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Trend Alert: Winter Yellow

FabSugar — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 07:07:47 PST

Why does Kylie Minogue look so chipper in this picture? Could it be because she is wearing sunny, happy winter yellow? I would not have guessed it was January in gray London by the looks of this picture. I have been noticing quite a few celebs wearing this bright hue - it goes fantastically with black, grey and denim. Need a winter pick me up? Throw on this color for size. Oh, and did you all see my Look Book post where I'm wearing my fave yellow pumps? Part nautical, part pop, this is a great trend to transition into Spring 2007. Here are my designer and non-designer picks:

Source

Tod's New D-Bag Media, $1,150.

J.Crew Chino colette jacket, $118.

Forever 21 Striped Knit Top, $10.80.

A few more,

Christian Dior yellow oversized aviator sunglasses, on sale for $99.99 (originally $124.99).

Fendi Silk shift top, $745.

Kate Spade Loretta, $175.50.

Forever 21 Puffed Heart Cutout Necklace, $6.00.

A Makeover For Your Grocery List

LilSugar — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:17:02 PDT

If your child has been diagnosed with a food allergy, you know both cooking at home and dining out can quickly become a challenge. Since healthy eating begins at home, and eating at home begins at the grocery store, we turned to Amie Valpone of The Healthy Apple for some advice on how to stock your pantry for success, whether you're dealing with food allergies or just want to take a cleaner approach to your family's diet. See how Amie, a nutritionist who specializes in clean eating, fills up her own grocery cart, and how you can transform your own to accommodate your family's dietary needs.

"Cleaning" Up Your Grocery List

Essential Condiments

Extra-virgin olive oil
Flaxseed oil
Grape seed oil
Champagne vinegar
Apple cider vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
Organic Dijon mustard
Organic coarse, seeded mustard
San-J wheat-free tamari soy sauce
Amy's Organic salsa
Sun-dried tomatoes
Hummus (try Tribe, Wild Garden, Sabra, or Cedar's)
Hot sauce (try Cholula or Sriracha)
Miso (white, barley, and red)
Organic lemon juice

Continue reading for what to buy in the gluten-free, dairy-free, and freezer departments.

I Love Your ShopStyle: Far Eastern Glam

FabSugar — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:30:22 PST

ShopStylist magda_ooo took cues from the Fall '12 runways and put together a totally chic Far Eastern glam look. How to achieve the same bold effect? Rock a fierce Thakoon yellow and orange paisley-meets-tapestry print cocktail dress with equally bold accessories. A stack of colorful mix-and-match bangles, chunky platform sandals, and an oversized pair of sunglasses should polish off the globally inspired ensemble. For chillier climates, add opaque black tights and a shaggy coat for a Winter-perfect finish.

Day Dresses by Thakoon
Sandals by Jeffrey Campbell

Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2012

Chi Diem Chau — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:54:49 PST

Designers have been sticking to a more neutral palette for Winter but not Diane von Furstenberg and Yvan Mispelaere. Showing to a celebrity-filled crowd at Lincoln Center - we spotted Solange, Molly Sims, Coco Rocha, and Barbara Walters in the crowd - the duo filled the runway with gorgeous color combos in every jewel tone imaginable. The theme of the collection was "rendezvous," further explained in the show notes as "glamorous at a moment's notice." The outcome was sexy, effortless French-inspired dressing in the way of formfitting wool jersey dresses, wrap skirts, office-appropriate separates, and drapey asymmetric jumpsuits. A pink rendition of the latter, paired with an oversized dark burgundy coat, was one of the highlights of the collection. Whimsical prints - puzzle pieces, quotation marks, and keyholes, were splayed across an array of wrap skirts, oversized coats, and blouses, emoting a sense of mysterious quirk. Whether you're a working woman or just looking to paint the town red, DVF has you covered.

Trends: Sheer insets, high slits, halter and racerback details.
Colors: Raspberry, seafoam green, scarlet red, dark teal, black, mustard yellow.
Key Piece: We loved the asymmetric pink jumpsuit paired with a gorgeous dark burgundy coat.
Accessories: Oversized clutches, box clutches, printed satchel bags, leather opera length gloves, ankle-strap pumps.
Who Would Wear It: Girls who crave effortless, sexy silhouettes and bright hues like Zoe Saldana and front row attendees Molly Sims and Solange.

Charlotte Ronson Fall 2012

Hannah Weil — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:04:45 PST

Charlotte Ronson showed off warm, gorgeous color on an urban-cool collection for Fall 2012. She delivers both sophistication and cool-girl edge in the same breath, working graphic print, slick leather, and a brilliant palette onto slim knits paired with menswear-inspired trousers. We get a little of the designer's après-ski influence on a fresh reinterpretation of Winter knits done in cool camel and yellow. But it's mostly Ronson's eye for balancing downtown street-chic with uptown polish we love; how she gives us both a sharpness and a sense of femininity that's entirely wearable.

Trends: Leather, fur, cutouts, menswear-inspired trousers.
Colors: Black, red, yellow, camel.
Key Piece: The black leather jacket over the femme red pleated dress and tights; the utilitarian tweed jacket with zips and pockets.
Accessories: Lace-up ankle boots, knee-high boots, black pumps, black and white tights, leather gloves, and Ronson's new collection of handbags.
Who Would Wear It: The modern urban girl who craves the cool factor with polish; Ronson fans like Whitney Port and Nicky Hilton.

In Season: Carrots

YumSugar — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:29:21 PST

You eat carrots regularly - but how much do you know about them? Although they can be grown year-round, all root vegetables thrive during the Winter season, protected from cooler temperatures by the earth. Carrots are known for their vibrant orange color, but there are also purple, red, yellow, and white varieties - mostly grown as novelty crops. The root itself is crunchy and sweet, while the leafy greens tend to be on the bitter side.

To learn more about carrots and discover new dishes, just keep reading

Looks of the Week!

FabSugar — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:00:55 PST

We love how our stylish Fab community provides us with endless Winter layering inspiration. This week's looks included everything from fur-and-chambray combos to a monochromatic Alexander Wang getup, and we're impressed with all the chic ways you keep it fresh even in the chilliest temps. Here are our favorites: black and green leopard, gray and yellow, uniform redefined, chambray and fur, pleats for days, suede Wang, happily maximizing, camel stripes, prep, and pork pie. Congrats all!

Look of the Day: Statement Cape

FabSugar — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:00:00 PST

Fab reader MimisMuneca spruced up her Winter attire with pops of colorblocked hues and metallic wedges. She draped her red, yellow, and black striped cape over skinny black jeans, showing off a distinct bell-shaped silhouette against a slimmer one. To add even more vibrancy to her look, she wore metallic wedges, a shiny black envelope clutch, and bright, chunky enamel bangles. The cold weather blues don't stand a chance against this colorfully cool caped outfit.

Congrats MimisMuneca!

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

One-Minute Makeover Tip: Accentuate With Yellows

Marisa Tom — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:30:18 PST

Brighten up your style outlook with a little help from your tried-and-true wardrobe (read: no shopping sprees necessary). By digging into the back of your closet and breathing new life into old favorites, we think you can turn a new styling leaf. And what better way to kick the Winter blues than reinvigorating your sunniest pieces and accessories. Today's 60-second revamp? Go vibrant with yellow accents.

Don't just stick to yellow clothing - this pop of color applies to all spectrums of the styling wheel. Whether it be saffron-tinged fringe or a neon lemon-hued saddlebag, these yellow details are unexpectedly cool.
With brighter colors, you can experiment with wilder color-complementary pairings. Try a canary yellow skinny jean with a purple cable-knit sweater or an amber pastel silk blouse against a navy blue cardigan for starters.
Find the texture in your yellows. From printed honey-colored earrings to funkier, puckered citrine-wash sweaters, this vibrant hue looks great with most skin tones and is super versatile in its styling capabilities.

Photos courtesy of Sealedwithglitter, The Fancy Teacup, and MimisMuneca

Add Chic, Saturated Color to Your Home With Midnight Blue

Elka Karl — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:25:13 PST

Forget brown, black, white, or beige - when it comes to neutral colors, give me the deepest, darkest blue. From midnight blues to indigos and deep navy, this shade has so much life to it and infinite variety. Pair it with Winter white for a cool, elegant look, or mix it with rich chocolate browns for a warmer, cozier feel. I'd also love to see it paired with a hot pink, fuchsia, or electric yellow. However you choose your color mix, here are some great midnight-blue pieces to get you started.

One of my favorite pieces from Anthropologie is the Henri Dining Chair ($170, top row, right). Made in Italy, this chair would look amazing with a contrasting cushion - I'm thinking Joel Dewberry's Heirloom home decor fabric collection in dandelion would look particularly smashing.

I have to admit I'm completely lusting over the Milo Baughman Velvet Sofa ($14,000, second row, right). This incredible 1970s-era sofa is built on a wrap-around chrome-plated steel frame and has been newly reupholstered in a decadent blue/gray velvet. It's the ultimate elegant lounger.

For a lighter touch of this versatile shade, add a set of Vintage Navy Blue Glassware ($8, third row, middle) to your collection. Use them for entertaining or everyday service; each piece is dyed in a beautiful navy-blue color.

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