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The Look For Less: DKNY Embellished Trim Wool Jacket

FabSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:00:22 -0800

There's something intriguing about a black jacket that has a hint of shine, like this DKNY Embellished Trim Wool Jacket ($504). It's totally classy and sassy at the same time - a modern Coco Chanel would wear it well. Since most modern Coco Chanels are budget conscious, I hunted down a less expensive version that is twice as nice.

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This Forever 21 Jewel Trim Tweed Jacket ($35) has the class and the sass, but not the high price tag. The square-shaped jewels are a bit bigger than the DKNY version, but they provide the perfect sparkle. The cropped sleeves are also fresh. Since the silhouette is on the classier side, I would make it cooler with a pair of lightwash jeans.

Battle of the Fall Ad Lineup: DKNY vs. Jones New York

FabSugar — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:00:22 -0700

Many models are forming lineups these days - luckily, not for the police, but rather for Fall's hottest ad campaigns. I've been noticing many lineup-style ads lately, and I quite like them because they cut out the frills and bring us face to face with the matter at hand: the creations. That, and the industry's most gorgeous models. DKNY's Fall '09 lineup - starring Bette Franken, Behati Prinsloo, Daiane Conterato, Anna Gushina, and more - is structured, with the girls standing sturdy, shoulder to shoulder. Jones New York's lineup with Anja Rubik, Caroline Trentini, Isabeli Fontana, and Liya Kebede is more friendly and lively. Both showcase the clothes flawlessly, but which ad lineup wins?

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Win a DKNY Nappa Hobo Bag

FabSugarUK — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:30:56 -0700

This month, our friends over at Handbag.com are celebrating my favourite accessory! It's Handbag Amnesty month which means lots of celebrities (including Alesha Dixon, Erin Lucas, and Alexander McQueen) have donated gorgeous arm candy to help raise money for Cancer Research UK.

One good turn deserves another, and so Handbag.com are giving away a handbag on every single day of September! To help mark the occasion, I'm also giving you the chance to get your hands on a designer bag.

At the end of September I am giving away this DKNY Nappa Hobo Bag (RRP £175) to one lucky FabSugar UK reader. Do you want in on it?

This leather bag has an on trend chain handle and is big enough to throw everything in to for daytime use. All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning this desirable accessory is leave a comment below before the 30th September – it's literally that easy!

To see the terms and conditions, just read more.

Terms & Conditions:

1. Prize draw is open to UK residents only.
2. Competition includes one DKNY Nappa Chain Hobo Bag (RRP £175). No cash alternative is available.
3. One entry per Community member.
4. The winning UK resident will be drawn at random on Wednesday 30th September, 2009 and later announced on the site.

Good luck!

2010 Spring New York Trend Alert: Biker Shorties

FabSugar — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:22 -0700

We've been advocating biker shorties for a while now. What can I say - I love the '90s. When I spied lots of them at New York Fashion Week my heart palpitated with excitement. Before you start judging, let me point out the way DKNY wore them: higher, subtle, colorful styles paired unexpectantly under tailored shorts and sleek jumpers. It just so happens, these are DKNY "Smoothies" - the brand's latest form of shapewear debuting in January. The 70-plus denier yarn combinations will come in seven matte finish colors and come in three styles: a bike short, high bike short, and capri style. Start your imagination engines.

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2010 Spring New York Fashion Week Fab Roundup! Part 2

FabSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:00:08 -0700

I wasn't going to leave you hanging after my first New York Fashion Week roundup. A lot happens in two days here. Adam Lippes, Thakoon, Zac Posen, Tracy Reese, Rebecca Taylor, DKNY, Christian Siriano, Carlos Miele - a lot. Trends are starting to surface: neutrals are ruling the runways, but luckily orange and blues are brightening things up; cutouts and draping are fabric treatments of choice; and sunglasses are soon to be the next hot accessory. Take a gander, start your wish list . . .

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Trend Alert: Fresh Faced and Fabulous For Spring

BellaSugarUK — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:30:00 -0700

Across the pond in New York, Fashion Week has been keeping the city that never sleeps buzzing. The shows officially started on 10th September, which has given me quite some time to start analyzing the newest beauty trends for Spring 2010. For those of you who are happy to put aside your perky neon and pastel makeup, this is your season to let your inner beauty do the talking! The hottest makeup trend on the catwalk (if you can believe it) is the barefaced look. Check out looks from 16 of the hottest NY shows here.

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Fab Finding Follow-Up: Fashion's Night Out in NYC!

FabSugar — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:50:22 -0700

This New York Fashion Week has an extra special event to attend - Fashion's Night Out. I'm all about doing my part, so you know I'll be attending all the amazing soirees to shop and support. That's why I asked you to help me create an amazing outfit for this fun affair.

I started you off with these DKNY Metallic Flats ($180) because I need Fab flats to survive all the walking. Let's see your creations . . .

Look #1, created by Sarahab145, is super cute. So feisty, yet chic.

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Come Fab Finding With Me: Fashion's Night Out in NYC!

FabSugar — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:00:08 -0700

New York Fashion Week is around the corner and this year, there will be an extra special event to attend - Fashion's Night Out. I'm all about doing my part so you know I'll be attending all the amazing soirees to shop and support. Please help me create an amazing outfit for this fun affair.

I'll start you off with these DKNY Metallic Flats ($180) because I need Fab flats to survive all the walking.

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 Fashion's Night Out. Now, you can build outfits by creating your very own widget 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 completing your Fab Finding missions. Learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one. And here's a detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar.

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Fall Glimpse: Haute Houndstooth

FabSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:50:22 -0700

I know what you're going to say: houndstooth isn't a trend, it's a classic. So true. But what happens when a classic is Preen-ified? You get this wicked little dress. Or when McQueen takes it for a dark spin? Houndstooth like you've never seen it before. We already had a reader rework this classic. Preen, McQueen, Sugar stylists - now it's your turn. My approach would be edgy, an effort to rock houndstooth's world even further.

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DKNY Be Delicious Gets Pop Artsy

BellaSugar — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:00:36 -0700

As part of DKNY's Delicious Art series, the design on the popular Be Delicious fragrance collection is a-changing once again. The most recent depiction features the limited edition DKNY Be Delicious Art Eau de Parfum Spray ($38-$70) and DKNY Be Delicious Art Body Lotion ($38), complete with packaging inspired by 1960s pop art. Artist Brad Hamann's cartoon-like layout features bold green tones and Ben-day dots on the apple-shaped bottle, along with comic lettering and speech balloons on the outer packaging. (Are you sensing a little of A-ha's "Take on Me" action like I am?)