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Trend Alert: Tasty Tulips

FabSugar — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:50:22 PDT

To be fair, everything Diane wears is tasty. But rarely do we see her so vibrant in mismatching colors and wearing blingy accessories. Rejoice! Here she is between shopping visits in Berlin in a tasty tulip Stella McCartney print skirt (with obi belt), yellow tee, cascading necklace, and Chanel bag. Metallic sandals appear to be both comfortable and functional. The latest crop of tulip skirts are unique and heavily draped, inspiring experimentation. Screw playing it safe, Diane never does.

Look of the Day: Kickin' It

FabSugar — Fri, 15 May 2009 08:50:22 PDT

I adore Geeksy's tough-pretty getup. Today, she's kickin' it in a cute tulip skirt, tank, and tough boots. It's the perfect mash of girliness and badass.

Here's what she has on:

Tank: Unknown
Skirt: Custom
Tights: Topshop
Boots: Dr. Martens
Belt: Unknown

Congrats to Geeksy!

Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar!

The Look For Less: Marc Jacobs Silk Tulip Skirt

FabSugar — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:00:22 PDT

Tulip skirts totally remind me of Spring. After all, tulips do best in the brisk Spring weather. This look, modeled by Daiane Conterato, is from Marc Jacobs's Resort '09 collection. The bright blue tulip skirt is flirty and Fab just like the flower, but the $850 price tag is insanely steep for my wallet. It's good then that I found a cheaper skirt that has the same shape and sexy asymmetrical slit. I can now recreate this funky fresh look without going broke. Perfecto.

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I am in lust with this Charlotte Russe Satin Tulip Skirt ($23); it looks identical to the MJ version, minus the crazy cost. The asymmetrical slit is the same, as are the contrast black trim and the elastic waistband. Both also have a silky sheen that makes them ultra luxurious. I can dress it up or down depending on the accompanying accessories.

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March Shopping Madness! Decadent Draping

FabSugar — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:00:22 PDT

When I feel like channeling my inner goddess, I look for clothes with decadent draping. This ode to Grecian beauty is all about soft textiles wrapped, folded, and pleated into beautiful cuts. Take for example this Elizabeth and James Drape Skirt ($295). The smokey lilac hue and fluid swoop are simultaneously modern yet magical; the thick black banded waist adds sporty chic. Quite the perfect Spring skirt . . .

Celebrity Style: Lindsay Price

FabSugar — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:00:22 PST

Black is back. But while most stars are turning to LBDs, Lindsay Price is doing her own thing. The actress attended the 2nd annual H.E.L.P. Malawi fundraising event in NYC in an all-black ensemble that dazzled from head to toe. I love that she paired up different fabrics - a satin tulip skirt with a rayon cocoon top. The oversized stone and chain necklace and gold sandals provide just enough variation. What a wonderful holiday party outfit!

Have you checked out CelebStyle yet? Find lots more celebrity street style there!

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The Look For Less: Maria Sharapova's Black Tulip Skirt

FabSugar — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:00:22 PDT

Tennis star Maria Sharapova appeared on the Late Show With David Letterman looking quite the style maven in her black-and-white ensemble and to-die-for YSL sandals. I don't normally look to sports figures for inspiration, but I have to give credit where credit is due . . . and Maria's black tulip skirt spurred a hunt to find something equally sexy but not equally pricey.

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I haven't seen a more adorable tulip skirt than this Naomi Black Belted Skirt ($47) in a long while. It's a bit longer than Maria's, but that's probably a good idea considering many of us don't have her legs for days. And, I love that it has pockets!

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Online Sale Alert! Up to 75% Off at Bloomingdale's

FabSugar — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 02:00:22 PST

Bloomie's has just taken off an extra 30 percent from their already reduced handbags, accessories, shoes, and clothes, making for a whopping 45-75 percent off the original prices. We're talking brands like BCBG, MICHAEL Michael Kors, DKNY, Kate Spade, and more.

Once a Nanette Lepore, always a Nanette Lepore girl, I like to say: and this Nanette Lepore Radiant Satin Skirt ($214, originally $305) does anything but change my mind. It's so sophisticated and fun!

Trend Alert: Tulip Skirts

FabSugar — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 03:00:22 PST

Designers have been playing with volume for seasons now. What was once a frightening trend has evolved into something modern and wearable. The easiest way to play with volume is with a tulip skirt. All you need to do is keep is slim or structured on top, depending on whether you want to go flirty (see Emporio Armani Fall '07 at left) or artsy, and definitely pair with some sexy booties. Tulips require heels to blossom, and your overall womanly silhouette will flourish.

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Sneak Peek! Madewell's Girl Goes Woodsy and Tomboy-Cool For Fall

Hannah Weil — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:15:01 PDT

We got our first taste of Madewell's Fall 2012 back in April, but if ever there was a way to prove the cool factor in this collection, it's in Madewell's perfectly styled Fall lookbook. Mastering the art of effortless layers, girl-meets-boy appeal, and the style quirks of traditional Fall clothing turned on its head, Madewell offers up the season's essentials in bold hues, clever prints (like a leopard-print grandpa cardigan), and staple denim. It's the best kind of tomboy dressing - pastel tulip skirts paired with plaid button-downs and field boots - and a woodsier edge, thanks to cozy knit hats, lumberjack-inspired jackets, and cheeky wool sweaters. Read on for our must-have pieces, then click through to get a glimpse of the whole collection.

This varsity jacket has just the right sporty vibe to toughen up all of our Fall dresses.
This adorable sheep-printed sweater tops our list with its quirky style sense and slightly vintage feel.
We love the slightly '70s feel of this look, and we're adding the felted fedora to our wish list.

Mary Katrantzou Fall 2012

FabSugar — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:55:08 PST

Mary Katrantzou didn't shy away from her signature look; in fact, she turned up the dial on the bold prints she's become known for - the same ones she's crafted for her own Topshop collaboration. Her Fall '12 collection had no shortage of neoprene color, nor full-bodied patterns crafted in the most sculptural of silhouettes and body-conscious forms. Katrantzou revealed to The New York Times that her way with print is not without purpose: "With print, it is about educating the customer to try it on and see what it does with the silhouette . . . trying to do with print what a black dress would do onto their body. And it works!" If you see the line through her eyes you begin to understand her body-conscious strategy. It's not just about the whimsy of the print; every detail of design works together to highlight the shape of a woman. You see that in color choice, in silhouette, and in the widening or narrowing of her patterns - how it may open up in a cheeky timepiece at the waist, but taper in a tighter pattern at the hip; you can't discount even the smallest details when taking in the collection. But the whole is greater than the sum of its parts - Mary is a master of illusion with a talent for print-making that makes this collection not just playful, but oh so smart.

Trends: Brights, print mixing, texture, bold shoulders, structural silhouettes, ruffles, a-line skirts, tulip skirts.
Colors: Black, scarlet red, brilliant yellow, blue, green, fuchsia, nude, moss green.
Key Piece: The bright blue and green neoprene print combos and the softer dresses with ultra-femme flowy capes and skirts.
Accessories: Suede ankle boots in green, black, blue, and red; white and black lace-up heels and bright yellow pumps.
Who Would Wear It: The risk-taker with an appetite for emboldened silhouettes, brilliant color, and all-over print; Katrantzou fans like Keira Knightley, Alexa Chung, and Solange Knowles.