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The Look For Less: Elisa Atheniense Patent Blue Handbag

FabSugar — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:00:22 -0800

Every once in a while, I like to wear an in-your-face statement bag. The thing is, I have issues with buying such a trendy piece for so much moola. For instance, I love this bright Elisa Atheniense Patent Blue Handbag ($795) but the price is far from desirable.

To see the look for less, read more.

This Xhilaration Large Patent Hobo ($23) has the same amazing color and patent finish. It also comes in yellow, pink, and white. At that price, I can splurge on another color without feeling guilty - love Target!

Celebrity Style: Natalie Portman

FabSugar — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:00:22 -0800

How refreshing to see Natalie Portman in a colorful cool ensemble. The smiley actress arrived at Chateau Marmont in LA in a breezy striped dress topped with a navy cardigan. Her accessories include two-tone Ray Bans, layered bead necklace, yellow flats, and a camo bag. What's especially inspirational here is how her accessories simultaneously complement and clash with the dress. As Tim Gunn says, she makes it work.

See by Chloé Stripe Shift Dress - $445.00	Talia Double Pocket - $39.50
Xhilaration 4-Row Beaded Multi Colored Necklace - 30" - $9.99	Ray-Ban Two-tone Wayfarer sunglasses - $140.00
Cynthia Vincent Women's Grace Ballet Flat - $284.95	Ashley M Chevrolet Vintage Camo Tote - $34.00
Juicy Couture Gold Clover Studs - $45.00

Check out CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

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The Look For Less: DKNY Floral Lace Tee

FabSugar — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:00:08 -0800

Lace, lace everywhere. Are you into it? I am. This DKNY Floral Lace Tee ($90) caught my eye one day when I was doing a ShopStyle search for lace tees. I wanted something casual I can throw on with jeans to sexy it up some. Since 90-dollars for a tee is out of the question, I continued my search and found a cheaper, and much cooler, version. Yipee!

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I'm absolutely positively in love with my new Xhilaration Lace Tee ($15) that I found at Target the other day. The product picture doesn't do it justice. When worn with just a nude or black bra, it looks sexy and fashionable as hell. The T-shirt silhouette makes it casual but the lace makes it fancy. A must have for any lace lover.

Look of the Day: Let It Snow

FabSugar — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 06:00:22 -0800

Let it snow. Some adverse weather won't drag krEnElk down. She wears the perfect balance of cute, with patent pumps and black tights, and cozy, with a wrap sweater.

Here's what she's wearing:

Dress: Lani
Top: Banana Republic
Tank: Old Navy
Sweater: Xhilaration from Target
Tights: Hue
Pumps: Unlisted

Congrats to krEnElk!

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Trend Alert: Wide Belts

FabSugar — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 01:14:56 -0700

Last week we planned a raid on Christina's shoe collection and marveled at her incorporation of Fall's hottest color. Today we will focus on another trend she is helping to define: The wide belt worn at the natural waist.

Paired with a pencil skirt and some killer heels or with a tunic sweater dress and leggings, this is a style that we are sure to see lots more of this Fall!

Here are some of my picks:

Leather Obi Tie Belt, $265, Available here

Lots more at various price ranges, so read more

Wide Brass Buckle Lorin Hip Belt, $190 - $220, Available here

Betsy Johnson Contour Weave Belt, $150, Available here

Roma Accessories Leather Sash Belt, $98, Available here

Xhilaration Double-Buckle Cinch Belt, $19.79, Available here

Target Wide Studded Belt, $18.00, Available here

Xhilaration Double-Buckle Stud Belt, $14.99, Available here

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Fab Finding Follow Up: Dressing Up On a Budget

FabSugar — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:40:33 -0700

Last week, I challenged you all to put together a dressy outfit for no more than $150. I started you off with these Xhilaration Multi Shell Chandelier Earrings, $9; they are way cute, inexpensive, and they're white, so they go with everything! To see all the budget dressup fab finds go here.

Oh! Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits with and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab Finding missions.

Let's see what you all came up with!

Look #1, found by Fab_Kitty is so sophisticated! It's perfect for a dressy cocktail event, and the outfit only costs $147!

To see a couple more, read more

Look #2, found by sarahstar35 is a good dressy daytime option with the polka dots and the strapless full-skirted dress. Best of all, everything only costs $133 total.

Look #3, found by darlindiva is so darn cute! I love the boho vibe it has going, and the outfit all together only costs $149! Just shy one dollar - nice budgeting!

Come Fab Finding With Me: Dressing Up On a Budget

FabSugar — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:55:33 -0700

As much as we would all love to have a never-ending orchard of money trees in our backyards, let's face it - sometimes we just have to do things on a budget. I have a little proposition for you: you're going to an event for which you have to dress up, but you only have $150 to spend on the outfit.

I'll start your ensemble off with these Xhilaration Multi Shell Chandelier Earrings, $8.99; they are way cute, inexpensive, and they're white, so they go with almost anything!

Let's all go Fab Finding for a $150 (or less) dress-up outfit. Come back and tell me when your Fab Finds are up and tag them with budget dressup.

To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. For a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar click here.

To see some of my favorite online stores, read more

Active Endeavors
Banana Republic
Barneys New York
Bluefly
eLuxury
Jildor Shoes
Live Natty
Neiman Marcus
Net-a-Porter
Pink Mascara

Trend Alert: Ride The Mod Train

FabSugar — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:16:44 -0800

Looks like Mod is going to have another run. I wonder why this trend from Fall is still popular. Is it because celebs have been sporting it, and continue to, as seen in this week's Life & Style? Is it because of the recent release of Factory Girl? Or is it simply that this trend has staying power? Either way, these items pictured are pretty darn cute, sending me on a trip through cyberspace to find some of my new mod picks. Enjoy!

P.S. I would fight Paris right now for her cobalt blue Marc Jacobs Stam bag!

To see my picks, read more

Milly Tile print dress, on sale for $207 (originally $345).

Xhilaration® Wide Red Headband, $6.99.

Forever 21 Gwen Miniskirt, $15.80.

Karen Walker large circular sunglasses, about $180. For stockists click here.

Weekend Bags: Designer Denim

FabSugar — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:06:20 -0800

Luscious leather handbags are great for professional attire and going-out garb, but even the biggest bag snobs need to dress down from time to time. So why not make your weekend handbag as soft and comfy as your favorite jeans? Lately, a handful of high-end designers are coming out with adorable denim bags that are both casual and sophisticated, and I just think they're adorable. Here are some of my recent discoveries at designer and non-designer prices.

Dior Peru Embroidered Denim Saddle Bag, $1,700, available here.

Tod's Denim Trimmed Flap-Pocket Shoulder Bag, $796, available here.

Louis Vuitton Monogram Denim Pleaty Bag, $1,210, available here.

To see the rest, read more

Marc by Marc Jacobs Core Denim Faridah Bag, $328, available here.

Old Navy Canvas Mini-Cargo Bags, $24.50, available here.

Xhilaration Crescent Bag in Blue Denim, $9.09, available here.

Fab Finding Follow-Up: Kylie's Cute Fall Look

FabSugar — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 11:35:51 -0700

Yesterday, I asked you guys to put together a cute fall look, similar to the outfit Kylie Minogue was seen sporting the other day. I found her fabulous Dolce & Gabbana Leather Boots, available here for $1,550, and asked you guys to go Fab Finding for a blouse, a leather jacket, and a handbag. (To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here.) Here are the great looks that everyone put together, including one from first-timer Fashiondiva91, whose ensemble was actually my favorite.

Look #1, found by Fashiondiva91, who paired this great Generra Girly Motorcycle Jacket with an Isabella Fiore Chain Reaction Leather Hobo.

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Look #2, found by WhiplashGirlchild, who discovered a great Double Breasted Leather Jacket at Bloomingdale's, as well as very affordable Levi's 545 Skinny Jeans.

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Look #3, found by Margaretha, who chose a reasonably priced Xhilaration Moto Jacket and Mossimo Red Skinny Tulip Pocket Denim Jeans from Target to offset the expensive boots.

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Look#4, found by Jennifer76, who offered an interesting twist with a military-inspired Diesel Stung Long Sleeve Blouse and a Victorian Bagatelle Ruffled Suede Jacket.

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On a side note, why is the jacket model holding a parrot? Catalog photography is so weird.