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Shonica & Angelique explain their favorite trend of the moment...

Relax in Linen

Good morning addicts!

With spring, comes linen pants! Each year we wait for these with much anticipation!

We received a mini strapless version ($56), strapless maxi dress ($62), & pants ($48).

Be sure to stop by fab'rik to get this cozy trend!

Tricky Trend: Peplum

A silhouette that made a huge impression on the s/s 2012 runways was the peplum dress.

Some may be intimidated by it but you need to realize two o-so-amazing things about this cut:

1. It defines your waist

2. The peplum portion covers the area that most women hate most

Please tell me... what's not to love?

Available at fab'rik: $78

Tricky Trend: Cape Dresses

One will have a hard time forgetting Gwyneth Paltrow at this year's Oscars looking ravishing in her Tom Ford cape dress.. and as one could also predict the trend is now being seen everywhere!

Take notice of this incredibly chic cocktail option that will be sure to steal the night! 

Montage courtesy of fab'rik Chapel Hill

Holiday Headstart

We have enough things to stress about during the holidays....party outfits should not be one of them! Why not get your outfits together before the mad holiday shopping rush? And, of course, fab'rik is here to take the guess work out of finding the perfect outfit for those tricky holiday situations.

Dressing for work can be tough; dressing for an office party is even more difficult! How much leg to show?Sequins? Cleavage?...It's all so tricky! We LOVE this outfit for a work party. The black velvet pants are amazing, add a black sequin tank and top it with a tuxedo blazer for a polished, office appropriate look.

The thought of meeting your boyfriends parents is scary; especially at a family gathering during the holidays! Pair the black velvet pants you bought for your office party with this pretty coral top. A sequin blazer and a statement necklace will add the perfect amount of holiday sparkle. Don't worry ladies, his mom will love you! !

After meeting the parents and making small talk with your bosses, you deserve a night out with your girls! This is your time to bust out the sequin dress! This gold one with tights is absolutely perfect for a holiday celebration with your ladies! Bundle up with this faux fur coat and you'll stop traffic!

Stop by your fave fab'rik soon and get your holiday headstart!

It's Official: Transition Period has Arrived!

The time has come where you find yourself staring at your closet because you have no idea what to wear during these months of the year! It's that awkward period where it still feels like Summer but really everyone is telling you that it is almost Fall. Well, have no fear! We are here to help you transition your Summer pieces into fabulous Fall outfits!



Summer Piece #1: Floral Blouse

They were so "in" this summer and now your whole closet is filled with them. Well, here is a suggestion that gets you even more use out of that cute top!

Try adding a chic leather jacket! Now your blouse acts as the accent piece of the outfit!

Summer Piece #2: Open Toe Wedges

These wedges were our hottest shoes this Summer! So hot, that we wanted to show you that you can still show them off this Fall!

You can still pull them off with a great pair of skinny jeans.


And they even look cute with flare jeans!




Summer Piece #3: Flirty Dress

It is almost guaranteed that you have one or two (...ok, three or four) cute dresses in your closet from all of those Summer BBQ's and pool parties that you attended. You can still incorporate them into your Fall wardrobe by just adding a few pieces!


Just add a casual sweater and a colorful scarf to make your little Summer dress into a fun Fall outfit!


Are you getting excited for Fall yet...? We know we are. There are even more cute Fall pieces in our stores and on our website right now. Shop away!

All About Weddings

Eureka! The editors at glamour.com have done it again!

Giving us sage & concise advise on one of the many wardrobe predicaments that we've discussed many of times on fab'rik files: what shall I wear to this wedding? and this wedding? and that wedding? What exactly is black tie? What does creative black tie mean? The list goes on and on....

Check out this amazing blog post from Glamour magazine that shall surely guide you in the world of weddings!

Summer Lovin'

We at fab'rik know that this time of the year equals wedding season. It's crazy to me to think that some of my friends have 12 weddings this year!, with the majority in the summer months-- talk about time consuming! & it's also wardrobe consuming: Finding what to wear to each wedding, shower, rehearsal dinner, or any other pre-wedding event can get exhausting. If you're anything like me I don't like to re-wear the same dress to a wedding with the same group of friends, and considering that this has been the year of all my high school friends getting married, keeping the selection versatile without breaking the bank has been quite a challenge!

Thankfully fab'rik has put created a season-appropriate section of our website that can keep you up to date on all things wedding-appropriate. Whether you're heading to a high-noon wedding, an afternoon affair, or a glitzy summer soirée-- be sure to check out our weddings section online to stay fresh for all future weddings!

One Dress-- Four Parties!

Look 1: Office Party
Look 2: Cocktail party

Look 3: Family Party

Look 4: New Year's Party

We all know that little black dresses are the most versatile pieces in our wardrobe-- & today we're going to prove it: 4 times! We also realize that while you want to look super haute for all your holiday functions you don't want to break the bank either in the midst of all your holiday shopping. So we've created 4 unique looks all based around the same simple black dress. All it takes is a few switch ups with your accessories, hair, & makeup and you'll look like you rocked 4 different dresses!

Look 1: Office Party -- The best way to look a bit more conservative is by not showing off a sexy silhouette. This party perfect jacket that we've added still puts some fun in the mix keeping it youthful with the sparkle but the neckline keeps everything office appropriate. We paired everything with some suede wedges to keep the look simple and classic.

Look 2: Cocktail Party-- By adding some red accessories you can really play up a simple black outfit. Our model is rocking red pumps with a red clutch, keeping the rest of the accessories simple with slate grey accents. Add some curl to your hair & a smokey eye and you'll be ready to hit any party!

Look 3: Family Party-- Like most people, we feel the need to be a bit more covered up when we're hanging out with the fam. The perfect solution is layering with a cardigan which instantly gives off a wholesome look even grandma would approve of! Keep your hair and makeup simple to match your laid back look!

Look 4: New Year's Party-- Believe it or not wearing sequins isn't mandatory for the New Year. You can add just enough sparkle by layering some fun necklaces together to incorporate some bling! Fun snakeskin shoes adds another special pop of party to your outfit. While pulling your hair back automatically makes you look sleek and sophisticated!

Happy Partying! love, the fab'rik lady & gent

Party Perfect

We're sure that everyone is knee deep in holiday parties & events at the moment! & we know how tough it is to find the right outfit for each special occasion! So we've put together a few outfit options for all you party hoppers out there based on the event you're attending.

Whether you need something to celebrate with his parents, your girls, your co-workers or just you and your man-- we're your one stop shop!

With the parents: Remember to keep it conservative without looking like grandma. And you especially don't want to buy something that you can't wear again. We love the taupe long-sleeved dress with the sequin shoulder detail. If you pair it with tights you can make it even more appropriate with mom & dad then bare legged with the girls!

With the girls: We're totally crushing on the adorable pleated neckline strapless dress. We're always in search for the perfect little black dress & this one is flattering & practical, and can be re-worn to multiple other occasions year-round! Vamp it up with some red heels & you're ready to hit the town!

With the co-workers: Most people need to remain fairly conservative for most company affairs. We love the sheer dress with sleeves-- this way you're still dressed fun but not showing too much skin as to not offend the older co-workers ;) Even better-- you can totally wear it again to dinner with friends!

With your man (or on the prowl for one!): The uber-sexy one shoulder grey & black number is too hot for words. You'll knock his socks off when he sees you strutting out the door in this party dress!

We have all these dresses-- and oodles more-- plenty of options for all your party plans this holiday season!

Fall in Love

One of my best friends is walking down the aisle this weekend :) For this particular wedding I got lucky: all I have to do is slide on my bridesmaid's dress but for those of you that are attending fall weddings as guests... here's a little crash course!
Shopping for weddings in general is always very tricky. We've already discussed this subject once before. However, each season is a new monster in the wedding attire world & fall seems to be the most challenging of all. The weather is so unpredictable (hello, it was 50 degrees last week & 85 this week!) & depending on the time of the wedding, you can get a real headache weighing out all of your viable options.
Basic Black-- I know, I know you're not attending a funeral. However, if you're attending a fall wedding in the evening this is your best and safest bet. It will allow you to accessorize according to the occasion & of course can be worn on various other occasions!
Fall Hues-- A given. But anything in the browns, plums, taupes, rust colors is always so beautiful when the leaves are changing.
Layers-- See what summer dresses you can wear with either a cardigan or tights to make a summery dress translate well into the fall months. Even think wraps, shawls, capes, & scarves to help you take your look year round.
Layers, more specifically: Blazers-- Use this classic piece every girl should have in their closet to not only make a look more conservative (especially for a church ceremony) but to stay warm if the temperature drops after the sun goes down! Cocktail-- If you're attending an after 5 wedding, any sort of cocktail dress (not to revealing or short of course) is a perfect option! Throw on a cute pump or bootie & you're ready to go!
Timing is everything-- The actual time the ceremony is taking place is the key factor to determining attire for any wedding. A cute skirt & cardigan combo is perfect for an afternoon wedding while a dressier option is most suitable for evening.

Fab'rik City Walk manager Meredith & her husband Rob at a fall wedding this past weekend! Meredith's wearing one of our many fab'rik dresses! Only $72.

Bring Your A-Game

World Cup mayhem is about to take over our lives, men, & television sets for the next month. Our strategy? Use this global showdown to your advantage to peruse all of the batches of men gathering at local drinking hubs. This will also be a perfect chance for you to check out hot Brazilian soccer players-- uhmmm we mean keep up with the games. So brush up on your soccer knowledge & let the games begin!

Each ATL hotspot is sure to be chalk-full of hunnies, especially tomorrow for the USA vs. England match. Get them to turn their heads away from the game in this little number. For only $42, we're pretty confident all eyes will be on you.

Swarms of men will guarantee ample eye candy & allow you to meet your hot new summer accessory!

Shake It, Shake It Baby!

Shake it like a salt shaker...shake it like a Polaroid picture...shake it like a can of soup (last one's Otis Redding - look it up! Google it! We swear!)

But "Shake at the Lake"? If you haven't heard of that, you need to lend us your ears and figure out "where for art thou" should be this weekend. From May 5 - May 9, Georgia Shakespeare will be performing a Midsummer Night's Dream at Lake Clara Meer Lawn...for free! Just grab a wristband from Piedmont Park Visitor's Center at the 12th street entrance the morning of the show's performance, and you're in like...Oberon (might wanna google that one too while you're at it).

Just think - romantic ruffles. Sweet stripes. No, no, we're not talking about 16th century-inspired costumes here. We're talking about your outfit of choice to accompany your Romeo to the performance this weekend. For $44, wow the William wannabees with this flirtatious frock. You'll be a "midspring night's dream" to all who see you, and all the girls will want "to be" (you can forget "or not to be") you!