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Friday Fab News Round Up

FabSugarUK — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:14 -0800

Top 10 fashionable faces to watch - Handbag
Selfridges to host garage sale this weekend - Grazia Daily
Liu Wen Is the First Asian Model Confirmed for the Victoria’s Secret Show - The Cut
Alexander Wang scoops Swiss textile award - Vogue
Stock up on Erdem, Manolo Blahnik, and Matthew Williamson artwork for £40 - Elle
Man charged with Cindy Crawford blackmail attempt - Marie Claire
Jimmy Choo in the windows at H&M – ready for tomorrow! - In Style UK
Harrods spotlights new talent online - WWD
Ode to Luella - Guardian
Naomi Campbell's "It" bag fetches 21,000 euros for charity - Independent

On Our Radar: Online Retailers Stock Fall Goodies

FabSugar — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:00:22 -0700

The sun may still be shining bright in your neck of the woods, but soon Fall will be upon us, bringing with it crunchy leaves and gusty winds. With the notion of seasonless dressing becoming more of a reality, investing in Fall pieces now is not such a bad idea. That way you can use now and later. A slew of online retailers have started thinking ahead by stocking Autumn goodies now, like this Pollini Cutout Ankle Bootie ($695). Get ahead while you can.

Shopbop - Great for boots and leather jackets.
Bluefly - Fall preview dresses and cashmere sweaters.
Urban Outfitters - Look for dark-hued floral dresses, sheer tights, cardigans.
Oak NYC - fashion-forward hoodie tanks, knot necklaces, and colorful fringed scarves.
Ami Ami - Good for sweaters and leather.

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Yoox - Awesome designer capes and other outerwear.
Lulu's - Checkered coats and plaid dresses.
Bag Borrow or Steal - Regal purple purses and jewels.
eLuxury - Fall designer collections by 3.1 Phillip Lim, Proenza Schouler, and more.

Reader Review of the Day: Lipstick Queen Saint by Poppy King

BellaSugar — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:00:23 -0700

For me, that first breath of chill-tinged air is always a sign to start shopping for new lipstick, and while I've long been a fan of Lipstick Queen's Sinner and Medieval shades, I hadn't given much thought to Sinner's corollary line, Lipstick Queen Saint by Poppy King ($18). After seeing this review by reader Sabrina See , though, I think I'm ready to check them out, although I'm sad that the colors she wanted weren't in stock. She says:

"I tried this one in red and pink - what luxurious colors. They wore extremely well, and moreover, they look fabulous. Perhaps better than any other lipstick I have ever owned. Too bad they did not have the colors I wanted in stock, though. I'll have to go back or buy it online."

Fallen in love with something recently? Please tell us about by writing a review on our Product Reviews pages. It's a great way to spread a little knowledge, and there are tons of reviews for you to peruse as well. It's a win-win.

Fit Tip: Stock Up on Your Fave Sneaks

FitSugar — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:00:26 -0700

Finding the perfect exercise shoe is a tough challenge. Even though there are a couple brands I've had luck with, I always end up spending at least an hour trying on every type of sneaker made by every brand in the store, just to make sure I've found the best fit. Sometimes I even end up having to go to more than one store! Who has time for that every time you have to buy new sneaks, which for me is about every three months?

So I've started stocking up on a pair I really love. I'll buy sneakers I think are perfect, try it out for a couple of weeks, and if my feet are still happy, I go back to the store and buy one or two more pairs of the exact same sneaker. That way a new pair I know I already love is waiting for me when it's time to ditch my old pair. If you don't like buying the same pair because they look the same, companies usually make the same sneaker in a couple different colors. If you can't find them at the store, order them online, which can save you dough and a trip to the store. You can also create a sale alert notice for the shoes on ShopStyle. You might have to wait a while, but you'll save some dough too.

Online Sale Alert! Gargyle's Clearing Out For Fall

FabSugar — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:50:22 -0700

Gargyle is a funny name for an online shop but nothing's funny about its clearance section. Right now, the Spring selections are marked up to 80 percent off. Yowzerz. I have a good two months left of warm weather to don these F-Troupe Snake Sandals ($75, originally $160). If you don't have Indian Summers in your 'hood, it's also not a bad idea to stock up for next year.

For more great deals, check out our site salehabit.com!

School Year's Resolutions: Budget-Friendly School Supplies

LilSugar — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:50:15 -0700

Keep most of your money in your wallet while you stock up for the school year. As parents and kids prepare to head back to school, retailers are expecting families to spend 7.7 percent less than they have in years' past.

Staying within a tight school supply budget doesn't mean that the kiddos have to sacrifice their Hannah Montana logoed merchandise for characters they've never seen before. Check out our tips for spreading your dollars as far as possible.

Discuss wants versus needs. Allow the kids to pick one special item they want for the school year – be it a special backpack, a logoed notebook, or nice pens – before ever leaving home.
Shop early. The sagging economy has forced retailers to cut their school supply inventory dramatically, meaning they will be advertising their best sales early in the season, rather than later. Almost half of all shoppers plan to do their back-to-school shopping a month before school begins to take advantage of the sales.
Stock up on basics. Take advantage of the pre-schoolyear prices – as much as your budget allows - to build up your supply of basics like paper, pens, crayons, markers, etc.
Check online in addition to newspaper circulars. Many stores offer additional coupons on their web sites to the ones found in your weekly newspaper.
Leave no stone unturned. Before heading to your office superstore or major discounter, check your kiddo's closets, desks, and even backpack from last year to see just which supplies you need. Many may still be unused from previous school years.

Enter to win a $1,000 wardrobe for your child from Tea Collection!

Online Sale Alert! Stock Up on Designer Duds

FabSugar — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 11:23:36 -0700

If New York Fashion Week has you jonesing for some designer fashions, head over to eLuxury to get them for less. This site is a great one-stop shop for all of the most fabulous designers, and right now, they have some insane deals, including up to 70 percent off on select items. Plus, they are offering free shipping on all order through Sept. 18 when you enter the coupon code RNWY. Here are some of the best steals.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Black Lace-Up Pump, $179 reduced from $360, available here.

Derek Lam Short-Sleeve Empire Waist Gathered Dress, $475 reduced from $1,590, available here

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Tod's New Girelli East/West Bag, $599 reduced from $1,200, available here.

Calvin Klein Veyron Pant, $282 reduced from $705.00, available here.

Geek Tip: Shop the Google Store For Google-Branded Swag

GeekSugar — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:30:39 -0700

Who knew? Google has been hiding an online store full of Google-stamped accessories and I, the online shopping maven, didn't even realize.

Some stuff makes perfect sense - mugs, cell phone holders, mouse pads, but other stuff is more curious (lava lamps? Huh?). It's more novelty store full of the Google label than anything, but I appreciate it just the same.

I'll probably pick out a few things for myself, so I'll think of them every time I stock up.

Website Alice Shops For All Your Home Essentials For You

GeekSugar — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:30:00 -0700

I won't bore you with tales of how busy I am these days, because come on - aren't we all?

Everyone around me seems to always be swamped, and rarely has time to shop for stuff that's essentials (not shoes, bags, and clothes. Somehow I always make time for that). I mean toilet paper, toothpaste, dish-washing soap - stuff you have to buy but hate schlepping to the store for.

Today's website, Alice, wants to be the girl who makes your life easier. At heart, it's online shopping for those boring home essentials, but it's like a personal assistant for this stuff. Whatever you want, Alice hunts down coupon codes for and reminds you when it's about time to stock up on everything again. There's even free shipping, in addition to the already sweet deal of having your life saved.

To learn how to post your favorite websites to our Website of the Day group, read more.

I know that this long list looks scary, but trust me, once you get the hang of it, it'll be a snap the second time around.

First of all, join the Website of the Day group.
Click the pink "Share" menu on the top left side of the page.
Choose "Blog" and "Regular Post."
Give your story a "Title."
Fill in the "Body" with a link to your favorite website and the reasons why you love it.
Click "Next."
Choose the audience for your story to "Website of the Day" in the dropdown menu.
Add keyword(s) (for example mine for this photo was "Website of the Day").
Change channel to "Technology and Gadgets."
Fill in tag field with relevant tags.
Click "I’m done" to submit content.

So join the Website of the Day group and share information about all your favorite sites! Yours just might end up on the geeksugar homepage!

Sale Alert: 50 Percent Off Sale Items at Urban Outfitters

CasaSugar — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:00:20 -0700

I love a sale that makes me get out of the house. Through July 19, Urban Outfitters is chopping an extra 50 percent off already-reduced sale items in-store only. I'm sure there are plenty of jumpers and fedoras for you hip children, but what I'm interested in is the décor, obviously!

Unfortunately, UO does have a few online exclusives that you might be after, and larger pieces like sofas and chairs might not be in stock in every store. But, I expect plenty of accessories to go around. A few of my faves right now are the Handmade Patchwork Bench ($59.95, reduced from $180); the Teak Root Stool ($59.95, reduced from $180); the Berry Branch Velvet Curtain ($14.95, reduced from $48); the Heart Pillow by Alyssa Zukas ($14.95, reduced from $48); and the Bird Vases by Joanna Mendicino ($19.99, reduced from $64). There are also some great kitchen wares and books! So, run run and get to your local UO before it's all gone.

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