a new kind of made up

what is make up to you?

we wake up and put on some foundation, mascara, and eyeliner. maybe even a plain pink lip.

make up has evolved into something more then just simplicity. we can incorporate color into our everyday look. this isnt new but i would say its under appreciated. 

last week i went to the super market wearing my usual skinny jean oversize tee cropped jacket and over the knee boots.

my hair was in a bun however i had on no foundation or eye liner. Just fuscha mascara and blush on my cheeks. simple right? however still eye catching and brings out the beauty in our skin. most women have amazing skin, why clump on globs of the same make up every day. keep it simple, by a good moisturizer to get an even skin tone. i use clinique everyday moisturizer for $19. 

Sephora gives out daily free bees and offers a great array of makeup types and color. trade in you black eye liner for a brown or burgundy or purple.

no one is saying you need neon green on you eyes but choose a complementary color to your eye color. my eyes are brown so i love to buy purples and fuschias to accentuate my eye.

MAC has a great mascara limited edition makeup. I recently bought the wonder woman fuschia mascara for $15 and it works wonders for my eyes.

happy shopping.

love,

fab U

Trends: the cropped top.

i love cropped tops

but I am especially obsessed with cropped corsets.

they fit sexy and pair it with a high waisted pants and cropped pea coat and you will look so fabulous for the night.

also finish the outfit with a chunky necklace. 

Chunky necklace from forever 21 $12.80

c'est magnifique.

Happy shopping.

Love,

Fab U

Dress Trends 101

Have you guy heard of ModCloth.com This website has affordable dress that are fabulous vintage and red carpet worthy this dress below follows the lace trend that many designers are using

Kirsten Dunst wore a Valentino dress similar to the one i found on Modcloth with the lace overlay

if you are looking to mimic your favorite red carpet looks, then look no further.

Happy shopping

love,
Fab U

New Years Dress:Herve Leger Edition

Are you a fan of Herve Leger?
If you never heard of it. it is a brand branched off of BCBG and they make fabulous dresses. many celebrities wear these sexy tight dress, like Blake Lively and Kim Kardashian
This image above is from Madonnas Material Girl Collection
Its a bandages skirt which would pair perfectly with a tight black tee shirt or tank top and you could have this red carpet Herve Leger look a like.

above: Leighton Meester on Gossip Girl wearing Herve Leger

happy shopping!

Love,
Fab U

the animal print clutch

the printed clutch is a great accessory to make any solid colored boring outfit.
to avoid paying up to $500 for a clutch  like this from neiman marcus or bloomingdales check hm and forever21 for some great printed clutches this holiday season.



both of the clutchs above are from forever 21
under $20. tis the season to appreciate that kinda savings
and still fabulous

winter musts

Now that the weather has dropped so low that you haveta wear a jacket instead of layer

i thought i would bring out the fabulous winter musts

at the top of that list would be

1. A sturdy pair of fabulous boots to keep the snow out.

I recommend UGGS, they dont just make comfy boots for high school girls anymore

their Casdy boot (seen below) is warm and cute and will last a lifetime.

2. The circular scarf

this scarf has gained much deserved popularity over the past two years and is a convenient winter accessory for keeping your neck warm and adding a pop of color peeking out of your usually monotone winter jacket. i recommend buying one from american apparel which has a multitude of uses and a great length

3. Lastly on my brief list of winter musts in the long glove. remember those ballroom gloves you wore at your sweet 16 to look like cinderella?

well now they are back to keep your whole arm warm for the winter. my recommendation is forever 21 fingerless long gloves for 7.80. fingers free for texting and wrists warm.

happy shopping.

love,

Fab U

how do you feel about a statement piece

isnt this exquisite. rihanna is rockin the chunky jewelry with a huge turquoise bangle and earrings

lucky for us the holiday season has brought us good deals on GREAT jewelry.

shopbop has most of their jewelry marked down from 30% - 70% off

this gold piece is the color for the season from Carol Marie for 30% off on shopbop

these are your grandmas pearls! they're better and the are for under $100 from Juliet & Company 

if you want a statement piece like rihanna, Jen's Pirate Booty brings this lovely beaded fringe necklace for $61.50 

happy shopping.

love,

Fab U

Designer Trends

check out Eva Mendes in this Prada RTW 2011 dress.

now check out this super knock off look alike from charlotte russe

if you are still looking for a new years dress this will turn heads like Eva Mendes did in her Prada

$34.50 kiddies

Love,

Fab U

Designer Trends

This dress is from Dior Winter 2010 line. Dior has managed to bring the girly floral chiffons of spring to the winter by adding over the knee boots and tailor jackets.

This show featured the best of English 1800s style with a modern twist.

Personally I think chiffons and florals should stay in the spring

So if you want that tailored English look for less go to forever 21, they have great separates that make perfection if paired with the proper pieces.

normally you would see this and its kinda ugly. no hanger appeal, no nothing.

but if you pair this sleeveless shirt dress with lace tights, ankle booted oxfords a button up underneath and an oversized open front sweater over it with cute dark framed glasses you have the perfect english look with a modern twist and more weather appropriate i would say.

oversized open face sweater from express

Love,

Fab U

we are reinventing the trench

we are bringing the trench coat style back but this time Express has brought us the trench with ruffles.

this cute coat is a whopping $128. which is a great price for the tailoring and ruffle work on the coat.

look out for online coupons and cyber monday sales to get great discounts on all the fabulous fashions you love.

if you think a trench coat is too light for the weather (its a 40 degrees in NYC) 

this ruffled coat also comes in a pea coat version made with warm wool.

happy shopping.

love,

Fab U

wrap me up

your gifts wont be the only things wrapped in ribbon under the chrismas tree.

check out these fabulous shoes from colin stuart for under $100

this shoes are a bargain because of their great tailoring, comfort, and style

with all those factors its worth the price.

if $75 is stil too high for you. theres always a solution

grab these look alike pumps from forever 21 for $15.50

buy $3 ribbon from michaels in black to recreate the shoes above or any other color ribbon to make it your own creation.

cut about six  5-7 inch straps, get super glue 

and attach accordingly to you foot width and comfort.

stay fabulous

love,

Fab U

been there done that?

just when your think you've seen it all...

H&M has brought us Jimmy Choo before

this year H&M has brought us Lanvin.

Thank you! Christmas has come early and at a price Fab U loves.

designer Lanvin has brought a line to HM for cheap.

Lanvin usually runs for about $800- $3,000.

Thankfully HM is selling this line for about $50-$250

I can proudly say i own a Lanvin.. i might leave out the H&M part though.

love,

Fab U

Bring the Red Carpet to your closet this holiday season

all of your favorite red carpet trends can be used to help you find your perfect new years dress. 

you can have a red carpet show stopper for less. 

this peacock inspired dress with feathers seen above on fergie you can find in any store in the mall for hundreds less.

this dress from charlotte russe has the feather effect, play it up with a black blazer some ankle boots and a  blinged out jewel necklace and you have a great new years show stopper outfit, for 54.50.

Also if your not feeling the feather, try to look for prints in your new years dress or sequins. 

throw some tights under this dress with some great shoes and a cute up do you will be ready for you midnight kiss and shine in style. This dress is from H&M 34.50

happy shopping.

love,
Fab U