Double Take! Vanitas vs. Karen Zambos


Updated 11/27/07 7:38 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 6 comments

Double Take! Vanitas vs. Karen Zambos

Vanitas is all over the place these days. That's why I did a double take when I saw this Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Sleeveless Phoebe Dress ($215, originally $429) in the same exact fabric. Wait a minute . . . isn't that the print of Vanitas' Kimono Red Silk Dress ($284)? Yes it is! It's a very small fabric world out there. Chances are both brands visited Premiere Vision, a fabric trade show, Read more

Celebrity Style: Christina Aguilera


Updated 12/15/07 4:57 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 35 comments

Celebrity Style: Christina Aguilera

Have I mentioned how much I love a blonde in green? What a glamorous combo. A very pregnant and very blonde Christina Aguilera hit up Kitson for a Rock the Vote party in a green silk ruffle dress by Vanitas. Looks like she's following Nicole Richie, who also wore Vanitas while pregnant. The patent Yves Saint Laurent bag and T-strap Loubs are also divine. Talk about hot mama-to-be! Shop Read more

Celebrity Style: Nicole Richie


Updated 12/15/07 5:27 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 37 comments

Celebrity Style: Nicole Richie

I knew Nicole Richie's dress was familiar as soon as I laid eyes on it - I did a Designer Spotlight on Vanitas almost a month ago! Although this is not a traditional maternity frock, it sure looks good on her. The navy blue and red pattern is very vintage. And Nicole continues to stick to the Willy Wonka theme with her white round sunnies. She's really spearheading a whole movement of wearing Read more

Gearing Up For The Hills With Party Tops!


Updated 04/03/08 5:15 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 23 comments

Gearing Up For The Hills With Party Tops!

I'm telling the truth when I say I am not an avid watcher of The Hills. But, I will admit to some "background TV" of the show, and stopping mid-action to tune in. I swear that is the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help me God. With my testimony out of the way, who will be tuning in for the premiere of The Hills, Season 3 on Monday? One part of this guilty pleasure I do pay attention to Read more

Designer Spotlight: Vanitas


Updated 07/31/07 11:09 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 21 comments

Designer Spotlight: Vanitas

Only two out of the three Vanitas (Latin for "the Vanities") founders are biological family (Jennifer Band and Katie Wacha), but they all consider themselves sisters. That may be because Jennifer is married to Taryn Band's brother, Alex, singer of the band, The Calling. Now that we got the whole family thing straightened out, let's focus on the clothes, as they're definitely worth gushing Read more

Trend Alert: Easy Breezy Trousers


Updated 07/26/07 1:43 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 10 comments

Trend Alert: Easy Breezy Trousers

A pair of easy breezy trousers makes me want to swing dance as if in one of those infamous GAP commercials. The light weight, the ease of movement, the casual chic of these cool pants are so Katharine Hepburn. Not one for suiting, I do appreciate the look and feel of a casual trouser. And, they can give you height! Wear them with a loose tank and some open-toe wedges and swing dance throughout Read more