Guess Charms Charity

Fashionistas should never pause to support a good cause, so it's a good thing that the creative people behind Guess are offering a stylish braided band. In return, this elegant yet simple accessory supports a neglected child in Eastern Africa. Guess and Save the Children have collaborated to create this exclusive, limited edition slipknot bracelet in order to help raise awareness about daily death-causing issues in East Africa, like the massive droughts that the children have to endure.

The black bracelet is adorned with two platinum-colored beads, with a sparkling red bead placed in between. Wearing this bracelet not only shows love and support to children in Africa, but it also provides the funds that are desperately needed. With each sale of this LOVE bracelet, Guess promises to donate $20 to the Save the Children fund. This braided beauty, representing hope and love, retails for $30. It certainly is an accessory worth sporting.

Text Katelyn Chef
Source and Image Guess

Sexiest Shoe of 2011 Goes to Valentino

Valentino's peep-toe was named the "Sexiest Shoe of 2011" in a contest created by Footwear News and Saks Fifth Avenue, which consisted of 35,000 online voters. The lace-embroidered leather pump is feminine yet edgy — creating a sexy appeal that proves being ladylike is indeed attractive.

The simple and chic shoe can be yours for the price of $695, but many mocks are much less, in case you're watching your wallet. For those of us who enjoy this fashionable shoe but can't afford it (for now), there are several budget-friendly options.

Express has a mock edition for $83, and Charlotte Russe has an even less expensive buy for $36. Guess also has a very close style for $99, and Vince Camuto does for $110. View FabSugar's full slideshow here.

Text Brittney Schering
Image FabSugar 

Double Take: Guess Rips Off Rodarte?

There are a lot of things in this industry that walk a fine line...what's too short? What's too high? What's too retro? What's too modern? But one topic that is walking a thinner and thinner line by the day is the difference between looks that are inspired by other lines, and looks that are being directly stolen from other lines. Sure we can all tell the different between the knock offs that have three lines on the Louis Vouitton, or have C's monogrammed with weird tails to look like G's...but what about the one's that aren't so obvious?

The blog Fashionista recently brought up a case in their "Adventures in Copyright" that caught my attention; a dress made by Guess, that looks identical to one sold for the collaboration with Target and Rodarte a few years ago, but selling for roughly 10 times the price. To top things off, the Target dress was recently re-released and can currently be found in stores. Sure, I guess target could go to court over it, but shouldn't there be a level of respect in this industry that deems such blatant thievery a disgrace?

What are your thoughts? Has the line been crossed?

Text Corinna Fabre

Source(s): fashionista

Guess' Spring Ad Campaign: So Cute!

Remember how I said there weren't any ads that were appropriate for the Valentine's Day season? I think Guess heard me. Even though these ads are for March, the colors are pink, white and red. The model is perfect with her blonde hair, blue eyes, think black eye liner, hot pink lipstick and red nail polish. Her body is slender, but not stick thin, which is a trend Guess has been leaning toward. I have more respect for Guess these days. Sometimes I think they go a little too far with the sexiness, but in this case, the pin up look is completely adorable and enjoyable.

Text Alexandra Faye