FabGab - Part 23

August 21, 2010

Pretty Pale “Daydream Romance” Trend

Filed under: DESIGN/DECOR,Fab Decor,Fab Fetes,Fashion,Inspiration Boards — Tags: daydream romance trend, nude and blush fashions, pale nude and blush inspiration board — fabgab @ 10:10 AM

The last fashion show I produced was all about how to incorporate fall trends into your existing wardrobe. One of the prevailing trends emphasized this season was called “daydream romance“. It’s sort of an extension of spring 2010′s pale nude and blush trend colors. For this season, add onto those color trends, ruffles, and layers and you’ve got “daydream romance.” Winter whites, pale greys and dusty shades coupled with fur or lingerie will also update your look.

Below are some collages I made inspired from this trend theme. I love colliding the worlds of fashion, design and event planning as those are my passions and all conveniently fall within my professional focus. These collections are pure prettiness aren’t they?

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August 20, 2010

Pink Passion – Pink Themed Events and Collages

Filed under: DESIGN/DECOR,Fab Fetes,Inspiration Boards — Tags: french boudoir birthday party, fuschia inspiration board, pink themed event — fabgab @ 9:21 PM

I never considered myself a pink kinda girl – the overtly girly nature of it gave me somewhat of a gag reflex. But somehow, I’ve made a dramatic turnaround and I’m loving fuschia. It’s dramatic, bold and pairs nicely with my favorite black/white combo. I’m most drawn to a rasberry pink that is less purple and more deep pink. Below is a a collection of images that I created that would be perfect for an elegant masquerade. I love inspiration collages.

My next collage shares the same color theme and is inspiration for a girly, French boudoir inspired birthday party. Speaking of which, I’ve been contemplating having my next birthday at my new apartment and make it a housewarming/birthday event.

Below is a picture of my continued makeover on my shoe closet – also in fuschia pink. What do you think?

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August 16, 2010

Dessert Tables

Filed under: DESIGN/DECOR,Fab Fetes — Tags: amy atlas, candy bar, dessert bar, dessert display, pink dessert table — fabgab @ 7:38 PM

I’m a huge fan of Amy Atlas and her beautiful dessert table displays. So when I started my new job, I just had to call in and get an estimate. But my dreams of partnering with Amy and combining our creative minds came to a quick halt when I learned their prices begin at $8000.
8k for candy? I think not.

I’d rather go back to my earlier post where I dissected Amy’s work, analyzed the elements that made the tasty displays eye-catching successes and attempt to do it myself. You’ll see my summarized list of dos and dont’s from my previous entry. Here’s a video where she gives away a few of her secrets.

I plan to take these tips and save my work budget towards creating my own dessert table. I figure with a little shopping (linens, ribbons, patterned paper and colored candies) I should be able to create similar works of art. Now let’s see if I’ll have the TIME!

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August 15, 2010

Chanel fur suit

Filed under: Fashion,News — Tags: chanel fur suit, joe zee fur suit — fabgab @ 7:38 PM

Karl Lagerfeld must have been watching re-runs of Star Wars when designing his fur suit. Who knew Chanel would ever consider Chewbacca tres chic?

Joe Zee, Elle Magazine’s creative director and reality show star from The City recently climbed into one of these designer fur suits and pranced around Manhattan on a hot summer day. I guess when you’re creative director of a fashion magazine having Karl lend you his most outrageous look is simply a perk of the job. Joe must really be starving for attention. Here he is heading to the zoo explaining to a bewildered passerby who wonders out loud how he can wear fur “When you’re wearing Chanel you’re always hot.”

Even more hilarious is when he spontaneously starts freaking Elmo

Joe, don’t you have better things to do like kiss Olivia Palermo’s ass while running a magazine perhaps?

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August 14, 2010

FabGab Giveaway

Filed under: Fashion,Fashion Week — Tags: giveaway contest — fabgab @ 1:29 PM

To mark the 6th month anniversary of my blog, I’m running a giveaway with products obtained through NYC fashion week. Here’s what you can win:

Juicy Couture perfume, body cream, and shower gel
Ellen Lange skin care set
designer note pad kit
notebook for restaurant tracking
Bliss hand lotion
Bliss makeup bag
turquoise flip flops
and a vintage butterfly brooch too

All you have to do to enter to win is subscribe to my blog and leave me a minimum of 2 comments in any 2 of my posts! Once I get 50 new followers, I’ll randomly select one winner and contact them for shipping address.

Good luck!

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August 11, 2010

Style Diary – Cardigan + Dress

Filed under: Fashion,Style Diary — Tags: ann taylor, fendi purse, miu miu purse, Style Diary — fabgab @ 8:04 PM

The cardi + dress combo has become my work uniform as of late. It allows me to follow the dress code (no bare shoulders allowed-yea I’m serious.) It allows me to put a professional spin on my otherwise girlier dresses, and tight cardigans don’t bulk me up too much despite the layering. Below are a few examples from the past week or so.

purse – miu miu (bought at Barney’s winter sale)
sleeveless brown dress – Ann Taylor
cardigan – Express (bought on sale)
leopard belt – vintage
shoes – lovely people
gold chain necklace – can’t remember where I bought this but it was a steal
ring – bought at off 5th

dress – Tracy Reese
leopard print stilettos – Hoshoe
cardigan -Merona (bought at Target)
belt – Gucci
tote – Fendi
red leather heels with leopard lining – Hoshoe

puff-sleeved cardigan – H&M
ruffle dress – Betsey Johnson (bought at a consignment store)
suede slingback – Bruno Magli
stretch belt – vintage

Which outfit is your favorite?

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August 9, 2010

Style Diary – Shoe Closet

Filed under: Fashion,Style Diary — Tags: korean imelda marcos, shoe closet, Style Diary — fabgab @ 7:42 PM

Now that I’ve moved, I’ve lost my beloved bedroom wall where I had placed a custom quote shown below. It was frequently used for my Chictopia outfit pics Lately with my move I’ve been relegated to whatever area had the least amount of unpacked boxes in the background, thus the series of work outfits shot at my front door. I’m excited that my mini-makeover project has been completed. My once, cheap Ikea, floor-to-ceiling shoe closet is now a fab, fuschia photo opp! See my before and after below and let me know what you think!