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Look of The Day: Always Chic, Even in The Kitchen

FabSugar — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 15:28:24 -0800

This Look of The Day is dedicated to my mom who always conjures up amazing and yummy delights in the kitchen. I feel it's worth gaining a pound or two over the holidays if that means I get to properly experience the ultimate home cooked meal. Thank you mom for all the hard work you put into your culinary treats. (Tear). Today's TeamSugar Look Book Look of the Day is YumSugar and her Always Chic, Even in The Kitchen look! To submit your own look, click here.

Here's what she's wearing:

Apron: Juana de Arco (Argentine print brand)
Jeans: Seven

Congrats YumSugar!

Everyone else, submit your looks today and I just might feature you on FabSugar! Do you live overseas and have fab outfits to share? Join the Overseas Fashionistas Group and to submit a Look in this group learn how to post a blog.

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.

Two more, so read more

$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.

YumSugar Preview: Fresh Cookies Any Time

YumSugar — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 07:01:17 -0800

The holidays are just around the corner and we're happy to announce that YumSugar.com will be here just in time! Starting this Friday, YumSugar.com will be your go to place for delicious recipes, entertaining tips and festive cocktails. See below for a sneak peek:

Since I never know when a cookie attack is going to happen, I like to keep a batch ready in the freezer at all times. They're perfect for unexpected guests, quick dessert or anytime you want a little treat.

Line a baking sheet (or any firm tray that will fit in your freezer) with parchment or wax paper. Portion out the dough like you would if you were baking (except, don't worry about the spacing). Stick the sheet into the freezer for a few hours or until the dough is mostly frozen (they should be firm and not sticky/gooey).

Once frozen, you'll be able to pick them up and put them into an airtight container. I prefer a ziploc freezer bag, it takes up less space and I can write the cookie type, oven temp and time needed right onto the bag. The dough should keep for three months, but good luck making them last that long!

For best results you should let the dough thaw before cooking (only take out what you're going to use). Tossing them directly into the oven will result in undercooked middles (which are sometimes wonderfully tasty). If I'm going to put them in frozen, I usually lower the temp a bit and keep them in longer. However, you'll have to pay attention because the edges will crisp quicker than the frozen middle can cook. The perfect time/temperature ratio will depend on your cookie recipe.

Note: This method works best for drop cookies. Drop cookies are cookies that are made by forming balls of dough and dropping them on to the pan (such as chocolate chip, oatmeal, etc.).

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YumSugar Preview: Come Party With Me - Holiday Cocktail

YumSugar — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 11:22:40 -0800

The holidays are just around the corner and we're happy to announce that YumSugar.com will be here just in time. Starting this Friday, YumSugar.com will be your go to place for delicious recipes, entertaining tips and festive cocktails. See below for a sneak peek:

This week why not plan a cocktail party for you and your friends? The perfect event where ready made meets homemade, a quick, easy holiday themed get together can be thrown any night of the week. For all of the details (invite ideas, serving suggestions, decorations schemes, musical playlists, divine drinks) on how to host this party, see below.

Invites: Make simple invites by cutting out the shape of an ornament (or use this template) on metallic card stock or colored wrapping paper. Write out the super important details of your party-date, time, location, formality-on the back. Slide into an envelope and send. Too busy to send out formal invites? Decided you want to throw this party in three hours? Have no fear: write a text-invitation and send it to all of your friends.

Menu: Don't worry even if you aren't a kitchen goddess, you can still host a fabulous cocktail party by using mostly store bought items. Make one simple yet super tasty tiny bite or decadent dip and assemble the rest of your menu. Assemble a cheese platter: purchase one each of your favorite types of hard, semi soft, and soft cheese. Plate with crackers, baguette toasts, grapes, and bread sticks. Lay out slices of salami, prosciutto, and honeyed turkey on another plate. Fill bowls with mixed nuts, olives, and pretzels. For a sweet treat purchase Christmas themed cookies from your local bakery. Or fill silver bowls with red and green M&Ms, Hershey kisses, and candy canes.

For Decorations, Music and Drinks, read more

Decorations: Decorations are a no brainer! If you are anything like me your house will be merrily decorated for the Christmas holidays. With that said here's your decorating checklist: Plug in the Christmas tree lights. Check. Light some candles. Check. Make a fire in the fireplace. Check. Decorations? Done.

Music: Seriously girlies this party could not get any easier because everything is already done for you. Put your most played Christmas Cds (my picks: Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, the Beach Boys, and The Carpenters) on random and hit play.

Drinks: For a pro-hostess tip from the party master, don't offer an open bar. You will not enjoy your party. Instead make a big bowl of egg nog or cranberry Christmas punch. Offer beer, wine, and champagne for those who prefer something other than hard alcohol. For a nonalcoholic option serve a chilled apple cider and sparkling water flavored with orange and vanilla bean.

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Fab Finding Follow-Up: Aspen Food & Wine Classic

FabSugar — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:50:22 -0700

YumSugar's heading to a three-day extravaganza at the Aspen Food & Wine Classic this week and needed our fashion expertise. She'll be attending oodles of foodie soirees, so I asked you to come up with something beautiful and unique. She had two rules: nothing tight and nothing white - what happens if something spills? Smart. Dresses are nice, but I wanted you to feel free to play around with skirts and cute tops. The weatherman also predicted a chance of rain, so a cool jacket was required.

I started you off with this Calvin Klein Sarika Platform Pump ($98); the simple style gave you room to play with color and creativity. Let's see YumSugar's favorite outfits!

Look #1, created by Zivanod, is perfect for Yum. I adore the color combination and fun tights!

Kooba Blake Handbag	Juicy Couture Lapis and Pave Heart Ring
Layered Multi Charm Necklace	Noguchi Jacket
Les Prairies De Paris Le Koubs Tank	Moschino Tulle ruffle skirt
Sheer Luxe Spiral Tight - Stockings & Hosiery - American Apparel Online Store Canada	Calvin Klein Sarika Platform Pumps ($98)

To see the rest, read more.

Look #2, created by Sarahab145, is an amazing pant option; love that top!

Juicy Couture Pretzel Studs	Jessica Jensen Grace Portfolio Foldable Clutch
Archive Jewelry Plaque Bracelet	Rachel Leigh Gumball Ring
Haute Hippie Seed Bead Necklace	Miss Sixty Kiarna Trousers
Vena Cava, Acne Jeans, Gryphon, Steven Alan	Tracy Reese	Calvin Klein Sarika Platform Pumps ($98)

Look #3, created by maria212134, has a modern vibe. I like how the neutral tones balance out the print skirt.

Chlo�\|�Paraty leather tote �\|�NET-A-PORTER.COM	Yves Saint Laurent�\|�Arty Dots ring �\|�NET-A-PORTER.COM
tuleste market Circle Link Necklace / Belt	Marc by Marc Jacobs Glove Leather Jacket
Rag & Bone Reversible Tank Top - - Nordstrom	3.1 Phillip Lim�\|�Graphic print skort�\|�NET-A-PORTER.COM	Calvin Klein Sarika Platform Pumps ($98)

Come Fab Finding With Me: Aspen Food & Wine Classic

FabSugar — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:50:22 -0700

YumSugar's heading to a three-day extravaganza at the Aspen Food & Wine Classic next week and needs our fashion expertise. She'll be attending oodles of foodie soirees so we must come up with something beautiful and unique. She has two rules: nothing tight and nothing white - what happens if something spills? Smart. Dresses are nice, but feel free to play around with skirts and cute tops. The weatherman also predicted a chance of rain, so don't forget to include a cool jacket.

I'll start you off with this Calvin Klein Sarika Platform Pump ($98); the simple style will give you room to play with color and creativity.

Let's go Fab Finding. Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with Aspen Trip.

Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, 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.

Learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one. And here is a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar.

To see some of my favorite online stores, read more.

Banana Republic
Bluefly
eLuxury
J.Crew
Jildor Shoes
Live Natty
Neiman Marcus
Net-a-Porter
Pink Mascara

Fab Finding Follow-Up: Yum's Got a Green Thumb

FabSugar — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:00:22 -0700

Did you know YumSugar is also a good Samaritan? Last week, she helped harvest veggies that will benefit the SF Food Bank. Can we give the girl a round of applause please? Clap, clap, clap . . .

This made me imagine what I would wear that would then translate to work attire. I started you off with these Keds Women's Champion Buffalo Mini Slip-Ons ($22) because they're comfy and versatile. Let's see what you all came up with!

Look #1, created by WhiplashGirlchild, is part rocker, part helper. What an ideal combo.

Newport-News: Ruched Sleeve Cardigan	YUMMIE TUMMIE Tank Long in White at Revolve Clothing - Free Shipping!
Women's Clothes: Women's Mid-Rise Twill Bermudas (12"): Bermudas Shorts \| Old Navy	Keds Women's Champion Buffalo Mini Slip-on
Ribbon Bow Fedora Hat - Teen Clothing by Wet Seal	Forever21.com - Pinstriped Star Scarf
Isaac Mizrahi for Target - Big Square Sunglasses with Smoke Lenses - Black : Target	Womens - Jules Smith Jul-Star Struck Studs

To see the rest, read more.

Look #2, created by KikiM, is filled with philanthropic cuteness.

Juicy Couture Music Note Studs	Forever21.com - Accessories - Hats / Hair - 1051658189
Forever21.com - Accessories - Handbags - 1044646523	UrbanOutfitters.com > Peace Sign Tee
Women's Clothing: Women's Clothing: Dotted skirt: Skirts \| Gap	Come Fab Finding With Me: Yum's Got a Green Thumb \| Come Fab Finding With Me, Fab Finding, gardening \| FabSugar - Fashion & Styl

Look #3, created by maria212134, incorporates cool pieces. The tree branch tee is so appropriate.

UrbanOutfitters.com > Printed Stud Button Earrings	Marc by Marc Jacobs Miss Marc Goes Green Pole Shopper - shopbop.com
UrbanOutfitters.com > East Of The Sun Wrap Bracelets	Ray-Ban New Wayfarer Sunglasses - shopbop.com
UrbanOutfitters.com > Kimchi Blue Juxtapose Vest	UrbanOutfitters.com > Dark Lux Rolled Cuff
UrbanOutfitters.com > Silence & Noise Boyfit Jean	Keds Women's Champion Buffalo Mini Slip-on

Come Fab Finding With Me: Yum's Got a Green Thumb

FabSugar — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:00:22 -0700

Did you know YumSugar is also a good Samaritan? Today, she helped harvest veggies that will benefit the SF Food Bank. Before working hours, she put on her green thumb gear, including a pair of Keds, and got down and dirty for charity. Can we give the girl a round of applause please? Clap, clap, clap . . .

Such an outing made me imagine what I would wear that would then translate to work attire. It's a toughie, I'm sure you can help me figure it out. I'll start you off with these Keds Women's Champion Buffalo Mini Slip-Ons ($22). They're no doubt comfy, and the black and white buffalo plaid is surprisingly versatile.

Let's go Fab Finding. Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with green thumb.

Learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one. And here is a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar.

To see some of my favorite online stores, read more.

Active Endeavors
Banana Republic
Bluefly
eLuxury
J.Crew
Jildor Shoes
Live Natty
Neiman Marcus
Net-a-Porter
Pink Mascara

Dress Me Up: Roller Fab

FabSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:00:22 -0700

I have taken up a new hobby: roller skating! Not too long ago I asked your help in finding a sexy, cute rollerskating outfit for a roller disco party I went to. You did, and here is Roller Fab! With super sore thighs the next day, I went and bought some skates because I was so inspired (the ones I wore were actually YumSugar's!). My fresh skates are white with purple wheels and laces - Fab, no? Shopbop's Retro Fever section got the disco ball and thus the wheels turning for me again, and I couldn't refuse putting together an even more glam roller look.

Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Sequin Short - $216.00	Millions of Smiles Trim Tank - $145.00
Juicy Couture Nice Girls Wear Juicy Logo Sport Sock - $15.00	Rag & Bone Bomber Jacket - $405.00
Sunshine & Shadow Hand Dyed Scarf - $118.00	Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Clutch with Bangle - $132.00
Kenneth Jay Lane Pave Disc Earrings - $330.00	Oliver Peoples Eyewear - $400.00

Fab Finding Follow Up: What's for Dinner, Lovah?

FabSugar — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:00:22 -0700

YumSugar has already found a cute apron for my staying in cooking date so it's up to you to complete my effortlessly beautiful look for the evening. I want to look nice, but not overly dressed up since we'll be cozying up indoors.

I started you off with this Malababa Braided Leather Headband ($155) because the color is Fab and it will keep my hair out of my face while I show off my cooking skills!

Let's see what you all came up with!

Look # 1, created by Ashley2007, is cute without trying too hard. The embroidered tank is original and the satin bow flats are to die for.

Oasis \| Oasis Eastern Promise Rhinestone Earrings at ASOS	Free People 'Antique Floral' Cutaway Back Tank
Norma Skinny Jean	Ras Satin Opera Skimmer - Neiman Marcus	Malababa Braided Leather Headband ($155)

To see the rest, read more.

Look # 2, created by nikkeeb exudes cheerful charm. The yellow and purple combo is a match made in heaven.

Malababa Braided Leather Headband ($155)	St. Kilda Gold Lil Heart Studs - shopbop.com
Bluefly - Big Savings, Women's Necklaces Up To 70% Off At Bluefly - #300158401 - Mashka blue lapis cluster double layered neckla	Juicy Couture	Jimmy Choo - Morse Liquid Patent Leather Flats - Saks.com

Look # 3, created by EllaB, is crisp and polished. The graphic top is sure to cover up any kitchen mishaps.

Tracy Reese - Kaleidoscope Halter Top - eLuxury	City-fit Stretch Chino Cafe Capri
Derek Lam Audrey Ballerina Flat - shopbop.com	Giraffe/Elephant Charm Earrings - Betsey Johnson	Malababa Braided Leather Headband ($155)