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DANNIJO X Man Repeller’s Collab Is Perfect For One-Night-Stands

Kristian Laliberte

It’s Official: Lady Gaga Has Turned Into Donatella Versace

Local Cuties A B & The Sea Get Zoolander-Like

There's nothing quite like a summertime concert. Especially one that, yanno, feels like summer. And while we know that's probably not going to ha

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

Try Out Conan O’Brien’s New Scent: Midnight Potato

Okay, so it might not be real, but who wouldn't want to smell like everybody's favorite six-foot-tall redhead (besides Karen Elson)? Watch the vi

Bada-Bing! Two Local Style Bloggers Hit The Small Screen

We've been telling people how awesome Chicago is for, like, ever, but sometimes it's nice to just have proof. Today's proof comes in the for

by Shani Silver

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Fascinator Alert! Meet The Bay’s Brightest Milliners This S...

Want to get heady this weekend? If so, make sure you get yourself to Oakland's Uptown 'hood for a fancy-hats showcase by the Bay Area's fine

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

L.A. Street Style: Brimming With Sunshine

For a day of sunshine—whether it’s a surfing contest or just a sandy sojourn to Zuma—your best bet for the best beach style is to copy th

by Kate Mulling

Does The Shape Of Your Lips Affect Your Sex Life?

We've got a new game for you: What do your lips say about your ability to have a rocking sex life? A recent study by the University of the West o

by Zoila Sylvester

Buy David Bowie’s Face On A Wallet With The Timo Weiland X ...

by Gina Marinelli

WTF-Wear: A Belt-And-Watch Combo That’s Got Us Tilting Our ...

Okay, so. We concede that multitasking accessories that are also easy on the eyes are as welcome in our closets as fall '11 trends, but this one might

by Shani Silver

10 Cocktail Dresses That Are Hot–Not Trashy

by Shani Silver

Win 10 Stackable Silver Rings, Handmade In S.F.

To celebrate San Francisco Fashion Week (which we're still sort of unsure is a real thing!), pint-sized Castro shop Fiat Lux is hosting a giveaway of

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

Caption This: Sophie Srej In Glamour Italy By David Roemer

Winning caption: “i just can't keep my hands off of me” —Tiffanie Sumter Runner up: “Meet Vishnu's glamorous great-great

One Must-Stalk Online Sample Sale

Meet Winifred Grace, the local jewelry designer who would rather go big than go home. Her statement pieces have caught our eye, and just in time, too. Wini

by Shani Silver

One Fall Concert That’s Worth Dealing With Ticketmaster

Typically we'd hop a fence, run from a bouncer, or grab a pair of binoculars before we'd actually go online and buy concert tickets from the over

by Shani Silver

Forget Project Runway, Urban Outfitters Started Their Own Design ...

Urban Outfitters seems to be always trying to one-up themselves. In this month's installation of their Designed By: collaborations, they've taken

by Emma from The Emm...

Street Style: The Devil Is In The Details

Who she is: FatimaWhere we spotted her: On our way to Lollapalooza.Why we love her: Fatima's got accessorizing down to to a science, and she pulls it

by Shani Silver

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Only In L.A.: The $18,000 Flip-Flops

We’ve heard of million-dollar bras, and hummed along to “Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes,” but would you ever consider dropping a cool

by Kate Mulling

Eye-Spy: Bottega Veneta’s Eyeball Jewelry Is Watching You!

by Emma from The Emm...

Sui Generis’ Spring/Summer-Cleaning Sale Starts This Weekened

There are already big sales happening at Cary Lane and Reliquary starting today, and now, here's a third to add to your weekend shopping list. Sui Gen

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

Stussy x MadeMe’s Line Gives You A Real Taste Of NYC’...

by Willow Lindley

Kristen Stewart Transforms Into Brooke Shields On W September Cover

Twilight spoiler alert: We can't wait for Kristen Stewart to turn into a vampire so that she can bite us. For the very first time, our crush on K-Stew

by Kristian Laliberte

The End Of An Era: Polo Ralph Lauren Drops The ‘Polo’...

Polo Ralph Lauren—ahem or should I say, Ralph Lauren—voted last week to drop the 'Polo' from its name in its quest to tighten its ima

Hot L.A. Sale: Charm and Chain’s Online Bonanza

If you’re craving some cool baubles to step up your end-of-summer styling slump, you’re in luck: Charm and Chain is holding a giant sale starti

Win A Mystery “It Bag” From The Source For Vintage, P...

The newest “It Bag” changes like clockwork every season, making us dash to get our hands on what's new, while trying not to blow every pen

by Gina Marinelli

NYC Hot Sale: LF Soho Summer Sale

Soho boutique LF's big once-a-year sale kicks off today. Head into the weekend with sweet deals on all their spring/summer merch—now 60% off. Th

by Lisa Dionisio

10 Tasty Brunch Spots With Unlimited Booze!

Sloshed. Hammered. Smashed. Pissed. Trashed. There are so many ways to say “drunk,” but only one way to say “brunch.” And at that,

by Kristian Laliberte

First Look: Levi’s Dapper Chef Uniforms For Saison

by Shilpi Tomar

L.A.’s Hottest Styling Duo Dish On Their New Kate Spade Han...

Stylist duo and cult designers Emily Current and Merritt Elliott give us the skinny on fall’s must-have bags.

by Kate Mulling

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Short And Sleek Gives Long Locks A Run For Their Money!

Name: Ani Shine Occupation: Singer (House/Dance music, electro rock, blues-rock) Website/Twitter handle: AniShine, anishine.tumblr.com Hometown: Tira

12 Work Bags That’ll Make Your Boss Jealous

5 Things To Know This AM — Aug 12 2011

I spy with my little eye… Hello Kitty in a sea of Liberty prints. (Fashionista) Do you dress for men or for yourself? This woman explores the blurry

by Emma from The Emm...

5 Things To Know This AM — Aug 12 2011

Looking for a meal after 2 a.m.? Here are seven local spots serving up seriously yummy super-late eats. (SFoodie) After $1.3 million in sales last year, Ca

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

5 Things To Know This AM — Aug 12 2011

Happy birthday to Maybelline's Great Lash, the mascara that's seen our eyes through so, so much. Cheers to old friends. (Dress Up) Everyone else

by Shani Silver

5 Things To Know This AM — Aug 12 2011

Elisa Sednaoui is the new face of Shopbop.com internationally. (Fashionologie) Sad news: Real Housewives of Beverly Hills-star Taylor Armstrong has split f

5 Things To Know This AM — Aug 12 2011

After the mysterious shut-down of @CondeElevator Thursday, @HearstElevatorz is trying to take it's place. (Racked NY) Got any special skillz? Alexande

by Emma from The Emm...