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Fabcons: The Traina Three

FabSugar — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:00:08 -0700

Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa. There are more Trainas, but these are The Traina Three. All of them, children of novelist Danielle Steel and vintner John Traina, are under the radar but oh so Fab. Many a fashion junkie who grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area is secretly obsessed with the elusive sisters. They are socialites, yes, but they aren't camera-loving princesses.

All three work in fashion. Samantha, the brunette who resides in LA, serves as fashion editor of C magazine. Her style is feminine with a cool edge. Victoria, with the bangs, worked at the Lacroix atelier last Summer. She has a fondness for hair play and appreciates texture and eclecticism. Vanessa, the tall one, currently works at Vogue Paris; she is the most model-like, wears lots of Paris black, and has a total nonchalant attitude. With friends like Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and Lazaro and Jack of Proenza Schouler, the TTT clearly played in the coolest sandbox in town. It's too bad they all fled San Francisco - we could use some of their chic, forward thinking here.

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Fabcon: Gwen Stefani

FabSugar — Thu, 14 May 2009 05:50:22 -0700

'Cause she's just a girl . . . Can you believe Gwen's been in the music biz over 15 years? Her music, her style, her swagger - Gwen has everything a girl needs. In fact, she's the reason I started wearing beater tanks circa '95. We all know her music is dope, so I'm going to focus on her style. Her fashion sense is undoubtedly cool, that's why she created L.A.M.B, but let's dig deeper. When Gwen first hit the big time in 1995, she was wearing eccentric rock and punk ensembles - complete with blue hair and crazy braids. Over the years, she's kept her tomboy style but has fine-tuned it to emote a more glamorous rock vibe. I can't wait to see No Doubt in concert (again) this Summer! Want to admire Gwen throughout the years? You know what to do . . . Source

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Fab Con: Emma Watson

FabSugarUK — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:00:04 -0700

Emma Watson may only be 19 years of age, but she has already made a impact on the silver screen and on the red carpet. This weekend, she appeared in the Sunday Times rich list owing to her wealth acquired from the Harry Potter movies. Already this year the rumour mill has suggested that she is the new face of Burberry, so surely the only way is up for this English rose!

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Fabcon: The Like

FabSugar — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:50:00 -0700

Have you heard of the all-girl LA rock band The Like? Not only are they talented - they were aged 15, 15, and 16 when they started in 2001 - but they also have mad style. Elizabeth "Z" Berg (right) is the vocalist and guitarist; Charlotte Froom (left) is on bass and vocals; and Tennessee Thomas (center) plays the drums. Separately their styles are super funky, but together it's a fusion of rock 'n roll and vintage. Not everyone's cup of tea, but I give them credit for doing their own thing. They're never ones to shy away from trends and I can't imagine them ever shopping at a chain store. A vintage-shopping spree with these chicks would be a cool time for sure.

To see more of The Like's personal style, read more.

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Fab Con: Sienna Miller

FabSugarUK — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:00:49 -0700

Sienna Miller is always on my style radar. She made boho her own back in 2003 when she impressed us with low slung maxi skirts, oversized vintage belts and fur gilets. Now, a few years later, she continues to make amazing red carpet statements wearing funky young London designers and her own brand, Twenty8Twelve. This year the fashion house she founded with her sister made it's London Fashion Week debut to much applause. Here I look back over Sienna's recent style highlights.

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Fabcon: Lady Gaga

FabSugar — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:00:22 -0700

Ever since Lady Gaga - born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta - burst on the scene, there's been a refreshing air circulating the music world. She's the Grace Jones of our time, with her dynamic over-the-top costumes that she seems to never take off! She may be too gaudy for many, but this is music people, and music is supposed to be funky and theatrical.

I first learned of the 23-year-old New York native during an episode of The Hills when Whitney and Lauren were asked to style her performance in LA. She even had a wardrobe malfunction backstage and the girls came to her rescue. Ever since, I can't stop staring at her bold fashions, following her obsession with sunglasses, and singing Just Dance. She's so rad, she's even inspired other stars (i.e. Christina Aguilera and Nicole Richie).

To see more coolness from Lady Gaga, read more.

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Fab Con: Natalia Vodianova

FabSugarUK — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:00:44 -0700

Natalia Vodianova is one of my favourite models, and when I was reminded of these images of her from an old issue of Vogue I couldn't resist making her a FabCon. The gorgeous Russian is more than just a pretty face, she's also a mother, a wife and founder of a children's charity - the Naked Heart Foundation. She's currently living in London with her family and in between her many responsibilities, she always manages to bless us with flawless red carpet appearances. Natalia still makes the occasional catwalk cameo which never fails to impress, and when she's not on the runway, you can often find her sitting in the front row at fashion shows. I've just heard that she's even collaborated with Etam on a line on lingerie - exciting!

Click through the gallery to see more of her style moments.

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Fab Con: Roisin Murphy

FabSugarUK — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:00:25 -0700

As today is about all things Irish I thought I'd celebrate the most stylish lady from the emerald isle: Roisin Murphy! This style maven made her name in fashion last year. She attended all the big shows wearing an enviable wardrobe with pieces by PPQ, Gareth Pugh, and Preen.

Roisin bravely wore Gareth Pugh way before Beyonce did, even donning his designs for a single cover shoot.

She revealed that her biggest style influence comes from her Grandma. "She was never seen without her red lipstick or without her hair done. In the winter she would parade around in a full-length mink coat with leather gloves."

She added that as a child she wasn't always so glamorous. "When I was about nine and old enough to dress myself, I would swing wildly from being an absolute tomboy to ridiculous frilliness."

See the gallery below for some of Roisin's proudest style moments.

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Fabcon: Charlotte Casiraghi

FabSugar — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:00:22 -0700

Once upon a time, I caught a documentary about Princess Caroline of Monaco and her family. From that day forth, I have kept her stylish and poised daughter, Charlotte Casiraghi, on my radar. Considering her connections, Charlotte doesn't come around as often as other socials; it's a royal treat when she does.

The 22-year-old recently showed up at Paris Fashion Week and sometimes attends parties of famous friends like Karl Lagerfeld and Christian Louboutin. What I admire about her fashion sense is it's understated but never blah. She's partial to solids and black, but always keeps it interesting with funky tights, scarves, bold coats, and bags.

To get to know Charlotte Casiraghi's style, read more.

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Fabcon: Camilla Al-Fayed

FabSugar — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:00:22 -0800

Imagine being the daughter of the owner of Harrods department store. Camilla Al-Fayed doesn't have to imagine it; she is it. And yes, she's the half-sister of the late Dodi Al-Fayed, Princess Diana's boyfriend.

The Egyptian beauty is close friends with another gorgeous socialite, Dasha Zhukova, and can be seen with her at all major fashion soirees. From the look of her luxe outfits, one of her favorite colors is black. Can you blame her? The 24-year-old also occasionally likes to throw in pops of bright colors like cobalt and hot pink. Having money often means always wearing designer, but that's not why Camilla stands out. She's always polished, head to toe, and knows how to wear pieces that flatter her womanly figure. Plus, among a sea of blond socialites, it's refreshing to see a brunette beauty.

To see more of Camilla's style, read more.

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