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People toss around the terms "bun" and "chignon" a lot, but are the two interchangeable? No, actually, at least not in English. "Chignon" is the French word for bun, but in its American and British usage, it's an abbreviated term, originating from the phrase "chignon du cou," or "bun at the nape of the neck." With the shortening and misappropriation of the French, it's easy to see why there's so Read more
We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: Looking for a party-worthy hairstyle that doesn't involve disco-ball accessories or spending so much time fussing with top of your head that your biceps start to cramp? Try moving your usual ponytail or bun down. "Wearing your hair at the nape of the neck looks smart and chic," says hairstylist Andy Lecompte of the Andy Lecompte Read more
When the weather is warm and you've gotten used to kicking back in jeans and a t-shirt, it can be difficult to dress yourself up once that formal June wedding or date for Shakespeare in the Park rolls around. Don't worry, though. If your style has become casual and loose, there are plenty of ways to dress it up without losing any warm-weather charm. Check out these five ideas for getting formal Read more
As a huge Harry Potter fan, I must admit my interest was piqued when I heard about a new book last month being compared to the magical series, The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. To add fuel to the buzzy fire, the film rights for the book have already been picked up by Twilight's entertainment company Summit. After reading the enchanting, sensory love story (targeted for adults, I should add) Read more
When you're just not sure what to dress up as for Halloween, you can always rely on a popular classic: Holly Golightly from Read more
We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with LaurenConrad! The TV personality, writer, designer, and style maven started LaurenConrad.com, a social networking site that features daily posts by Lauren on all of our favorite topics — fashion, beauty, food, party planning — and Lauren will be sharing her latest fashion finds with Fab every month. This month, Lauren's got the perfect Read more
We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Yahoo! Shine: When I started working at my main job, I was younger than some of the interns, and perpetually worried about being taken seriously. So I made sure to dress a little more formally than I had to, kept my long hair up in a severe-looking bun, and was extra-careful about my work. But still, if I had a dollar for every Read more
We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with LaurenConrad! The TV personality, writer, designer, and style maven started LaurenConrad.com, a social networking site that features daily posts by Lauren on all of our favorite topics — fashion, beauty, food, party planning — and Lauren will be sharing her latest fashion finds with Fab every month. This month, Lauren's got the perfect Read more
Sarah Jessica Parker and her husband, Matthew Broderick, were all smiles at the New York City Ballet Spring gala in Manhattan yesterday. The couple got formal for the event with SJP, who's on the board of the organization, wearing a Valentino gown and Matthew breaking out his tux and bow tie. SJP's appearance was her latest in a string of nights out on the town. There was Monday's Robin Hood Read more
London calling! Yes, that's Joss Stone — she of the free-spirited, bohemian hair and makeup looks — at the royal wedding. For this formal event, she traded her relaxed beauty style for a conservative hat and minimal makeup. What do you think? Joss Stone at the Royal Wedding: Love It or Leave It? Love it Leave it Read more
