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Inspired: Chanel's Dimensional Blooms

CasaSugar — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:00:02 -0700

I just stumbled across images from the Chanel Spring/Summer Haute Couture show at Paris Fashion Week, which was utterly dreamlike, like a giant pop-up book of bursting, white, paper blooms. An arrangement of 7,000 paper roses, daises, petals, and leaves wound their way around the Pavillon Cambon Capucines, which took a total of 4,800 hours to assemble. While I'd simply die and go to heaven to live in a space like this, it's too time-consuming a project for me. Seeing as Karl and I are on the outs right now, I don't think he'll make it happen for me, either. So, I decided to see if I could track down some smaller doses of dimensional blooms for my home. To see my Chanel-inspired finds, read more.

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Weren't The 2009 Autumn Winter Fashion Weeks Beautiful?

BellaSugarUK — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:30:00 -0700

Fashion Week season is always chock full of outlandish beauty looks. From barely-there eyebrows to crazy hairdo's, designers collaborate with makeup artists and hair dressers to bring us a slew of decadent styles. Below is a roundup of six different trends that were seen on the Autumn/Winter 2009 runways. Which do you think you'd be most likely to wear?

Pastel Makeup	Paris Makeup Looks	Colourful Nails
Smoky Eyes	Red Lips	Barely There Makeup

Paris Fashion Week, A/W 2009: Miu Miu

FabSugarUK — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:00:00 -0700

Paris Fashion Week closed with a bang on Thursday with presentations by Louis Vuitton and Miu Miu. The younger sister of Prada seemed to come of age this season with an exotic themed collection. There was a very glamorous feel to the Autumn line with sleek silhouettes, pencil skirts and sparkly embellishment. Tapestry like prints dominated the show with plunging necklines and soft tailoring.

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Generally hemlines were below the knee or calf length teamed with elegant heels or patent ankle boots. The footwear really stole the show (as always) as ankle strap, zip back heels cemented their place on the fashion radar. Bejeweled tights were also prominent offering a key accessory trend for the cooler months.

Aside from exposed bras, this season saw Miu Miu unveil a new elegance bringing timeless dresses in to the contemporary age with embellishment, prints and carefully draped fabric.

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Which Milla Jovovich PFW Look Do You Like Best?

FabSugarUK — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:00:25 -0700

Model and Mum Milla Jovovich has had a busy week in Paris. She has attended enough shows to tire even the biggest fashion editors and has had a killer wardrobe throughout. She was one of the best dressed at Dior where she sat alongside Charlize Theron and Eva Green and was also spotted front row at Chanel, Nina Ricci, YSL and John Galliano. Milla also partied with Roberto Cavalli at his Paris store opening. Out of all of her outfits, which do you think is the most fab?

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Paris Fashion Week Beauty: The Haute Hits and Misses

BellaSugar — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:00:52 -0700

And so, Paris Fashion Week comes to a close. Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen - OK, especially McQueen - all showed their visions for Fall 2009. Since Parisian shows tend to be more over-the-top and wildly creative than their New York counterparts, there's plenty to see here. If the trends translate to the sidewalk from the runway, expect to see matte red lips and updos galore this Fall. And maybe, just maybe, some terrifying clown lips.

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Celebrity Style: Alexa Chung

FabSugar — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:04:27 -0700

Alexa Chung hit the Paris fashion circuit looking casually sexy at the Louis Vuitton show. The European stylista wore a long navy cardigan, black hose, and standout Luxotica-inspired Louis Vuitton platform sandals. A dainty star necklace and silver ring complete her perfectly messy ensemble.

Trina Turk Women's Chunky Short Sleeve V-Neck Cardigan and "Sunny Flower" Silk Georgette Montego Dress - $136.80	Jonathan Aston 40 Denier Matt tights - $8.00
Sam Edelman 'Malik' Sandal - $138.95	Rebecca Minkoff Neon Trim Chain Clutch - $335.00
Little Star Necklace - $3.80	Hammered Shield Ring - $6.00
Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Earring Heart Stud - $19.99

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Autumn 2009 Trend Alert: Barely There Makeup

BellaSugarUK — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:30:00 -0700

These days, low-key, barely there makeup typically consists of polished brows, dewy skin and some type of gentle flush on your cheeks. Just because we call it barely there makeup, don't kid yourself - grand amounts of effort go into creating these types of flawless faces. Here's a peek at some of the minimalist makeup looks from the Autumn/Winter 2009 runways of Paris.

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Paris Fashion Week, A/W 2009: Chloe

FabSugarUK — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:30:13 -0700

Hannah Macgibbon took Chloe back to it's classic roots for Autumn 2009 picking up where Phoebe Philo left off. This was her second collection for the French design house which has been a bit rocky over the past few seasons with many changes at the top. There was plenty of soft tailoring on show with oversized boyfriend blazers, and baggy trousers.

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There was a calm colour palette with neutral tones and muted khaki. This emphasised the casual, loose fitting fabrics and the soft pleats. The baggy trousers with turn ups are sure to be popular and incredibly wearable.

Accessories were key from tiny box clutch bags to oversized handbags, along with over the knee pirate boots and lace up ankle shoots. It was great to see Macgibbon getting the design house back on track, but I hope her next collection takes the next step in bringing the soft Philo-esque designs in to the contemporary times.

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Kate and Jamie Enjoy a Little More Fashion Week Revelry

PopSugar — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:30:08 -0700

Kate Moss left the Ritz hotel in Paris this afternoon after yet another evening of parties. She wore a silver gown to walk the red carpet with a dressed up Jamie at Fendi's VIP party last night, where Kate downed a couple drinks and danced while watching Beth Ditto perform on stage. In typical Kate style, it seems like she's enjoying the bashes more than the actual clothes during Fall Fashion Week in both France and England - leading some to speculate that she's putting in face time ahead of landing another big campaign.

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To see more of Kate's big night, just read more.

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2009 Fall Paris Fashion Week: Louis Vuitton

FabSugar — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:00:22 -0700

As Paris Fashion Week bids us adieu, Marc Jacobs fashioned a feast of a finale. With an eclectic mix of baroque, volume, and - you guessed it - the '80s, Fall's Vuitton babe is divinely decked. This collection was not shy on color; crimson, canary yellow, salmon, and emerald created a robust palette, while nude and black balanced. Splattered and cosmic prints also tickled the eyes. Volume, i.e. folds, curves, loops, were festooned asymmetrically and in opposing colors creating flirtatious dimension.

This was mostly a runway of legs, as skirts and dresses reigned; however, boots were ultra thigh-high, creating the illusion of pants. The comic touch this time around was crinkled bunny ears fastened onto delicious Bardot chignons. In keeping with the French splendor of the house, where drama roams free, this was another high-inducing collection by monsieur Jacobs.

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Robert Abbey Sabrina Table Lamp - $255.00	Roost Porcelain Flower Vases - $20.00
Flower Pillows - $195.00	Emma Pillow - $59.95
Pucker Kimono Throw - $198.00	Lalique - $1,190.00
Michael Aram "Flower" Polished Serveware Collection - $42.00	Nordstrom Felt Flower Pillow - $68.00
Michael Aram "Lotus Blossom" Candle - $60.00	Blissliving Home Lotus Tea Light Holders Stone - $35.00
Roost Porcelain Flower Candle Holder - $28.00	Blissliving Home Jenna Pillow - $75.00
Ibbie Pillow - $128.00	Jay Strongwater - $295.00
Blissliving Home Osaka Pillow - $75.00