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One of the hottest trends this spring/summer ‘09 has been the ripped jeans gracing the runways in collections from Balmain to Diesel.

Obsessed with this look, I quickly went out to hunt down the best pair.  I found some great distressing, but inevitably left with none. What I did leave with was inspiration.

It seemed ridiculous to me to fork out over $300 for a pair of new ripped jeans when I have so many old pairs in my closet. It’s so easy to DIY with a few tools found around the house.

Grabbing scissors and cutting away is a beginners mistake. You need:

• cheese grater
• #50-#30 grit sandpaper,
• sharp knife
• wooden block to work on.

The placement of your distressing is your call, but the grater & sandpaper allows you to achieve that worn out look by going against the grain – as opposed to a pair that looks like you were being chased by Edward Scissorhands.  Get creative by splashing your jeans with bleach or splatters of paint.  Throw then in the wash a couple times before wearing and your good to go!

Diesel’s Dirty Thirty Jeans Hits Stores Tomorrow   Fab Sugar

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Ready Made Outfit: Simple, Chic, and All American  Omiru

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It’s “ironic” that Alanis Morissette, a former child actress turned dance-pop diva, managed to transform herself into a confessional alternative songstress – all those angry lyrics that called out women angst!

Now Alanis Morissette is one of rock music’s biggest selling female artists and a seven time Grammy Award winner. And weeks ago released her latest album: Flavors of Entanglement.

While engaged to Hollywood hottie, Ryan Reynolds she morphed again, but this time into a glamorous woman. Now she’s embracing her full figure and a new look straight out of one of her own videos.

Her she is decked in Diesel from the “Underneath” video, which is the first single from Flavors of Entanglement. Once again raising the bar on the “cool” factor and what it means to be a Canadian Rockstar.

Designers this spring have thrown in a touch of color – in contrast to previous seasons’ emphasis on neutrals. Neon is trying to make a comeback in the mainstream fashion scene with the latest neon color trend from Nixon, Diesel, Chris Benz, and more.

Popular colors of neon green and hot pink or even brighter varieties of orange and yellow – straight from the 80’s. I’m hyped for all the retro 80’s fluorescent  fashions that are lighting up this spring season. Anything 80’s goes for me!

Take a chance and wear this neon bright pink Nixon Vega watch.  Or glow even more with this sexy neon pair of bright yellow Diesel stretch jeans. 

You just might need shades, these colors can blind you. But dare to be bright no matter what your selection, retro-glow is this season’s new beau!

~ Nicole, guest "it" writer. 

Heidi Montag to Launch Heidiwood FABSUGAR (read full article)

She’s collaborating with retail chain Anchor Blue on a line of junior apparel and accessories set to debut by April 15. Striped dresses, color-rich tanks, tees, black shorts, white-denim tops, bags, and jewelry are all in the works, priced from $10 to $60.

[It Lists Says: After her awful music video (ala home cam’ from Spencer Shmuck), I’m not sure if I’d trust her fashion sense!]
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Hollywood’s Hottest Clutch: Treesje Metro                COUTURE IN THE CITY (read full article)

Fragrance Of The Day: Diesel’s Fuel For Life  STYLE IT (read full article)

When we first received a bottle of Diesel’s Fuel For Life fragrance, we were hesitant.  The combination of notes straight out of the bottle smell familiar, almost like deja vu.  It was only after wearing this fragrance for a week we began to change our minds.