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Sneak Peek! Payless Designer Collaborations, Fall '09

FabSugar — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:00:22 -0700

Ever since Payless went upscale, I've kept a close eye on it. The Fall designer shoes are avail and they're totally affordable. Alice + Olivia, Abaeté, Lela Rose, and Christian Siriano deliver sass via jewels, tassels, lace, chains, and buckles - all for under $60. Now my only question is, where are those amazing Abaeté chain booties? I'll keep a lookout for them, but in the meantime, check out what's in store.

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Fabworthy: Tailcoats, Chains, and Lurex at Abaete

FabSugar — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:00:15 -0800

While serenaded by a live string orchestra at Abaete, I fell in love with three things. A "Theodore" tailored jacket in black twill that fulfills my vampire fantasies, the Abaete for Payless "Antoine" fold over black bootie with chain detail (remember they do a designer collaboration every season?), and lurex flecks and waves found on numerous tops and dresses. The collection was pretty Fab as a whole, inspired by Les Incroyables, a fashion subculture of post-revolutionary French society in the 1790s. See what I mean about a vampy vibe?

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Fab's Favorite Payless Fall Designer Collection Pieces

FabSugar — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:00:22 -0700

Payless's collaboration with various high-end designers like Lela Rose, Abaeté, and Alice + Olivia is nothing new, but what is new is its designer collection for Fall. You will mainly find footwear, with some handbags and sunglasses sprinkled in. Some items fall flat, but still, others, like these Alice + Olivia for Payless Back Zip Boots ($48), shine. Find out what other pieces from Payless's Fall designer collection made Fab's cut.

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Which Emma Stone Bunny Outfit Is Most Fab?

FabSugar — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:23:22 -0700

There are not enough redheads in Hollywood. There, I said it. Newcomer Emma Stone is taking every carpet by storm in her youthful, experimental getups. And I love her for it. Out and about promoting The House Bunny, she donned favorites like Phillip Lim and Abaete, but also smaller designers. She likes to show leg, but manages to mix it up with accessories and silhouettes, and, most notably, amazing shoes. Patent, zippered, bootied, and colored, she's a girl after my own heart. Alas, which stellar look is the most Fab?

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Celebrity Style: Emma Stone

FabSugar — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:30:22 -0700

Whoever Emma Stone's stylist is, she's doing a stellar job making her client look sophisticated and cool at the same time. Keep it coming! For her latest appearance on MTV's TRL, the newcomer continued to look ever the budding fashionista in a purple Abaete one-shoulder top, a bubble-hemmed Yigal Azrouel skirt, and Jimmy Choo peep toe booties. Paper thin gold hoop earrings and bangles finished the look without distracting from the assertive outfit.

Abaete Whitney Asymmetrical Top - $225.00	MK2K Ruched Skirt with Pockets - $180.00
Jimmy Choo Glint suede boots - $995.00	Small gold hoops - $68.00
Circadian Studios Set of Gold Bangle Bracelets - $188.00	Satin Mini Bow Clutch - Black - $16.99

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Fab Flash: All-Star Designer Trio Creates Supergirl Collection

FabSugar — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:00:22 -0700

Supergirl is getting a banging new look. In conjunction with Warner Bros., childhood friend designers Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss, Alice Roi, and Laura Poretzky, are teaming up to create a resort collection under the Supergirl brand. Roi, who's known for her edgy signature line; Lonstein Gruss, contemporary designer for Shoshanna; and Poretzky, owner and designer of Abaeté, will be fusing their talents together into one collection.

“When we were creating the line, we talked a lot about how we would wear it. We all worked to push each other into new directions, which helps us a lot when it comes to our own collections. Laura and I never thought we would be putting Alice’s metal studs on a dress, but mixing those things worked well in the end,” said Lonstein Gruss.

The 35-piece collection, showing at the MAGIC show in Las Vegas next month, will include dresses, tops, jeans, and jackets wholesaling between $23 to $193.

To see pieces from the Supergirl collection, read more.

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Resort Trippin', Part IV

FabSugar — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:00:22 -0700

It's not surprising one of the key colors for Resort is white; and ancestors of: ivory, off-white, bone, and fog. But this group has enough floral energy to keep the trip from being stark. As well, tailored jackets are toughing up ultragirlie looks - per Abaete pictured. The '70s is shaping up to be a favorite decade; whether Halston-eque (at Derek Lam) or bohemian (at Galliano). Oh, and there are going to be enough flirty dresses to keep all the PYTs happy year round. As for fashion rebel Alexander McQueen, he admits, "There's lot of exposed leg, but it's all very understated luxe and non-PC in a healthy way." Whether under- or overstated, Resort continues . . .
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2008 CFDA Awards: Mandy Moore

FabSugar — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:49:58 -0700

Mandy Moore is just such an adorable celeb. What's not to like about her natural beauty and witty personality? She pulled out all stops the last night at the CFDA Awards in a fabulous navy blue Abaete gown with white detailing. I love this feminine and sleek look on her. What do you think?

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Look of the Day: While The Boss Is Away . . .

FabSugar — Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:22 -0700

Syako likes to play! She decided to take advantage of the boss being out of town and opted for a casual work pairing cropped white pants and a grey sweatshirt topped with an awesome necklace. I can't blame her for being naughty while the boss is away . . . Doesn't she look great?

Here's what she has on:

Sweater: Old Navy
Tank: Old Navy
Necklace: Unknown
Pants: Express
Shoes: Abaete for Payless

Congrats to syako!

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Tote Swag

FabSugar — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 19:08:09 -0800

Fashion Week is always more mellow on weekend days. It's easier to catch a cab, there's no rush hour and a (semi) laid back feel is in the air. Maybe that's what compelled three designers to give away handy tote bags at the shows. The "I Heart Shoes" one is by Payless and was gifted at the Abaete show, the middle one is a beautiful Brazilian beach scene a la Alexandre Herchcovitch and the right one is a cool rain print that was prevalent in Mara Hoffman's collection. I was pretty psyched to have collected three cool totes in one day as I'm totally a tote girl - always carrying reading materials with me. Can you guess which one is my favorite?!