5 Easy Looks for Summer

Easy, effortless, chic and feminine are the key words this season. And fab’rik has what you need to be on trend.

Our fab'rik Lake Norman Store Manager, Brittany Payne, shares five great day and night outfits that will have you looking and feeling your best this summer on Charlotte Today. 

Don't  let price stand in your way of having a stylish summer. As always, all fab'rik items are under $100 with the exception of our premium denim. 

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This segment was featured on Charlotte Today on May 28, 2014. Watch now and see what to wear all summer long. 

BIGGEST SALE OF THE SEASON!!

What do you get when you combine $10, $20, $30, and $40 racks, BOGO denim, and shoes for $10-20?? Simple. The fab'rik Biggest Sale of the Season! We've been working long hours to prepare and make sure this is the best sale our addicts have ever seen, and that means lots of personal styling, lots of champagne flowing, and even a few more surprises at certain locations (certain stores may or may not have cupcakes...ahem Buckhead)

Check out some of our pics so far and we hope you'll come join in the fun. The sale is going until Wednesday, July 17th at all locations but stop in ASAP so you don't miss out on your size!

Sneak Peek: fab'rik White Collection Prints

We just received samples from our upcoming spring/summer 2013 collection! Our entire team is dying over these prints! We can't wait to have these in stores -- all of the pieces are going to be your go-to for layering, fun-in-the-sun, hanging out with the girls, date night -- any fab'rik addict occasion!!

Biggest Sale of the Year!

How to Pack Light?

How to pack light.. is nothing short of an oxymoron in my life. It never fails, I start off feeling really good about my choices - keeping everything as narrowed down as possible with only the essentials: bathing suit, flip flops, pair of shorts, a few tops, pair of skinny jeans, heels, & a few dresses. Then, as always, I start to doubt myself. Slowly but surely I start to add things one by one: another bathing suit, more tops just in case, more shoe options, & accessories galore (I am leaving for LA tomorrow & have literally packed every single  BouCou necklace that I own.. a bit excessive I know).

I went online to find some tips & pointers on how to hopefully curb my appetite for over-packing & stumbled upon this helpful article from the ladies at Bazaar..Heading home later with the intention of narrowing down my load of clothes. Here's to hoping! 

Summer Vacay Sale

The best sale in town! 30% off our ENTIRE store: tons of dresses, tops, shoes, accessories, & jewelry!

This sale is not to be missed! The best way to stock up on all of our summer vacay essentials!!

Can't make it by the store? Check us out online & enter code: summer30 at checkout to receive 30% off your online purchase!

xoxo

White Collection Launch

Please join us for the event of the season: we are finally launching our own collection at fab'rik!

We've personally selected the best prints. fabrics, & styles for our fab'rik customer!

We'd love to see you at our fab'rik Charity Fashion Event at Summerour on June 8th.

We can't wait to share our line in the midst of drinks, small bites, & fabulous fashion!

Be sure to check out our White Lounge that night to be among the first to purchase!!!

We are so excited to have the world preview our line while raising money for our non-profit, free fab'rik!

direct link for tickets: http://www.fabrikstyle.com/charity/default.asp

Who Wears Short Shorts?

We wear short shorts!

We are in love with our new DL1961 denim shorts! 

Get yours at fab'rik! $128

Atlanta Happenings -- by Emma Spear

The end of summer is quickly approaching (or so it seems with all of the new Fall merchandise in the store!) and there are still so many things to see and do! Having trouble thinking of something to do besides lying by the pool to avoid the heat? Well, don't you worry fab'rik addicts-- we've got your covered... literally! We have looked up some of the hottest events occurring in the Atlanta area in the next couple of week AND as a bonus.. we have suggested the perfect outfit for each hot happening!

Lil Wayne with Rock Ross, Far East Movement, Keri Hilson, & Lloyd Concert

August 6th, 2011 7pm

Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood

Buy tickets here

This concert obviously requires a hot and sassy little number. Pair your favorite skinny jeans with a sparkly top and rock (or in this case, rap) the night away!

Making a Mark: Drawings from the Contemporary Collection

Event until August 21, 2011

High Museum of Art

More information here

For more of the sophisticated and artsy occasion, wear a uniquely patterned dress and adorn with a colorful clutch. Why show up looking like a blank canvas? When by just adding some color. others might mistake YOU for a piece of art!

Piedmont Park Summer Arts & Crafts Festival

August 20-21, 2011

Piedmont Park

More information here

Bring out your inner hippie with a floral and flowy top. Just because it's the end of summer doesn't mean this Georgia heat is going anywhere! So try a cute pair of shorts that just might be the trick to staying cool at this outdoor festival!

Dinner and a Movie Date Night

Anytime

AMC Fork & Screen Buckhead

More information here

A sassy pair of shorts paired with a bright colored shirt will surely make this dinner and a movie date night one to remember. Dolling up shorts is a fun & unique way to spice up an outfit. They'll be rolling out the red carpet the second you get out of the car!

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!

Eazy Peazy

Got any fun plans this weekend for all things Memorial? Ah!, welcome back the pool days, cookouts, baseball games, fresh fruit, bikinis (& sunscreen!), fireflies, & beach trips! Memorial weekend is the best way to kickoff the next few months of fun in the sun!

Midtown's newest addition, summer intern: Lauren, put together 2 outfits that should get you through the weekend!

If you're more of a summer dress girl, option number is an easy breezy way to make a statement. A great pop of color, awesome length, and really easy to dress up or down with wedges or flat sandals!

Now, if you're like me, you may be much more comfortable in shorts or jeans! Option 2 allows you to be casual cool all while looking chic in the summer heat! Not to mention this top in particular can be worn a million different way for work or play! & the jeans are so incredibly soft!

Everyone have a safe & happy Memorial weekend!

Versatility Is Key

City Walk

Buckhead
Midtown
Forum

One of my favorite things to do at fab'rik is to see how each store merchandises & displays our inventory. It's so fun to look at how we all do things differently while still maintaining our fab'rik vision.
So it was particularly interesting to me when I saw that the 3 other stores had their mannequins rocking our new bright mint jeggings just like we did! We had just put them in the midtown window as well so I figured this was the perfect way to showcase four different ways to wear this summer trend of colored jeans! I love how each store has a completely different look for these haute pants!

Relax, Just Do It!

What's better than skippin' out on work, visiting fabulous places-- pretty much taking a break from reality? We cant' think of many things-- well, a shopping spree would be nice...

Anyways-- while the act of vacationing, planning a getaway, sight seeing, eating out, etc. is a handful of fun, the prelimenary stages to your excursion process can be a tad bit overwhelming.

We're talking about packing. Every fashionista gets a tad bit overzealous when preparing for their next endeavor and we know just how easy it is to go from perfection to plethora in just a matter of seconds.

We suggest devising a game plan & asking yourself some key questions: What will I be doing while I'm there? How long will I be gone? What are the necessities?

Go ahead and pack your basics: camis, bras, undies (Hanky Pankys duh), toiletries (we love anything travel size), socks, & a basic workout outfit if you plan on hittin the gym. O yea, and pjs! Or not, if you're not into that ;)

What will I be doing while I'm there? If you're going on family vacay with the folks, we don't really think you'll need your Loubous & sexy city dress (but what if there's a party?! you ask-- improvise: bring a skinny jean & a top that can go from day to night by simply adding an accessory. This will allow you to pack less while getting more outfits out of it! (see pic ;)

Shoes. So tough. We're not super great at this ourselves, because come on: you might actually need 4 variations of black heels: strappy, closed toe, peep toe, wedge. But realistically, and federally, there are some weight restrictions we must keep in mind. Go for what correlates with your destination: for the city-- peep toe or strappy and for the beach-- strappy sandal or wedge.
If you know that you are having a nice dinner while you're there, the best and hardest option is to go ahead and plan in advance. Do something easy so that if plans, weather, etc. get in your way your outfit can transition to any given situation.

Hopefully our tips will remain helpful for any of your travels! Also, don't forget sunblock!

Summer Days... Part Trois

Trend #3-- Neutrals

We love us some Stella (Yes-- Artois, but we're talkin about McCartney). Her clever combination of neutrals upon neutrals, allows you to be simultaneously seductive and modest. To the naked eye the various textures create a buff illusion.

Neutrals in all shades can flatter all skin tones: whether you feel more comfortable in a bronze vs. a nude, this is a must-have trend of the summer season in our books!

Rock this popular trend with some distressed denim and create a casual summer look!

Summer Days: Part Deux

Welcome back! For the second installment of our Summer Trend series!

Trend #2 Florals

Yea, yea, we know-- it wouldn't really be summer if flowers weren't involved in some-way-shape-or-form. However, this season we appreciate the sense that florals are coming from all sorts of different angles: graphic, mini, girly, bold, soft, muted-- take your pick!

We were inspired by the way Rebecca Taylor used soft hues and floral prints in her s/s 2010 collection, pairing her always sweet & feminine looks with edgier, more structured pieces and jackets.

Rebecca's blush colored corset dress will run you $495, while our version is only $64. Take this summer staple with gladiator sandals now, then rock it again in a few months with a bomber and boots in the fall! We're always down for transitional trends!

More summer trends to come...

Summer Days: Part Un

What better way to kick off fashion's favorite scantily-clad season than to countdown the top summer trends of 2010?
We are constantly inspired by looks designers send down the runway and love finding ways to incorporate their intricate trends into our real-life wardrobe. As much as we would love to wear a fully-sequined maxi dress paired with off-the-chart heels and an obnoxiously fabulous bold necklace, a la Carrie Bradshaw, we are realists and know that in this world of jeans and t-shirts we must-- sigh-- tone it down a notch.
Thus we have created a fool-proof summer regimen for all you fashionistas out there who are dying to try these knock out fashions, at a fraction of the cost, and for your everyday life.

Trend #1 -- Military Chic
Now, as much as we know you would totally be down with rockin this uber awesome Balmain look from s/s 2010, we also know that this little romper for only $62 would be more up everyone's ally ;) (Not to mention you would be donning two popular summer trends at once: rompers are still huge this season!)
Throw on some cute camel colored flats or heels to compliment the olive undertones of this style and you'll be set!

Don't forget to tune in tomorrow for Trend #2....

White Hot

This fashion faux-pas has been ingrained in our brains for years: you shouldn't dare wear white before Memorial Day. We had a hard time following this style rule this year, so we are pretty pumped that the fashion gods will now approve of us wearing our favorite summer hue!

Now that everyone's back to reality-- the extended weekend of lounging, sipping cocktails, & grillin' out has reached an end. What in the world do we have to look forward to now? The 4th of July seems light years away, so appease your need for a holiday & scoop up a hot white item for your summer wardrobe!

Go all out! Who doesn't love white shorts, shoes, or jeans? They are all winners, but we are seriously craving this $88 eyelet maxi dress! Take this summer hot trend by the reigns: add a denim jacket & some sandals & attack these next few summer months in style!