Trend Alert: Knock on Wood


Updated 11/08/08 6:51 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 28 comments

Trend Alert: Knock on Wood

Knock on wood. But this time, try it with your feet instead of your knuckles. Sound awkward? But it looks so good. Wooden heels meld together sophistication and sass. A wooden heel gives off a nonchalant attitude, while the sleek design puts your manner in check. Thanks to the elevated platform and absorbent heels, these platforms are fairly comfortable and easy to walk in. Read more

Look of the Day: Playful Jumper


Updated 06/03/08 7:51 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 28 comments

Look of the Day: Playful Jumper

Check out my bare style's fun and fabulous outfit. The chic color choice gives her playful jumper a more sophisticated aura and I adore the vintage looking wooden platform sandals. Peace and love. Here's what she has on: Jumpsuit: Forever 21 Shoes: Steve by Steve Madden Handbag: Melie Bianco Accessories: Bare Accessories Congrats to my bare style! Everyone else, submit your looks and I might Read more

Roberto Cavalli Wooden Wedge Sandals: Love It or Hate It?


Updated 04/30/08 10:17 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 33 comments

Roberto Cavalli Wooden Wedge Sandals: Love It or Hate It?

Color me crazy, but I fancy these Roberto Cavalli Wooden Wedge Sandals ($1,850). The outrageously high heel reminds me of my favorite Disney character, Minnie Mouse, and the spur heels are fierce — eccentric glamour defined. 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. Read more

Look of the Day: Let the Sun Shine In


Updated 04/09/08 6:49 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 34 comments

Look of the Day: Let the Sun Shine In

Gearing up for the warm Spring weather, krEnElk decided to spruce things up with a little color and a lot of leg. She let the sunshine in with a gorgeous mint green dress layered with a long cardigan to keep the chill off. She's also wearing those fabulous, talked about Old Navy wooden wedges! Here's what she has on: Dress: Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Tank Top: Express Cardigan: Urban Read more

Do You Wear Heels to the Beach?


Updated 05/11/08 4:43 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 38 comments

Do You Wear Heels to the Beach?

Katie Holmes just can't leave home without them . . . Source Do You Wear Heels to the Beach? No way, are you insane?! Sure do — I'm always Fab and fierce. Only if there's a wedding or special event involved. Other — do tell! Read more

Trend Alert: Knock On Wood


Updated 10/26/09 4:29 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 19 comments

Trend Alert: Wooden Heels

Wooden heels are a Summer cult classic that will never go out of style. The retro staple is back with an avant-garde twist and has reinvented itself with a fun juxtaposition of organic and modern architecture. There are oodles of ways to wear this trend so have fun! Alberta Ferretti (left) did with fine leather detailing atop an inverted wooden wedge — knock on wood! Shop Read more

Online Sale Alert! In-Season Sale at ALDO


Updated 10/22/07 7:25 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 9 comments

Online Sale Alert! In-Season Sale at ALDO

I love the thrill of a good bargain, especially when I dig up a more affordable version of the YSL Pumps that were part of my October Most Wanted! The chunky wooden heel on these Aldo Friliby Pumps, $80 (originally $100), makes me swoon all over again. Many more lovely shoes and other accessories are all participating in Aldo's in-season sale. Hop to it! Read more

Sole Essentials: 15 Perfect Pairs of Wooden Sandals For Spring


Updated 05/07/12 12:22 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Wooden Sandals For Spring 2012

Wooden sandals were all the rage on the Spring runways at Proenza Schouler, Mara Hoffman, Donna Karan, and more, and we're loving the tribal-cool touch they give to our signature warm-weather pieces. Wooden heels add a rustic, sculptural vibe to your look — and whether you rock a flat sandal with a sliver of a wooden sole or an over-the-top chunky platform, the pop of natural texture will look Read more

First Look! ASOS's New Spring/Summer Africa Collection


Updated 05/01/12 6:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

ASOS Africa Collection Spring 2012

We're going wild for ASOS's new sustainable Spring/Summer Africa collection, which just launched today at ASOS.com. The 21-piece line includes crop tops, shorts, shirt dresses, and trousers featuring the bold patterns we're craving this season — we're also suckers for the cute giraffe and zebra prints. If you're not familiar with the line, you'll be happy to hear that the ASOS Africa collection Read more

Look of the Day: Spring Charm


Updated 03/20/12 3:05 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Pleated Skirt Street Style

Fab reader TheFancyTeacup's savvy, feminine attire could work for a day in the office or for a weekend date. She paired a Zara silk leopard face print blouse with a basic pleated skirt from Forever 21. By scrunching up the sleeves and pairing the outfit with Zara wooden platform heel sandals, she made the outfit a little more leisurely and daytime appropriate. The cherry Zara miniature shopper Read more