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Celeb Style: Kylie Minogue

FabSugar — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:00:22 -0800

Here's Kylie - always smiling, always sassy. And it looks like she added a khaki anorak to her anorak collection. A woman after my own heart. A black draped tunic, black stretch pants, a studded skinny belt, and tan sandals bring together her black and neutral look. Cool tortoise shades and red nails up the glam factor.

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Fab Exclusive! When Jenna J.Crew Realized It Was OK to Wear Red Lipstick and Dorky Glasses

FabSugar — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:00:22 -0800

As we continue exploring the depths of J.Crew's Creative Director, Jenna and I discussed one of my favorite topics: the difference between East and West Coast style. I lived in NYC for six years, but am back in California, to stay. Needless to say, my years in New York influence my wardrobe. Than again, so has my active lifestyle in Cali. I mentioned before that Jenna is a born and bred Cali girl, but she is a self-proclaimed New Yorker, after living there for 25 years now.

What do you think are the main differences between East and West Coast style?

That to me is easy. I remember when I moved to NY, the first week that I was here, I noticed that guys were looking at me on the street and the idea of beauty here is so diverse - you can be six feet tall and brunette, you can be blond, you can be bald, you can have blue hair, you can be a tomboy, you can be a sex kitten - you can be anything here. There are all different ideals of beauty here and I think being an individual is praised, whereas when I grew up in CA I always felt like an outcast because I didn’t have blond hair and blue eyes, and I didn’t have any boobs. There’s definitely a look that exists in CA - everyone dresses alike - and I think that was really challenging growing up. I didn’t realize how hard it was until I moved here and all of sudden realized it was OK to look different. It’s OK to wear red lipstick and dorky glasses and a lot of people thought that was cute and that wasn’t the case when I was in CA. And the other thing I love: People dress up here. Like, I looove to dress up.

To see what else Jenna had to say, read more

The first year I moved back I would go out in SF and wear my best party clothes and my girlfriends were like, you’re really overdressed and I was like, “Screw it! I love this stuff.” And actually now, I’ve toned it down a bit and gotten more sporty and casual - but that’s just what’s gonna happen.

I know. I love a sequin mini skirt, with an oversized sweater, with a sky-high heel, ‘cause you can!

Do you consider yourself a New Yorker?

Totally. I mean when I say home, it’s here. My family’s still in CA. I go to visit them, but here is home. My husband and I, in our wedding vows, said we would never leave NY.

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Fab Exclusive! Fab Meets J.Crew's Jenna - Jenna's Faves!

FabSugar — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:00:22 -0800

One of my New York Fashion Week highlights was meeting J.Crew's Creative Director Jenna Lyons. As you know, I am officially J.Crazy - Fab's been a wearer since high school. But for the past several years and thanks to fellow wearer First Lady Michelle Obama, J.Crew has gained serious momentum. This is largely due to the company's Cali-born 6-foot-tall Jenna (pictured here, with a fan).

Two tall California girls chatting away in the corner in the AMEX Skybox; what did they talk about? Let's start with the fun stuff: Jenna's faves. Read on to hear about Jenna's favorite designers, bands, food, and inspiring hobbies.

Favorite designers?

Marni, Phillip Lim, Derek Lam (I went to school with him), vintage, what Pheobe Philo is doing with Celine is a new favorite. I'm all about old school preppy – socks, navy blazer, jeans.

Favorite bands?

Oooh, that’s a good one. I have an insane girl crush on Alison Mosshart right now from The Kills, I’m like obsessed with her. I have like pictures of her . . . Do you know Nouvelle Vague? I’m a total Depeche Mode junkie and old Killing Joke and The Smiths. It’s funny because I have a little boy, and when he was young we used to play rock n' roll a lot - like hard rock, everything from Nirvana to Killing Joke, and now if I put on anything too soft he goes, "No, Mommy. I like rock and roll." I was like, awesome. Thank God.

For lots more Jenna, read more.

Favorite foods?

My husband has a smoker . . . we literally have a smoker the size of a refrigerator, and he smokes meat like it’s nobody’s business. He makes a pulled pork that could make you cry.

What are some of your other hobbies - where you get inspiration from or where you like to escape to?

I had a child three years ago and things have changed dramatically. Interiors, we’re constantly changing our house, it’s sort of an obsession of mine. I also do stuff for friends a lot, that’s something I get a huge kick out of. I spend a lot of time at home, with my husband, making, you know, crazy stuff - a tomato tart and sharing it with our kid. I’m like the straighten up girl or the do the dishes girl. But when you have a kid it’s fun to be able to share the whole process with him, and he loves to pretend he’s cooking with daddy, and we all do it together, and that’s so fun. I love that part. There’s something amazing about making something beautiful that also tastes incredible.

You mentioned interiors, and I know you are deeply involved in store design, too.

Totally. We are working on a wedding atelier uptown; we've been designing the store for the past few years. I'm going to Paris in a few weeks hoping to score some vintage picture frames. Whatever I can't do in our house, we do in the J.Crew stores (she laughs). Fashion and interiors are so connected - textiles, mixing the old and the new.

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Fab's February Must Haves

FabSugar — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:00:22 -0800

When February rolls around, I have one thing in mind: Fashion Week. New York Fashion week kicks off Feb. 10, and then the fashion marathon continues on to London, Milan, and Paris. Though my fallback outfits consist of Painting It Black, I'm going to try my darndest to inject some color into my FW wardrobe. Perhaps with funky jewelry or cool scarves. After that, it's ski time. There's also a sweet pink Valentine's Day idea in here for whomever's listening . . .

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Want (More) Organic J. Crew Tech Accessories

GeekSugar — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:47:05 -0800

We've already been introduced to the preppy and pricey Want Organic laptop cases from J. Crew, but I'd like you to meet his little brothers: the Haneda Computer Case ($375), and the Newberry iPhone Case ($90). These organic tech goodies are listed in the mens department online, but I'd have to say that the bright and cheery colors would work pretty well in my upcoming Spring wardrobe overhaul.

The iPhone case doubles as a wallet with interior credit card and cash slots, while the computer case fits your 13" or 15" laptops inside the 100 percent organic Turkish cotton and sustainable leather exterior. I'd be pretty well sold if the price weren't so high. Although style and quality don't usually come cheap.

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J Crew Coming to the UK

FabSugarUK — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:30:18 -0800

The UK High Street will soon be packed with US stores. In recent years we have gained Anthropologie, Banana Republic and Abercrombie and Fitch and are soon to get Victoria's Secret. We can now add another all American store to that list as J Crew announces plans to expand in to the UK. Although a date has not yet been set, they will initially expand online.

Speaking in New York on Monday, J.Crew's chairman and CEO Millard 'Mickey' Drexler explained, "Bigger is not better - better is always better. It's not a matter of what's been, but what will be. We could get bigger, could get faster and open a couple more factory stores, but we don't want to. There's no race -- the race is to maintain the integrity of the product."

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Fab Finger Discount: J.Crew Toothpick Ankle Cords

FabSugar — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:00:08 -0800

I've been meaning to add a pair of handsome cords to my closet but haven't found "Mr. Right." These J.Crew Toothpick Ankle Cords ($20-$40, originally $80) might be him. I love the rolled cuffs and the cool gray hue. It's also available in black, navy, dark aubergine, dark charcoal, soft ocre, and warm maple.

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Shop Sugar Style

FabSugar — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:44:22 -0800

For the first time, I showed you how to shop our Fall outfits - hope you enjoyed it! Each look exhibits each Sugar's unique personality. For a full peruse, I put us all together. Who was your favorite? I know you can't stop staring at my purple Balenciaga bag . . .

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Shop Geek's Fall Outfit

FabSugar — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:00:22 -0800

Madewell continues to flex its fashion muscles, and GeekSugar's Fall outfit was totally Madewell made. The tech pro opted for loose layers and a statement necklace - be sure to check out Madewell on ShopStyle, the collection is growing!

To shop my similar geek-chic outfit, read more.

Check out all the Sugar girls' new Fall outfits!

Shop Très's Fall Outfit

FabSugar — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:50:22 -0800

I lean on TrèsSugar to keep me abreast of the latest trivia. She's a no-nonsense kind of gal, but she loves fashion as much as the next girl. She's gone a little J.Crazy with her Fall look, notice the layered necklaces and cool striped cardi.

Here's what she's wearing:

Her cardigan is this J.Crew Forever Stripe V-neck Cardigan but it's sold out. Here's an alternative: Paul & Joe Sister Grey Ferdinan Striped Cardigan ($113)
Wet Seal 28" Deep V-Neck Tee ($7)
J.Crew Vintage Cord Co-ed Mini ($30, originally $50)
J.Crew Skinny Patent-leather Belt ($30)
SPANX Reversible Tight-End Tights Panty ($34)
J.Crew Cadogan Leather Ankle Boots ($225)
Her charm necklace is this J.Crew Jeweled Garland Necklace; alas, it is unavailable. This AE Charm Bow Necklace ($16) is a cutie.
J.Crew Opera-length Pearl Necklace ($495)

Check out rundowns of all the Sugar girls' new Fall outfits!