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Roundup: Treasures With Tassels

CasaSugar — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:00:52 PDT

I'm swooning over this Hollywood Regency Gilt Tassel Bench upholstered in blue and white ikat from Madeline Weinrib. With the gilding, the curves, the luxe fabric, and of course, the tassels, it's totally ostentatious. But sometimes a girl is entitled to flaunt it! Unless you're using them as curtain tiebacks, tassels in general are merely a decorative feature - a finishing touch. This one's an unlikely find, but there are plenty of furnishings featuring ornamental tassels to go around. Check out a few that I'm liking below!

eBay Find of the Week

FabSugar — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:23:22 PST

Tassel necklaces have been on the fashion circuit, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for tassel earrings. Dressing up your earlobes is a cinch, so consider these Long Chain Tassel Earrings. When in a mad rush, throw them on and get instant glamification.

The current bidding price is at $0.80, and the auction ends on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Good luck and happy bidding!

Celebrity Style: Kelly Ripa

FabSugar — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:00:22 PDT

Kelly Ripa is on camera a lot, so not only does she always have to look camera ready but also camera pretty. While filming a segment in NYC, Kelly opted to dazzle the cameras with a kimono-style Anna Sui dress and Yves Saint Laurent Tribute platforms. Sui's prints are desirable because they're always wonderfully hippie and feminine at the same time. I thought Kelly's look needed some more accessories so I also gave her a gold tassel necklace and nude clutch. And action.

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Trend Alert: Tassel Necklaces

FabSugar — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:00:22 PDT

Try to pry your eyes away from Ivanka's beautiful face and focus on her jewelry. Her tassel necklace is perfection defined. The clustered strands add a swinging, vintage quality to her ensemble, and look how it contrasts with her striking blue top.

These fun confections, which were in abundance at the Emmy Awards, come in all types of splendor. Go native and opt for a multi-colored beaded rendition, or keep it classic with a golden chain. Sway away . . .

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Derek Lam Isolde Square Tote with Tassel: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:00:22 PDT

I have quite the style crush on Derek Lam, but I'm overwhelmed by the humungo tassle on this Derek Lam Isolde Square Tote with Tassel ($1,695). Other than that I love - the puddy color, the square frame, the rolled shoulder strap, all very beautiful. Does the tassel bug you too?

Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To post your selections go to the Love It or Hate It? group. And if you want to learn how to do a blog post click here.

Cool Idea: Scented Tassels

CasaSugar — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 05:00:38 PDT

TasselAire perfumed tassels ($35) infuse a subtle fragrance into the air of your home, simply by hanging them on your doorknobs, closet hooks, or armoire keys (if you've got one). You can also use them as tie-backs of curtains. There's a decent variety of scents available, including lavender and rosemary, bitter orange, and Mediterranean jasmine. Assuming they smell nice, I love the idea of taking something that's typically used simply for decoration and giving it a new purpose. Potpourri is SO over!! I'm also loving the pretty box they come in. Do I smell a reimagined tassel trend approaching? I'm just waiting for Blik to make tassel wall decals . . .

The Look For Less: Gucci Indy Bag

FabSugar — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:00:22 PDT

I'll admit that when I first laid eyes on Gucci's Indy Bag, $2,990, it wasn't lust at first sight. But it came to life for me when I saw it on Jennifer Lopez. Granted the rest of her outfit is a tad overbearing, but that metallic bag with tassels really stands out and grabs your attention. On the right person, it can be a fashion jackpot.

To see the look for less,

Bebe's Leather Tassel Hobo, $198, looks similar to Gucci's black version of the Indy. It has the same hobo shape and the leather tassels. Obviously it's not identical, but for a fraction of the price, I think it's worth it. Plus, this version is better for those who want the look minus the glam.

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Alexis, Olivia, Jordana, and More Show Off Cool-Girl Summer Style at the Coach Fete - Who's Most Fab?

Marisa Tom — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:24:00 PDT

For a super Summer-inspired fix of flirty frocks, colorful bags, and must-have sandals, look no further than the stylish celebs making the rounds at Coach's cocktail-cum-charity benefit party in LA yesterday evening. Aside from the brand's slick leather-and-tassel satchels providing a cool accessorized boost, we loved the variety of sunny styles - girlie, muted sophistication, and all-out brights - spotted on the likes of Alexis Bledel, Olivia Munn, Jordana Brewster, and Kristen Bell. While Olivia opted for a Naven neon pink miniskirt and Jordana kept it cool in silver-gray tones, Alexis chose a butterfly-printed Tucker dress for the occasion. For a tougher edge, check out Malin Akerman's leather Mandy Coon number, or for a more Parisian-chic vibe, channel Nikki Reed's Finders Keepers shirtdress look. Click through now for a stylish selection of enviable celeb ensembles, then tell us in the comments who gets your best-dressed vote!

Obama's Inspiring Advice For Female New Grads

Emily Co — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:45:45 PDT

It's that time of the year again when fresh young grads cheer on commencement speakers and throw their tasseled hats up in the air. President Obama gave a riveting commencement speech on Monday to the women's university, Barnard College. It's a school affiliated with Columbia University, which is the school Obama graduated from in 1983. Here is some of his most inspiring advice for women:

Don't accept any less than you deserve: ". . . don’t accept somebody else's construction of the way things ought to be. It's up to you to right wrongs. It's up to you to point out injustice. It's up to you to hold the system accountable and sometimes upend it entirely. It's up to you to stand up and to be heard, to write and to lobby, to march, to organize, to vote. Don't be content to just sit back and watch."
Persevere: "Nothing worthwhile is easy. No one of achievement has avoided failure - sometimes catastrophic failures. But they keep at it. They learn from mistakes. They don't quit."
Lead by example: "Never underestimate the power of your example . . . This diploma opens up new possibilities, so reach back, convince a young girl to earn one, too. If you earned your degree in areas where we need more women - like computer science or engineering - reach back and persuade another student to study it, too. If you're going into fields where we need more women, like construction or computer engineering, reach back, hire someone new. Be a mentor. Be a role model."

Look of the Day: Penciled In

FabSugar — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:00:47 PDT

Fab reader JustPatience showed off a ladylike silhouette with a bold edge. To do so, she paired a black-and-brown high-waisted pencil skirt with a fluorescent yellow top, which not only juxtaposed a bright hue against cool neutral tones, but played up the texture of both pieces and highlighted her svelte shape. Then, she accessorized with a wide-brimmed floppy hat, yellow tassel earrings, Celine luggage tote, and as a surprise accent, pastel blue bow-tie pumps.

Congrats JustPatience!

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