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Happy National Tartan Day! Today more than 11 million Americans with Scottish and Scotch-Irish roots celebrate their heritage with events happening all over the country. One foolproof way to join in on the festivity is to pile on the plaid. Of course, a kilt is a festive route, but there's plenty of tartan home decor to get your hands on too! One of my favorites is the Graham and Read more
Twinklydust is the next winner of our Look of the Day contest. She will receive three COVERGIRL ShineBlast lipglosses and be entered to win a brand new blue Balenciaga bag! Enter for a chance to win now! Lady tartan is looking incredibly snazzy in her poncho. I love the rich red and black colors, and those caged platforms do their part in injecting sexy roughness. Can't you just see Gwen Stefani Read more
Style Bandit is looking like a bird straight out of London. She's rockin' tartan plaid like a fashion pro. Smart lady for tempering the loud print with a black blazer and studded booties. Bold yet simple. Me likey. Here's what she has on: Dress: Vintage Shoes: Colin Stuart Congrats to Style Bandit! Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar! Read more
Talking about fashion and not mentioning tartan is like talking about fine dining and not bringing up wine. The fabric is an eclectic essential in high fashion, and Jean Paul Gaultier would agree. Tartan: Romancing the Plaid by Jeffrey Banks and Doria De La Chapelle ($41) tells the story of one of fashion industry's favorite fabrics. It starts with highlighting its humble beginnings and Read more
Tartan n. Name of any numerous, distinctively colored plaid fabrics. Tartans originated in woven cloth, but are now used in many other materials. Tartan is particularly associated with Celtic countries, especially Scotland. Also known as plaid in North America, but in Scotland this word means a tartan cloth slung over the shoulder or a blanket. Source Read more
There is quite possibly no bigger (or more extravagant) fashion event than the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala. Each year, the best and brightest of the industry come together to celebrate the museum's exhibit (it's commonly referred to as the Oscars of the East Coast) — and celebrities, models, and designers bring their sartorial A-game to the corresponding red carpet. From Read more
We spent a day at Pixar this week and got to check out the first 30 minutes of Brave, Disney's coming-of-age flick that stars the animation house's first female lead — Merida DunBroch. We'll be telling you more about the preview soon, but until then, celebrate the movie by dressing your gadgets in traditional Scottish tartan! Read more
With a dose of the same offbeat charm that made us fans of her alter ego's style, Sarah Jessica Parker outfitted a quirky twist on a Comme des Garcons midi skirt with a pop of hot pink on her go-to cardigan. We've seen this styling trick from SJP before, but that doesn't mean we're any less impressed. We love that she livened up a tartan print, a black tank, and gray ankle boots with a little Read more
With a dose of the same offbeat charm that made us fans of her alter ego's style, Sarah Jessica Parker outfitted a quirky twist on a Comme des Garcons midi skirt with a pop of hot pink on her go-to cardigan. We've seen this styling trick from SJP before, but that doesn't mean we're any less impressed. We love that she livened up a tartan print, a black tank, and gray ankle boots with a little Read more
If not for Vivienne Westwood, rocker chicks would have nothing to wear — and for Fall 2012, Westwood gives them plenty in the form of tulle, tartan, and t-shirts. Westwood always has a knack for wonderfully peculiar tailoring, in this case it's seen on sharp, angular blazers that look like origami structures and gigantic silhouettes, which for Fall are layered and oversized and bring to mind Read more
