Asher by fab'rik | Fall 2014

 

FALL 2014 | RECKLESS ABANDON

Cold weather is just around the corner, and the excitement is building with every chunky knit and plaid print that we pull out of the box at fab'rik. Our true guilty pleasure, though? The Asher fall collection. And it just hit stores.

We've been daydreaming about this collection since we discovered the theme: Reckless Abandon.  Think whimsical wanderlust for a rugged, southwestern backdrop.  Who doesn't love breezy bodies and earthy prints?  Yep, we're sold. 

  

 

SHOP THE COLLECTION:

Leigh Top | grey

Leigh Top | taupe

Kimball Duster | hazel

Morrison Dress | taupe

Haven Dress | wine

Fall Trend Report

Hi fab'rik addicts!! Tiffany here today, from Tiffany Style Blog!!  

Today I am bringing you some of my favorite fall trends that fab'rik is serving up for fall.  

fab'rik has some of the best leather items in store for fall - everything from leather moto jackets, to leather boots, to leather details on tops and even leather bracelets.  Leather has a lovely way of looking super fall, super luxe, and very put together. Throw a leather moto jacket over just about anything this fall and you can instantly pull your outfit together. 

  

My favorite part about the printed tee trend right now is that 1) it is super comfortable, and 2) you can dress it way up or way down.  For instance, obviously skinny jeans and boots with a blazer is a perfect way to dress it down.  But an out of ordinary way to wear it is to tuck it into a skirt and add heels for a dressy-but-not-trying-too-hard look.  I love to wear a casual printed tee/tank with a black pencil skirt and heels out to dinner. Once temperatures really drop, it's nice to throw a scarf and jacket over this look as well, and it's super easy to remove the layers if needed.

 

One thing I like to do when wearing red, is to literally just wear that one pop of red, and keep everything else neutral.  Maybe wear a red dress with nude heels, and gold jewelry. Or throw on a black moto jacket over your pretty red dress to toughen it up.  (One exception to the rule: add red nails and red lips all you want! I can usually be found wearing both all throughout fall. Maybelline "Are You Reddy" for lips and OPI "O'Hare and Nails Look Great" are a couple of my faves!)

What trends are you most looking forward to for fall?  Leave them in the comments below!!

Spring Crush

We have a crush... on all of our spring items...

In stores and online now!

Spring 2013 Trends

Top 3

What top 3 trends were our buyers buying at market this past weekend?...

We are so excited for spring/summer 2013 -- be sure to follow your local fab'rik on Facebook or check us out online for new arrivals every day!!!

Spring Trend: Floral Jeans

As seen online... Available at fab'rik!! 

Keep your top and accessories simple and you can pull off this look even in flashy colors!

We just received the below more neutral palette of this trend which will really allow for you to play around with color!

Images from around the web (Pinterest)

$46 jeans available now at fab'rik!

Trend of the Moment: Leather Details

One of our favorite trends for fall! 

We can't get enough of all these 'leather' accents!

Bomber jackets, tops, shorts, & pants!!! 

Trend of the Moment

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

For the Love of Chevron

The magical world of Pinterest has made me come to the realization that I love all things chevron. I mean, love, anything I can possibly find in a chevron print, be it a rug, shower curtain, notebook, cute top-- the list goes on.

So needless to say I lost it when this adorable chevron print maxi made it's way into our stores... 

Get yours at fab'rik! 

photos from fab'rik Chapel Hill

Kate Does Coral

We know we can't stop raving about our colored denim but we recently just got the newest addition: coral, and we've gone completely cray for them!!

And then, to our excitement, our favorite Duchess Kate was seen sporting the coral denim look the last few days!

For $78 you can get yours at fab'rik! 

Denim Craze

Celebs love colored denim...

& so do we... 

Get your very own colored skinnies at fab'rik for only $78

Spring Trend: Floral Favorites

While this trend always seems to be everywhere during spring/summer shows.. it is definitely is, & always will be one of our favorites!

Florals are the easiest way to add a feminine touch to your wardrobe.

Stock up quick on this easy spring trend!

$92 -- Available in stores & www.fabrikstyle.com

Maxi Monday

A little maxi-dress love for your Monday....

Now available at your favorite fab'rik

$56

Trend to Try: Stripes

Seen all over the runways of Spring/Summer 2012 -- stripes in all sizes & colors.

We have tons of striped tops, skirts, & dresses in stores now!

Be sure to try this easy trend!

Spring Forward

Hello addicts! Hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend!

While I love the holidays and everything that surrounds them: family, food, socializing, parties, sequins, & fun ;) I am a self-professed warm-weather junkie. Nothing makes me happier than a ray of sunshine & feeling its warmth!

So, when I saw that the style mavens over at InStyle were already sharing their spring favorites that they're looking forward to the most I just had to share...

Cool collars (Vuitton) -- Love this feminine detail

Pleats (Chloe) -- stay tuned, as we are getting a gorgeous pleated maxi skirt from MissMe in January!

Citrus hues (Michael Kors) -- Plenty of these to look forward to! 

Polished Peplum Silhouette (Jason Wu) -- Can't wait to see how we make this trend mainstream

Cropped (Proenza Schouler) -- For those who dare!

Lots to look forward to addicts!! 

Steal His Style-- by Emily Battle

Let's all take a note from the men in our lives this season so we can see just how simple and sexy the menswear can be for all of us! Here are a few tips to keep your fashion forward:

The key is to balance masculine and feminine pieces to be chic and sexy. The classic white button down, which never goes out of style, is the most basic way to play with the trend. Whether you tuck it into shorts or blouse it out with jeans fora more casual look. You can even update the button down look by choosing a sheer material in a muted color. Throw a bandeau or cami on underneath to show the right amount of skin! {Read our Tricky Trend Blog on Bandeaus to master this look!}

Pick masculine pieces that are tailored for women such as this blazer. Pair this with a floral or shimmery top to up the contrast factor, and add skinny jeans and heels for the ultimate polished look.

Transition Tips

One of the most difficult things to master is how to transition your items from one season to the next. After all, this is the best way to get the biggest bang for your buck. I am a big believer in looking at items past what you would expect to wear them with: a summer dress is typically worn with wedges in the summer type. However, the summer dress in the write material & colors can be layered with a cardigan, accessorized with tights, and paired with boots to make the perfect fall outfit.

Enjoy these tips and more from a recent glamour.com blog!

& don't forget that your favorite fab'rik store is already receiving pre-fall perfect pieces! Come in quick to have your stylist help you put together the ultimate fall wardrobe!

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!

All That Flare

As we've all heard a million times, 70s glamour is all the rage this season. Killer platforms, disco-worthy dresses, & floral motifs were all over the runways. The trickiest of them all? The super-flared jean.

Gone are the days of thinking that flared jeans only belong in the 70s era because they are very much a part of everything spring 2011. They are an easy fix to a dull wardrobe and can be worn tons of different ways!

Pair yours with a flowy blouse or even a button down & blazer combo or you can rock a tee & cool necklace. Shoes? They look great with an assortment of different shoes: heels, wedges, & platforms!

Spring Trends for Haute Moms

Crochet

One-Shoulder

Neutrals

70s
Flowy/White Denim
Bold Colors & Prints

Today, our resident fab'rik mommy & fab'rik owner, Dana Spinola, is presenting spring trends to a group of Atlanta mom's-- Mother's of Pre-schooler's to be exact. Sometimes moms get in their heads that they can no longer wear the new fashions & statement pieces of the season. But then again, in the midst of carpools and play dates, time with the husband, laundry, errands-- you get the idea-- who has time to wrap their head around all things new & chic? So, with the help of a few of our favorite MOPs, we are here to prove them all wrong.

This Ain't Your Mom's Crochet

Fully crocheted or crochet accented pieces are all the rage this season. Whether it's a top that's rimmed with crochet or a fully-crocheted dress like Katie is wearing, this is an easy and versatile trend that should be in everyone's closet. Crochet looks better in neutral colors especially when paired with natural and brown tones accessories.

Bold is Better

A huge trend of the season is all things big, bright & bold. Adding color to any outfit is a guaranteed pick-me-up. Gone are the days of all black: spring is back and ready for color & fun! Jaclyn's wearing the perfect spring/summer wedding look. The bold red paired with the flattering print couldn't be a better silhouette for this on-the-go mom. Make sure when you approach this trend to find a hue that suits your hair color and skin tone!

One-Sided Statement

Some women are fearful of asymmetrical necklines, however, these are truly your new best friend. Not only are they uber-flattering, they're a great change from the typical strapless dress. Alicia is ready for a hot date-night in this chic jewel-toned one-shouldered cocktail dress.

70's Flare

A major trend for this season is anything 70s inspired. This is a such an easy trend to incorporate into your everyday wardrobe-- not to mention super-flattering. 90% of body types look more proportional with a flare or bootcut pant, and as we all know the 70s were all about the flared bell bottom. Steffanie is modeling this trend perfectly as it is paired with a mini-floral top & stacked wedges. Whether she's running around town or hanging out on a play date this is such a great go-to-outfit.

Go With the Flow

Going flowy with tops & dresses has always been a mommy-friendly trend in the fashion world. It's a great way to hide any 'flaws' or areas of concern but even more importantly is a comfortable way to look chic & put together. Flowy tops look amazing with skinny jeans & fitted shorts! Throw on some wedges and you're good to go!

Au Neutral

In contrary to the statement we made above about bold colors, nudes & neutrals are super hot for spring 2011. Some women stay away from these colors since they can easily wash you out. If your skin tone tends to blend in with nudes, peaches, and blush tones then white is always a safe bet. Jennifer is hip & ready in her white tunic paired with khakis & wedges!

Mommy Must Haves

Jeans: skinnies (you can do it!), bootcut, and a white pair for summer

Shoes: wedges (a spring must), colored flats, sandals, & cowboy boots (great with dresses)

Accessories: statement jewelry (think bold necklaces & bangles) & bright spring scarves

Dresses: one for date night, running around, & girls' night

Rules To Dress By

-Don't buy it if you won't wear it

-If you buy it, wear it... soon!

-Don't be afraid to dress up-- even to go to the grocery store-- it's amazing what looking cute can do for a girl's confidence :)

-Dress up for your husband- even if you're just at home

-Find your style & flaunt it!