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Wedding Shoes: Gorgeous Heels to Say "I Do" In

FabSugar — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 09:33:57 -0700

Some may think that selecting the perfect heels for their big day is simple because, in many cases, guests will never see their feetsies. With the new brides choosing dresses with funky fabrics, dramatic hemlines or feet-exposing lengths, it has become more important than ever to find the shoe that not only fits, but the one that complements the dress. After all, don't you want to put your best feet forward in stunning heels? Here are our recommendations.

For Dramatic Hemlines:

Rene Caovilla Fleur Sandals, $970.

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For Short Dresses:

Kate Spade Muse, $275.

For Funky Fabric Gowns:

Nina Peep-Toe with Ruched Vamp, $80.

Ten Hot Spring 2010 Shoes

FabSugarUK — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:05:59 -0800

Although we're only just getting used to the colder months, I have been looking forward to Spring 2010. The fashion weeks in September provided an insight in to what we'd be wearing next year and there is some great footwear. Although there are still plenty of sky high heels, there are also some lower styles coming back. Click through to see ten new season designer shoes that you'll want right now!

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Rachel Bilson Is Surrounded by Studs

PopSugar — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0800

Rachel Bilson ran with the studded theme with her shoes and favorite bag while out in LA on Thursday. She's already gearing up for the holidays with her shopping trips around the city, but this time around Rachel stocked up on Chanel and tea instead of office supplies. Rachel doesn't seem to be planning as far ahead when it comes to her wedding plans, but she may touch on the subject when she stars in the upcoming 100th episode of How I Met Your Mother.

To see more Rachel, just read more.

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Who Would You Most Like to See Guest Judge American Idol?

PopSugar — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700

American Idol auditions are underway and while we've already seen Victoria Beckham step in as a guest judge in two locations, the producers are looking to fill Paula's shoes with a series of female pop stars. Today Joe Simpson shot down rumors that Jessica was angling for a spot, but it got us thinking about some other ladies we'd like to see in the empty seat. Katy Perry is signed up with promises of more to come but tell us - who would you like to see on American Idol?

Heidi and Spencer Overshare About Their Sex Life in Playboy

PopSugar — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:45:00 -0700

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt joined Kim Kardashian and Stephanie Pratt to film scenes for The Hills at a Brent Bolthouse photography exhibit in LA last night. Heidi's Playboy cover hits shelves tomorrow, but the interview portion is out now. Spencer conducted the questioning of his wife, in an article that provided way TMI about their sex life. The quotes speak for themselves, so here are a few highlights:

On LC's rumored sex tape: Heidi: "There are a few moments I’d like to see blasted into space forever. Like when you apologized to Lauren Conrad for the sex-tape rumors so she would come to the wedding, when we know for a fact she did have a sex tape." Spencer: "I would have said anything so you could have your dream princess wedding . . . But I was lying about being apologetic, and I hate lying . . . Yes, I facilitated the rumor, but it was true. Lauren was acting like she was little miss perfect goody two-shoes while [her ex-boyfriend] Jason Wahler was trying to shop the tape. That tape exists!"
Heidi to Spencer on their sex life: "You know, I was never very sexual before I met you, Spencer. I knew what sex was, but when I met you I entered into a whole new realm of understanding, from fantasy to love . . . Now it's something I look forward to every minute of the day. [Joining the Mile High Club] was maybe the best experience I've ever had in my entire life . . .You’re waking me up to what’s possible, and it makes me want to try every new thing, doing it all kinds of ways- indoors, outdoors, upside down."
Heidi to Spencer on her implants: "Well, when I was shopping for my boobs, I wanted the best, so I sat down and flipped through a bunch of Playboys. The women are so hot - Pamela Anderson, Carmen Electra, Marilyn Monroe, all the Playmates. So iconic . . . I honestly believe God didn’t invent our bodies for us to be ashamed of them. The body is a beautiful creation. If anything, the reason I didn’t show everything is because I plan to get a few more upgrades . . . I think I want to go bigger on my boobs for you."

To see more photos of the PDA-friendly couple as well as Kim, Keanu, Jared Leto, and many others partying yesterday, just read more.

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Images include: Kim Kardashian, Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt, Brent Bolthouse, Nicky Hilton, Keanu Reeves, Tom Green, Benji Madden, Dylan McDermott, Jared Leto, Mena Suvari, Scott Caan, Stephanie Pratt

Morning Links - Michael Douglas's Son Cameron Arrested

PopSugar — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:30:21 -0700

Michael Douglas's son Cameron arrested for possession of meth with intent to distribute - I'm Not Obsessed
24's Mary Lynn Rajskub marries in Las Vegas - Lifeline Live
Brad Pitt jokes that Angelina Jolie makes him miserable - Celebitchy
Katherine Jackson breaks her silence about MJ's death as she officially gets custody of his kids - Popeater
Neil Patrick Harris defends Emmys' changes to awards show - BuzzSugar
A True Blood wedding! - Wonderwall
Jason Wahler arrested for allegedly being drunk and throwing shoes - TMZ
Kevin Federline is apparently not a good tipper - Fox411

Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:00:22 -0700

This toilet-paper wedding dress is truly amazing - The Cut
A(r)mor jewelry collection look book - Nitrolicious
Iris Strubegger gives V#60 "A touch of class" - Fashionologie
Organizers try to revive LA Fashion Week - WSJ
For the Twilight obsessed - Lucky magazine
Makeover we love: Kelly Osbourne - Fashionista
TOMS shoes pops up on the East Coast - Teen Vogue Blog
The September issue: Icy stares, fur, and (gasp) a necklace wore more than once - Huffington Post
Waxman-Markey? Thank Angela Lindvall - Style File
Shop for a cause - The Daily Chic Report
Miu Miu studded leather clutch - Purse Blog

Something Blue For the Expectant Wedding Guest

LilSugar — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0700

What is cooler than sporting a shade of blue for Summer weddings? While it's easy to blend in by slipping on a black dress, expectant mamas should strut style and their burgeoning bellies in beautiful hues. Take a cue from the wedding theme, "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" and select a stunning azure gown that will have fellow guests doing double takes. With dresses available in all shades from blueberry to midnight and flattering maxi, empire, wrap and tank styles – the only hardship you'll have is finding equally stunning, comfortable shoes!

Casa Interview: Destination Wedding Planner Alison Hotchkiss (Part 2)

CasaSugar — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:00:47 -0700

Alison Hotchkiss, the creative director of Alison Events and the author of Destination Wedding Planner, has plenty of smart advice on planning destination weddings. If you, or a couple you know, are planning a destination wedding, I highly recommend Alison's new book to lend a guiding hand in your planning process. You can read the first half of the interview here. Alison has more great advice in the second half of this interview.

CasaSugar: When you plan a destination wedding, do you try to use local artisans, caterers, and other services?

Alison Hotchkiss: I definitely try to use as much local support as possible. It’s cost-effective, puts money back into the community, and is a positive way to support the area. I will sometimes hire a local planner to serve as my eyes and ears locally, and then I have someone to help us when we’re there. Especially in smaller beach communities, a lot of negotiations and contracts are over a handshake, not a formal agreement, so it’s important to respect the way that the local community does business.

To see Alison's advice on everything from wedding favors to organizing activities, read more.

CasaSugar: What’s your take on wedding favors? Have there been any that have stood out? Have there been any alternatives that were creative or impressive?

Alison Hotchkiss: One of my favorite favors was from my Costa Rica wedding. All of the guests were given Holga cameras preloaded with film, so everyone was able to take photos throughout the ceremony. There was a big beautiful glass bin where everyone could drop their film and they could reload throughout the evening. At the end of the evening the bride took all of the film, processed it, and put it on the Pictage website, so everyone could see all of the photos that were taken.

Another trend I’ve been seeing is people paying it forward by offsetting people’s carbon footprint for travel. This is often seen on the bottom of the menu or program. Other couples have donated to schools or children’s community shelters. I’ve seen a lot more of that than people purchasing favors. I think it’s a waste of money to do a favor these days when there are so many other things you can put your money towards.

CasaSugar: How do you deal with gifts at a destination wedding?

Alison Hotchkiss: I rarely see gifts at a destination wedding. Most people know to not bring gifts and to ship them in advance. If somebody were to get gifts they’d have to pack them and bring them back. You’d have to arrange for shipping, and oftentimes if you’re staying at a hotel that’s something they can execute for you.

One other great story is that some of my clients, in lieu of wedding gifts, the client included a notecard in the invitation asking everyone in lieu of gifts to “pay it forward” and do something for someone else, be it a family or an organization in their name, and then to write it on the notecard. Then, when people got to the wedding, the guests had the same card that had their name and their table numbers on it, so they replaced the name cards with the pay it forward card, and we had this really awesome display of what people had done to pay it forward. They ranged from deep, meaningful stories to really silly stories, such as “Oh, I paid for the person’s toll behind you,” and someone else said, “I rescued a bird off the side of the road.” That was a really cute idea and a great way to say, Let’s not focus so much on material gifts, and focus more on giving back to the world.

CasaSugar: Once guests get to the destination, have you found a fun way to organize activities? Do you let guests know a schedule beforehand, or spring it on them as a fun surprise? How would you say is the best way to organize this?

Alison Hotchkiss: I’d say the majority of people these days are creating their own wedding websites, which is the best way to communicate all of the information that can happen. It can have directions, wedding activities, local things to do and see, all of that. Or, rather than asking people to sign up beforehand on the web-site you can have people, during the rehearsal dinner, sign up for the following day’s tours. We have used a chalkboard so it was more fun than writing it on a 8.5x11 piece of paper. Different activities we have done are a snorkeling adventure, massage, or horseback riding. It’s nice to not have to determine things so far in advance.

CasaSugar: Given the economic climate right now, if you were going to recommend one area where guests can squeeze their budget, what can be downsized?

Alison Hotchkiss: I’d say music. We always tell people to go with a DJ vs. band, it’s thousands and thousands of dollars for a band. A band can run from $2,000 to $10,000. That’s one area. Another is limiting favors. You can also choose beer and wine instead of an open bar, or limiting the time of the open bar. Pick your battles and consider what’s most important.

Another area is the flowers. Instead of doing flowers, consider using a combination of herbs, flowers, succulents, and fruits. We did a wedding recently in the tropics and cut bougainvillea petals from the local branches and made a carpeted aisle for the ceremony. It was so vibrant and so colorful, and it was free. Use what you have locally.

CasaSugar: What would you have at your destination wedding?

Alison Hotchkiss: All I know is I want it to be somewhere tropical (with good surf), laid back, and I would be totally happy with fish tacos, a DJ, and local beer, Oh and I think I am going to wear a short dress and lose the shoes!

CasaSugar: That sounds excellent.

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Come Fab Finding With Me: Accessorize the Bride

FabSugar — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:50:00 -0700

Listen up ladies, a fellow Fab devotee needs our help. Her wedding is in September - this is her gorgeous Priscilla of Boston dress - but she's having a hard time finding jewelry. She has big earrings in mind, but is open to different ideas and funky choices. Let's dazzle her, shall we?

I'm starting you off with her Priscilla of Boston Sweetheart Gown. 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 Accessorize the Bride.

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 is a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar.

To see some of my favorite online stores, read more.

Banana Republic
Bluefly
eLuxury
J.Crew
Jildor Shoes
Live Natty
Neiman Marcus
Net-a-Porter
Pink Mascara