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Trend Alert: Faded Jeans

FabSugar — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:00:22 -0800

Hear me out. Faded jeans may be reminiscent of the early '90s - a time when supermodels ruled the world - and is that such a bad thing? You may feel compelled to wear a pair with an off shoulder black v-neck sweater and Keds, and as a result look like early Cindy Crawford. Again, not so tragic in my book. But if you dig 'em and want to look modern, take a clue from Alexander Wang (pictured) who twinned the light denim with fun heels and silky textures. But hey, if you want to channel the supermodel heyday, be my guest.

Earnest Sewn light grey stretch 'Harlan' skinny zip jeans - $117.00	RAVEN skinny light denim jeans - $225.00
Diesel Light Matic Stretch Skinny - $168.00	Miss Sixty light wash 'Extra Low Ty' stretch bootcut jeans - $95.00
Paige Premium Denim Benedict Canyon Bootcut Jeans in Light Stretch Destruction - $189.00	Paige Premium Denim Roxbury Crop - $189.00
Hudson light wash tapered cropped jeans - $69.99	Paige Premium Denim Laurel Canyon in Northern Lights - $184.00

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Faded Jeans: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Fri, 18 May 2007 08:46:44 -0700

Celebs are not only embracing the wide leg jeans trend, they are also encouraging faded jeans. Even some of our stylish readers are sporting this look. Here, Life & Style shows Rachel Bilson, Kristin Cavallari and Jennifer Lopez in their white wash pairs. What do you think about this trend? I personally think it has to do with the silhouette and cut of the denim. I prefer my light jeans like Jennifer's: long, high waisted and wide or as cut off jean shorts.

Power Jeans For Men: "For a Whiff of the Laborer"

TresSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Where to begin? This Wall Street Journal article earnestly extols the rise of denim. On men. In the workplace. Even men whose workplace is the highest public office - the presidency.

What packs the punch into a pair of power jeans? I'll let WSJ tell it:

Chosen well, jeans can suggest the wearer is confident and modern. Traditionally cut blue jeans carry a whiff of the laborer about them so denim on a leader suggests a willingness to roll up the sleeves and dig in.

A whiff of the laborer? So it's a populist thing? Yet it goes on to say that any old denim doth not a power jean make. Why not? Because it's all about fit and fade, tailoring and length. Men's Fashion Director Eric Jennings at Saks suggests men keep their power jeans "dark and straight." That means no acid wash (Russian President Medvedev), no skinny (Barack Obama), and no embroidery (Nicolas Sarkozy).

So how does a VIP know when to put the power jean to work? A high-end boutique says if you have to ask, it's a no go. Here's my advice: just don't do it.

Look of the Day: Rockin' the Faded Jeans

FabSugar — Thu, 17 May 2007 15:17:55 -0700

BCBG_girl29 is definitely rockin' the faded jeans, which is normally a hard denim look to pull off. I like how she layered her tanks and threw on the antique-looking locket to round out the ensemble.

Here's what she has on:

Green Tank: C&C California
Black Tank: Rubbish
Jeans: Abercrombie & Fitch
Necklace: Nordstrom
Flip Flops: Gap

Congrats to BCBG_girl29!

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Celeb Style: Monet Mazur

FabSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:00:22 -0700

Oh, Monet. You're relatively incognito, but when you do show your face - and bod - it's refreshing and ultra styley. The actress did some shopping in London in a casual gray monochrome 'fit. Her gold-studded Topshop sweater already has me obsessed, and her faded gray jeans are rugged chic. Neutral accessories, including tan Louboutin pumps, a gold ball ring, and an adorable knit beret, are spot-on. Happy shopping, Monet!

Keyhole Stud Jumper - $80.00	Women's Racerback Henleys - $14.50
Genetic Denim Shane Skinny Jean Silver - $196.00	Christian Louboutin Decollete 868 100 Patent Pumps - $589.04
Knit Beret - $16.95	Rebecca Minkoff 'Roadie' Studded Crossbody Bag - $575.00
Lady Marmalade Mushroom Ring - $145.00

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Fab Finding Follow-Up: No Doubt!

FabSugar — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:50:22 -0700

A couple weeks ago, I saw No Doubt. It was awesome seeing the whole crew back together singing all of their hits – "Sunday Morning" was my fave performance. Side note: Gwen's abs inspired me to hit the gym! Besides the music, I enjoyed seeing everyone's concert gear. Looks ranged from cutoff shorts to touches of punk. Me? I wore this fun Topshop vest with short booties and a faded jean jacket. Since I already had my 'fit down, I asked you to show me what you would wear to No Doubt.

I started you off with this Alexander McQueen Silk Houndstooth Scarf ($575); I'm smitten with the contradiction between the print and the fabric. Let's see my top three picks!

Look #1, created by Sarahab145, is so eclectic and cool. No doubt, Gwen would appreciate this outfit.

DESIGN8: Nixon Blue Rubber Player	Yves Saint Laurent�\|�Crocodile-print metal cuff�\|�
Dorothy Perkins Premium Collection Clutch	Alexander McQueen Silk Houndstooth Scarf ($575)
Steven Alan Plaid boyfriend fit shirt	Balmain�Quilted leather mini skirt�\|�	Givenchy Shoes Open Toe Zip Front High Heel Booties

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Come Fab Finding With Me: No Doubt!

FabSugar — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:50:22 -0700

A couple weeks ago, I saw No Doubt. It was awesome seeing the whole crew back together singing all of their hits – "Sunday Morning" was my fave performance. Side note, Gwen's abs inspired me to hit the gym! Besides the music, I enjoyed seeing everyone's concert gear. Looks ranged from cutoff shorts to touches of punk. Me? I wore this fun Topshop vest with short booties and a faded jean jacket. Now it's your turn, show me what you would wear to No Doubt!

I'll start you off with this Alexander McQueen Silk Houndstooth Scarf ($575), I'm smitten with the contradiction between the print and the fabric.

Let's go Fab Finding. Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with No Doubt Concert. Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when completing your Fab Finding missions. Learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one. And here's a detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar.

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Simply Fab: Michael Jackson Tribute Tee

FabSugar — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:00:22 -0700

If you're going to pay respect to Michael Jackson, this is how you do it. In honor of the late and great King of Pop, Intermix and e.vil have teamed up to create a cool tee emblazoned with an image of the singer's iconic Moonwalk. I like the burnout effect and how the image is slightly faded. Pair it with black jeans, loafers, and you're set! Sadly, the exclusive tee is not available online but can be found at all Intermix locations.

Style for Style: Silver Jeans

FabSugarUK — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:11 -0800

When I first found out about Gio Goi's crystal wash jeans (£65) I just had to see them for myself. Designers are continually trying to end the skinny jeans phenomenon but most people (myself included) can't seem to give them up. The jeans looked very unflattering in the picture so I wondered how I might wear them.

When I first put the jeans on I was impressed by the fit. I am not Kate-Moss-skinny but I don't think you have to be to wear skinny trousers. The waist wasn't exactly loose but, as you can see from the picture, the leg was baggy enough to look flattering. To what to wear with these jeans just read more.

The jeans are shaped slightly higher at the back too so you avoid the infamous builders-bum problem! The jeans are available in several lengths but being 5'8" I thought the long would be best suited. With flat shoes (far right) they were too long but I always try and get jeans for heels as it's more flattering. You can always turn them up to make the length flexible.

It's not clear in my photos but the jeans have a faint glitter finish and thick stitching around the pockets. On the label it warns that the colour might fade over time but I think they'd actually look better when they'd faded slightly. The glitter aspect immediately made me want to wear them for dancing so I added in a bright pair of heels and a sheer top that picked up the silver in the shoulder detailing (far left). For day wear, I added a long black top or stripey jumper with either flats or ankle boots.

Finally, I cannot resist wearing a dress over jeans so I went for a purple floral style to brighten up the look. If you worked in a casual office this would make a great daytime ensemble. What do you think of the jeans?

Trend Alert: Ripped Jeans

FabSugarUK — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:00:05 -0700

Earlier this year Balmain's £1000 ripped jeans caused quite a stir and although I find their price tag quite ridiculous, I can't shake the idea of ripped jeans from my mind! Fortunately for me, you can now get a very stylish pair for a lot less than that.

For a rock chick look opt for a skinny pair in faded denim. Simply team with ankle boots and a band t-shirt and you'll quickly be mistaken for a roadie I'm sure! Layer over bright coloured tights for a funkier (and warmer) style. Alternatively, for a more laid back look go for ripped boyfriend jeans.

Nicole Richie likes to wear hers skinny with a waistcoat, Heidi Klum wears them flared with a pretty blouse and Eva Longoria rolls hers up with a stripey top.

See below for some options available now or carefully take some sandpaper and scissors to an old pair.

Trashed Knee Jean - £45.00	Acne Her Slash jeans - £175.00
Current/Elliott The Boyfriend jeans - £190.00	Soul Cal Rip Slouch Jeans - £29.99
Meadham Kirchhoff Ripped Jeans with Chiffon - £475.00	Mid Wash Ripped Boyfriend Jean - £38.00
Crafted Slouch Jeans - £34.99