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Victoria's Secret Two Lips Zigzag Wedge Sandal: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:00:22 PDT

These Victoria's Secret Two Lips Zigzag Wedge Sandals ($89) are out of this world. These shoes look as though they've come out of a rap video but then again, I can see these worn on the red carpet. By Fergie or Paris maybe? From the zigzag heel to the rhinestone-embellished strap, these are definitely a show stopper. Are they hot or not?

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.

Life's a Beach: Glam-o-Rama

FabSugar — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:00:22 PDT

Step it up, it's time to step into the wonderful world that is glam-o-rama. Plain old flip-flops won't do your sexy bikini justice so opt for some fantastically fetching sandals. Take a clue from Victoria Beckham (cute son optional), who proves every day can be a glamorous day. Whether high or low, these enticing shoes will help you shine your way to the top. What you do when you get there is none of my business.

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Celebrity Style: Victoria Beckham

FabSugar — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:00:22 PST

Victoria Beckham and her kids celebrated Brooklyn's birthday at the movies yesterday in LA. Leave it to the posh mommy to wear a Marc Jacobs dress (on sale!) and a Birkin to such a casual place. The frock fits her so well, and I'm glad she tucked her boobies away. How cute is it that little Cruz is matching his mum in the red and black Batman costume?!

Marc Jacobs Collection Runway Cowl Neck Dress - Sold Out	Two Lips Calista Red Patent - Footwear - Sold Out
Women's Classic Aviator Sunglasses - Sold Out	Pratesi Ladies' Cherry Red Classic Leather Flap Handbag - Sold Out
Sterling silver stud earrings 8mm - Sold Out

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Ashlee Simpson's Rockin' Style

FabSugar — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 03:22:22 PST

I realized I haven't given Ashlee Simpson much Fab love as of late. But she has been in her little love bubble with Pete Wentz so what can I say. It's official though: she's taken rocker style and made it her own. She still manages to look feminine and cute, though, so if you like to rock or date bad boys, take some notes. Life & Style pointed out some rocker-esque accessories so I decided to rock out, too.

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Balenciaga Studded Short Purse - Sold Out	Ever Luzia - Sold Out
Made Her Think Candy Pyramid Cuff - Sold Out	Sky Leather Choker Top - Sold Out
Betsey Johnson Silvertone Charm Bracelet Watch - Sold Out	D&G Dolce & Gabbana Wild Ways Zebra-Print Bra - Sold Out

Monique Lhuillier Fall 2012

FabSugar — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:01:39 PST

If there were any Oscar nominees in the house tonight, they're likely putting in their requests for dresses as we speak. Monique Lhuillier's Fall collection was filled with the kind of full-on dramatic glamour the designer's become known for - the kind that would light up any red carpet. This season, Lhuillier hones in on her craft with a dark, sexy tilt. Cutouts, black and red lace, and edgier leather accents gave Monique's girl a vixen-esque quality, albeit one with a hint of the retro-inspired. Models hit the catwalk with slicked waves and red lips to further the '40s feel; we get a sense of the era's sultry side and a touch of the fashion forward in leather bands and angular sheer insets and cutouts. She marries both classic glamour and a modern sophistication effortlessly in every piece. It's one gorgeous design after the other - a rich palette and a wash of embellishment, lace, or a thigh-high slit to amp up every showstopper. But even when the show closes there's a sense that it still isn't finished - part two will be seeing our A-listers take the looks to the red carpet.

Trends: Lace, leather, sequin embellishment.
Colors: Red, black, and gold.
Key Piece: The black, white, and red lace gown; the gold sequin-embellished pieces.
Accessories: Wide leather belts at the waist, ankle-strap pointed-toe Manolo Blahnik heels.
Who Would Wear It: You'll see it all over the red carpet.

11 Things You Need to Throw Away

Emily Co — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:05:07 PST

The first step to taking care of yourself and de-stressing is to make sure that your environment is in order. Seeing your house full of clutter can affect your mood negatively and make your personal space seem like a place you want to escape from, rather than something to look forward to coming home to. Organize a "throwing out" day every month to make sure that you don't have clutter building up. Here are some things you should consider purging from your home:

Old magazines. Get rid of old magazines you have lying around because chances are, you aren't going to read them again. Find places where you can donate your magazines to such as child care centers, doctor's offices, nail salons, nursing homes, and libraries. If there's an article that really speaks to you, scan a digital image of it and keep it in your computer. Or keep a folder of magazine clippings if you like saving magazine articles.
Receipts, bills, and documents. Throw away receipts for items that you aren't planning on returning, and ones that you won't need to use come tax time. If you're wary of throwing away receipts, you can make a digital copy of them with a basic scanner, a pricey specialized receipt scanner ($174), or a smartphone app ($2). See here for a full list of documents you should keep forever or temporarily.
Clothes. Use the two-year-rule for clothes - get rid of apparel that you haven't worn in two years. Sell them to a thrift store (find a thrift store at thethriftshopper.com) or donate them to the needy.
Books. Go through your bookshelf and gather together books you haven't touched in months and ones that you aren't planning on rereading. Be realistic and make sure you're ruthless. If you haven't touched it in a year, you're most likely not going to read it again. Sell the books on Amazon, Craigslist, or eBay. You can even trade them for something else on swap.com. You can always donate them as well!
Medicine and vitamins. Take a look at your medicine closet and clear out drugs that have expired, medicine that has sat on your shelf for too long, or ones that you no longer use. First, check to see what the proper disposal methods are for the medication, and if you can't find any, check to see if your community has a drug take-back program. If there isn't a program near you, then the FDA advises mixing medicine with "used coffee grounds or kitty litter" in a container or sealable bag before throwing it away to make the drugs less appealing.

For more things to throw away, read on.

You'll Heart Bobbi Brown's Exclusive Fashion Week Palette

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:02:00 PST

Bobbi Brown has her heart in the right place this Fashion Week. Not only has her company long supported coronary disease awareness group The Heart Truth, but this year she's coming out with a limited-edition Heart Truth palette ($25), as well. We love the message, the tagline (Listen to Your Heart), and the fact that for a reasonable price you get three eye shadows, two lip colors, and a goes-with-everything gloss. Bobbi Brown will also be sponsoring The Heart Truth's celebrity-studded Red Dress Fashion Show, which will take place at the beginning of NYFW, on Feb. 8. So look out for the show, and be sure to give the palette a once-over before it sells out.

What We're Sweet On: Great Lip Stuff, Weird Names

Miriam Lacey — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:05:00 PST

Nobody would ever really be keen on the idea of putting blood or tears on our lips, so Rain Cosmetics is really lucky that its new lip stain, Blood ($12), and gloss, Tears ($12), are so superlatively great. Blood is a deep pink gel-based stain that's like a thicker, less-red Benetint. The lasting power is excellent when applied on the lips, but it works well on cheeks, too - even though it's not strictly for use as rouge. And thanks to the gel texture, the product spreads on wonderfully, allowing you plenty of time to blend away splotches.

Tears, the less eccentrically named of the two, is perfect if you're tired of supershiny, goopy gloss that makes you look like you just freshened up your makeup before eighth grade science class. Tears isn't sticky, the shine is so subtle that it almost looks more like balm, and it goes over stain or lipstick beautifully. So don't judge a gloss by its slightly creepy packaging; this stuff is much better than your average bodily fluid.

How to Get the Perfect Faux Flutter Every Time

Guest Writer — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:50:42 PST

Celebrity makeup artist and Vanitymark Cosmetics founder Brett Freedman has been guest blogging on BellaSugar for the past two months, but alas, all good things must come to an end. Thank you for your amazing advice and top tips, Brett, and we look forward to seeing your work on red carpets everywhere! With that said, we're proud to present Brett's last column, for which we know you'll be all a-flutter.

Long, lush lashes. Who doesn't want them? With the trend toward brighter lips and sparser eye, a vivid lash line is even more important. So many gals ask me about amping up their flutter with faux lashes. It's actually pretty easy. Here's my technique to give your peepers a little extra pop. See how Brett gets it right every time when you read more.

Perhaps the Prettiest Veils Ever

BellaSugar — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:08:10 PST

The lace veils at Jean Paul Gaultier were to die for - The Cut
The best makeup removers out there - Real Simple
Are Hillary Clinton-style headbands making a comeback? - Styleite
What the way you walk says about you - Glo
Is this new Kate Somerville product "Botox in a bottle"? - Stylelist
Should you be color correcting your lips? - Beautylish
An easy two-step smoky eye - Refinery 29
Everyone on TV uses body makeup, apparently - The Stir

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Sizzle by Coloriffics Women's Atlantis Sandal - Sold Out	Giuseppe Zanotti Embellished Rhinestone Thongs - Sold Out