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Fab Read: The Black Dress

FabSugar — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:00:22 -0800

We all know that black dresses are hardly just reserved for funerals anymore - they're wardrobe staples! In The Black Dress ($15), Dr. Valerie Steele, Director and Chief Curator of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (my alma mater!), explores the zeitgeist of the black dress and how they've become timelessly chic.

The tome is filled with pages of iconic black dress images pulled from Chanel's collection, Audrey Hepburn's films, and more, plus quotes on the color black from writers, artists, and fashion personalities. Definitely one to check out - especially if you love your LBDs as much as I do.

How many LBDs Do You Own?

FabSugar — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:44:44 -0700

If you don't know what a LBD is by now...little black dress!

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Bella Donna: Jacqueline Bisset

BellaSugar — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0700

British-born actress Jacqueline Bisset first became well-known in the late 1960s for her parts in films such as Bullitt, Casino Royale, and Two For the Road, in which she starred with Audrey Hepburn. The wavy-haired actress, now 65, was initially often cast for her stunning good looks, aka "window dressing" roles. In fact, in the late 1970s, Newsweek named her "the most beautiful film actress of all time," and I'm guessing that Andrew McCarthy's character in Class would have to agree. Eventually Jacqueline was taken more seriously for her acting abilities, garnering award nominations for Golden Globes and Emmys.

More recently, she's been seen on Nip/Tuck and has made the transition from sexy screen siren to seasoned actress very successfully, as evidenced by the following statement she once made: "Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades." To get Jacqueline's old-school look, which translates quite nicely into today's makeup palettes, it's all about the dark liner and mascara, along with a tawny blush like Benefit Dallas ($28) and a subtle, nonfussy sheer lipstick like Bare Escentuals Quick-Stick in Escentual Fig ($14). Check out my gallery below for further inspiration.

To see more photos of Jacqueline, just keep reading.

Love it or Hate it: Anna Friel at the Cartier Polo

FabSugarUK — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:00:08 -0700

Anna Friel attended the Cartier Polo event this weekend opting for a classic Audrey Hepburn inspired look. She wore an LBD with oversized black shades, court heels and an elegant black handbag. Her dress was quite revealing with a cut out neckline showing off her natural skin tone. What do you think of her polo ensemble?

Super Stylin': Fab Chats with Two Very Cool VH1 Stylists!

FabSugar — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:00:33 -0700

VH1 fashion stylists Alana Kelen and Esther Pak have the career any fashionista would kill for: they get to dress famous TV personalities, reality stars, actors, actresses and models on one of the coolest channels. Talk about a dream job!

The duo has worked on such shows as: "The Real World Chicago Reunion," "VH1 & IFilm's Web Junk 20," "VH1 Best Week Ever," "30 Days" "Bands Reunited," "Vh1 All Access: Behind the Red Carpet," "I Love the '80s," and more.

I was lucky enough to chat with Esther and Alana, and I loved their advice about what every girl needs in their purse at all times. You also definitely want to hear what they have to say about upcoming Fall trends and the one item in their closet they can't live without!

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FAB: If your house was burning down and you only had time to save one clothing item, what would it be and why?
AK: A black Hermes purse that my mother recently gave me. It was a present from her aunt when she was younger, and it has great sentimental value; but is also such a gorgeous, fantastic piece that is classic and will never go out of style.

FAB: What should every girl have in their purse in case of a fashion emergency?
AK: Safety pins - they can attach a button, repair a ripped seam, reattach a strap, fix a hem, and even help get finicky food out of your teeth. It's a great item to have in your purse at all times.

FAB: What Fall ‘07 trend are you absolutely looking forward to?
AK: I love that tights are staying alive - in all colors, especially grey. I think they are an amazing additional accessory for any ensemble, and they also make it possible to wear your favorite Spring or even Summer dresses into the Fall by adding an extra layer.

FAB: As a stylist, do you feel the pressure of always dressing uniquely?
AK: I don't really feel pressure to look unique. I just try to stay true to what I am comfortable in and what is appropriate for what we do. I am always running around, schlepping bags, so comfortable shoes are a must. I love flats! I think it is important to stay classic, yet current; not go too trendy, with myself, and everyone I dress. You never want to look back on a photo five years from now and say, "What was I thinking?"

FAB: Who are your style icons and what do you admire so much about them?
AK: Audrey Hepburn did some many amazing things for fashion. She became the first actress synonymous with designer labels, wearing them on and off the camera. Her style was classy, elegant, always lovely and feminine with a touch of adorable tomboy. Her inspiration is still used today in the fashion world. More currently, I think Reese Witherspoon has always looked incredible, and is so age appropriate. Her recent "new look" wearing Oliver Theyskens for Nina Ricci is gorgeous, fresh and flattering for red carpet events. Her look off camera is clean, classic, easy yet beautiful. Funny, reading over my answer Reese could be considered a modern day Audrey Hepburn!

Esther Pak
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FAB: If your house was burning down and you only had time to save one clothing item, what would it be and why?
EP: This is a very hard question because I’d grab everything I could possibly grab. I really don’t think I can think of a single clothing item, maybe my four pairs of jeans that I just treated myself to. Actually, it would most likely be a ring that my father gave my mother after they were married. It’s sapphire on a gold band. It looks like a cocktail ring. I get a moment of happiness remembering the ring on her finger as I would hold her delicate hands and looking up at her, hoping that it would fit me one day. Now it fits my pudgy fingers perfectly!

FAB: What should every girl have in their purse in case of a fashion emergency?
EP: Top stick. Strong double-sided tape that you can use to keep a shirt in place, or fix a hem on a pant leg that comes undone. Safety pins are great as well!

FAB: What Fall ‘07 trend are you absolutely looking forward to?
EP: I am looking forward to the bold colors. They accent the sleek black, browns, greys that we favor for the Winter!

FAB: As a stylist, do you feel the pressure of always dressing uniquely?
EP: Sometimes I do feel a little pressure. I can tell when some of my non-wardrobe co-workers eye my attire of the day. They either compliment that they like it or I catch them checking me out head to toe. I have to admit I run a little late leaving the house because I’m staring at my closet thinking I have nothing to wear. I just make sure I feel comfortable head to toe, cover up my belly area when I’m having one of those frumpy days or wearing shoes that don’t bother my feet all day. We run around all day so I never wear heels - flats. Vans are a favorite of mine and sometimes a good pair of flip-flops that are appropriate for the office. I like to follow what’s hip and in now, but I also go with what fits my body, my comfort, me. That’s what everyone should do.

FAB: Who are your style icons and what do you admire so much about them?
EP: There are so many women that I believe are icons: Audrey Hepburn, Ali McGraw, Natalie Wood, Jackie Kennedy, and Katherine Hepburn. I admire that each one had their own distinct style that from then and until now we are still replicating in some way. They always looked so comfortable in their skin and carried themselves so well. The silhouettes and colors that Audrey wore were so beautiful. Ali was boho-chic and effortless. Natalie was the movie star-classy and subtly sassy. Jackie Kennedy was the epitome of classic, royal beauty both inside and out. Katherine Hepburn is so sharp and so sleek with her pants and those suits. She perfected it for woman!

I think currently, with Hollywood being such a part of fashion there are three ladies that follow my style icons and make it their own: Reese Witherspoon, Charlize Theron and Lucy Lui. These ladies seem to follow their own beat and comforts. They look flawless and incorporate the beautiful ideas of the past into the present. I admire them for always being an individual on the red carpet and off.

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Fab Blab: Geri Halliwell

FabSugarUK — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:00:11 -0700

Geri Halliwell is currently busy promoting her line of children's books across the UK, but she found some time this weekend to talk about her personal style to The Independent. Geri's most famous style moment has to be that infamous Union Jack dress at the Brit Awards in 1997. However, there's one style moment which Ginger Spice isn't so proud of, "I wish I'd never worn an American flag motif swimsuit to the MTV Awards when I was in the Spice Girls. This was me hating myself and hiding under mountains of make-up."

She also spoke about her style icons explaining, "I love women who dress in a ladylike fashion. Victoria Beckham is inspirational with her Audrey Hepburn lines, and Gwen Stefani is never seen without that red lipstick, which I admire." Do you agree with Ms.Halliwell's ladylike muses?

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Lindsay, America, and More Give Us a History Lesson

PopSugar — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:59:58 -0800

A handful of Hollywood's rising stars got all dressed up to portray American icons over seven decades for the April issue of Glamour. Emma Roberts looks cute as a button doing her best Audrey Hepburn, while America Ferrera goes more political as Dolores Huerta. Lindsay Lohan is an unmistakable Madonna during her "Like a Virgin" MTV VMA performance. Imitating the Queen of Pop comes easily to LL, who said, "When I was little, every day after school I would come home and put in her The Immaculate Collection disc and karaoke to it around the whole house." All the ladies look gorgeous, right down to Alicia Keys as one of our newest icons, Michelle Obama - check out the full set here.

To see more of the photos, including Camilla Belle, Alexis Bledel, and Hayden Panettiere, just read more.

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2009 BAFTA Awards: Penelope Cruz

BellaSugarUK — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 11:15:00 -0800

The beautiful Penelope Cruz walked the red carpet in a classic and elegant black hourglass shaped dress. Her hair is pulled back into a high bun with heavy, blunt-cut fringe and it looks like she made the right call since the rain is unfortunately and inevitably bound to cause frizz - the horror! It almost seems like she's channeling Audrey Hepburn with dark rimmed eyes and a fresh, polished face. What are your feelings on her hair and makeup style?

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Natalie Does Her Best Audrey

PopSugar — Sat, 07 Oct 2006 11:05:12 -0700

Natalie Portman is glowing on the cover of the upcoming issue of Harper's Bazaar. The very lucky girl got to wear the same dress Audrey Hepburn wore in Breakfast at Tiffany's. Natalie is often compared to Audrey, so it's really a perfect fit for the cover, and Natalie loved the time she spent in the icon's dress. Here's more:

“I did feel very elegant suddenly,” Portman tells the magazine. “I mean, you can’t possibly measure up to Audrey Hepburn; there’s no comparison. But the elegance that she exuded was transmitted to the dress, you know, the feeling, the emotion of it.”

The dress, one of three versions made for the 1961 movie, will be sold to the highest bidder on Dec. 5 at Christie’s auction house in London. It’s expected to fetch as much as $130,000.

“I was so nervous that I wasn’t going to fit,” Portman says. “Everyone kept telling me how small it was, and I’m not the type who can starve myself. I’m small, but it’s not like I’m see-through.”

Hair How To: Victoria Beckham Channels Audrey Hepburn

BellaSugarUK — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 -0700

Victoria Beckham looked like she was taking inspiration from Audrey Hepburn, at the ESPY awards in LA, last night. Her oversize sunglasses, sleek Roland Mouret dress and bouffant up do, were clearly channeling Audrey in Breakfast at Tiffany's.

It's a classically show-stopping hair look, that is sophisticated and playful in equal measures. Don't ask me why, as Miss Golightly proclaimed, in the film, parce que je ne sais pas mon cher.

Here's how to: Just read more then cross your heart and kiss your elbow!

Apply a texturising spray to wet hair before you blow dry, to add grip and texture. Try Sebastian Texturiser, (£19.85).
When your hair is dry, gently backcomb your roots, to add volume.
If you have a fringe, or shorter layers at the front like Victoria, then separate these and hold with a clip for now.
Now pull the right side of your hair (from your crown to the nape of your neck) back. Pin it back along the middle of your head. The length of your hair should be hanging down.
Next, pull the left side of your hair back to meet the right side in the middle. Twist the two sections of hanging hair, together and up toward the crown of your head, to cover the line of pins.
Secure the twist to the back of your head with bobby pins. Then swirl the ends of the twist together, into a loose messy bun, and secure with more pins.
For a quick alternative, simply smooth hair high on the head into a full, plump ponytail. Fan out the hair to add volume, and clip the ends under, and secure with pins.
Unpin the shorter layers or fringe at the front, and smooth to one side. Keep the volume, like Victoria, by not pulling flat. Then secure them to the bun with pins.
Spritz your do with hairspray, such as Andrew Collinge Weightless Volume Hairspray, (£3.99).
Now buy some furniture and give the cat a name.

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