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Trend Alert: Frothy Frocks

FabSugar — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:00:22 -0800

Froth is usually associated with bubbles or foam. So, if there were to be a frothy frock it would be a dress that is bubbling with fabulousness. Be it structured tiers (Anne in Gianfranco Ferre), organza silk melded with lace (Keira in Balenciaga), or couture detailing (Dita in Marchesa), these dresses provide some real drama. When deciding on your Holiday party frock, consider going above and beyond. I always say I'd rather be overdressed than under.

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Frock Me Baby: Drama For Your Mama

FabSugar — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:00:22 -0800

Come to think of it, these dresses have way too much drama for your mama. Well, that is unless your mama is anything like the always avant-garde Cate Blanchett, here in Alexander McQueen. Those who display Cate's experimental nature should bust it out and show it off. Dramatic shoulders, crazy asymmetry, heavy draping, feathers, folds, leather, bold silhouettes - let them be your best friends.

Warning: Dramatic dresses require confidence. Let Cate, and other red-carpet queens of 2008, be your guides.

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Frock Me Baby: Lace Yourself

FabSugar — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:00:22 -0800

Those who took my advice to embrace lace for Fall are on the chic track. Another girl who's on trend is actress Emma Roberts, who laced up in Chanel at the premiere of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button in LA. Karl's designs may be out of your reach but there are plenty affordable and stylish options out there. Since the fabric can be a matronly, be sure to sexy it up with a flirty silhouette a la Emma. Bottom line, buckle down and lace yourself.

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Frock Me Baby: Show Those Shoulders

FabSugar — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:00:22 -0800

Cleavage, midriff, legs - body parts known for their sexiness. But shoulders, those are a woman’s subtly sensual weapons. There was lots of shoulder love this year, as exemplified by Dita Von Teese in Vivienne Westwood. When picking the perfect party frock this season, show those shoulders. Whether it’s one-shoulder, off-shoulder, cutout, or puff sleeve dresses, allow the sculptured part of your body be the focus.

Walter 6362hs - $323.00	Ruffle Dress - $130.00
Diane von Furstenberg 'Lionel' Puff Sleeve Stretch Poplin Dress - $325.00	Pencey Pleated Dress - $375.00
Puff Sleeve Satin Dresses by Nicole Miller - $440.00	BCBGMAXAZRIA Charmeuse Sleeve Dress - $178.00
Christian V. Siriano gold silk 'Red Carpet' shift dress - $325.00	Marc by Marc Jacobs Lydia Jersey Dress - $298.00
Plenty by Tracy Reese Ombre Pintucked Dress - $195.00	Puff-sleeve turtleneck dress - $75.00
Roberto Cavalli Puff-Sleeve Dress - $1,395.00	Catherine Malandrino Puff Sleeve Crochet Dress - $525.00
Crushed Velvet Puff Sleeve Babydoll Dress - $305.00	Dior Puff-Sleeve Sheath Dress - $1,990.00
Marc Bouwer GlamIt! magenta stretch cowlneck drape sleeve dress - $258.00	Robert Rodriguez Embroid Dress - $418.00
Marc by Marc Jacobs Puff Sleeve Dress- Black - $378.00

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Frock Me Baby: To the Maxi

FabSugar — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:00:22 -0800

I recently accompanied my friend on her hunt for the perfect party dress. Not too long after our search we discovered this Banana Republic Silk Maxi Dress in Peacock ($175). It looked good on the hanger but came to life when she slipped it on. Maxis tend to have that breath-taking effect. They make you look long and lean, especially if you wear your tallest heels. If you're in the mood for a long dress this year, take it to the maxi. Shorter gals, don't overlook the maxi; my friend is 5'2" and it made her look heads taller.

Frock Me Baby: Fantastically Frilly

FabSugar — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:00:22 -0800

It's obvious from our Best of 2008: Designer of the Year poll that most of you love frilly designs. So far, queen of ruffles, Marchesa, is in the lead.

What better way to begin our Frock Me Baby dress series than with ruffles, tiers, and frills? So much fun. Throw on a fantastically frilly frock, like this Express Silk Chiffon Rose Dress ($128), and dance the New Year away in major style.

Exclusive! Few Fab Words with Fearne Cotton

FabSugarUK — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:00:52 -0700

I always imagined Fearne Cotton to be gorgeous, fun and friendly and now having met her I am pleased to confirm that she is all of those things! Last night, she launched the latest installment of her clothing range at a venue in London as she continues to collaborate with Very.

I say collaborate, but I feel that slightly undermines the amount of work, time and effort Fearne has put in to this range. Kate Moss "can't sketch", Victoria Beckham "can't draw", but Fearne has been carrying round a note pad for months jotting down and drawing her ideas before Very made them a reality. There is evidence of this all over the venue as her creative talents are put to good use (she is a keen artist).

If you needed any proof of how friendly Fearne is, you only had to look around the small space which was packed out with people supporting her on this venture. From showbiz colleagues Reggie Yates and Sarah Cawood, and cool celeb mates like VV Brown and Kelly Jones, to her Mum, there was no shortage of people on hand to make her efforts worthwhile.

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I managed to grab a minute with her whilst she sipped on an apple martini (which her Mum helpfully replaced mid interview) and she admitted she'd been "terrified" all day. She said that it was important for her to work with an online retailer explaining, "I do all my shopping online – it's great for interacting with customers. Also, Very allowed me to have a hands on approach and to do my own sketches."

She spoke about her inspiration, "Very '70s, David Bowie, Led Zepplin, My Mum in the '70s, Jimmy Paige," and confessed to being a big Biba fan. "My Mum and my aunt had loads of stuff from there, in fact my cousin (she points her out) is even called Biba!"

Fearne described the project as "my baby" and loves all of the pieces. She is wearing her favourite piece from the collection – the black party frock (£69) which she says is "very comfortable and structured". She explained that she'd already completed her Spring collection which was "inspired by Debbie Harry – girly but tough", and has even begun working on Autumn 2010.

There was a little addition to her Very collaboration as Fearne announced that she'd also been working with Converse on her very own pair of trainers. "I live in Converse, I actually love them and wear them 'til they're worn out. In fact, whilst on a recent charity trip to Africa a homeless child asked me, 'Why are you wearing holey shoes?' So I decided to throw those away!" The shoes are, unsurprisingly, leopard print with red detailing and again her sketches were there to prove her hard work.

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Photographs by James Gilham courtesy of ShinyRed and WireImage

Vintage Clothing For Classic Children

LilSugar — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:00:11 -0700

Chain stores are great for providing everyday basics, but for special occasions lots of mothers prefer to outfit their offspring in frocks that make a statement. Matilda Ledger has been seen sporting vintage-inspired smocked sundresses, and Sarah Jessica Parker admitted that James Wilkie wears his uncles' and cousins' hand-me-downs. For youngsters seeking simple pieces, Belle Heir Vintage offers those from yesteryear.

Unlike garments relatives stuff into shopping bags and drop at the door, the company offers a variety of classic items featuring hand-stitching, smocking, pin tucks, pleating, embroidery, and button-work from the turn of the century through the 1960s. While the pieces come at an equally pretty price, moms in search of christening, baby naming, and wedding garb for their wee ones might be willing to empty their wallets. For those who like the vintage look, here are additional pieces to ogle.

Absolutely Fabulous

FabSugar — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:45:33 -0800

Be sure to check out all our end-of-year roundups to make sure you didn't miss anything on Fab.
Dress to impress on New Year's with our Frock Me Baby series - don't forget your Fab accessories!
Help us help you: take the FabSugar reader survey (thank you).
Take a trip down memory lane and remember this year's biggest headlines on Fab.
Take our always-fun The Hills fashion quiz. Speaking of, which The Hills finale look was most Fab?
Meet the latest cool rocker spawn: Fabcon: Georgia May Jagger.
Pre-Fall is underway. Hooray! See what's in store.
The results are starting to come in from our Best of 2008 polls. Check them out.

Absolutely Fabulous

FabSugar — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 15:12:22 -0800

It was a fun week watching celebs in D&G battle it out.
Dress to impress for the holidays with our Frock Me Baby series - don't forget your Fab accessories!
Help us help you: take the FabSugar reader survey (thank you).
Take our always-fun The Hills fashion quiz.
Think you know your model blondes? Take our tough quiz and find out.
Gee, you all find doubling your tights interesting. You never cease to intrigue me.
Test your handbag knowledge with our latest celebrity handbag quiz.
We're obsessed with Jennifer Connelly right now; her Fabcon story was long overdue.
Pre-Fall is underway. Hooray! See what's in store.
Our Best of 2008 polls continue. Vote it up!
And, the results are starting to come in. Check them out.
Take a trip down memory lane and remember this year's biggest headlines on Fab.

Ruffled Chiffon Trapeze Dress - $159.00	Generation mini dress by BCBG® - $165.00
Catherine Malandrino Chiffon Electricity Dress - $595.00	Marc by Marc Jacobs "Organza" Dress - $458.00
Thread Social Sleeveless Dress with Rosette Brooches - $539.00	Silence & Noise Tuxedo Halter Dress - $88.00
Mint Jodi Arnold Strapless Rose Dress - $561.00	Diane von Furstenberg Women's "Ragazza" Washed Chiffon Solid Silk Dress - $385.00
Adrianna Papell Lace Party Dress - $138.00	Chiffon Charade Ruffles Sleeveless Dress - $370.00
Mara Hoffman Crinkle Chiffon Asymetrical Dress in Purple Orchid - $485.00	Notte by Marchesa Lace-Trim Cocktail Dress - $795.00

Cowl Neck Knit Dress - $29.00	Loeffler Randall Overlay Dress in Black - $550.00
Grecian Dress - $159.00	Acne Baroque bustier dress - $970.00
Mint Tzara Cut Out Dress - $396.00	MARC BY MARC JACOBS Leather Funnel Neck Minidress - $828.00
BCBGMAXAZRIA lavender poly taffeta ruffled detail dress - $209.00	Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Jet Dress - $350.00
Stripe Panel Dress - $98.00	Orange By Angela Chen Draped Dress - $334.00
Rojas Doll Sweater Hoodie Dress - $143.00	Pencey Feather Dress - $501.00
Clu Sleeveless Wrap Dress - $198.00	Belted Cowl Neck Dress - $24.80
Suh-Tahn Maasai Dress - $446.00	Bcbgeneration strapless mindress - $148.00
Laila Azhar Draped Mini Dress- Burgundy - $520.00	Thayer Tatters Dress - $220.00
Tart Petra Dress - $216.00	Rivet Halter Dress - $148.00

Petite lace lady dress - $150.00	Zanna Lace Dress - $27.80
Elizabeth and James Batwing Mini Dress - $425.00	Lace Cami Dress - $88.00
Nero Lace Dress - $218.00	Tadashi crinkled silk chiffon dress - $378.00
Lace Overlay Sweater Dress - $28.00	Strappy Tiered Lace Dress - $128.00
Vintage Lace Strapless Dress - $24.80	Black and Red Lace Dress - $64.00
Lace Ruffle Dress - $98.00	One Shoulder Ivory Lace Dresses by Sentimental NY - $152.00
INC International Concepts Lace Corset Dress - $119.00	Bloomington dress - $58.00
Lace dress - $148.00	Tibi Magnolia Lace Dress - $595.00

Yellow and Blue Print Gowns by Terani - $498.00	Belted Maxi Dress - $32.99
House of Dereon Women's Long One Shoulder Blue Multi Dress - $301.00	Silk & cashmere v-neck sweaterdress - $118.00
Tadashi gold jersey twist front evening dress - $237.00	Cachet One Shoulder Gown with Bead Detail - $168.00
Convertible Hanna Ball Gown - $325.00	Velvet Burnout Gowns from Laundry by Shelli Segal - $385.00
A.B.S. Long V-Neck Dress - $290.50	Stellvo Long Gown - $348.00
Halter maxi dress - $128.00	Sunner Casablanca Long Dress - $465.00
Alice + Olivia Long Ombre Rosette Tube Dress - $396.00	Rachel Pally 'Bev' Maxi Dress - $255.00
Diane von Furstenberg Nikki Gown - $650.00	Crochet Trim Maxi Dress - $46.00
Flirty little one-shoulder maxi dress - $128.00	Silk maxi dress - $175.00

Carolyn Dress - $49.50	Strapless Ruffle Front Dress W/Belt - $98.00
Zig Zag Ruffle Hem Dress - $39.00	Evening Can Can Dress - $420.00
French Connection Beaded One-Shoulder Flapper Dress - $228.00	Notte by Marchesa Babydoll mini dress - $795.00
Silk Side-Ruffle Dress - $98.00	Taffeta Ruffle Dress - $150.00
Ruffle Bust Dress - $39.00	Alice & Olivia kelly silk chiffon pleated hem dress - $253.00
Sunshine Floral Fitted Dresses by Alexia Admor - $264.00	Shayla Dress - $54.50
Tiered Colorblock Dress - $49.99	Pullman Party Dress - $88.00
Generation sheath dress by BCBG® - $139.00	Susana Monaco Berry Silk Charmeuse Dress - $259.00
Chiffon Ruffle Party Dress - $148.00	Silk Chiffon Rose Dress - $128.00
Ruffle Tiered Dress - $39.00