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Can we call this Chloe Sevigny's Edie Sedgwick moment? The actress arrived at the Met Gala in a decidedly '60s Miu Miu minidress and sparkly ankle booties, resulting in a cool, light reflecting, mod-inspired red carpet look. Chloë is a known fashion risk-taker, and this look is a perfect example of that — it's sexy, unexpected, and has just the right amount of avant-garde appeal. What do you Read more
Acrylic, lucite, perspex — whatever you want to call it, let's be clear: spring is all about see-through accessories. We saw the look on the runways at Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton, and Chanel, and designers like Jil Sander and Missoni also offered up clear choices in shoes, bags, and baubles. We're loving the trend — it's a great way to add a fresh, fun spin to your Spring looks, just be sure Read more
As the Spring 2012 runways would have it, strong lines and structured edges took shape — quite literally. From bright psychedelic patterns at Milly and art deco references at Gucci, to boxy silhouettes at Christian Dior and graphic prints at Carolina Herrera, not only are designers in a geometric state of mind, but celebs like Nicole Richie and Rooney Mara are breathing life into the trend in Read more
Marni designer Consuelo Castiglioni showed a world of colorblock, structured silhouettes, and small-scale prints for Fall 2012. '60s mod styling got a dose of Eastern influence on the runway — models were clad in bright shift dresses, trousers, and skirt suits, almost always topped with a boxy coat and cinched at the waist with wide leather belts. The designer also offered up slick coats in Read more
Moschino Cheap & Chic channeled some of the more notable psychedelic '60s styles with an updated twist. Our favorite in the mod mix? Patchwork lace — it looks way prettier than it sounds — was pieced together into long-sleeved blouses, pencil skirts, and one totally covetable cocktail dress. Pair that retro vibe with military-inspired accents and an overarching beauty motif, and you've Read more
A little '60s mod, a little well-played kitsch — Karen Walker zeroes in on a playfully smart Fall '12, complete with paisley, pops of bold color, gold statement pieces, and her signature sunnies topping off every look. The designer was inspired by sea monsters and Victorian-age romanticism, as well as the Jules Verne novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea for her Fall collection —culminating in a Read more
Celebrity makeup artist and Vanitymark Cosmetics founder Brett Freedman has been guest blogging on BellaSugar for the past two months, but alas, all good things must come to an end. Thank you for your amazing advice and top tips, Brett, and we look forward to seeing your work on red carpets everywhere! With that said, we're proud to present Brett's last column, for which we know you'll be all Read more
Retro throwbacks, tailored perfection, and soft feminine references — pre-Fall '12 is a beautiful blend of structured shapes and unexpected girlie details. Lanvin delivered deliberately unfinished embellishments like exposed dart seams and raw edges, while Givenchy revived its "greatest hits" prints (think tropics and rottweiler motifs), and Sarah Burton traveled back in time to the '60s Read more
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Judy Greer chose a black-and-white asymmetrical dress for her appearance at the Globes InStyle afterparty. To complement the mod-inspired look, she opted for simple accessories and a surprising pop of color. Her single sparkly cuff, cocktail ring, and diamond stud earrings kept it casual, while her sapphire blue pointy-toe pumps added a fun twist. Judy's bold coral lip, rosy cheeks, and loose bun Read more
