Is Biking The New Post-Sandy Driving? All Signs Point To Yes
Though the lights are now on in lower Manhattan, there are many lasting (some permanent) impressions of hurricane Sandy. One such effect? Car traffic, foot traffic, and, mostly, bike traffic. That's...
View Article"Looking Hot" Indeed: Thoughts On No Doubt's New Video?
It seems like the jury is still more or less out on No Doubt's don't-call-it-a-comeback. If you recall, its last video for the admittedly catchy "Settle Down" seemed like an all-too-transparent ad...
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Could The Weather Determine Tuesday’s Election Results?
It looks like Hurricane Sandy isn’t the only weather that could have an impact at the polls. Whether it rains — or not — on Election Day may also affect the results. According to a 2007 study that...
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An Inspiring Sandy Tale - Company Hooks Stranded Up With Free Rooms
Though Hurricane Sandy's aftermath was traumatic to say the least, we had some uplifting moments thanks to inspiring good Samaritans. This disaster revealed some real-life heroes, tales of heroism,...
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Vans Equips Us With The Perfect Kicks To, Um, Kick Off The Holiday Season
First, we swooned over this fall’s Vans x Kenzo collaboration, then we got to take a tour of the unbelievably fun company campus, and now we find ourselves coveting the newest offerings featured in...
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5 Oversized Sweaters, 5 Perfect (Cozy) Outfits
When the opportunity comes along to flaunt your favorite cozy staple as a trend… well, take it and run with it, friends. For us, this means we're going to be rocking the oversized sweater six days out...
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Happy Hunting: 8 Antique Shops For One-Of-A-Kind Finds
UPDATE: This story was originally published on October 18. We'd like to clear up a little confusion. An antique is not just something old from your wardrobe (Madonna gloves, anyone?). No, we're...
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We Heart It: 22 Sweet Buys From The DMV's Coolest Etsy Shops
UPDATE: This story was originally published on October 2. We all indulge in the guilty pleasure of fast fashion from time to time, but more frequently these days, we want to own things that were...
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Barclays Center Pregame Cheat Sheet! Our Fave Prospect Heights Spots
UPDATE: Now that power is back, and the Brooklyn Nets are back in business, we can't wait to get back to the games. This story was originally published on September 24. Some used to consider Prospect...
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Chanel's Holiday Makeup Collection Is Pure Beauty Alchemy
Think you know your favorite beauty brands? Think again. In this continuing series, we highlight some of our go-to lines. Read on for some interesting tidbits, plus the rundown on the products that...
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Beauty Pro & Awesome Lady Sunnie Brook Shares Her Get-Glam Tips
We've seen plenty of great beauty sites in our day, but none have captured our attention quite like L.A. hair and makeup pro Sunnie Brook. Her blog is like a ray of sunshine, with cheery, helpful...
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A Local Fashion Power Duo Shows Off Its 9-To-5 Style
[UPDATE: This story was originally published on September 18.]The thought of 9-to-5 dressing often stirs up images of mellow, business-appropriate attire — blazers, pencil skirts, button-ups, etc. And...
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Best Of L.A.: 60 Mexican Restaurants Your Mouth Can't Miss!
[UPDATE: This story was originally published on September 27.]We might lack proper public transportation and be in dire straits when it comes to parking here in Lala ($73 parking tickets, wah!), but...
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A+ Backpacks For Fashion Savants Of Every Age
From packs of gum to myriad tech devices, the stuff that we carry inside our handbags sometimes feels like it requires two people to muscle. For those of you busy bees out there who can't risk parting...
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This New Invention Takes The Mystery Out Of Twitter
Twitter is a mysterious beast. Topics and hashtags will rise out of the massive, heaving sea of tweets like a gigantic tsunami and dominate the Twitterverse...and then, they're gone as soon as they...
View ArticleLady Gaga Dedicates A Moving A Capella Performance To Her Flooded Hometown
There are two inarguable facts about Lady Gaga: She is a stalwart believer in personal expression as art and she adores nothing more than her hometown. Understandably, the last few days have been...
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5 Things To Know This AM
Anna Piaggi's final photo shoot, taken just a month before her death, is just as unique, colorful, and quirky as you'd expect. The best part? Those clothes are all her own — no samples needed!...
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5 Things To Know This AM
Girl Power — nope, it didn’t die with the Spice Girls breakup, and we have proof! See it in live action next Sunday at this combination food/fashion/film event. Cambodian eats and REVIVAL Style's...
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48 Sandy Pics You Haven't Seen — THIS Is How NYC Bounces Back
It's our first day back in the office since the storm hit, and boy, does it feel good. We've been Google-hanging, Skyping, and G-chatting with fellow R29ers for the past seven days — not only to make...
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Color Us Happy! How To Find A Bright Lippie That Flatters Your Face
Around this time of year, we find ourselves doing our predictable annual double-take in the bathroom mirror. You know, the one where you think, "Wait a minute — when did my skin start looking...
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