Do You Have a Favorite Seamstress/Tailor?


Updated 07/02/08 11:44 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 27 comments

Do You Have a Favorite Seamstress/Tailor?

Source Do You Have a Favorite Seamstress/Tailor? Sure do — I stay loyal to mine! Not really — I just go to the cheapest person available. No. I like to shop around and try different people from time to time. When I finally find the perfect person, I'll most likely stick to them. Other — do tell! Read more

Secret Job Search Tip That Will Give You a Leg Up on Your Competition


Updated 05/23/12 4:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Research a Company

Doing research on a company is one of the first steps to tailoring your job application and prepping for an interview. One of the more common ways people learn about the company is by googling it and seeing what kind of articles pop up in their search. Another way is to read the company's "FAQ" or "About Us" section. But if you rely on those sources alone, you will be only scraping the surface Read more

Kristen Stewart Test-Drives the Printed Pants Trend in Cannes


Updated 05/23/12 5:18 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kristen Stewart in Balenciaga in Cannes

After a whirlwind circuit promoting her new movie Snow White and the Huntsman alongside Charlize Theron, Kristen Stewart is now at the Cannes Film Festival, and made a very stylish first appearance in the South of France. Kristen tried out Spring's printed pants trend, choosing a pair of primary colored, statement pants by Balenciaga. She kept the rest of her outfit simple with a tailored blazer, Read more

Look of the Day: Spiked Wedges


Updated 05/23/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Spiked Wedges Street Style

Fab reader tinaciousme proved that you can mix and match opposites — say, a floral print and spiked wedges — for a modern, polished look that works just as well at the office as it does after hours. The key to her sleek style? Classic, tailored shapes and a simple color palette. She paired a breezy black-and-white floral blouse and black drawstring trousers with cool leather details. A Read more

13 Gifts Any Graduate Will Appreciate


Updated 05/18/12 11:16 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Useful Graduation Gifts

It's graduation time! This also means a time for buying graduating family members or friends gifts for accomplishing one of the many milestones of life. I asked a few of my graduating friends what they would want as presents and it seems that most of the gifts are tailored with job hunting in mind. It's not surprising since finding employment is the most pressing item on any graduate's mind right Read more

Make Your List, Check It Twice: Sleepaway Camp Must-Haves


Updated 05/16/12 3:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Summer Camp Pack List

For parents of little campers, it's time to start thinking about Summertime. Whether your kiddos are heading off to their first sleepaway camp adventure, or are old pros at it, May's a good time to start gathering together their goods. While your individual camp will likely provide a tailored list of exactly what you need, we've gathered eight fun finds that they shouldn't leave home Read more

Sneak Peek! Club Monaco Shows Irresistible Prints and Textures For Fall '12


Updated 05/24/12 12:35 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Club Monaco Fall 2012

Club Monaco just released its Fall lookbook filled with two-toned tweed blazers, printed trousers, and plenty of pretty blouses to take you into the chillier months ahead. The collection, inspired by Linda McCartney’s Life in Photographs, the leading male characters in the Silent Generation, and block-print patterns from Jewish-French artist Sonia Delaunay, focused on tailored pieces with a Read more

Look of the Day: Parisian Classic


Updated 05/14/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Striped T-Shirt Street Style

You don't have to be in Paris to look just as chic as one of its locals. Case in point: this Fab reader Postgradchic channeled a totally classic French-girl look with the help of a tailored topper, a slick t-shirt, and cream-hued pointy-toe pumps. She wore a striped black-and-white tee with cuffed blue jeans, then topped the outfit with a Spring-perfect trench coat. Her accessories — a brown Read more

CrossFit Workouts Anyone Can Do


Updated 05/08/12 10:33 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

CrossFit Workouts For Everyone

Want muscles like Cameron Diaz and Jessica Biel? You may want to try CrossFit. The workout has many devoted fans, not just incredibly fit celebrities, who love it not only for its scalability — workouts are tailored to your current ability, and the difficulty increases as you get better — but also for the mental challenge that comes from pushing yourself further with each workout. So, what Read more

First Look! Gap Shows Cool Classics For Its Fall 2012 Collection


Updated 05/09/12 7:37 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Gap Fall 2012 Collection

Gap just previewed its Fall 2012 collection, and we're happy to report that the brand is heading back to its cool classic style. Staying true to its Americana roots, the brand created a covetable collection filled with must-have basics — with a refreshing twist. Tailored wool blazers were dipped in rich autumnal hues, sweaters were embellished with thoughtful suede elbow patches, and classic Read more