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Website of the Day: SideTaker

GeekSugar — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:00:20 PDT

I can't decide if SideTaker is cruel and petty or brilliant and practical, but I'll give it this: It's freaking entertaining.

On SideTaker, couples come in and write their two sides of a fight and why they think they're right.

In place of a good old standoff at home or a session on the couch at couples' therapy, the anonymous users of SideTaker vote for who's right and leave comments supporting the side they're on.

I don't think I could air my fights on a website, but for those of you who do, keep truckin'. I love hearing stories like how his refusal to flush the toilet to save money is tearing them apart.

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People's Choice Awards: Lea Michele

FabSugar — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:09:56 PST

We've come to rely on Lea Michele as something of a red-carpet risk taker, and tonight's look is no exception, as she capitalizes on Spring '12 trends with a sexy, fringed Marchesa. Shoulder-baring cutouts and a sultry back further the flirtatious vibe, as does a bright pink lip color and side-swept hair. To finish, the Glee beauty adds in a few metallic accoutrements via a liquid-silver box clutch and a pair of gold and glittering heels. Are you feeling Lea's hot, fringed look?

Prabal Gurung Spring 2012

FabSugar — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:35:03 PDT

Prabal Gurung provided a sexy, fantasy-driven Spring 2012 collection at New York Fashion Week. With Nicki Minaj and Amanda Seyfried, as well as a bevy of top editors, observing from the front row, models walked the runway in artfully tailored clothes that consistently walked the line between soft and sexy. Cutout dresses, many with amazing leather harnesses designed by Zana Bayne, were softened by tulle or feathers. There was a sculptural sense to the skintight dress shapes, as with cutout pants. Gurung's flair for fantasy came not just via the unlikely mix of tulle, leather, feathers, and purple lamé, but also via the pixelated floral prints - side note, these graphic botanical motifs are popping up everywhere - which made these models seem like they had come from another planet, albeit a beautiful one.

Trends: Pixelated prints, cutouts, peplum, futuristic, body-conscious shapes.
Colors: Violet, turquoise, black, white, lamé.
Key Piece: Karlie Kloss in a black cutout gown, the pixelated floral drop-waist dress.
Accessories: The incredible leather harnesses and belts designed by Zana Bayne.
Who Would Wear It: Fashion risk-takers like Sarah Jessica Parker, who has been rocking Prabal Gurung lately.

2011 Fall New York Fashion Week: Thakoon

Noria Morales — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 23:02:58 PST

Imagine Marie Antoinette. Now imagine a Maasai warrior. Then mash them up and you have Thakoon Fall 2011. It sounds crazy, but like green juice it's actually really good. He took classic 18th century styles - peplum waists, breakaway jackets, long trains - and gave them a funky, global vibe via batiks, abstract paisley, and plaid prints. Mixing prints is a Thakoon signature, and highlights here included a striped sleeveless peplum jacket over batik cropped pants and a swirly-print cropped jacket over those same stripes, which had been formed into a chic side-draped skirt. Kudos to Thakoon for taking classically old silhouettes and not only injecting them with a new cultural reference, but giving them a sporty update for modern gals. The result was one of the most original and refreshing collections of New York Fashion Week.

Trends: Peplum, plaids, tribal, layering, batiks, sleeveless jackets.
Colors: Red, blue, yellow, and Thakoon's prints.
Key Looks: The plaid peplum jackets and vest will be a must have next Fall.
Accessories: Pointy-toe booties in red and in one of the funk prints.
Who Would Wear It: Risk-takers and taste-makers; we bet Michelle Obama will be sporting this collection.