Isabel Marant Makes Melrose Her New Home (Perhaps Literally!)
C'est vrai! Isabel Marant has finally opened a West Coast outpost, and we've already inquired about having our paychecks directly deposited to her new Melrose Place cash register. The location is a...
View ArticleKristen Stewart Lets Her Hair Down For V Magazine
Kristen Stewart's future is still a mystery to us. Though, on the bright side, everything that happened in the past seems to be fading, thus paving the way for a new career without the pitfalls of the...
View ArticleThis Is Our Jam: Toro Y Moi, "Say That"
It may be surprising that in 2013, O.G. chill-waver Toro Y Moi is only getting better, but Chaz Bundick has made a habit of confounding expectations. With "Say That," Bundick has dropped his most...
View ArticleInside The Sweet, Sunny Digs Of Proper Topper's Anna Fuhrman
From the merchandise she stocks at Proper Topper, her long-running Dupont Circle boutique, it should be pretty obvious that owner, Anna Fuhrman, has great taste. But we didn't know just how great...
View ArticleUnder The Sea Chic: Tibi Mixes Coral & Crustaceans —& It Doesn't Look Cray
Tibi or not Tibi: not even a question. The cult-favorite clothing line designed by R29 style icon Amy Smilovic (peep her amazing pad here) is loved by everyone from Olivia Palermo to Beyoncé, and it's...
View ArticleRejoice! Local Shoemaker Freda Salvador Rings In 2013 With A Shop
If the last two days are any indication on how big 2013 is slated to be, we’re in for one helluva year, jam-packed with new beginnings. And we can barely contain our enthusiasm after learning that our...
View ArticleGet Your Kicks At Ash's Awesome Winter Sale
While some trends are in-one-day-out-the-next phenomenons (looking at you, jelly shoes), others are (thankfully) more solid mainstays. Take, for example, the wedge sneaker: The funky-chic kicks are...
View ArticleScoop Up Boho Duds Aplenty At Planet Blue’s Annual Sale
Planet Blue is known for stocking breezy boho dresses and beachy wares, but that doesn’t mean summer is the only time style-conscious shoppers flock to its stores — au contraire! It may be the dead of...
View ArticleI Love My…Pair Of Little Boys’ Jeans
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View ArticleThe Question That Won't Go Away: Is Makeup Bad For Women's Self-Esteem?
Does makeup make women feel bad about themselves? We last pondered the question back in Women's Studies 101, but this week, the New York Times resurrected it for another look. "If makeup has indeed...
View ArticleFeeling Extra-Lonely Today? Maybe It's Because Yesterday Was the Peak Of The...
The holidays are over and the long, dark months of January and February are all we can see on the horizon. So at this point, all we can think of is: "Summer is for wooin' and winter is for boo-in.'"...
View ArticleCheap Thrill: Stay Warm In This Come-Hither Accessory
Howling wind and slushy snow are slightly more tolerable during the holiday season when all is merry and bright, but now that your tree is in the trash and the work week is back to normal, it takes a...
View ArticleEvery Girl's Guide To Wearing Emerald Green
With 2013 just begun, we have a solid 365 (well, technically 362) days to test-drive any and all new, emerging trends to our heart's content. And the Pantone Color Of The Year, emerald green, is no...
View ArticleGo, Shorty: 3 Updos That Are Perfect For Cropped Hairstyles
Short haircuts are fun, unique and liberating. The right crop can show off your personal style (not to mention your facial structure — hello, cheekbones!). The only downside to making the chop? Less...
View ArticleWatch: Ripped Guys Do Flips, Kicks, And Tricks In Phillip Lim Spring '13
Imagine a dapper man. Now imagine a dancing, flipping, martial-arts pro. Now put those two guys together. Kind of dreamy, right? Well, no need to up and leave to fantasy land, we've got Phillip Lim's...
View ArticleHot To Trot: 10 Super-Chic Riding Boots To Kick-Start Your Winter Wardrobe
Whether you're in the stables every Sunday, or don't know a stirrup from a side saddle, one thing's for sure — riding boots are the easiest way to add a touch of equestrian elegance to your wardrobe....
View ArticleThese Long Island Parents Didn't Realize Les Mis Was Sad (LOL)
Sometimes all you need is a good cry. The Notebook, A Walk To Remember, Toy Story 3 — each tearjerker had us sobbing in the best way possible. But, have you ever left a movie theater and felt...
View ArticleAzealia Banks Gets In Twitter Fight, Suffers Rap Retaliation
What's become of the rap game and its many feuds in the digital age? To the presumed relief of many nightclub owners, it's all happening on Twitter, of course. Azealia Banks and Angel Haze got in a...
View ArticleMelting Tights Give Your Legs That Oozy Nickelodeon Vibe
Man, the things they can do with tights these days. Taking gutter-punk chic to new extremes, German brand URB has released a line of tights that offers wearers the illusion of having been recently...
View ArticleCalling All Ladies Who Lunch! This Badass New Bauble Line Is Delish
When we delved into the wacky world of L.A. bloggers The Smoking Nuns back in July, we swooned for their ability to rock far-out ensembles without compromising chic factor. Well, Blair George and Dani...
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