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San Francisco Fashion Week: The Music Video!

FabSugar — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:00:22 -0700

Here's a little treat we put together to wrap up our San Francisco Fashion Week coverage. You saw some of our favorite designers from the event, but here is some of the runway footage for your viewing pleasure. Goodbye SF...hello NY!

San Francisco Fashion Week: Dcepcion

FabSugar — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:00:33 -0700

Watch out cool cats, there's a new designer duo in Fog City. Identical twins Daniel and David Concepcion were the sweethearts of San Francisco Fashion Week with their sharp edged but wearable cool-girl (and boy!) collection. Dcepcion premiered their first full collection this year and it was very well received...

And for obvious reason. With an aim to create flattering street-wear, the duo churned out tailored, slim silhouettes inspired by early 90s comic books. There is also a touch of detailing from the 30s and 40s, with graphic prints and muted colors, as well as stiff collars and cuffs. Plunging necklines were a go-go, voluminous shorts were flirty and men's looks were buttoned up without being stuffy. My favorite look? This razor sharp zippered jacket twined with a not-so-ordinary everyday striped dress; her fierce blunt bangs add severity. Graphic perfection.

To see more of Dcepcion's Spring line, read more

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San Francisco Fashion Week: Emily Jane

FabSugar — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:00:22 -0700

Texas-born designer Emily Jane showed on the first day of San Francisco Fashion Week and she instantly caught my eye with her fem/mas designs. What was interesting about her collection is that despite the masculine details (tuxedo-inspired blouses and bow ties), it retained an air of girliness and elegance.

Some taffeta dresses were bridesmaid-y, but on the flip side, belted silk frocks could pass for red-carpet looks. Lace skirts, ruffle blouses, polka dots, belts and high-waisted pencil skirts also made cameos.

These are special pieces, perfect for a special event! The looks that would make me feel the most Fab are the polka dot ruffle top paired with the black high-waisted pencil skirt and the black silk sleeveless turtleneck mini dress.

To see more from Emily Jane's Spring collection, read more

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San Francisco Fashion Week: Kirribilla

FabSugar — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:00:22 -0700

Kirribilla was one of my favorite collections at San Francisco Fashion Week. One may argue it was one colorful dress after another but we all know I am a dress junkie!

The young label was founded in 2005 by three best friends whose goal was to make every girl feel like the prettiest one in the room. With design studios in San Fran and London, this was their third collection, and boy was it pretty!

With tropical music calming the room, the Spring/Summer collection was inspired by old time Hawaii. You will notice fine tailoring with an aloha twist. Flattering day and cocktail dresses in a sunset of colors flirted with the crowd but what really caught my eye were the details like coconut buttons, floral-inspired sleeves and cascading ruffles. All reminiscent of the Big Isle, this green and purple frock was a favorite - isn't it so very Zac Posen on a Hawaiian vacay?

To see more from Kirribilla's Lanikai collection, read more

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Designer Spotlight: Vian Hunter

FabSugar — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:30:33 -0700

I was introduced to the clothing of Bay Area designer Lisa Vian Hunter at San Francisco Fashion Week over the weekend. Hunter got her degree from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and has been a fan of the fashion world for over 20 years. In 2003, she started custom designing clothing for Bay Area clients and in 2006, she opened her first boutique in Palo Alto, California.

Vian Hunter clothes are made of European fabrics and reflect the 50s, 60s and 70s. They manage to retain a modernity that translates well on the streets. Prices range from $250 to $825 for a dress to $95 to $365 for a top. Contact the designer for more information on where to purchase.

To see the rest of Vian Hunter's Spring/Summer collection, read more

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Backstage Beauty at San Francisco Fashion Week

BellaSugar — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 13:16:29 -0700

As you'd expect, Fab and I will be covering New York Fashion Week soon. But if you just can't wait until then, you've got to check out these backstage photos I took at San Francisco Fashion Week last night. Inside the small, cramped tents, the energy was exciting and frenetic. Stylists from Umbrella Salon were brushing, drying, volumizing and arranging hair so much that the air was thick with Bumble and bumble hairspray. And a team of MAC makeup artists deftly transformed models from bare-faced into high-fashion.

I'll soon have some how-tos from Victor Cembellin and Louise Zizzo, the MAC artists who created the makeup looks. But for now, check out this gallery to get an idea of the behind-the-scenes adventures!

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San Francisco Fashion Week Designer: Kelly B

FabSugar — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 18:12:53 -0700

It's telling that San Francisco-based designer Kelly Barry started out as an environmental science major at the University of Colorado. Her Kelly B clothing line, featured at San Francisco Fashion Week, is made entirely from organic cotton and other organic fibers. (To learn more about organic cotton, read here.)

Kelly B's comfy, casual knits mix a trendy '80s vibe with playful nautical accents. Black capri leggings are lined with brass buttons, while anchor embroidery adorns the back pockets of a miniskirt. To see some of the highlights from her Spring/Summer 2007 runway collection, read more

Racerback Dress With Contrasting Rouched Panel, $150 suggested retail

Wide-Leg Sailor Pant and Cropped Coat With Quilted Collar, each $164 suggested retail

Cowl-Neck Sleeveless Dress, $134 suggested retail

Tune in tomorrow to read about another up-and-coming designer from SF Fashion Week.

Glitterati: Joy O

FabSugar — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:00:22 -0700

Are you a fan of Joy O? Well, Anne Hathaway sure is. With her jewelry spotted on celebrities at New York Fashion week, I'd suggest you keep your radar on this talented jewelry artisan.

Joys's jewelry making started out as a hobby when she found herself frustrated over her inability to find quality, handmade items. Formerly a high-school geology teacher, she decided to hone her passion for jewelry making in 2006 and started a full-fledged online business followed by a storefront located in San Francisco in 2007. Inspired by nature and modern architecture, her design aesthetic is a pure reflection of modernity and simplicity. I don't know about you, but these earrings and necklaces have me jumping for Joy O!

To see more from Joy O, read more.

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Hmmm...Where Is FabSugar Going To Be Tonight?

FabSugar — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:55:44 -0700

Somewhere exciting!

I am happy to share I will be attending Fashion Week Live in San Francisco. This is way cool because I get to see a runway show of selections from the New York Fall 2007 ready-to-wear collections by Oscar de la Renta, Zac Posen, Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein, Badgley Mischka, Nanette Lepore and Michael Kors. Oh, and did I mention Naomi Campbell will be working it on the catwalk? Wahoo! Stay tuned to hear how it was tomorrow...

Come Party With Me: Season Premiere - Invites

partysugar — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 07:01:31 -0700

One of the best things about this time of year is the return of my fave television shows! I'm so excited to find out what will happen on the season premiere of Ugly Betty, that I've decided to invite some friends over to watch the show with me. We will have dinner, tune into the show, and dish about the episode. All this week I'll plan a party which can be adapted to any television show. If you like Grey's Anatomy, host a hospital themed dinner or if you prefer Friday Night Lights, football should be the underlying motif. Since I'm crazy about Betty, Wilhelmina, and the gang, everything at my party will be fashionably geeky including the invitations. To see how I made these tacky chic invites, read more

To make an invitation similar to the one seen here you will need:

cardstock
magazine pictures of your chosen television show
paper scraps
scissors
gluestick
computer & printer

To assemble the invite:

Open a new document in Microsoft word. Type out the information of the event. I used Chalkboard Bold in size 14 to write

Ugly Betty Is Back!!!

Please join me for dinner and the season premiere.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
6:30 pm

PartySugar’s House, San Francisco
Rsvp 415.555.5555

Fashionably geeky attire requested.

I changed the text to red. Print out a test copy of the details to check for grammar and spelling. Once satisfied with the text print out on the cardstock.

Cut down to size.

Using the pictures from the show and the paper scraps, create a collage on the back of the invite. Glue into place.

Send in a festive envelope addressed in your best handwriting.

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