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Shoot Black and White Photos With Your iPhone

geeksugar — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:00:02 -0800

Who loves black and white photography? The correct answer is: EVERYONE loves black and white photography!

Now you can shoot in romantic shades of gray on your iPhone — with the App Vint B&W.

Nothin' fancy, just simple black and whites, fit for a modern geek. And, totally free.

Celebrity Style: Katharine McPhee

FabSugar — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:00:22 -0700

In a sea of dresses at the The House Bunny CosmoGIRL! special screening, Katharine stood out in her polished, yet easy, black and white pant ensemble. Her white silk Alice + Olivia top with floral appliqué sleeves is sweet but she tempers the look with black trousers. Black platform sandals elevate the wearer, and the sparkling accessories further feminize. There's not a bit of bunny in this pulled-together look.

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Midday Muse: Monochrome Living

casasugar — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0700

I'm not one to steer away from color or pattern, but I think there is something to be said for monochrome interiors. In a vibrant, busy space, shapes can become lost and ignored, but a more pared down design can accentuate your furnishings, reminding you each day of why you fell for them in the first place. Take the chandeliers in the photograph, for example. They're remarkable and the white walls make note of that, whereas a wallpaper might be a distraction from their unique, drippy form. I myself love white furniture but black has never been for me. In most cases I find black and white interiors a bit too modern for my taste. But here, the vintage trunk, traditional sofa, and painted hardwood floors prevent that. No, it's not the most conservative space, but it doesn't scream bachelor pad, either. What do you say? Yea or nay for monochrome living?
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Online Sale Alert! Moving Sale at ILoveShop.com

FabSugar — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:00:22 -0700

If you're an NYC gal you may be familiar with ILoveShop.com, as they have a store in town. The news is the store is moving — don't worry, it's just a few blocks away — but the better news is that their website is currently holding a moving sale of 25 to 50 percent off.

To please your indie spirit, browse online racks of Twinkle by Wenlan, Graham & Spencer, Sunner, Charlotte Ronson, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and beyond. This Antoinette Lee Anna Tote: Bone/Black ($266, originally $380) called out to me. Why do black and white look so darn good together?

Come Party With Me: Black and White Luau — Menu

FabSugar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:55:22 -0700

Come Party With Me: Black and White Luau — Menu
Fab is strictly enforcing the black and white dress code for our upcoming luau, so I'm creating a menu that features black and white dishes. Since the party starts after dinner, we'll offer guests only a few small bites.

Come Party With Me: Black and White Luau — Menu

partysugar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:45:41 -0700

Fab is strictly enforcing the black and white dress code for our upcoming luau, so I'm creating a menu that features black and white dishes. Since the party starts after dinner, we'll offer guests only a few small bites.

Although it's not Hawaiian, a platter of sushi from our favorite Japanese restaurant is perfect for late night noshing. Homemade finger foods will include piña colada scallop brochettes and spicy black bean cakes. The scallops are easy to make and pretty to present. The black bean cakes will be served with a cooling lime scented sour cream.
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Trend Alert: Textural Black and White

FabSugar — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:00:22 -0700

Black and white has had so many incarnations in the past year. It's definitely evolved and it's still relevant — only today, it's textural black and white. Beading, ruching, sheer fabrics, feathers and all of the above, make for a black and white cocktail perfect for a cocktail party. Madonna knows it, and now you do.

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The Look For Less: Leighton Meester

FabSugar — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:00:22 -0800

So many ladies have been stepping out on the red carpet in white blouses and black skirts. It's a classic look that can be worn in many instances: a charity luncheon, a dinner party, a bridal shower, a business meeting. Oh the possibilities. What makes Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester stand out in her latest black and white cookie is the skinny red belt. Conservative with a fun twist . . .

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Trend Alert: Black & White Accessories

FabSugar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:00:22 -0800

When focusing on wearing more color — as so many of us are right now — don't forget the power of black & white accessories. Bold, modern and graphic, here's a wonder from Balenciaga to help you see my point. Whether it's a baguette or a Gucci stiletto, this accessory can serve you for seasons to come. Nothing says drama like the bold mix of black and white. It's the yin and the yang, the salt and the pepper, the masculine and feminine. You get the point.

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Celebrity Style: Nicky Hilton

FabSugar — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 11:00:22 -0800

I oft express my love for the mix of black and white; with that pairing, one can never go wrong. While shopping on Robertson, Nicky Hilton rocked the classy color combo in the form of a white hot Valentino bag, white Gucci flats, a black velvet blazer, and stovepipe jeans. To sass up her ensemble, she threw in a metallic scarf and black Tom Ford shades. The next time you wear all black, do like Nicky and add a couple white accessories to set you apart.

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