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Love It or Hate It? Cardboard Fireplace

CasaSugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:00:50 -0800

I spotted this Cardboard Fireplace ($24) at Urban Outfitters and I kind of love it. For one, the bricks remind me of the cardboard bricks I used to play with when I was a kid. And two, I love a good faux fireplace - my "crackling fire" DVD plays on repeat in the Winter. But I do wish this fireplace had a prettier mantel, like a white one with ornate moldings. What do you think?

Plug Into This Cute Robot Power Strip

GeekSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:44:50 -0800

I love it when someone takes a boring household item that we all need - like a power strip - and turns it into something fun. Case in point: the Electric Man power strip from Urban Outfitters. This cute robot-shaped power strip has four grounded outlets - one on each of the little guy's appendages. The main power switch is on his side, and you can see whether or not he's powered up by checking the red light above his heart. Add it to the list of cute robot goodies on my wish list!

Would you use this power strip? And in case you missed it, check out the equally cute car power station I found the other day.

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10 Warm Winter Coats You Need Now!

FabSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:50:22 -0800

I'm all about taking precautionary measures during flu season. Besides getting my annual flu shot, I always make sure to bundle up and stay warm. That's where a fabulous warm Winter coat comes into play. I own an arsenal of toppers from my days in NYC, but if you're still looking for that perfect outerwear piece, check out these 10 Winter coat picks. There's houndstooth print for McQueen lovers, pea coats for the classically chic, bright red for the daring stylephile, and fresh ponchos for the fashion-forward. The best thing? Every item is priced under $300 - sweet. I own a green anorak jacket similar to this Charlotte Ronson Army Twill Jacket ($290), and I can't live without it.

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Trend Alert: Metallica Jackets

FabSugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:50:22 -0700

I have a ton of Winter coats in my closet, but I've yet to own a metallica jacket. I admit, I was shy of the shiny, but seeing Gwyneth Paltrow in her silver Alice + Olivia coat and Christian Louboutin caged booties at the Valentino event in NYC swayed me otherwise. These toppers inject major wattage to dark winterwear, and are perfect for upcoming holiday soirees. If the longer length is too much bling for your taste, try out shorter jackets or tailored blazers. Let's not forget to pair these shimmery jackets with tough shoes - a la Gwyneth - to temper the glossy glamour.

Look of the Day: Dotted Cutie

FabSugar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:50:22 -0700

There's a dotted cutie in the house, and her name is ascotfriday. I smell perfection, head to toe. Up top she's crazy fun with her layered pearl necklaces, while at bottom she's working a more tailored look. It's all so nonchalant yet put together - heavenly combo.

Here's what she's wearing:

Shirt: Thrifted
Jeans: Urban Outfitters
Bag: Sabina
Shoes: Thrifted
Pearls: Vintage

Congrats to ascotfriday!

Everyone else, join the Look of the Day group then submit your looks. I might feature you on FabSugar!

Fab Finding Follow-Up: FabSugar Coat Challenge

FabSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:50:22 -0700

Fab reader Sabina Tarnowka needed our help. She recently moved to Michigan and is in dire need of a warm Winter jacket. She's on a budget, so I challenged you to find items under $200. Remember, Sabina wants snazzy, not sporty. I started you off with this EEK! by Eugenia Kim Bow Beanie ($38) for inspiration. Let's see what you all came up with!

Look #1, created by maria212134, is casual but stunning. The check coat and over-the-knee boots are divine.

To see the rest, read more.

Look #2, created by Sarahab145, is understated chic. Camel with black and white equals love.

Look #3, created by nikkeeb, has a boho touch. Those ruffle ankle boots are too cute.

Irresistible Retro-Style Stackable Lego Sound Gear

GeekSugar — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:11:23 -0700

I have to admit, Urban Outfitters is doing a great job featuring fun, geeky gadgets! The latest are two awesome Lego-themed products: the Lego Stereo CD Boombox ($58) and the Lego Stereo Alarm Clock ($38).

The alarm clock features radio or buzzer alarm, AM/FM radio, and volume and tuning wheels on top. The boom box has a CD player and line in to connect your iPod. The cutest part? They're designed to stack - the alarm clock fits right on top of the CD player, just like real Legos.

To see more photos of the Lego Stereo Alarm Clock, just read more.

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A Fabby Halloween: Michael Jackson

FabSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:50:22 -0700

No doubt, the King of Pop (RIP) will be a popular choice for Halloween this year. Who doesn't want to emulate such saucy style and cool character? Channeling your inner Micheal Jackson requires androgynous dressing: a white tee, loose cropped trousers, a drummer jacket - local thrift stores are filled with treasures from this era. Don't forget essential accessories like white socks, a black fedora, and trademark silver sequin glove. I'm bad, you know it . . .

Just can't get enough?Join my A Fabby Halloween group where we can share ideas, photos, and revel in Halloween happiness.

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Vintage Mod: Mini Boom Box iPod Speakers

GeekSugar — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:45:08 -0700

Urban Outfitters has been putting out some pretty cool retro-meets-modern gadgets lately, from a USB-powered turntable to calculator watches. The latest affordable addition: the Mini Boom Box Speaker. At only $16, the price is definitely right - and while these build-them-yourself speakers probably aren't sturdy enough for the long haul, they're a cute and compact option for portable speakers.

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Come Fab Finding With Me: FabSugar Coat Challenge

FabSugar — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:04:22 -0700

Fab reader Sabina Tarnowka needs our help. She just moved to Michigan and is in dire need of a warm Winter jacket. She's on a budget, so I challenge you to find items under $200. Remember, Sabina wants snazzy, not sporty. I'll start you off with this EEK! by Eugenia Kim Bow Beanie ($38) for inspiration; it'll look Fab with any Winter look.

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 Winter Coat Challenge. 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.

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

Gryphon Mini Tent jacket - $645.00	Silence & Noise Faux Leather Bomber Jacket - $138.00
Sequin Snake Ravishing Jacket - $149.00	Burberry Brit Anorak Jacket - $695.00
Diane von Furstenberg Irridescent Seersucker Jacket - $285.00	Donna Karan Jacquard lamé jacket - $2,995.00
Metallic Tweed Duster - $119.00	Cinched metallic jacket - $74.00
Holy G Boyfriend Jacket in Metallic - $64.00	Milly Metallic Smoking Jacket - $495.00
Armani Collezioni Metallic Drawstring Jacket - $1,095.00	Metallic Silver Jackets by eDressMe - $250.00

Satin Trim Fedora - $39.00	Fine Jersey Short Sleeve V-Neck - $19.00
Silence & Noise Pleated Trouser - $58.00	Deena & Ozzy Patent Loafer - $38.00
Chaps 3-Pk. Triple-Cuff Ankle Socks - $12.00	White Silver Sequined Glove - $10.00
Alice + Olivia Shrunken Military Jacket with Embellishments - $550.00	Melissa Joy Manning "W" Stud Earring - $65.00
Liza Leather Jacket - $298.00	Ray-ban Original Wayfarer Sunglasses - $139.00