An Editor's Guide To The East Village (No Dollar Pizza Included!)
Welcome to R29 column, Building Blocks, a celebration of the places we call home, and all of the hidden (and not-so-hidden) gems we love — plus, the new neighborhood spots we're discovering all the...
View ArticleEverything Is On Sale At Eskell—Seriously, Everything
We don't know about you, but we're the type of folks who wind up spending more money after the holidays thanks to copious killer deals and slashed price tags (oh, how we love that red ink!). But...
View ArticleThe 5 Best Pickup Lines We've Ever Heard, Courtesy Of Joe Biden
Sure, the veep may be prone to some bumbling and stumbling when it comes to conducting formal interviews and debates, but trust us, Joe Biden is one sly fox when he's sweet-talking the fairer sex. How...
View ArticleKerry Washington Pulls Off World's Busiest Dress With Aplomb
On paper, Kerry Washington's Peter Pilotto frock would've been a solid contendor for worst-dressed lists: A peplum hip combined with cut-outs and cascading ruffles is enough to make anyone's head...
View ArticlePut Away Your Plastic, This Awesome British Brand Is Actually Affordable
The secret to success behind many a great fashion label is often a Central St. Martins’ graduate at its helm. Just look at Alexander McQueen, Celine, Stella McCartney, Zac Posen, Michael van der Ham,...
View ArticleNew Polaroid Stores Make Printing Photos From Your Phone A Snap
When we think of Polaroid photos, our nostalgic sides come out as we reminisce over the moment-capturing, groundbreaking camera. It must’ve been all that shaking and waiting that made peeping quick...
View ArticleNew Year, New Glow Courtesy Of Chanel's Dermatologist
So, we might have overdone it just a tad this holiday season, and now our faces (and livers) are paying the price. Lackluster, tired, dull, meh — whatever you call it, our skin is missing its usual...
View ArticleHump, Marry, Kill: Going Buckwild With MTV
Hump: Although I’d be terrified to meet her in real life, I temporarily have a new favorite person. Her name is Anna, and she’s one of the nine West Virginians shoved under the microscope on MTV’s...
View ArticleAnother (Even More Hilarious) Golden Globes Promo From Amy & Tina
UPDATE: Another promo from our best buds reveals some major movie news. Serious spoiler alerts, guys. Did you know Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are hosting the Golden Globes? You didn't? Okay, take a...
View ArticleCaption This! Bo Don for Zoo Magazine #37, By Dancian
Winning caption "Gosh, where did I put that bloody hanger?" —Thoaï Niradeth Runner-up "She might have been forced to wear '90s minimalistic clothes, but she never lost her spirit as a pop-and-lock...
View Article10 Backpacks For Him, So He Can Stop Stealing Yours
In this day in age, we've all got a lot to carry with us...even if you consider yourself a minimalist. For days when you can't be bothered with a shoulder bag or even a crossbody, your secret weapon...
View ArticleWhich Of These Congresswomen Were Late To Nancy Pelosi's Photoshoot?
Thursday was a great day in America, folks — the skies were clear, the Capitol basked in the sun, and, after some swearing in, the Democratic House of Representatives caucus was more ethnically...
View Article6 Cozy Sweatshirts That Are Chic, Not Sloppy
UPDATE: Nothing says "winter weekend" like a soft, perfectly lived-in sweatshirt — so grab your new go-to topper now. This story was originally published on December 6, 2012. 'Tis the season for cozy...
View ArticleNifty Thrifty Throws An Epic Sale For The Vintage-Obsessed
By now, you're well aware of our vintage obsession — and our obsession with sales. So, when Brooklyn-based Nifty Thrifty told us they were putting the two together in the most beautiful way possible,...
View ArticleAnorexia Photos On Instagram: What's The Solution?
Instagram has been getting a lot of attention recently, and not just for its terms-of-service debacle. It's become a resource for some women to find images to feed their anorexia — also known as...
View ArticleWe're Getting Totally Fired Up Over Burning Torch's Winter Sale
When Karyn Craven of Burning Torch opened her premiere outpost on Abbot Kinney Boulevard, we knew the most happening shopping destination in America was about to get a serious upgrade. Add in the fact...
View ArticleCheap Thrill: A Wide-Striped Sweater For The Narrowest Of Budgets
Our mornings have become quite a consistent routine: Wake (snooze, wake), check the weather, (maybe probably snooze again) and proceed to pick out a sweater to ward off the winter doldrums. Goodness...
View ArticleMy City, My Style: Media Darling Kelly Ryan O'Brien
UPDATE: Stumped for plans this weekend? Take a page out of KRO's book and try out these local haunts. This story was originally published on December 17. Faces come and go in Chi-town's fast-paced...
View ArticleKitchen Fixes For A Seriously Enviable Mane
There's no shortage of supplements, treatments, tools, and creams that promise to give you a head full of amazing hair, but if you're on a quest for a covetable mane, look no farther than your pantry...
View ArticleThe Best Big Apple Restaurants Of The Year
UPDATE: What resolutions? Enjoy yourself this weekend by indulging in the best bites NYC has to offer. This story was originally published on December 18. With all the Christmas shopping, holiday...
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