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Look of the Day: Vintage Vixen

FabSugar — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:50:22 -0700

FashionSheSays screams vintage vixen today. The Ralph Lauren vibe she's exuding is refreshingly Fall, and I love how she's simultaneously polished and disheveled. Note her fearless fabric mixing. Beautifully executed, top to bottom!

Here's what she has on:

Belt: Vintage Chanel
Earrings: Agatha
Bracelets: Vintage
Boots: Vintage

Congrats to FashionSheSays!

Everyone else, join the Look of the Day group then submit your looks. I might feature you on FabSugar!

Fab Finger Discount: Ralph Lauren Red Bow Sandals

FabSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:00:22 -0700

Say hello to my new sassy babies: these Ralph Lauren Red Bow Sandals ($75, originally $255). I wasn't lying when I told you I was feeling whimsical. They're such lookers, I couldn't not share the wealth. I figure, with the holidays on the horizon, they would be the perfect bold accessory. The heel is high - 3.9 inches! - but for that reasonable price and darling look, I'll suck it up. If you're color shy, they also come in black, but I highly encourage the red.

For more great deals, check out the Frugalosity! and Cheap Chic FabSugar Community groups!

Say What? Size 2 Model Canned by Ralph Lauren

TresSugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:00:00 -0700

"I have been working with them since I was 15 years old, since I was a teenager. So for me they were my second family . . . I was very hurt by this, and I don't think it's good . . . when young women look at this picture, they're going to think it's normal to look like that, but it's not."

- Filippa Hamilton on The Today Show, about being fired by Ralph Lauren in April for her "inability to meet obligations with us." Apparently, those obligations involved transforming her 5'8", 120-pound, size 2 body into bobble-headed alien proportions. (They told her agency she was too big for their clothes. Hmmm. What does that make the women who might buy Ralph Lauren clothes?) My response to this nonsense? Bring back the healthy models!

Ralph Lauren Rep Apologizes For Photoshopping Model

TresSugar — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:10:00 -0700

When controversy erupted over an image for Ralph Lauren's Blue Label - model Filippa Hamilton's body appeared to have been digitally retouched, so that she looked bobble-headed and emaciated - I was convinced that the image wasn't the original ad. I was sure that it had been retouched by one of those "thinspirational" proanorexia blogs you hear about which feature models Photoshopped, so that they look like Holocaust victims.

Wow, was I wrong. A spokesperson for Ralph Lauren made this comment about the controversial image:

"For over 42 years, we have built a brand based on quality and integrity. After further investigation, we have learned that we are responsible for the poor imaging and retouching that resulted in a very distorted image of a woman’s body. We have addressed the problem and going forward will take every precaution to ensure that the caliber of our artwork represents our brand appropriately."

Website Boing Boing was first to criticize the image by saying, "Dude, her head's bigger than her pelvis." When Ralph Lauren asked them to take the image down, claiming copyright infringement, they refused, citing fair use laws that that allow for the reproduction of images "for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting."

Maybe this will be a message to the cabal of Photoshoppers gone wild who don't seem to recognize that they're contributing to the unrealistic body images that make normal women feel inadequate. When an uberthin model isn't thin enough for the fashion industry, something is seriously wrong.

Trend Alert: The Trench Dress

FabSugar — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:00:22 -0700

I've always been a fan of Ginnifer Goodwin's sleek style. She manages to give simple pieces a unique twist. Case in point: her Camilla and Marc silk trench dress. Wearing her jacket as a dress alludes to mystery. Is she or isn't she wearing something underneath? Only the wearer remains the wiser.

The trick to pulling this off is wearing a thinner trench made out of silk, satin, or a light cotton. That way, it looks more like a dress, and less like a coat. There are also a couple of "real" trench dresses available for those who don't like drafts. Me? I already own a light cotton trench, so layering it with a thin slip should do the trick.

Check out CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

The 6 Big Beauty Trends That Emerged at Fashion Week

BellaSugar — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0700

New York Fashion Week ended last week, and now it's time to analyze the styles, from hair to makeup to what polishes we foresee flying off the shelves come March. To make the myriad styles we saw over the nine days of 2010 Spring New York Fashion Week easier to parse, I've assembled the six big trends, complete with several different ways to wear each - from rebel rocker to demure debutante. Click through for the definitive looks for Spring.

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10 Reasons to Love Ralph Lauren Spring '10

FabSugar — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:30:22 -0700

If anyone can lift American spirits, it's Ralph Lauren. On the last (rainy) day of NYFW, his Depression era-inspired collection did, in fact, leave us on a positive note. Blues in all hues, denim, country florals, navy pinstripes, white cotton, and a couple drop-dead gowns were intensely pretty. And those glittering silver shoes - so fresh against tattered railroad denim. In his notes Lauren said, "I am inspired by the character of the workers, the farmer, the cowboy, the pioneer women of the prairies living authentically through challenging times." History repeats itself; fashion to the rescue.

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14 Gorgeous Last Looks at Fashion Week: Days 8 and 9

BellaSugar — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:00:00 -0700

It was the final day of Fashion Week, and while I'm sad to see it go, I'm excited to discover how many of these hair and makeup looks will make the transition into the mainstream. These final two days were absolutely lovely, with more old-guard designers like Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, and Oscar De La Renta injecting an elegance that nicely hedged the experimental looks from younger designers. Click through and see what some of the most established houses, along with some of the hottest new ones, had to offer.

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Who Wore It Better? Ralph Lauren Floral Dress

FabSugar — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:00:22 -0700

The only thing Brit model Poppy Delevigne and Heidi Montag have in common is this super-cute floral Ralph Lauren dress. Poppy gave her frock a hard edge adding a tough leather jacket, black belt, flat sandals, and a metallic clutch. Heidi opted for a more Southern-belle vibe adorning herself with a floppy pink hat, matching watch, white Chanel bag, and peep-toe pumps. Same dress but two totally different ways. Which do you prefer?

Trend Alert: Roped In

FabSugar — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:50:22 -0700

Shopping at Christian Louboutin is hard work but someone's gotta do it, right Nicky? While we lust over what's in her bag, let's evaluate her fresh shopping uniform. Notice how the socialite roped in her t-shirt dress with an intricately braided belt. C-ute. I love how the dark hue gives this nautical trend some sass but if you're feeling more sporty, opt for white or red rope. Oh, did I mention they're pretty affordable, too?

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Habotoi Dress - $310.00	Ralph Lauren Valina Swing Trench Coat - $299.00
Trench Dress - $145.00	Iz Byer California Pleated Sateen Trench Coat - $68.00
Dapper Trench Coat - $29.80	Together® Trench coat - $114.00
Ossie Clark Silk Trench Coat - $1,818.92	INC International Concepts Belted Leopard Print Trench Coat & 5-Pocket Skinny Ponte Pants - $79.00
Halston Silk Trench Coat - $3,816.92	INC International Concepts Belted Python Print Trench Coat - $99.00
Burberry Trench Dress - $495.00	Yoana Baraschi Voyager Trench Dress - $372.00

Lanyard Single Knot Necklace - $82.00	Myra Rope Thong - $44.50
Braided Rope Belt - $12.80	Ralph Lauren Collection Women's Amara Platform Sandal - $524.95
M+J Savitt gold rope chain chunky necklace - $102.00	Torn by Ronny Kobo - Gypsy Sandal Cobalt Blue - $95.00
Deena & Ozzy Stretch Belt - $28.00	Polished Globes Rope Necklace - $10.80
Twelfth St. By Cynthia Vincent Delphi Knotted Rope Flat Sandals - $235.00	Multi Rope Belt - $58.00
Alexander McQueen Satin rope-tie sandal - $1,030.00	Cotton Skinny Rope Belt - $34.00