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Style for Style: How To Wear Brights

FabSugar — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 05:00:33 PDT

Bright. Bold. Ballsy. These are all words to describe one who chooses to wear super saturated hues - and more power to you! I thought it would be helpful to share some tips about how to wear brights, whether you are already a BBB bright wearing babe or especially if you are on the fence and not quite ready, yet.

These are tips from Polly Allen Mellen and me. Mellen is a fashion legend of sorts, who has been a stylist and fashion editor for more than 60 years at Harper's Bazaar and Vogue, and she was also the creative director at Allure from 1991-1999. So yeah, she's knows a thing or two about styling. And me, well you know me!

Get it right. If you want to wear a bright, find the right hue for you and your skin tone. Know your colors! If you seek the perfect red clutch, establish which red, crimson? cherry? tomato?, looks best tucked under your arm and seek it out. Also, if you want the look of a pretty pastel, go for a glamorous classic - nothing too girly or saccharine.
No frills. Attention to fit is important when wearing brights; color doesn't hide flaws. Make sure armholes and necklines are flattering for your bod. Mellen avoids ruffles claiming that "extra details like that are unnecessary and overhwelming when you have on a sumptuous color." Hmmm, I wonder how she felt about Giambattista Valli's Fall RTW collection...
Neutral territory. A bold color looks best when it pops next to a neutral. Black is a favorite, as is white in warm weather. But think outside of the fashion box; navy is fabulously preppy with pink, ditto for khaki and orange or lettuce green. If you are going monochrome one day - all black for example - make sure to carry a handbag that pops!
Feel it. You have to be comfortable when wearing a bright; you will draw attention to yourself. Do not attempt to don a bright when you're having a bad hair day, don't feel like wearing makeup, or (my addition) when hungover - you have to look tip top to pull it off!

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Turn On Your Brights! Acid Bright Shoes

FabSugar — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:17:33 PDT

Acid brights are this Spring's counterpart to cool neutrals. If you're feeling flashy and fierce, shout it out loud with bright clothing. I'm going to show you some acid brights all week long so order a Tall instead of a Venti because you can get your afternoon jolt right here on FabSugar. Alas, all good things come to an end. I'm topping off this series with a few pairs of irresistible bright shoes. Don't be shy...turn on your brights!

Guess Latika, $95.

Two more,

Tory Burch "Ellie" Wedge, $250.

Prada Turqoise Camoscio and Gros Flat, $390.

Turn On Your Brights! Acid Bright Watches

FabSugar — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:16:33 PDT

Acid brights are this Spring's counterpart to cool neutrals. If you're feeling flashy and fierce, shout it out loud with bright clothing. I'm going to show you some acid brights all week long so order a Tall instead of a Venti because you can get your afternoon jolt right here on FabSugar. Bright watches are a fun addition to any wardrobe. You all have mixed feelings when it comes to watches but maybe, hopefully, one of these will catch your eye. Don't be shy...turn on your brights!

Zodiac 'Seadragon' Round Dial Rubber Strap Watch, $175. This comes in many more bright colors!

A couple more,

Coach Lexington Pigskin Large Watch, $358.

Philip Stein Small Double Diamond Watch, $2,515.

Turn On Your Brights! Acid Bright Dresses (Yay!)

FabSugar — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:39:13 PDT

Acid brights are this Spring's counterpart to cool neutrals. If you're feeling flashy and fierce, shout it out loud with bright clothing. I'm going to show you some acid brights all week long so order a Tall instead of a Venti because you can get your afternoon jolt right here on FabSugar. I intentionally saved bright dresses for mid week to keep you amped until the weekend! Don't be shy...turn on your brights!

Chloe Jersey shift dress, $1,790.

A couple more,

Corey Lynn Calter Spaghetti Strap Dress, on sale for $65 (originally $165).

D&G Dolce & Gabbana Chain Dress, $385.

Fishbowl Pocket Trapeze dress, $36.50.

Turn On Your Brights! Acid Bright Bottoms

FabSugar — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 17:03:33 PDT

Acid brights are this Spring's counterpart to cool neutrals. If you're feeling flashy and fierce, shout it out loud with bright clothing. I'm going to show you some acid brights all week long so order a Tall instead of a Venti because you can get your afternoon jolt right here on FabSugar. Here are some fun bright bottoms, and no, I'm talking about bleaching any private body parts again!

Don't be shy...turn on your brights!

DVF Lucie Doubleknit Mini Skirt, $225.

A couple more bright bottoms,

BDG Bright 5-Pocket Skinny Pant, $59.

da-nang silk short jelly orange, on sale for $112 (originally $150).

Turn On Your Brights! Acid Bright Tops

FabSugar — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:23:33 PDT

Joes Jeans Short Sleeve Top in Poppy, $82.

A couple more brights,

Ella Moss Ring Strap Knit Tank, $98.

Proenza Schouler Tissue Tank in Canary, $12.99.

Heidi Klum Goes For a Rocker Look (and Sings, Too)

Jessica Cruel — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:29:00 PDT

Heidi Klum goes for a grungy rocker look in this risqué video - Styleite
How to get pink ombré on dark hair - HuffPost Style
Why this editor can't do without her hair removal creams - Stylelist
Men want pricing equality when it comes to spa services - The Cut
Switch up your Winter skin care favorites for Summer-ready formulas - The Fashion Spot
10 star-inspired hairstyles that are both chic and simple - Glo
Get hair extension tips from Kelly Ripa's stylist - Beauty Sweet Spot
Bright eye finds that won't melt in the sun - Real Beauty
Slip one of these top dry shampoos in your beach bag - The Frisky
Turn curly hair into pin-straight strands in no time - Beauty High

Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer on Modern Dating and the '90s

Annie Scudder — Wed, 23 May 2012 02:00:50 PDT

Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer are gearing up for the June 5 season-two premiere of Franklin & Bash on TNT. The guys hold a special place in our '90s girl hearts, so when we got a chance to chat with them, we had to get their straightforward dating advice. And, of course, we brought up the '90s. How could we resist while talking to Saved by the Bell's Zack Morris and Clueless's Travis Birkenstock? Read more to find out what we learned.

Designer Vicente Wolf Inspires With Tips From a Beautiful Bangkok Home

Lizzie Fuhr — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:44:01 PDT

In his recent article in the Wall Street Journal, designer Vincente Wolf offered some beautiful inspiration and tips on how to give your home a taste of Thai aesthetic. By looking at the amazing home of Jim Thompson, an expat architect who revamped the Thai silk industry, Vincente offers practical advice on how to bring this calming and rich vibe to your home.

"Play with height." Vincente says it's integral to have a balance of different heights and focal points in the room.
"Casual is in the intent." A traditional floor plan and elegant furniture make the space feel livable.

"Sometimes it's not what you add, but what you take away." Being able to edit yourself is key when designing a Thai-inspired space.
"Brighten dark finishes with shimmer." Slight glittery accents can bring a sense of strong emotion to a room.

"Multitask with trays." Putting a tray on a plus-size ottoman can turn it into a practical coffee table.
"Neutral and nervy need each other." Balancing bright and neutral hues makes everything in the space feel easy and relaxed. While pops of color can make all the difference, Bangkok beauty does not intend to overwhelm.

Photos courtesy of WSJ

Why You'll Love to Use the Color Wheel in Your Makeup Routine

Jessica Cruel — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:10:00 PDT

The color wheel is used by professional makeup artists time and time again to help disguise discoloration on the skin, as well as find the best shadows for any eye color. Learn how to use this tool at home to raise your application skills to megastar status.

Emphasis: Color theory can be used to bring out your best colorful feature - your eyes. When you arrange two colors from the opposite side of the wheel next to each other, it makes them both pop. So blue-eyed beauties should look to orange and golden-toned shadows and liners. Green-eyed girls look to purple or rosy shades for an extra bright look. And for the brown-eyed babes, practically every color can work for you.
Corrections: If you're looking to reduce the appearance of a mark, dark spot, or pimple, turn to a colored primer or concealer to balance out the area. So, if you're attempting to shade in visible blue under-eye veins, reach for an orange concealer. Have rosacea or a red-toned pimple? Dab on a bit of green primer to erase it. Just remember: put an unwanted color in its place by looking to the opposite side of the wheel to find its balancing match.

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