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simply divine

Probably, the cutest little black dress I have seen in a very long time. The DVF Tere Dress is classy and elegant, yet very simple and a must-have in any wardrobe. Plus, it is designed by Diane Von Furstenberg herself and is on sale for only $242.50; clearly a bargain, considering that it is designer piece, AND that it was initially priced at $485.

The DVF Tere Dress is also still available in sizes 2, 4, 6 and 8. What are you waiting for?

a fashion icon

I love it that the last American Express commercial features Diane Von Furstenberg. Diane Von Furstenberg is truly a fashion icon, whose clothing line, including her legendary signature wrap dress, makes women look chic, classy and modern all at once. If you don't own a DVF dress, your time may have come to get one!

j'adore dior

These Dior Cannage Black Patent booties are absolutely gorgeous. They are made of patent leather with the tonal Dior cannage pattern embroidery (very chic!), and have a very elegant 3.25" stacked wooden heel like Dior knows how to do it.

Leather patent is hot this year, and will most likely be hot next year too; if I had found this bootie earlier in the season, I would have probably bought them right away. But I already have my eyes on some pretty cute sandals...

hot sweatpants

I have recently discovered what I consider to be my very new favorite pair of 'black pants', the Lauren Moshi Bell-Leg Zebra pants. I am totally aware that this is not the pair of black pants you'd wear just anywhere (e.g. at work), but still, I think it is a very stylish fitted pair of sweatpants you won't just see on anyone (and yes, that matters.)

Those sweatpants are made of heavy soft cotton, are quite unique with the zebra print on the back of each legs (haven't you ever dreamt of being followed by zebras???) and are as long as you want them to be (just use a pair of scissors to hem them). They are perfect to work out or to lounge -in style- at the terrace of a café this weekend. And yes, everyone will ask you where you got this pair of gorgeous sweatpants...

fffabulous sale: sharon segal tees

Just when you thought you'd have to break the bank to buy a Sharon Segal tee, I've found THE website where you can find Sharon Segal tees on sale. Isn't it amazing? So if you have been craving to own a couple of those extra soft, long and fancy tees, this is your day to purchase tons of Sharon Segal tees.

You've got to get the Sharon Segal Long Sleeve Emerald Zebra Scoop Neck (I own it in dark blue and I wore it for 10 days straight over the Christmas holidays, washing it by hand every night of course; not to mention that all my girlfriends loved it), and a classic Sharon Segal Black Scoop Neck Cap Sleeve Tee (black goes with everything, but it is also available in other bright colors). I also recommend you get a classic Chocolate 3/4 Sleeve Henley tee and a couple of tank tops as those always come handy. Click here to see them all!

Here are a few fffabulous tips on Sharon Segal tees before you make your order. The plain tees size big, so if you usually wear a size small, get an extra small. The zebra and other pattern tees are true to size, so get a small if you like your tees to be tight, or a medium size for a less tight fit. And remember, the lighter color tees are sheer (in case it is not obvious on the pictures!), so plan to layer them, or to wear them with a cami or tank top underneath. And remember, at this price, you really can't go wrong!

I heart sharon segal

I couldn't resist the temptation to buy yet another Sharon Segal tee at romi boutique. This lovely henley tee is a basic (I got it in white, and you can't go wrong with the black version either) and a great addition to any wardrobe. And it is SO cute –and do I need to mention super soft?, and makes the most amazing cleavage (I am not kidding).

That's why I pay the big bucks for those tees!

I want to hold your hand

In case you have no time to run to the store, this is when office supplies come handy. Create your very own Valentine's Day card with paperclips. I love it!

Happy Valentine's Day, ladies and gentlemen!

fffabulously british

Yes, today is February the 13th and if you haven't found a gift for your sweetie (yet), I am here to save your life. Ted Baker offers the most fabulous shirts a man can wear. Those shirts fit perfectly, are made of great cotton (with sometimes a bit of elastane for a better fit), and come in a large variety of colors and patterns. And your man will look fffabulously Bristish, which is as good as looking fffabulously French in my opinion, si si.

I love the Theone shirt. It is a classic, black on black with the self tonal stripe, long sleeve shirt. The Stabech shirt doesn't look bad either with its stiched stripes, and its skinny fit.

Find a Ted Baker store near you and go shopping like crazy!

you had me at fruit

One of my colleagues received this beautiful Blooming Daisies™ fruit assortment last week (I heard the pineapple was delicious), and I thought this was the sweetest and most original gift idea ever! Of course, these fruit arrangements are quite expensive, but think about it for a minute: flowers perish and don't feed you, while a big box of chocolates can cost you countless hours at the gym, and if you eat the whole box, a new pair of jeans (now that's my excuse to go shopping for yet another pair of jeans, ha!). Okay, I like to exaggerate just a bit (and I do like flowers and big boxes of chocolate) but I had to prove my point that this is still a terrific gift idea for Valentine's Day (the You Had Me at Fruit™ Sweetheart bouquet filled with fresh strawberries hand dipped in gourmet chocolate is quite exquisite), to bring to a garden party or as a thank you present.

And how about creating such a beautiful fruit assortment as a DIY project for your next fruit-BBQ party (I am totally inventing this one)?

fffabulously posh

Drinking champagne with a straw is supposed to be one of the coolest thing a socialite can do (and aren’t we all?). In fact, Champagne Pommery has created the best packaging ever with its bright blue single-serving bottles, a.k.a. POP for us to drink champagne in style. I can imagine my sweetie and I going on a picnic and casually unpacking the food and our mini-bottles of champagne. No glass needed, just straws. Superb!

And you can even order your pack of Pommery POP champagne bottles at Costco.

how to shop for UGG boots

The purchase of my first pair of UGG boots (yeah!) didn't go without asking tons of questions to my girlfriends (like it was the biggest deal of the year, seriously); from which style and color to get (and why?) to which size would fit best (yes, they stretch a lot but by how much?). So here is the guide on how to shop for UGG boots, the fffabulous way of course:

• Which style? If you don't own a pair of UGG boots already, get the Classic Tall boots. Why? Because they are classic (ha!) and most importantly, they'll keep you very warm.

• Which color? You can't go wrong with the sand color. It is a neutral and goes with everything (even with your Louis Vuitton purse!). Yes, it'll get dirty; oh well! I also like the chocolate color; I saw a couple of ladies wearing chocolate UGG boots lately and I was tempted to get them too. But one pair is more than enough for now. Maybe next year!
• What size? Ah, the size! This was quite a challenge to decide which size to get. The fact is this Classic Tall UGG boots stretch A LOT. I usually am a size 8.5, and one of my girlfriends told me I should get a size 7. Another friend who usually is a size 7, got a size 5 and mentioned that although it was a little tight at the beginning, it did fit perfectly after wearing them a couple of times. Aaaaaaaaah! So I ordered size 6 and 7; and after many many tries, I decided to go with size 6. So go for at least one size smaller than you usually wear.
• Where to order? I love the UGG Australia official website. I got free shipping and the boots were beautifully wrapped.
• How to wear them?  I love wearing my UGG boots with a capri jeans (and Citizens of Humanity capri jeans are the best!). There is not need to try to fit the jeans in the boots and it won't get bulky at the knees either. So perfect!

Feel free to add your thoughts, tips and feedback on how to shop for UGG boots and how to wear them. The more the merrier!

the sexy touch

Who said a nice PJ for yourself wouldn't make a nice Valentine's Day gift for your boyfriend? Not me!

I've been eyeing those yummy Scanty PJs at romi boutique for a while now, and I finally gave in last weekend. I love love them! I love the very colorful touch on the tank top/shorty combo, in a 'I like being comfy, but it doesn't mean I can't be sexy either' kind of way.

These Scanty hearts pink tunic & boxer are also absolutely perfect for V-Day, unless you prefer the tutti frutti/psychedelic look. Or, what about mixing those cute Scanty boxers with a soft Banana Republic white tank top. Well, it's all up to you, my dear!

fffabulously french

How about getting your sweetie this fffabulous Façonnable Merino sweater for Valentine's Day?

There are so many reasons why you should get this gorgeous sweater. First, it is SO French! Façonnable was founded in Nice (yeah!) in 1961; it comes from the word "façonner" meaning "to create" in French -- can it get any better than that? Well, yes, which brings me to my second point: Façonnable is one of the best fashion brands for men I know, combining great casual and sophisticated styles with amazing quality: Most of my French guyfriends wear Façonnable shirts, sweaters, jeans and suits and I always recommend my American girlfriends to go shopping there for their boyfriends/husbands/brothers when they are vacationing in France. Finally, I'd agree with Teri Agins that nothing is snappier than merino for our men.

Your man is going to look fffabulously French this season!