous

FabSugar — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:22:22 -0700

Here's a fun one: Which Estée Lauder Beauty Is Most Fab?
See who's wearing what with our fabulous Celebrity Styles.
Dream of jet-setting while perusing the 2009 Cruise collections.
So tell me . . . who wore it better?
Get privy to the new trends with my Fall glimpses.
Gear up for Summer with our Life's a Beach series.
Learn all about Fabcon Daphne Guinness.
Read my Trend Alerts to find out what's haute right now.
Gotta appreciate fashion's freaky and fabulous fanfare!
Play our Who's More Fab game this month and win up to $5,000 dollars!
Having a hard time finding the perfect swimsuit? Read our swimsuit body guide.
Check out Diane Kruger, Chloe Sevigny and Drew Barrymore before they were stars.

Absolutely Fabulous

FabSugar — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:23:22 -0700

It was Couture week in Paris - amazing - feast your eyes.
Jet-setting this Summer? Here are my Fab travel tips.
Gear up for Summer with our Life's a Beach series.
See who's wearing what with our fabulous Celebrity Styles.
Dream of jet-setting while perusing the 2009 Cruise collections.
So tell me . . . who wore it better?
Meet this week's Model of the Week: Coco Rocha.
Read my Trend Alerts to find out what's haute right now.
Gotta appreciate fashion's freaky and fabulous fanfare!
Play our Who's More Fab game this month and win up to $5,000 dollars!
Having a hard time finding the perfect swimsuit? Read our swimsuit body guide.

Banded halter top - $15.00	Juicy Couture Ruffled Tankini Bottoms - $63.00
'Crystal Canyon' Hipster Bikini Bottoms - $38.00	Tyler Rose Swimwear Menton Bikini - $86.00
Jantzen Ruched Vamp One-Piece Swimsuit - $100.00	Kushcush Weekender Bikini in Poppy - $165.00
ASOS Dip Dye Tie Side Bikini Pants - $21.63	Next by Athena Tamarindo Retro Tankini Bottom - $42.00
Brette Sandler Talia Bikini - $154.00	Ted Baker Ikat Print Tie Side Pants - $43.26
Fabucci Bandeau Tie Bikini - $225.00	Lux Colorblocked Sailor Swimsuit - $98.00

Juicy Couture Ruffled Bikini Bottoms - $94.00	Billabong Plaid Bottom - $42.00
Syla by Sylvie Cachay Karima Bikini in Aquarium - $202.00	Tahitian Sunset Halter Top - $58.00
Marysia CHARLESTON- Swimwear Striped Bandeau Bikini - $200.00	Just Loungin' Halter Top - $62.00
Rachel Pally Print Fiji Bikini Top - $93.00	Brette Sandler Victoria Bikini - $81.00
Vix Napoli Stripe Bikini as seen on Christina Milian - $190.00	Thayer Praslin Ruffle Bikini - $176.00
ASOS Tropical Print Bikini - $43.26	Letarte Swimwear Seahorse Halter Bikini - $160.00

Carmen Marc Valvo Misses' Draped Twisted Bandeau Swimsuit - $158.00	Robin Piccone 'Ava' Halter Bikini Top - $70.00
Banded Halter Bikini Top - $75.00	Leilani "blue hawaii" halter swimsuit - $78.00
Women's Plus Metallic Underwire Swimsuits - $49.50	Tommy Bahama Halter Bikini Top - $76.00
Anne cole collection "binding agreement" halter swimsuit - $88.00	Juicy Couture Beach Halter Bikini Top - $76.00
Inches away "allure" printed swimsuit - $84.00	Miraclesuit Women's Blockbuster One Piece Swimsuit - $134.00