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Frock Me Baby: Drama For Your Mama

FabSugar — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:00:22 -0800

Come to think of it, these dresses have way too much drama for your mama. Well, that is unless your mama is anything like the always avant-garde Cate Blanchett, here in Alexander McQueen. Those who display Cate's experimental nature should bust it out and show it off. Dramatic shoulders, crazy asymmetry, heavy draping, feathers, folds, leather, bold silhouettes - let them be your best friends.

Warning: Dramatic dresses require confidence. Let Cate, and other red-carpet queens of 2008, be your guides.

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Celebrity Style: Reese Witherspoon

FabSugar — Tue, 27 May 2008 10:08:34 -0700

Reese Witherspoon ditched her usually classic ensembles for something a bit more multifaceted, and I'm proud of her for expanding her horizons. While out and about with boyfriend Jake, the actress wore an airy black jersey dress, a cropped red cardigan, and accessorized with studded Tod's sandals and a woven Bottega bag. It seems more and more actresses are bringing the fedora back. Since it took a long, much-needed break, a comeback was in order.

Tart black jersey 'Jodi' tank dress - $114.00	See by Chloè Cropped wool blend cardigan - $580.00
Braided Straw Fedora - $44.00	Bottega Veneta black woven leather fold-over shoulder bag - $1,904.00
Tod's Nuovo Matisse Flat Sandal - $395.00	Gc Silver Classique Watch - $225.00
Argento Vivo silver pyramid stud earrings - $32.00

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Fab Site: ShopAmiAmi.com

FabSugar — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 02:00:22 -0800

Ami Ami carries merchandise from designers you love (Phillip Lim, Alisha Levine, J Brand, Tart, Anlo, etc.) but it's not so overstocked that you feel overwhelmed. My favorite sections are dresses (hot), cashmere (cozy), and sale (!). Now it's your turn to find your favorites. Just be sure you have extra cash to burn because prices are steep.

LA Fashion Week, Spring 2008: TART

FabSugar — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:00:22 -0700

Given the warm LA climate, it's not surprising TART stuck to what they do best: easy, breezy, micro-modal dresses. There were oodles of flowy dresses, long and short. Prints, like exploding dots and feathers, were introduced and much appreciated.

I took note of bandeau-style bikini tops paired with high-waisted genie pants, racerback mini dresses, turtleneck frocks, and details like Grecian ruching and braiding. Most dresses came with deep V-neck bodices, halters or one-shoulders. Think Jerry Hall with a modern twist.

Though the body-hugging material used in TART clothing is not forgiving, this collection is ideal for a girl who spends much time in the sea and surf because it's light and airy.

To read my exclusive interview with the designer and owners of TART and to see the rest of the collection, read more

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What was the main inspiration for the collection?
Rebecca: It was a 70s poolside party in Palm Springs. Kind of a Jerry Hall feel. Lots of colors, lots of prints.

What was the type of girl you had in mind when designing this collection?
Rebecca: I think TART's always sexy and glamorous. The fabric is so wearable and the silhouettes are so chic so I think everyone can wear it. But I definitely designed for someone who's sophisticated, glamorous and sexy.

Did you face any hardships?
RR: It was pretty smooth sailing. We have a really good team.

What was the most fun part of the process?
RR: Well, runway is always fun but it's also fun to see the prints come back.

If we were to peek inside your closet, what would we see?
RR: You would see a lot of vintage, a lot of denim. It's very eclectic. Yves Saint Laurent shoes. I like vintage shoes. More heels than flats. I'm kind of in the Donatella Versace school of thought where women should wear heels.

What's one staple every woman should have?
RR: A black dress. You can wear it with sweats, with heels, during the day, you can wear it to an interview, on a date, at a funeral, to a wedding. You can rock it any time.

If you could describe your collection in three words, what would they be?
Jamie: Super friggin' hot! I'd say the difference between this collection and some of the prior ones is that we used to be known for our babydolls. Everything has more of a fitted element now because women want to show off where their torso starts and stops.
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Online Sale Alert! 20 to 70% Off at Pink Mascara

FabSugar — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 04:59:33 -0700

Pink Mascara is offering huge savings on clothing and accessories from your favorite designers so whatever you do, don't miss out! Kooba, Tart, Theory, YA-YA, Rachel Pally, Mint and so many more can be found within the 27 pages of sales.

These Mint Suspender Shorts, on sale for $193 (originally $275) are the perfect way to begin your Summer. They're trendy, but the removable straps turn them into classic shorts. They're perfect for when you get sick of the suspender look. But hurry and get it before more celebs get their hands on it and kill the trend!

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Celebrity Style: Sarah Michelle Gellar

FabSugar — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:55:33 -0700

I don't normally care for an all-black look because, in many instances, it can look boring and blah. That is definitely not the case for Sarah Michelle Gellar, seen here roaming the streets of NYC. I think the actress looks fresh and sleek in her head-to-toe black ensemble. The reason this monochrome look isn't drab to me is because the ruching gives the trapeze dress character, and the low v-neck shows some skin!

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Simply Fab: Tarte Inside Out Vitamin Lip Gloss

FabSugar — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:24:56 -0800

You all got a kick out of my post on Borba's Clarifying Anti-Blemish Chocolate Bar and now the nutraceutical company has teamed up with fab makeup company Tarte. Check out this Tarte Inside Out Vitamin Lip Gloss, $21. It combines Tarte's long-lasting, moisturizing lip gloss with BORBA's vitamins delivering powerful skin protecting ingredients. The pomegranate-scented lip gloss is mouth-wateringly gorgeous with its hint of sexy sheen, but it's the vitamin cocktail that will keep you coming back for more. It comes in three flavors: Apple-A-Day (shown), Liquid Sunshine and OM. This gloss contains complexion-refining acai, green tea and grape-seed extract. Double yum!

I always wondered how much lip gloss I actually consume. Now I can argue that lip gloss is good for you!

Tarte Cheek Stains

FabSugar — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 15:29:47 -0700

After reading about Tarte Cheek Stain in a multitude of magazines, I finally broke down and bought some-specifically, the pinkish-red Flush shade, available for $28 here. Now, I have to say, I'm totally hooked on this push-up gel blush. I always thought it would be too moist and gooey for my somewhat oily skin, but because it's water-based, the color actually goes on very evenly and dry.

But what I really love about Tarte's Cheek Stain is that it's easy to apply, it won't fade throughout the day, and it's perfect for travel, since it won't make a mess like powder blush can. I recommend wearing it on bare skin for
a natural-looking flush or layering it more heavily over foundation and setting it with loose powder for all-day color.

If you want to sample several shades, you can also try this limited-edition Tarte The Good Life Mini Cheek Stain Set, available for $30 here. It includes the classic True Love pink shade, as well as the peachy Tipsy and the Glitzed golden shimmer.

Sultry, Smoky Eye Kits

FabSugar — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 15:35:31 -0700

Earlier this afternoon, I told you how to create a sexy, smoky eye. After all, a dark, sultry eye is one of the easiest ways to achieve a sexy nighttime look with makeup. Fortunately, a number of makeup companies are making no-brainer smoky eye kits, which give you everything you need to create the look in one easy palette. Here are some of my favorites.

Tarte's Peepshow Smokey Eye Kit in Onyx includes an eye primer, a double-ended eyeliner brush, a double ended eyeshadow brush, one deep-black shadow liner, and three eye shadows in white, silver, and deep charcoal. Buy it here for $37.

Mally Beauty City Chick Smokey Eye Palette is an all-in-one kit that will make your eyes look sultry and seductive but not too heavy or fake. With this palette you can choose from six very different color palettes. Brownstone is full of neutral and earthy tones; Skyscraper is comprised of a dark slate and gray colors; Central Park is an assortment of greens; Midtown Merlot is made up of deep wine and berry colors; Plum Chelsea has a range of wonderful purples; and Nolita Navy is a palette of navys and blues. Buy it here for $35.92.

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This Smoky Eye Kit by Shiseido is a fabulous three-piece set that includes a Lancôme Le Crayon Kohl Eyeliner in Black Ebony, the Shiseido Eye Shadow Duo in Silent Movie (black and white), and one Elizabeth Arden Two Brush Mascara in Black. All of the colors are matte, so there are no shimmery distractions, making for a neat-looking eye. This is a quick and easy kit for beginners. Buy it here on sale for $47.95.

A Kiss of Color For Every Day of the Week

Community Manager — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 10:42:30 -0700

I love this 24/7 Lip Sheer from Tarte. It's packaged like chapstick for easy application and portability, but has just a hint of color

Colors range from "Monday" which is a Sheer Red to "Friday" a Sheer Berry. The latest color is called Summer Fling, which has SPF 15. Available for $14.00 at Sephora.

Cowl Neck Knit Dress - $29.00	Loeffler Randall Overlay Dress in Black - $550.00
Grecian Dress - $159.00	Acne Baroque bustier dress - $970.00
Mint Tzara Cut Out Dress - $396.00	MARC BY MARC JACOBS Leather Funnel Neck Minidress - $828.00
BCBGMAXAZRIA lavender poly taffeta ruffled detail dress - $209.00	Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Jet Dress - $350.00
Stripe Panel Dress - $98.00	Orange By Angela Chen Draped Dress - $334.00
Rojas Doll Sweater Hoodie Dress - $143.00	Pencey Feather Dress - $501.00
Clu Sleeveless Wrap Dress - $198.00	Belted Cowl Neck Dress - $24.80
Suh-Tahn Maasai Dress - $446.00	Bcbgeneration strapless mindress - $148.00
Laila Azhar Draped Mini Dress- Burgundy - $520.00	Thayer Tatters Dress - $220.00
Tart Petra Dress - $216.00	Rivet Halter Dress - $148.00