Sneak Peek! Banana Republic Fall '08 Collection


Updated 05/03/08 4:09 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 9 comments

Sneak Peek! Banana Republic Fall '08 Collection

I know Spring and Summer are on your mind, but switch your mindset for a second because Banana Republic's Fall '08 collection is way desirable. Despite the gloomy weather that accompanies autumn, it's making me look forward to bundling up and layering. You'll notice this collection is mostly monochrome, with sprinkles of red to surprise the eyes. On the outerwear front, there are lots of greys, Read more

All Tied Up: 15 Ways to Rock a Tie-Front Look Effortlessly


Updated 05/15/12 6:40 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Tie Front Pants and Tops Spring 2012

We're the first ones to dig into our arsenal of accessories for a quick outfit pick-me-up, but today's styling exercise comes courtesy of 15 totally cute tie-front pieces. Exaggerated sash wrap details, country-chic knots, silky tie blouses, and the most perfectly cinched-at-the-hem striped tee — it's a swift way to enhance the texture and dynamic of any clothing item with little to no effort Read more

10 Reasons Why Tropical Prints Should Be at the Top of Your Summer Must-Haves List


Updated 05/18/12 11:15 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Tropical Print Dresses and Pants

Forget traditional Hawaiian-printed muumuus and silly parrot-themed button-up blouses: these tropical print wares are not only covetable — they'll also instantly inject your closet with a Summer-ready feel. While it's no secret we love a great floral pattern, we're currently crushing on a bolder, brighter tropical iteration of the trend. And the best part? You can incorporate the Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Get Inspired to Ride Your Bike This Summer!


Updated 05/16/12 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out May 15, 2012

CelebStyle: super-cute celeb-inspired ways to ride your bike Creative ways to use cream cheese Gisele Bundchen brings her fresh face to Brazil How to get your hair to smell like perfume Jay-Z throws his weight behind gay marriage Awe-inspiring play spaces for little ones Chic new ways to rock a tie-front look effortlessly The Shops at Target go regional this Fall See Bradley Cooper in Read more

Mila Kunis and Clive Owen Kiss For the Cameras


Updated 05/12/12 4:43 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mila Kunis Kissing Clive Owen Pictures

Mila Kunis and Clive Owen were together on the NYC set of Blood Ties yesterday. The costars in the movie, directed by Guillaume Canet, shared a kissing scene in front of the cameras. Clive's working on his next project as he gears up for the May 28 debut of Hemingway & Gellhorn on HBO. Mila likewise has another project on the way, with Ted hitting theaters July 13. Canet's latest movie also Read more

Eva Mendes Shows Us How Sexy '50s Style Is Done — Get Her Look Now


Updated 05/02/12 4:59 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Eva Mendes Retro Spring Style 2012

There's little fault we can ever find with Eva Mendes. Even when she's shopping at Whole Foods, she manages to effortlessly nail that sexy off-duty Rita Hayworth look. By pairing a crisp white Express tie-front blouse with a sweet daisy-print skirt, Eva looks both Spring-ready and vintage chic. This sexy daytime ensemble is totally easy to achieve; Eva only had to style five key retro-inspired Read more

First Look! Over 80 Photos of Ann Taylor's Cool French-Girl-Inspired Fall 2012 Preview


Updated 04/28/12 11:48 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Ann Taylor Fall 2012 Collection

For Fall 2012, Ann Taylor's head designer Lisa Axelson crossed the pond and took to the banks of the Seine, to the cozy-chic cafés of Montmartre, and to the gardens of the Tuileries. The result? An autumnal collection not only reminiscent of her travels, but also totally inspired by la femme jolie. Apart from the brand's signature animal-print wares (this time, in a digital dalmatian iteration), Read more

What We Need to Talk About When We Talk About Sex and Feminism


Updated 04/14/12 4:53 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Modern Feminism

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Lisa Solod, who came of age during the sexual revolution, explores what feminism means to this generation. My mother married my father because, she told me in a rare moment of candor, she wanted to have sex with him. She was 25 and tired of pre-sex fumbling and stolen kisses. My father was, of course, far Read more

How to Maximize Those Butt-Toning Squats


Updated 04/12/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Doing Squats Effectively

If strong, sculpted legs are what you're after, you've got to become one with the squat. The basic exercise targets glutes, hamstrings, quads, and core, so incorporating it into your strength-training workouts is definitely worth your while. Here are some ways to get more bang for your butt — er, I mean buck — when doing squats. Focus on your heels: When doing a squat, make sure to shift Read more

15 Super Cute Bows Worth Wearing This Spring


Updated 04/10/12 10:26 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Cute Bow Accessories For Spring 2012

Bows are no longer just for the frill-seekers. The Spring 2012 runways — namely Miu Miu, Valentino, Viktor & Rolf, and Carven — have proven that these sweetly twisted knots are the perfect flirty accent for any serious style-setter. To this point, it's less about the overtly girlie Little Bo Peep fluff and more about the subtle ways in which we can show off a romantic detail without going Read more