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Ask Casa: Kate Walsh's Egg Chairs

CasaSugar — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:00:45 PST

Hi Casa!
I need your help. I recently saw Kate Walsh's home in In Style magazine. In her living room there are two egg chairs with a beautiful yet simple print on them. I am obsessed with finding these chairs or something very similar. They are all I think about! Please help. I am moving into my own my place soon and it won't be home unless I find those chairs or something similar.
Thanks,
Erica3am

To see my answer,

read more. Hi Erica, I adore those chairs as well! My best guess is that she had them custom upholstered. The Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair is a classic of modern design, and celebrated its 50th anniversary two years ago. You can buy licensed reproductions of this chair from stores such as Design Within Reach or Hive Modern, but they will cost you upwards of $6,000 apiece. If you're not averse to buying a knockoff, I'd check out eBay for some choices, such as this custom-made Egg Chair, which comes in a variety of upholstery choices. You might even be able to specify the exact fabric you want. This Egg Chair, also available in custom colors (and perhaps, the exact fabric you are looking for), is also a very good deal, at just under $500 per chair. Again, if you are not opposed to the use of a knockoff, these are good routes to take to get the exact look you want. Hope this helps! Casa

10 Knockoff Designer Chairs From Overstock

CasaSugar — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:00:01 PST

Overstock.com makes a business out of selling surplus, returned, and new items which from the get-go are usually more affordable than the products at full retail in other stores. Top that with the fact that Overstock always ships for only $2.95 (even furniture), and you've got yourself one hell of a bargain. But just because something's cheap doesn't mean it's beautiful, right? Think again. As it turns out, Overstock sells dozens of knockoffs of designer furniture that actually have fooled me. So if you're looking for a Le Corbusier lounge chair or an Eames rocker and you can't quite afford one, you're in the right place. Let's compare 10 knockoff designer chairs from Overstock with the originals.

Snap Judgment: Designer or Knock-Off?

FabSugar — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:44:44 PDT

Be honest about what you normally choose...

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How to Be Calorie-Conscious Without Counting Calories

Leta Shy — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:27:12 PST

When I first signed up with my personal trainer I also started counting calories to log into a food journal. Three days in, and I realized that I wouldn't be able to maintain it. Counting every calorie not only proved time-consuming, but mind-consuming as well - instead of enjoying what I was eating, I felt like I was thinking more about just how many calories I'd be knocking off my daily limit.

Not everyone has the same experience when they count calories, of course, and many people find that doing so is a simple and effective way to keep their weight in check (Kate Hudson is a fan of counting calories). But if you find that it's too hard, there are many other ways to keep calories in check without feeling like you're obsessing over them.

Choosing slow-digesting fiber-rich fruits and vegetables or whole grain instead of starchy carbs, for one, will help you feel full longer. And portion sizes are important, too. Big, loaded plates mean more calories, so make sure you know what a portion of meat or carbs should really be (learn more about portion sizes here), and use a smaller plate so you're not tempted to overfill. And whenever you are eating prepared foods, make sure to take a good look at the nutritional label. Not sure how to read one? Here are tips on what to look for when reading a nutrition label.

Are you a calorie counter, or do you like to focus on eating healthy instead? Whatever your strategy, share your tips below!

Here Are 10 Great Bags That Cost Less Than $300 (We Even Found an Alexander Wang)

Fashionista — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:22:58 PST

We're excited to announce our new partnership with one of our favorite sites, Fashionista. We'll be bringing you some of their best fashion finds, shopping stories, and style news. We're kicking it off with these fabulous handbag finds under $300:

Sometimes it feels like everyone in New York City is carrying either a Proenza Schouler PS1 or a huge Chanel bag. While dropping $2,000 on a bag is an “investment” for some people, for others it’s just plain out of reach. We were convinced that there had to be fantastic, high-quality, well-designed bags out there for less than $300 (which don’t make you resort to buying Kardashian knock-off bags.) And we were right!

From the high street stores to some of our favorite designers - like Alexander Wang and Marc Jacobs - we found 10 bags to fit most budgets (we’re talking $300 or under here) and pretty much any style.

Be sure to click over to Fashionista for the complete story.

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Watch a Woman Faint During Her Marriage Proposal

Annie Scudder — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:45:28 PDT

Britanny Hillard was knocked off her feet when her now-fiancé, Cameron Humfleet, asked her to marry him. The 20-year-old from Kentucky literally fainted when her boyfriend popped the question. Cameron had organized a double surprise, first gathering all of her friends for a birthday party and then bringing her to the event blindfolded. But, the real shocker came next. He got down on one knee, and she quickly dropped to the floor. Fifteen minutes later, Cameron proposed again, and Britanny was able to actually say yes. It was all caught on tape, so check out the latest viral marriage proposal below!

Louis Vuitton Expected to Launch New Perfume

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:40:00 PDT

Iconic (and often knocked-off) leather goods brand Louis Vuitton has hired perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud to come up with its first scent in decades, and now the beauty world is abuzz with speculation about what kind of scent Vuitton will come out with. Cavallier-Belletrud is a third-generation scentmaker from Grasse, France, (perhaps the world's most famed perfume region), and he's the nose behind lots of designer fragrances, including perfumes as diverse as Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Stella McCartney Stella, and Christian Dior Midnight Poison.

Given Cavallier-Belletrud's varied roster, it might be best to look at Vuitton's head designer, Marc Jacobs, to discern what genre the perfume is likely to fit into. Luckily, Marc already has several fragrances of his own, which tend to skew into the light floral category. Grasse perfumers are also known for their florals (and they're the dominant scent varietal in the current market), so perhaps we'll be looking at something fancy and flowery.

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Beautiful Wedding on a Budget: 5 Insider Tips From a Wedding Planner

Yahoo Shine — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:15:52 PDT

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Yahoo! Shine:

Sure, it's fun to get all dreamy about having a wedding of Kim Kardashian-proportions. But since most of us won't be wearing a dress that equals several salaries or handing out thousand-dollar baskets of organic soap at the door, it's probably best to (eventually) wisen up about how to plan your own day, your own way. Shine spoke to veteran professional wedding planner Laura Patterson of The Ideal Day in Chicago about how to host an A-list wedding on a budget.

She shared these five insider tips.

Will You Keep Watching The Playboy Club?

Shannon Vestal — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:54:42 PDT

The Playboy Club hit TV last night with its '60s-set drama about Playboy Bunnies and the men who watch them. Now I want to know what you thought; in the pilot, Amber Heard gets herself in a bit of trouble and Eddie Cibrian, hair slicked back like Don Draper, helps get her out of it. There were a few other side stories introduced as well, but were they compelling enough to get you to watch again? Weigh in now on whether you'll tune in next week to see what happens at the Chicago club, or whether you thought it was a Mad Men knock-off you'll avoid.

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Hang Onto Your Weave: Human Hair Thieves Strike Again!

Allure — Thu, 19 May 2011 12:12:33 PDT

Hold onto your hair, because we're excited to present this story from Allure:

We've told you about three different women dubbed "Botox Bandits" for getting the procedure and then running from the doctors' offices before paying. We also reported on a woman who spent $12,000 on lipo and breast implants using a stolen credit card. But the newest beauty crime wave-the reselling of ill-gotten beauty loot-has hit, and the price tag of the stolen goods is even higher.

This week, weave-grabbers broke into a Houston beauty shop, swiping $150,000 worth of hair extensions. "Thieves have recently taken $10,000 in hair from a San Diego shop; $85,000 from a business in Missouri City, Tex.; $10,000 from a shop in Dearborn, Mich.; and $60,000 from a business in San Leandro, California," according to The New York Times. Burglars at a Chicago beauty shop were so hair-focused that they stole $90,000 worth of extensions, yet left the cash register full!

Maybe the strangest thing about these robberies is that the weave thieves really know their stuff: they only make off with human hair, not less expensive synthetic strands. Store owners say these crooks will likely sell the extensions on the street or to less-savvy salons, like knock-off purses or bootleg DVDs.

Would you buy discount extensions from a shady dealer if the price was right?