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Celeb Style: Paula Patton

FabSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:00:22 -0800

Paula Patton showed off her beauteous bod at the AFI Fest in LA wearing a silk Bottega Veneta dress. The corseted detail injects a sexy vibe to the modest mauve tone, and I love her strappy Jimmy Choo sandals. To complete the look, the actress adorned herself with crystal-drop earrings, choker necklace, and matching silver cuff. Scintillating, to say the least.

Bottega Veneta Corseted silk dress - $1,800.00	Jimmy Choo black waxed leather 'Serena' sandals - $716.00
Ippolita Clear Quartz & Sterling Silver Drop Earrings - $395.00	Satin Facile Clutch - $29.50
Crystal Flower Necklace - $78.00	Interlocking Triple Bangle Bracelet - $16.50

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Trend Alert: Sweet Corsets

FabSugar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:00:22 -0800

Sweet corsets are back. This flattering cut can do you no wrong with its structured corset shape and romantic appeal. I also like how the light boning reminds me of old-school lingerie. I'm swooning over this Nanette Lepore Indochine Dress ($430); the juxtaposition between the sweet style and bold print makes for a radical frock.

Love It or Hate It? Ladies' Garments as Wall Décor

CasaSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:00:04 -0800

I love the look of glam party dresses hung on the wall, but these gloves and vintage corsets seem a little risqué to me. Still, there's a vintage, feminine feel to this room, and the ladies' garments used here certainly contribute to that particular ambiance.

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2009 MTV Europe Music Awards: Beyonce Knowles

FabSugarUK — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:10:13 -0800

Beyonce had one of the most memorable stage outfits last year as she worked an edgy piece by Gareth Pugh. This year she has gone for something much softer with a long, pale pink, Atelier Versace mermaid-gown. The dress has a geometic corset with metallic panels. What do you think of Mrs. Carters' red carpet style?

The Look For Less: Charlotte Ronson Flare Corset Dress

FabSugar — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:00:22 -0700

I adore Charlotte Ronson's quaint designs. Her attention to detail is impeccable, and I love her quirky style. Take for instance this Flare Corset Dress ($367). Don't you love the bustier cut and zipper details? I do. Perfect for an upcoming evening BBQ, but my wallet's screaming no!

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This Forever 21 Zip Front Party Dress ($23) is just as fun and doesn't come with a hefty price tag. The halter strap is a throwback touch and at that cheapo price, I won't have to worry about spilling beans on my new dress.

Who Wore It Better? Alexander Wang Corset Dress

FabSugar — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:00:08 -0700

Alexander Wang's nude and black corset dress caught the attention of not one, but two celebrities. Peep Rihanna and Paris Hilton both wearing Wang's slick frock with black Jil Sander and Yves Saint Laurent pumps, respectively. For accessories, Paris donned a necklace from Nicole Richie's House of Harlow line and a silver statement ring. On the flip side, Rihanna skipped the accessories and instead opted for a large metallic tote for casual appeal. They both look hot, but which PYT rocked Wang's corset dress better?

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Luella Polly Corset Dress: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:00:22 -0700

Yowza. This Luella Polly Corset Dress ($1,845) is truly a blast from the past. The cut and hot pink embellishments are straight from the '80s. Don't get me wrong - I love the bright contrast - but the diagonal stripes, ruched chiffon, and ruffle embellishments create a zany effect. On the other hand, it might just take the right girl to rock Luella's creation. What say you?

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2010 Spring Paris Fashion Week: Christian Dior

FabSugar — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:48:20 -0700

John Galliano started his Christian Dior Spring '10 show with a literal bang as gunshots and theatrical screaming laid out the framework for his film noir-inspired collection. Set against a gritty, warehouse scene, models with wavy tresses and red lips strutted down the runway in an array of sensual, lingerie-like silk gowns, camisoles, peek-a-boo lace dresses, silk shorts, and and beaded gowns. His ode to '40s Hollywood glamour continued with sharply tailored trench coats - a staple then, a staple today - tiered skirts, corsets, and I even spied a couple of ankle socks paired with sky-high sandals. So Fab.

To add a modern touch to his throwback collection, Galliano paired jackets with leather pants and leggings. Bows, beads, and vibrant sheer organza also injected an interesting flair while multicolor floral prints and gold lamé struck a chord for those in need of extra pizazz. It was all so dramatic. There's a reason I will never tire of Dior.

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Exclusive! Few Fab Words with William Tempest

FabSugarUK — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:00:18 -0700

Last week at London Fashion Week, I was milling around backstage with BellaSugar UK who was getting the scoop on the hair looks for the William Tempest show when I bumped in to the man himself. I grabbed him for a quick chat about his latest collection and was pleasantly surprised to find him acting calm and looking very together.

The young designer missed out on Fashion Fringe in 2008, but did manage to bag himself a Vauxhall Fashion Scout sponsorship ensuring him a place on the schedule for three seasons. The Cheshire born designer studied at London College of Fashion and despite only graduating two years ago has already won critical acclaim from The Telegraph's Hilary Alexander and Vogue's Dolly Jones.

He spoke to me about Emma Watson, his Spring inspiration, and influential designers. To hear what he had to say, just read more.

You seem very calm
Yes, very calm. Well, we were casting all day yesterday so their outfits are sorted and everything.
What has been your inspiration for Spring 2010?
It’s been very Bond inspired and I was also looking at the Crazy Horse in Paris (the burlesque show). So I went to Las Vegas and took photographs of the dancing ladies and that inspired the print for this season. I also looked at 1940’s underwear advertising.
Do you have a favourite piece from the collection?
It’s probably the first look which is like a peach satin corseted bunny suit which is playful and there’s a lot of ribbon detailing. It’s kind of like a ribbon of fabric which sticks out from the body to create shape and different pockets on the body.
You've gained celebrity support from Emma Watson who wore one of your designs to The Tale of Despereaux premiere. Did you know she was going to wear the dress?
Yeah, Emma’s got quite a few pieces from me and I got a text just before she was on the red carpet saying she was going to wear it. It was really exciting and a big moment for me, I mean, the press after that just went insane. I think it’s really good because Emma’s young, and I’m young and it’s nice that we can kind of support each other.
Is there anybody that you would like to dress that you haven’t yet?
Yeah I would love to dress Dita von Teese. She actually has some of the pieces from the last collection, but I’d love to work with her again. I’d also like to dress Cate Blanchett and Julia Restoin-Roitfeld.
Have any other designers past or present influenced you?
I really like Claude Montana and Thierry Mugler so maybe slightly inspired by those. I also really like the brand of Chanel and admire the drive and ambition of Gabrielle Chanel. I find that very inspiring.
Have you started thinking about Autumn 2010 yet?
Well, I’m going to Dubai tomorrow and then I’m going to Paris to sell the collection so it’s going to be a bit hectic. Hopefully I will get some time in Dubai to start thinking about the next collection.

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2010 Spring Milan Fashion Week: Dolce & Gabbana

FabSugar — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:30:22 -0700

It was all about passion and romance at Dolce & Gabbana's Spring showing at Milan Fashion Week. Showing utmost creative capability, the designers made a heavenly mix of sexy menswear-inspired suits, lace dresses, floral-printed separates, blouson shorts, and tiered frocks. "[The collection] is sexy, but not too sexy. . . . We're talking about sensuality," said Domenico Dolce. And that they did via bold, leopard prints, scintillating corsets, and a slick play on see-through dressing via black netting and mesh.

There was no limit to their imagination - the duo drew influences spanning from Madonna to Sicily - and created something for everyone. Classic, sophisticated gals will undoubtedly immerse themselves in Dolce & Gabbana's vintage white-lace dresses; hip darlings can revel in their floral and animal printed pieces; and sporty minimalists can celebrate in their selection of tailored suits. The emerging odd trend of the season - pantless one-pieces - were prominent and some of my favorite for Spring thus far. Bravi Domenico and Stefano!

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Mason by Michelle Mason Metallic Corset - $275.00	Temperley London Mini kaleidoscope dress - $1,295.00
Rosalind Corset - $69.00	Harriet Sateen Dress - $54.50
Laila Azhar Strapless Ruffle Hem Dress - $465.00	French Connection 'Cosmic Wonder' Corset Top - $128.00
Tartan Plaid Strapless Corset Sheath Dress - $310.00	Susanna Corset Top - $98.00
Mint Jodi Arnold Tatjana Mini Dress - $418.00	David Meister Satin Corset Dress - $368.00
Nanette Lepore Indochine Dress - $430.00