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Look of the Day: Summer Blues

FabSugar — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:50:22 -0700

Xoqiqixo is experiencing the Summer blues in a stylish manner. She scored an oceanic maxi dress for only $10 - amazing. I'm also digging how her ivory crocheted shrug gives off a Mexicana feel. Muy bonita, senorita!

Here's what she has on:

Maxi dress: Forever 21
Top: MM Couture by Miss Me
Bangles: Unknown

Congrats to xoqiqixo!

Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar!

Celebrity Style: Diane Kruger

FabSugar — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:00:22 -0700

Diane Kruger supported fellow German designer Anja Gockel by attending her show at Berlin Fashion Week. The Fab favorite lived up to her stylish reputation in a Summery ensemble that's girlie and utilitarian at the same time. The green cargo shorts balance out the feminine ivory crochet blouse, while her tan sandals add au natural sex appeal. Simple to re-create and well worth the effort!

Nanette Lepore cream eyelet 'Daddy-O' cropped blouse - $165.00	H81 Bead End Linen Short - $19.90
Steve Madden - Alicce (Tan Leather) - $109.90	Sabina Dakota Tote - $245.00
Mini Lexington Elongated Leather Pigskin Strap Watch - $358.00	Ariel Gordon Jewelry :: Square Studs - $120.00

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Inspired: Cassie's Edgy Take on Crochet

CasaSugar — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:07 -0700

Singer Cassie rocked an edgy, punk crochet look at the BET Awards last night. I love how glam the lacy pattern looks in black, and Cassie's punk-inspired half-shaved head accentuates the singer's beauty while letting fans know that she's not to be trifled with. Inspired, I set out to find some similar looks.

Of course, my hero Tord Boontje would have a lamp that would fit Cassie to a T. His Artecnica Come Rain Come Shine Light ($4,950) has the same lacy, edgy glamour as Cassie's BET Awards ensemble.

For some other, less spendy ways to get a similar look, read more.

Thanksgiving Pies + Berets = Thanksgiving Pie-rets

GiggleSugar — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:00:00 -0800

Some people rob banks and get into trouble with too much time on their hands - others crochet berets in the shape of Thanksgiving pies. (Nice latticework, and I'm really digging that scrumptious dollop of cream!) I'm pro-pie crocheting, just in case you were wondering.

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Etsy Find: Crocheted Metal Pomegranate

CasaSugar — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:00:41 -0700

Long thought to be a symbol of fertility, luck, and abundance, the pomegranate is also connected to the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, which just ended. If you're not a fan of eating pomegranates, though, I've found one for you that, while inedible, is certainly delicious to look at. This metal pomegranate ($65) has been crocheted from orange metallic wire. I love the sculptural element of this object. It would be a great mantel piece, or, grouped in clusters, would make an impact on a warm, wood table, such as the Brasilla. It'd also love to see a few tufts of pine or some colorful Fall leaves tucked into it. This art piece, from Etsy seller Yoola, is also available in a number of other colors.
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Trend Alert: Crochet Cool

FabSugar — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:00:22 -0700

You probably think crochet is best left for the elderly but think again. Mischa certainly doesn't think so. I always knew this girl was a flower child at heart and here she is looking crochet cool while frolicking in the warm sands of Malibu. You don't have to be beach-side to sport this trend. These vintage-inspired confections easily translate into a whimsical top or dress; just remember to play it cool.

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eBay Find of the Week

FabSugar — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:12:22 -0700

If you're not an itsy-bitsy-bikini type of gal, turn on the pool boys with this Vintage Black Crochet Bathing Suit, size small. It's still super-steamy and will keep a worrisome tummy area in check. Like I said, one piece, all fabulous!

The current bidding price is at $9.99, and the auction ends on Wednesday, July 23. Good luck and happy bidding!

Celebrity Style: Eva Longoria

FabSugar — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:00:22 -0700

There are a couple interesting things going on with Eva while she was on her way to the Ken Paves Salon. First, she was wearing crochet head-to-toe - an indication that Summer has arrived for the actress. Second, she was shopping at Target! We all love Target so I wonder what she bought. Cruising along in her Juicy Couture dress and Yves Saint Laurent Tribute sandals, the striped belt really helped break up the matchy crochet dress and bag. Well done, Eva.

Juicy Couture Crochet Belted Sweater Dress - $378.00	H81 Striped Elastic Belt - $1.99
Yves Saint Laurent dark gold leather 'Tribute' platform sandals - $608.00	Xhilaration® Crocheted Tote - Tan - $9.99
Oliver Peoples Eyewear Strummer Sunglasses - $350.00	Tiffany Hearts® Pendant - $175.00

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Artist of the Day: Carol Hummel

CasaSugar — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:00:45 -0700

An overt sign that the growing crochet trend has been taken to new heights, literally, is artist Carol Hummel's Tree Cozy. As part of a two-year exhibition of eight works by sculptors in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Hummel crocheted a cozy with brightly colored nylon and synthetic material for a tree in front of Cleveland Heights City Hall, which wouldn't impede "the growth of the tree or [harm] wildlife." In her artist statement, Hummel refers to the tree cozy as "an emphatically handmade blanket representing femininity and comfort" which covers "a natural object representing masculinity and strength," a piece that personifies the tree "keeping it cozy and colorful throughout the year, enhancing the beauty of nature," and evokes "memories of bygone times and places when life was good," as well as "softens the strong tree form while also emphasizing it." She says, "The cozy covering the tree fluctuates between comforting blanket and suffocating cover-up; it conceals as much as it protects; it hides as much as it reveals." Tree Cozy was on display from 2005 through 2008, and landed Hummel an award as the winner of the Heights Public Art Competition. There's more to learn and see about this project, so read more.

Hummel has also "cozied" a companion tree in India to the one in Ohio, bound another tree in India with rope, was commissioned to crochet a tree in Orlando, Florida, macraméd a mountain in Utah, and has also been known to dress trees in underwear. Hummel's Cleveland Heights Tree Cozy, which took her 500 hours and the use of a hydraulic lift, recently spawned a tree crochet movement in Yellow Springs, Ohio, which has become a community art project and conversation piece, "made up of panels of yarn knitted individually by residents and visitors alike."

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Cool Idea: An Update on Crochet

CasaSugar — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:08:30 -0700

Even though crafting has become cooler, the art of crochet is still seen by many people as belonging to little old ladies with big bags and crochet hooks. Even knitting is now vastly cooler than crocheting. Leave it to an innovative lady to turn that idea on its head. With her crocheted sculpture work, Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos has added a touch of the avant-garde to cotton crocheting. I love how crocheting around these complicated animal shapes livens up the household doily.

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Arktura Coral Coffee Table - Black - $1,990.00	Chatting Garden Rug - $88.00
Lace Cut Media Storage Unit - Coffee - $699.00	Crocheted Wall Hooks - $9.99
Emma Black Lace 3 Wick Candle by Fringe - $55.00	Pattern Bent Wood Chair - High Gloss Black - $199.00
Cutwork Hook - $14.00	Velvet Burnout Curtain - $108.00
Lace 20\"x13\" Pillow in Ink - $119.00	Pressed Vinyl Dot Placemats - $6.95
Lace Shopping Basket - $24.99	Moooi crochet table - $1,099.00
Artecnica - come rain come shine light by tord boontje - $4,950.00	4"x6" Lace Picture Frame by Fringe - $40.00
Lace Cut Bath Cabinet - Coffee - $349.00	D.L. & Co. Art Noveau Diffuser - Belle of India - $95.00

Jean Paul Gaultier Crocheted Dress - $1,775.00	Lux Light Of Day Monokini - $88.00
Crochet Chiffon Top - $22.80	Aqua Women's Sleeveless Jewel Detail Dress: Exclusively at Bloomingdale's - $44.00
Tibi Crochet trim sweater dress - $370.00	Charlotte Ronson palm cotton crochet cardigan - $109.00
Diane von Furstenberg Zacharie crochet dress - $285.00	Crochet collar tee - $45.00
Dip Dye Crochet Tank - $49.95	YAYA AFLALO Crochet Dress - $385.00
Crochet Flutter Cami - $48.00