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Johnny, Mary-Kate, and Ashleys Celebrate Tim Burton!

Molly — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800

Tim Burton was the man of the hour at the MoMA exhibit paying tribute to his amazing work and imagination in NYC yesterday. He had Helena Bonham Carter on one arm and his good friend Johnny Depp on the other as stars came out to celebrate Tim. With fans already excited for Alice in Wonderland, Tim's art lined the walls at the museum. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were among the attendees as was Ashley Greene who looked refreshed in an LBD despite a long week of New Moon promotion including Monday's big premiere. She looked amazing as usual - check out how to get her makeup look here - and made us smile on the red carpet with her adorable personality. Overall, Tim's big night at the MoMA lived up to his eccentric personality and amazing talent with an exhibit that his fans can now enjoy.

LOTS more photos of the MoMA event so read more.

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Images include: Helena Bonham Carter, Rose Byrne, Ashley Greene, Veronica Webb, Mary-Kate Olsen, Rachel Roy, Johnny Depp, Ashley Olsen, Brooke Shields, Tim Burton, Danny DeVito, Zac Posen, Patti Smith, Anna Wintour

Trend Alert: Couture Details

FabSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:50:22 -0800

Believe me, if I could afford Diane's divine Chanel Couture dress, I would swoop it up in a heartbeat. Sigh, back to life, back to reality. The good thing is, we don't have to pay a runway price to wear such beautiful couture details. All you have to do is look for unique, extravagant embellishments via strong shoulders, unique prints, pouf skirts, lavish sequins, and fancy detailing. Check out my keen picks for the time being, until you train your eye . . .

The City Fashion Quiz: Episode 3, "It's All Who You Know"

FabSugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:00:22 -0700

The City is proving to be as juicy in the work world as it is outside it. Love it. The tension between Olivia and Erin continues, even though Joe Zee is highly impressed by Olivia's creativity. Speaking of tension, Roxy continued to steer Whitney in the wrong direction, and last night it affected the relationship between Kelly and Whitney. Not cool. Were you paying attention to the fashion details? Let's find out.

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Simply Fab: Rachel Roy's Transfourmer Coat

FabSugar — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:00:22 -0700

Remember when I showed you 14 Fab ways to get more bang for your buck? Well, here's number 15: the Rachel Rachel Roy Transfourmer Coat ($189). Like the name, this warm wool jacket, which also comes in black, transforms not one, but four different ways: a regular long coat, a sleeveless coat, a cropped jacket, and a vest. Essentially, you get four Fab pieces for the price of one - how cool is that?

To see Rachel Roy's virtual four-way video demo, read more.

Fab Exclusive! Rachel Roy on East Coast Versus West Coast

FabSugar — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:50:22 -0700

During our interview with Rachel Roy, we talked to the designer about growing up in the Bay Area (Monterey), and the differences between East and West Coast life. Interestingly, Rachel described the East Coast as more segregated compared to the West:

"I grew up in the Bay Area and went to college on the East Coast. Things were quite segregated, and I wasn't into that. I'm only 35 - so it's not like we're talking many years ago - but I wasn't used to it because I grew up around Samoans, African-Americans, and Filipinos. You go to a club based on the music you like, not based on the kind of people you want to be around. I kind of went into a culture shock when I moved to the East Coast.

I try to bring back that laid-back, hippie-chic attitude that the Bay Area has to my business because I've interned at so many places in fashion where it can be quite anal. But I also love New York. I love that it's the closest city we have to Europe, so that's a part of me, but thank God I'm from an area that keeps me out of it."

Fab Exclusive! Rachel Roy Talks Fashion Week, Skulls, and Spring Collection For Macy's

FabSugar — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:50:22 -0700

Even though she was still recuperating from showing her namesake collection at New York Fashion Week a week prior, Rachel Roy continued to make us swoon with her beautiful brown eyes and fashion talk at the Macy's event. Now that you got the lowdown on Rachel's current collection for Macy's, let's talk about her upcoming Spring collection. We found out tie-dye, florescent colors, and fun prints will be present, along with an array of silky trench dresses. While speaking to her, we couldn't stop ogling the cute trench dress and snazzy, stacked skull bracelets she had on. Read on to hear all about it . . .

I saw your show last week in NYC, it was beautiful.

"Oh you were? Everything is such a blur. I was like whose show - did I have a show?"

I know. Everyone's like "How's Fashion Week?" I'm like, "Uhhhh, still recovering."

"I know, and I hate that because I love fashion and I want to appreciate every single second of it, but it becomes so emotionally draining."

So are you able to actually go to anyone's shows?

"No. I go to friends. Like Sophie Theallet is a dear, dear friend of mine and I love her. So, I went to hers and it was after mine. Also Ralph Rucci, I adore him. I think he just cuts and tailors like no other in America. His show was the day before mine, but I went because I adore him and I give him so much respect. But other than that, really good friends of mine. It can be a lot, so I just went to those two."

So what can we expect for Spring?

"That's a good question. So for Spring, it's just stuff I love. I love tie-dye."

Oooh, California influences!

"Yup, California! So I'm doing tie-dye jersey and tie-dye suede. I also have some florescent colors and prints. I'm a big print girl and I love mixing prints in an odd way."

To read more about Rachel's Spring collection and her take on skulls, read more.

Is the trench dress you have on from the collection?

"Yes, this will be available in Spring and will come in black and in khaki."

And I have to ask, who is this jewelry by with the little skulls?

"This is all me. It's available in November. This [skull] was my muse for jewelry. So I put him on everything. And you know how people say the evil eye brings good luck? I wanted to kind of change the idea that skulls aren't bringing you bad luck. Here, they're giving you good luck."

Yeah, like with the Day of the Dead.

"I really like that. It's my way of bringing good energy, ancient spirits. I don't want to put too much heavy stuff on these kids, but it's my little way of bringing them what I can."

Also, skulls are just cool.

"They can take it that way - I'll just go levitate over there (laughs)."

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Fab Exclusive! Rachel Roy Dishes Inspiration and Favorite Pieces From Her Macy's Collection

FabSugar — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:50:22 -0700

Rachel Roy is officially our latest girl crush, thanks to an amazing Macy's Rachel Roy event we attended in San Francisco. Walking into Macy's contemporary department that night was like stepping into a cool lounge complete with a dope DJ - who played some of my favorite old-school jams - fabulously dressed people, delightful bubbly, and RR macaroons. And, of course, the breathtakingly beautiful Rachel Roy was present. We shopped 'til we dropped and managed to sneak in some one-on-one time with the charming designer. Did you know she's a Bay Area native? Born and raised in Monterey, baby. After talking about the Bay Area - more to come on that topic - we found out which pieces were her favorite from the collection and who inspired her.
Which pieces from the collection do you think are the most bang for your buck?

"That's a great question. Because I'm older, I tend to go for the classic looks - like the trench coat. You can take the belt off and wear it a million different ways. I like that you can also wear it like a trench dress."

A trench dress?

"Yes, like a painterly kind of trench coat. And I try to do pieces for young girls to wear, like to an interview, and also be able to wear to a party - a look that mixes both."

Day to night?

"Yes, depending on how I dress it up or down. And you know kids don't have a lot of money, so I want to give them that versatility. But I also want to keep them chic, modern, and respect them to not just throw junk out there. It's time consuming and there's a lot of work, but I'm really trying to my best to put together a collection that respects the consumer."

I love this red and black print.

"I love that. It reminded me of Yves Saint Laurent's hieroglyphics from back in the day. He got the inspiration from his home town [Algeria]. I could never do that in my designer line, and that's one of the big prints for me here. In my designer line, I have to find a print that's kind of 100 percent me."

To see more fun pictures from the Fab event, read more.

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Photos courtesy of Drew Altizer

2010 Spring New York Fashion Week: Rachel Roy

FabSugar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:00:22 -0700

Did you know Rachel Roy wasn't allowed to watch television growing up? But she was allowed to watch classic movies, hence her fascination with classic Hollywood glamour. Rachel's Spring collection wasn't frilly and fantastical - it was a nice dose of sleek precision. Her silky blouses, wide-legged trousers, smart dresses, and soft tailoring would have made Rita Hayworth a fan. But her fishnet dress, biker shorts, and black urchin stud embroidery puts things in 2010. And RR's collaborations with Manolo Blahnik always guarantee stunning sandals. Slap on some exclusive jewelry by Fred Leighton . . . quiet elegance.

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Rachel Roy Enters E-Commerce Land

FabSugar — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:00:08 -0700

From now until Oct. 31, Rachel Roy is offering complimentary shipping on all her Fall '09 pieces, as well as the newly launched Rachel Rachel Roy. That's because she has just entered e-commerce land. Welcome to the 'hood, Rachel! This is more incentive for me to scoop up your amazing designs. My closet is thanking you. My wallet? Not so much. Be sure to check out the shoes and limited-edition graffiti pieces. I die.

Let the Madness Begin! Designers Prep For New York Fashion Week

FabSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:00:22 -0700

While I physically and mentally prepare myself for New York Fashion Week, designers are hard at work putting finishing touches on their creations. I can't wait to meet the clothes in person, but in the meantime, here's a sneak peek of what's going on in the design studios as we speak. Some are in a frenzy - Betsey Johnson even prays to the fashion gods - while others like Jason Wu (left) are more calm. Drop by Donna Karan, Rachel Roy, Adam Lippes, Zac Posen, and more to see what they're up to.
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Neo Romantic Sweater Dress - $34.00	Candice Sequin Dress - $198.00
Rachel Rachel Roy Dress, One Shoulder - $109.00	Nanette Lepore Divinity Dress - $388.00
Jill Stuart Short Strapless Taffeta Party Dress - $198.00	Princess Cap Sleeve Dress - $129.00
Karen Walker She's Cracked Dress - $184.00	Silence & Noise Strapless Velvet Dress - $68.00
Parker Puff Sleeve Dress - Black - $253.00	Knitted Sequin Dress - $170.00
Sexy One Shoulder Dresses by Sentimental NY - $130.00