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Best of 2008: Favorite FABTV Show

FabSugar — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:00:22 -0800

Fashion is an increasingly popular TV show topic. This year we watched a few oldies but goodies - Project Runway, America's Next Top Model, Tim Gunn's Guide to Style - and turned on the tube for a few newbies: The Rachel Zoe Project and Stylista. Gossip Girl will always have a special place in our hearts for its eternal wardrobe appeal. Which show had your TiVo in a tizzy this year?

Photos courtesy of the CW and Bravo TV

Glitterati: JBalducci Jewelry

FabSugar — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:00:22 -0800

When one of your necklaces is featured on Tim Gunn's Guide to Style as one of Tim's Essentials, you're done - in a good way. That's just what happened to Jenifer Balducci, the San Francisco-based designer who created the necklace at left as part of her JBalducci Jewelry collection.

She started out designing high-end jewelry and custom pieces in LA, but eventually moved into her Bay Area studio, where JBalducci was born in 2003. Jenifer loves incorporating vintage and antique pieces with fine materials for her namesake line, producing a contemporary look.

All of her pieces are handmade, and they run from $25-$130 at JBalducci.com.

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The 10 Fashion Essentials, According to Tim Gunn

FabSugar — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 09:00:22 -0800

Tim Gunn is the prince of fashion TV. Unlike most of the other competitive reality shows out there, Tim serves as a mentor to the aspiring designers on our favorite show Project Runway. Tim is insanely smart, charming and defines "tough love" - he's like that really tough professor that ended up being your favorite one of all. With Season Four weeks away, I wanted to share Tim's 10 Fashion Essentials he shares with us via his show Tim Gunn's Guide to Style.

While I put together some Fab picks based on his list, I thought: we could do without a couple of these, and, where are the shoes and bags?! He supplies them to his disciples on Tim Gunn's Guide to Style but doesn't include them here. Alas, I put together a pretty thorough mini-wardrobe based on his recommendations. And remember, according to Tim: "It's all about owning your look. And when you do you navigate the world with great confidence. And what more could we want?"

To learn Tim's 10 Fashion Essentials, read more

Basic Black Dress
Trench Coat
Classic Dress Pants
Skirt
Blazer
Classic White Shirt
Day Dress
Cashmere Sweater
Jeans
Sweatsuit Alternative
Bonus: One Indulgent Trendy Item Under $20

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Fab Read: Nina Garcia's Little Black Book of Style

FabSugar — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:00:33 -0700

The season premiere of "Project Runway" may still be seven weeks away (49 days to be exact), but we've got plenty of projects to keep us satisfied. There's "Tim Gunn's Guide to Style," which we're obsessed with, and Heidi Klum's Very Sexy Makeup Collection, and now there's Nina Garcia's book The Little Black Book of Style, on sale for $13 (originally $18). This book, according to Nina, is not "A book of rules. It is a book on style." Just what you would expect from the "Project Runway" judge and ELLE fashion director.

The book itself is the LBD of fashion guides - sophisticated, elegant and timeless. It offers tips on how to: be your own muse (confidence trumps beauty), invest in wardrobe staples (ballet flats, cashmere and diamonds) and "what to wear when" (just say no to sweatsuits on planes). Overall, Nina offers very sage advice for both the savvy shopper and ensembly challenged.

Tune In To Tim Gunn's "Guide to Style"

FabSugar — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 05:30:33 -0700

As one of the most prominent fashion TV personalities of late, it's no surprise that silver fox style expert Tim Gunn, of Project Runway fame, landed himself his own show. "Tim Gunn's Guide to Style" seeks to makeover "fashion-challenged" women. With tough-love and guidance Tim and his fashion accomplice, former model Veronica Webb, lead women on an emotional journey to unearth their personal style.

Via our Fab sponsor, BravoTV, Tim wants "every woman to achieve her style zenith." I must say: I was not the only one who shed a tear at the end of the pilot - the whole cast had! It's true this makeover show is not the norm - it is thorough, sophisticated and emotional. And, educational. There are some aspects every woman should learn such as Gunn's "essential shopping list" which includes 10 basic pieces that no closet should be without - LBD, classic white shirt, blazer etc. and the importance of fit, as exhibited by some nifty computer technology. We could all use a weekly dose of Tim Gunn and here's how! Be sure to watch Thursdays starting September 6th at 10/9c.

Veronica Webb Sports Blue High Tops: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Thu, 14 May 2009 06:50:22 -0700

Model Veronica Webb has never played it safe. Do you remember her colorful wardrobe on Tim Gunn's Guide to Style? At a recent event in NYC, Veronica further proved her willingness to test the fashion boundaries by wearing bright blue high-top sneakers with a dress. Sneakers aren't unusual, but when paired with a gray dress and white trench, they stand out. I'm on her side, but do you think she pulls this part sporty, part chic look off?

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How Would YOU Wear It? Veronica Webb

FabSugar — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:00:22 -0700

When a celebrity dresses poorly, it's painful, but when a fashion insider does, it's inexcusable. Former model and Tim Gunn's sidekick on Tim Gunn's Guide to Style showed up to an event in NYC looking like a chicken in her yellow blouse and yellow cardigan. Last time I checked, it was a Redbook, not Reebok, event, so why the sneakers?

If I were Veronica, I would have kept the piped cardigan and that's about it. I would have selected dark wide-leg jeans, an ivory camisole, and a cool pair of flats (since she clearly wanted to be comfy).

How would YOU wear it?

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Fab Read: Fashion Inside Out, Daniel V's Guide to How Style Happens From Inspiration to Runway and Beyond

FabSugar — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:00:22 -0700

Project Runway alum Daniel Vosovic has taken fate into his own hands with his new book, Fashion Inside Out: Daniel V's Guide to How Style Happens From Inspiration to Runway and Beyond ($20).

In it, Daniel reveals his tips on how to become a successful fashion designer. From connecting with the right people to self promotion, this how-to is an informative easy read. Don't forget to read the touching foreword from Tim Gunn. This is a must-read for every aspiring fashion designer. If you don't believe me, ask him yourself at his upcoming blog interview with Craft. Just submit your questions in the comments section of the Craft post and the moderators will take it from there.

Friday Fab News Roundup!

FabSugar — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:40:22 -0700

Nature Is So In These Days - NY Times
Barbie Goes from Vinyl to Virtual - BusinessWeek
Sneak Peek at SJP's Bitten Photo Shoot - The Daily
Flip Flops? Gym Shoes? Never in the Ukraine! - Radar
Designers for Hire: Big Names Face Uphill Battle to Get Backing - WWD
Is Green the New Black? - The Guardian
The Haute Bride: Next Year, Bridal Gowns Go High Fashion - New York
Tim Gunn's Guide to Quality, Taste and Style - Today
German Red Army Faction Wanted to Kidnap Karl Lagerfeld - Yahoo
When Designers' Personal Looks and Runway Trends Align - Style

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Julian Wrap Dress in Black - $298.00	Cashmere V-neck sweater - $138.00
Mod Necklace - $5.80	Contour jackson wide-leg satin trim pant - Black - $108.00
Valentino Red Techno Gabardine Trenchcoat - $1,195.00	Theory Pencil Skirt - $175.00
Rag & Bone Combat Jacket - $515.00	Helmut Lang Basic Button Down Shirt - $220.00
Marc by Marc Jacobs Sabrina Sateen Dress - $328.00	Wool-blend sweater dress - Gray heather - $128.00
J Brand The Doll: Indigo Wash - $185.00