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FabSugar — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:02:22 -0800

I Want This Wardrobe: Gossip Girl, Jenny Humphrey

FabSugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:00:22 -0700

While others continued to play their hurtful games last night on Gossip Girl, Jenny Humphrey stuck to what she knew best — designing clothes. The fashion prodigy realized her potential and decided to embark on her own journey. What better way than to wear her own designs to get noticed?

Jenny looked fashionably fabulous in a bespoke plaid dress and David & Young knit beret. Her LnA zippered leggings added edge and I love how she layered her jewels. While the Nine West beaded bracelet is fun, I'm swooning over her Christian Dior Tedior necklace!

To get even more looks from last night's episode of Gossip Girl, visit our new site, CelebStyle!

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Look of the Day: Living la Vida Leggings

FabSugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:00:22 -0700

Liquid leggings are hard to pull off but knicoleg makes it look easy. The key, as shown here, is to keep the rest of your look super simple. A white tee, black jacket, and flats — perfecto. She's certainly living la vida leggings! Oh, and I dig the fancy mirror frame.

Here's what she has on:

Jacket: Gap
Top: American Apparel
Leggings: Express
Shoes: London Sole

Congrats to knicoleg!

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Look of the Day: Art Girl

FabSugar — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:00:22 -0700

I spot lilprisci in a piece from Target's Jonathan Saunders collection. She's a bona fide art girl in her abstract print dress. I like how she paired the dress with dark leggings and matching booties. Mod-girl and marvelous!

Here's what she has on:

Dress: Jonathan Saunders for Target
Leggings: Target
Oxfords: H&M
Earrings: Unknown

Congrats to lilprisci!

Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar!

Lindsay Lohan in Graphic Florals: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:00:22 -0700

Along with many other celebs, Lindsay Lohan attended the 10th Annual Key to the Cure charity event in NYC. Unlike the ladies who wore dresses, however, the actress opted for pants. Specifically, her signature skin-tight leather leggings. There's a lot going on between the busy graphic print floral Matthew Williamson blouse, hot pink Louboutin booties (love these), and colorful necklace. Does it all come together neatly or is it a hot mess?
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Lindsay Lohan in Graphic Florals: Love It or Hate It?

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Selita Ebanks's Body Con Leggings: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:00:22 -0700

Model Selita Ebanks recently chopped her long hair. I know it's a major change, but let's focus on her outfit. At the Bowlmor Lanes 70th Anniversary in NYC, she strutted the red carpet in skin-tight brown leggings, an equally fitted gray turtleneck, and Louboutin booties. Note that the bottom block of the leggings match her top. Selita has been known to rock all sorts of styles — super sexy, menswear, funky, girlie — so this ensemble doesn't come as a big shock. Still, what do you think about it? Do you like body con Selita, or do you prefer a toned-down version?
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This Week's Fab Favorite: Emma Watson

FabSugar — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:00:22 -0700

She's 10 years younger than me and she is sitting front row at Chanel. But it's OK, I am a Harry Potter fan and she looks Fab. Chanel is a fashion house for every generation and it's nice to see the younger generation wearing it accordingly. She opted for long leggings — this is how you wear them people — some stunning platform sandals, and a sporty but chic silver skirt and jacket set; all Chanel. Her satin Chanel clutch is mighty adorable, too. Her hair is slick and her jewelry is pared down; I spy a glittering ring atop the yummy clutch.

My favorite piece amongst this excellent example of layering is the jacket. I would wear that with just about everything to inject sporty nonchalance. Her bunched up sleeves makes it even more lax. So Emma, pray tell, how did you enjoy the show?

For more of Emma at Chanel in Chanel, and sitting with Clemence Poesy in the front row,

Costume Dept. Show Girl Leggings: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:00:22 -0700

More and more, I'm starting to realize that Lindsay was on to something. I can't deny leggings are still going strong. This time around, the solid colors we've been accustomed to have been replaced with flashier models. Take for instance these Costume Dept. Show Girl Leggings ($37). The funky gold swirls definitely scream show-stopper. What do you scream?Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To post your selections go to the Love It or Hate It? group. And if you want to learn how to do a blog post click here.

Costume Dept. Show Girl Leggings: Love It or Hate It?

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Gwyneth Paltrow in Biker Shorts: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:00:22 -0700

I know Gwyneth Paltrow wears biker leggings when working out with pal Madonna, but I didn't know she also wears them out at night. Perhaps she took note from Prada's resort collection. During an evening out in London with friends Stella McCartney and Kate Hudson, Gwyn wore a flowy black skirt over biker shorts, a black blazer, a blingin' statement necklace, and Oxford loafers by Tod's. The leggings and loafers help counterbalance the femininity of the skirt and necklace. Is Gwyn onto something or is this look a flop?
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Gwyneth Paltrow in Biker Shorts: Love It or Hate It?

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Fab Flash: Lindsay Lohan Puts on Her Business Suit

FabSugar — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:00:22 -0700

One person who's banking on the hosiery business is Lindsay Lohan. The success of her leggings line has prompted the celebrity designer to take her business savvy one step further with her own brand development company, Stay Gold LLC. First on the entrepreneur's list? Expanding her 6126 leggings line.

Come Spring, Lohan will launch a lower-priced collection of leggings that will retail at $48 compared to her current line which retails between $44 for ankle gloves to $160 for leggings embellished with quilted leather patches. Next Fall, the powerhouse plans on adding accessories to her brand. Lindsay also mentioned developing a odorless, all natural, self-tanning lotion. I'll let you be the judge of that.

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Snap Judgment: Leggings or Tights?

FabSugar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:08 -0700

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Snap Judgment: Leggings or Tights?

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Trend Alert: The New Crop of Leggings

FabSugar — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:00:08 -0700

OK, so here's the thing: I am so over leggings. Have been since they came back a couple years ago. But I accepted it's one of those things that won't die, and I figured out it's because they serve a functional purpose; they do come in handy in times of travel and nippy weather. And so, I think Lindsay Lohan was on to something. Along with her legging line 6126 (named after Marilyn Monroe's birthday), the new crop of leggings are un-ordinary. They come in different colors, textures, and treatments. So if you can't rid yourself of them, try on a modernized, fresh pair, for me.

On Our Radar: Lindsay Lohan's Leggings Hit the Racks

FabSugar — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:00:08 -0700

After much promotion, Lindsay Lohan's leggings are ready to be bought. You probably won't find me in line for a pair, as I've moved on from leggings, but don't let me stop you. Intuition currently carries four styles that are certainly not made for the timid. For $42-$132, you can get your leggings with shine, knee pads, zippers, and leopard print. Come to think of it, the ones with zippers aren't half bad. If any of LL's leggings sound up your alley, spend away.

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LnA Zipper Leggings: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:00:22 -0700

So we have mixed feelings about zippers. And, the leggings trend has been around and then some, but these neon LnA Zipper Leggings ($110) have a new twist: an exposed zipper ankle detail. Where do you stand?Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To post your selections go to the Love It or Hate It? group. And if you want to learn how to do a blog post click here.

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Is There a Trend You Are Absolutely Sick of Right Now?

FabSugar — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:33:33 -0800

Leggings, sequin dresses, and Uggs all come to mind for me. What are yours?!Source, Source, and Bauer-Griffin

Is There a Trend You Are Absolutely Sick of Right Now?

Yes, there is a trend that will not die . . .

There are trends that bug, but nothing irritates the life out of me.

Luckily enough, I'm at peace with all the current trends!

Other — do tell!

How Would YOU Wear It? Lindsay Lohan

FabSugar — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:00:22 -0800

Wasn't it just a couple days ago when Lindsay Lohan was Celebrity Style-worthy? Now she's back to being too trendy and unflattering.

LL is committing many crimes of fashion here. First, I have a problem with her practically living in leggings. There's a time and place for them and it's not always! What's worse is the white sequined jacket; it's too gaudy. Sequins are good but only on a minimal basis. I'd ditch the jacket, leggings, and oversized cross, and throw on a classy pair of wide-leg jeans and a slick black and white coat. Is that too much to ask for?

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Definition: Fad

FabSugar — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 06:30:33 -0700

Fad

n. Refers to a fashion that becomes popular in a culture relatively quickly, but loses popularity dramatically. Some fads may come back if another generation finds out about it and gets interested in it. Leggings, which first became popular in the 80s, are an example of this.

It is arguable that a fad that remains popular for a significant amount of time typically loses its significance in current popular culture as it evolves and becomes accepted into a society's everyday culture as trends (e.g. television, Internet, music, video games and dances).

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How Would YOU Wear It? Jessica Alba

FabSugar — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:30:22 -0700

Why must girls go and ruin a perfectly pretty outfit with leggings? Case in point: Jessica Alba at the Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer photocall in Madrid. Let's start from the top and work our way down shall we?

Her hair looks romantic; her face is flawless; arms are toned; color block mini dress is unique...and then all of a sudden, HALT! Leggings?

I would have ditched the leggings and let my stems breathe. Although her platforms are very Ashley Olsen, they don't quite go with the ensemble. Instead, I would have worn a pair of feminine peep-toe Mary Janes.

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Look of the Day: Leggings Done Right!

FabSugar — Wed, 30 May 2007 10:40:33 -0700

There's a wrong way to wear leggings and there's a right way. Andrea426 is definitely portraying the latter in her leggings done right outfit. I love how they reach her ankle, unlike so many tired cropped leggings out there. And the round-toe pumps are magnifique!

Here's what she's sporting:

Dress: H&M
Leggings: Target
Belt: H&M
Shoes: oh DEER!

Congrats to Andrea426!

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Look of the Day: Oh La La Leggings

FabSugar — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 12:12:22 -0700

Mymaria is rocking leggings right in her oh la la leggings outfit. Though this look has been done a lot by celebs and us regulars, Mymaria keeps it fresh with a tuxedo-style shirtdress!

Here's what she's wearing:

Shirtdress: Cotton Express
Undershirt: Abercrombie & Fitch
Leggings: Macy's
Flip Flops: Steve Madden

Congrats to Mymaria !

Look of the Day: Dark Side of the Moon

FabSugar — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:22:22 -0700

Zeldaf looks very Kate Moss in her dark side of the moon outfit. Although we have been seeing stripes for a while now, Zeldaf keeps it current with fabulous leather pirate-like boots. I also dig the black zip up hoodie.

Here's the low down on her outfit:

Cashmere Hoodie: Gap
Striped Tank: American Eagle
Black Jeans: J Brand
Boots: Steve Madden

Congrats to Zeldaf!

Beyond Basic Black Leggings

FabSugar — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 16:51:04 -0800

Now that we're heading into the Winter season, that whole black leggings trend is starting to sound more and more appealing. But after seeing them on what seems like every other pair of legs, I'm already getting a little bit bored of black. So I've found a handful of leggings that go beyond basic black to keep you warm and stylish. Here are some of my picks for leggings with a twist.

Free People Thermal Cropped Legging, $38, available in three colors here.

Alice & Olivia for Scoop Lurex Stripe Legging, $120, available here.

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