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New York Fashion Week Trend Alert: Red

FabSugar — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:00:22 -0700

Bold, daring, powerful. Red has reared its beautiful head for Spring. What is usually a color associated with wintry weather and the holidays, come Spring juicy reds of cherry, strawberry and candy apple will steal the spotlight. I welcome this with open arms; it's been a while since I bought a fabulous LRD or red blouse. Here are some examples but be sure to also check out the matte red sequins at Tracy Reese and fruit punch red prints at Rachel Comey. Whether you like your reds bold or bolder, get ready to knock 'em red.

(L-R: Alexander Wang, Badgley Mischka, Willow)

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Citrine by Stones Willow Necklace: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Mon, 14 May 2007 09:02:22 -0700

I love accentuating a simple look with an interesting necklace every now and then, but I would never consider sporting this Citrine by the Stones Willow Necklace, $205. It's just too abstract for my taste. The triple links look like an arts 'n crafts project done by grade-schoolers. Would you wear it?

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Model of the Week: Amy Bracco

FabSugar — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 07:59:33 -0700

Many high school graduates travel for leisure right after graduation. As soon as Model of the Week, Amy Bracco, graduated high school, she headed straight to Paris, Sydney and London strictly for business. Amy, a Walnut Creek, CA native who was discovered at a local modeling competition, had modeled during Summer and Winter vacations in Los Angeles and San Francisco, but her travels overseas allowed her to beef up her portfolio. She is currently based in New York City.

You may recognize her from ad campaigns like Guess? Diesel, Coach, DKNY, Tretorn, Dove, and Clinique. The model has also graced the covers of magazines and has done TV ads for Pantene, Samsung, Oil of Olay and Garnier Fructis.

Check out her beauty interview with BELLA.

To see a gallery of pictures and to read her fashion interview, read more

FAB: What is the most memorable show you walked in?
AB: Betsey Johnson. She is so much fun and the energy surrounding that show was fantastic. Her passion for life just oozes off of her and everything she touches is positively affected by it.

FAB: If your house was burning down and you could only save one clothing item, what would it be and why?
AB: Wow. I guess my first pair of True Religion blue jeans. They are perfectly worn in now and so soft!

FAB: What is one destination you still need a stamp for on your passport?
AB: Japan, India, Thailand, Capetown in South Africa...the list goes on forever. The more I see, the more I want to.

FAB: Who are your favorite designers?
AB: I love Diane von Furstenberg. Her dresses are easy to throw on and she knows a woman's body so well. Rebecca Taylor does amazing dresses as well. I love Free People dresses for summer. I also love Australian designers Alice McCall, Willow and Sass & Bide. I stock up every time I go back for a visit to Sydney.

FAB: What are three words that describe your personal style?
AB: Casual, comfortable, classy; the 3 C's!

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Fab Gift Guide: YumSugar

FabSugar — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:52:25 -0800

In celebration of the launch of YumSugar (go Yum!) here is a gift guide for the fashionable foodie. Feast your eyes on these fab suggestions. To see all of my gift guides, click here. To learn how to contribute you own fabulous finds to our Fab Gift Guide, click here.

Under $50

Oh la la crème brulee. Professional Culinary Blow Torch, $39.95.

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$50-$100

Ok so I would use this as a creamer AND a makeup brush holder. Missoni Creamer, $96.

Over $100

My blue crush. KitchenAid Artisan® Series w/Pouring Shield in Blue Willow, $299.99.

SPF Face Wash?

FabSugar — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:16:29 -0700

Freeze 24/7 Ice Shield Facial Cleanser With Sunscreen is a revolutionary product: It's the first to combine a face wash with SPF 15 sun protection in one easy step. You actually wash the sunscreen on in the morning to screen your face from damaging UVA and UVB rays.

To use, simply wash your face as you normally would, then pat dry so you don't wipe the sunscreen off. It doesn't leave a greasy residue like a traditional sunscreen would; in fact, you won't even know that it's there. The cleanser also contains antioxidants such as white tea extract, as well as white willow extract, which is a natural salicylic acid to help clarify your skin. Buy a 4.2 oz bottle here for $48.