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Dress Me Up: Roller Fab

FabSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:00:22 -0700

I have taken up a new hobby: roller skating! Not too long ago I asked your help in finding a sexy, cute rollerskating outfit for a roller disco party I went to. You did, and here is Roller Fab! With super sore thighs the next day, I went and bought some skates because I was so inspired (the ones I wore were actually YumSugar's!). My fresh skates are white with purple wheels and laces - Fab, no? Shopbop's Retro Fever section got the disco ball and thus the wheels turning for me again, and I couldn't refuse putting together an even more glam roller look.

Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Sequin Short - $216.00	Millions of Smiles Trim Tank - $145.00
Juicy Couture Nice Girls Wear Juicy Logo Sport Sock - $15.00	Rag & Bone Bomber Jacket - $405.00
Sunshine & Shadow Hand Dyed Scarf - $118.00	Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Clutch with Bangle - $132.00
Kenneth Jay Lane Pave Disc Earrings - $330.00	Oliver Peoples Eyewear - $400.00

Dress You Up! T-Shirt Dresses

FabSugar — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:20:40 -0700

I saved the most laid back of this Spring's Dress You Up! for Friday. Seriously, looking at one of these I just want to go to bed, wake up, roll out of bed and get back into bed - they are so comfy looking. Because of this t-shirt dresses are probably best saved for the weekend or if you have a really office casual job. I leave you on a TGIF note with these picks.

I hope you enjoyed Dress You Up! this week, I know I did. Seeing as how dresses are one of the key clothing items for Spring, stay tuned for a Part II in weeks to come.

American Apparel Sheer Rib Short Sleeve Tunique, $34.

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Love from Ya Ya Scoop Back Tee Dress, $128.

Helmut Lang Jersey Combo Dress, $255.

Dress You Up! Maxi Dresses

FabSugar — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 09:11:22 -0700

Ok so this first model in a serious maxi dress looks like a tree, but that is the effect the longest dress of all can help one achieve. I was actually just on a hunt for a maxi dress and ended up scoring an awesome black silk Corey Lynn Calter one. I wore it to Fashion Week Live last month. I gotta tell ya, I stood out (in a good way) amongst all the legs and got several compliments. My analysis: maxi dresses are the next 'It' dress. After all, the only way to go after the mini dress is down, way down. I wore mine with some exotic flats because I am tall; if you're on the shorter side, these look retro redone with a solid pair of wood-heeled wedges.

Twinkle by Wenlan 'Midsummer' Long Dress, $497.

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INC International Concepts® Printed Color-Block Maxi Dress, $129.

T Bags Long Convertible Dress in Yellow Print, $220.

Dress You Up! Mini Dresses

FabSugar — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:50:33 -0700

For those who have legs and know how to use them, this is your time to shine. You've been living under a rock if you didn't notice that mini dresses are hot hot hot for Spring. This week I'm all about Dress You Up! and getting you all prepared for the dress surplus of the season.

You will notice my picks are solids with details like rosettes, trim, volume and pockets. I think the classiest way to wear a mini is with dignity; keep the pattern simple and modern and let your legs work it. Just my opinion but when sporting a raised hemline, the most stylish way is to be subtly sexy. One of my mottos is: if you've got it, flaunt it. So lucky leggy gals, these are for you.

Shift Dress with Rosettes by 3.1 by Phillip Lim, $368.

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Vivienne Tam Candy Apple Eyelet Mini Dress, $295.

Splendid Heather Pocket Tank Mini Dress, $122.

AKA New York Empire Button Dress, $255.

Dress You Up! Vintage Print Dresses

FabSugar — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 16:11:22 -0700

Skip your morning coffee, or tea, and opt for a fabulous vintage print dress. Yes, you could also scour vintage shops, I know that's what members of The Vintage Place!! are thinking. But that's a shopping mission and if you're not up to the challenge this Spring has lots and lots of offerings.

Same with trapeze style dresses, you can wear these with a heel or no heel; but if you want to wear it for evening I suggest a heel and some jewels as the vintage prints tend to dress down the dress (pun intended). For those bold gals out there who are all about colorful prints, have fun with these picks.

Stay tuned all week long as I'll be showing you some of the cutest dress styles right now; there will be something for everyone so...Dress You Up!.

Diane von Furstenberg Adelaide Dress, $325.

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Nieves Lavi Cotton Wrap Dress, $286.

dELiAs Ana Dress, $44.50.

Strapless Jolie organza dress, $230.

Dress You Up! Trapeze Dresses

FabSugar — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:30:22 -0700

Just when you thought dresses couldn't get any more comfortable the trapeze dress emerges. They surfaced last Fall and are in full force for Spring, with their airy and forgiving silhouette. These are awesome for those with tummy issues and look great with a pair of metallic peep toe flats or cork-heel pumps. To wit, the trapeze can be dressed up or dressed down. And come winter time, just wear one of these with a pair of tights or over some skinnies and you'll still be styley.

Stay tuned all week long as I'll be showing you some of the cutest dress styles right now; there will be something for everyone so get ready for Dress You Up!.

Wayf Silk Trapeze Dress, $365.

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ECI Printed Silk Trapeze Dress, $138.

Fluet Sleeveless Button-Back Silk Trapeze Dress, $310-$320.

Alloy pocket trapeze dress, $37-$38.

Topshop Lets You Borrow from Kate, Freida, Scarlett, and More!

FabSugar — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:00:22 -0800

Topshop is giving us the gifts of all gifts this holiday season with its Dress Me Up initiative. The UK retailer will be offering dresses worn by the likes of Kate Moss, Freida Pinto, Scarlett Johansson, and Naomi Campbell for rent. The cost? A mere $60 for one day.

The selection, which also includes frocks donated from other fashion forward celebs and designers such as Olivia Palermo, Christopher Kane, and Emma Cook, will then be auctioned off for sale. All proceeds will go to the Age Concern and Help the Aged foundation. "Having worked with Topshop for so long, we didn't think twice about donating our dress. It's such a great cause, especially at this time of year," said Emma Cook. I have my eye on that burgundy Kate Moss Lanvin dress . . .

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Holiday Trendtotting: Classic Little Red Dresses

LilSugar — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:00:40 -0800

'Tis the season for holiday pictures and functions and every mama wants her children to look fashionable and festive. A little red dress is sure to impress any crowd and will lend to charming holiday pictures with Santa or the family. This Biscotti Unforgettable Bubble Dress ($110) lives up to its name, but you need not spend a small fortune. There's certainly no shortage of red smocks in stores this time of year.

Here are a few of my favorite little red dresses (in all price points) that your darling can wear all Winter with a cardigan, parka or plain white tee.

Classic Little Red Dresses For Toddlers and Young Girls:

For some even tinier little red dress options for infants and newborns, read more.

Classic Little Red Dresses For Infants:

Ruffled Bib Dresses for Baby - $16.50	Cable knit drop-waist sweater dress - $36.50
Little Ella Infant Girls' "Wonderland" Dress - $57.00	Isabel Garreton Infant's Smocked Silk Bishop Dress - $136.00
Snowflake Sweater Dress - $59.00	Youngland® Floral Tiered Velvet Dress And Leggings Set - $40.00
Little Ella Toddler's & Little Girl's Wonderland Ruffle-Hem Dress - $59.00	Ralph Lauren Toddler & Little Girl's Velvet Dress - $145.00

The Hills Beauty Quiz: Episode Nine, "Mr. Right Now"

BellaSugar — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0800

On last night's episode of The Hills, Kristin and Stacie head to Vegas, baby. Their goal is to forget their LA problems and pick up lots of boys dressed in their skimpy finest. "We're not looking for Mr. Right, we're looking for Mr. Right Now," declares Stacie. However, after noticing an abundance of "douchey" guys, Kristin, in a moment of weakness, calls a mystery man. Is it Justin? Could it be Brody? The next morning, much to our shirtless manjoyment, we discover it's Audrina's ex, Justin. Where exactly is the future heading for these two, anyway?
Speaking of couples, Spencer has suspicions about Heidi tricking him into becoming a father after he finds a pregnancy test. If only there was a birth control pill for men, he'd surely be taking it, he confesses. All sexual tensions aside, how closely were you paying attention to the beauty details of this episode? It's time to take my quiz below to find out, and be sure to check out Geek's tech quiz, along with CelebStyle for some fashion.

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Wild Rice Dressing Two Ways - Beginner and Expert

YumSugar — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:50:27 -0800

Regardless of whether or not you stuff your turkey, it simply wouldn't be Thanksgiving without stuffing - er, I mean, dressing. Change things up and take a tip from denizens of the Deep South and Carolina low country: make rice the star of the dish. Not only is whole-grain rice healthier and gluten-free, but cooking up a pot of rice is less work than cubing pieces of day-old bread.

If you're on a tight timeline, keep things simple by using brown rice mix. Fluff in sweetness and crunch by adding dried fruit, almonds, and orange zest. Alternatively, build layers of complexity by browning aromatic vegetables, slow-boiling the rice separately, and then baking the components together to fuse all of the dish's earthy flavors. See both options when you read more.

Girl Cable Sweater Dress - $26.50	Bonnie jean 7-16 bow-detail sweater dress - $40.00
Amalia Velvet Dress - $145.00	Alice + Olivia Party Poof Dress - $275.00
Il Baule D'Elianne Infant's Plaid Party Dress - $265.00	Charter Club Girls Dress, Little Girls Party Dress - $68.00
Papo d'Anjo Toddler's & Little Girl's Velvet Dress - $175.00	Blush by Us Angels Bow Dress (Big Girls) - $89.00
Biscotti - Unforgetable Bubble Dress (Little Kids) (Red) - $110.67	Ralph Lauren Toddler & Little Girl's Tartan Dress - $60.00
Drop-waist party dress - $36.50	Charter Club Little Girls Dress, Tartan Holiday Dress - $68.00