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These 10 Jewelry Boxes Will Keep You (Stylishly) Sane

Score A Sweet Deal On Our Editor’s Picks At Forever21’s Grand ...

Found: The Simple, Elegant Bracelet Of Our Dreams

Sure, we'll take pretty much any excuse to break out our biggest, blingiest baubles (NYE? Of course. Birthdays? Absolutely. Bat Mitzvahs? Why not?). B

Road Trip: An NYC Brand Makes A Splash In SoCal!

Sometimes the key to turning a so-so outfit into a spectacular one is just the right piece of gorgeous statement jewelry. For those of you looking to add t

Master The Whole Hot Secretary Thing With Proenza Schouler’...

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Rad Or Bad: Big-Bicep Sleeves

Start collecting those cans of spinach and renew your gym membership, because it looks like this fall's most noteworthy sleeve shape is going to be accentu

5 Post-Wedding Shoes That Are Dance-Floor Approved

Cultural Cool: What To Wear To Phillips After 5

For a few of us (or maybe it's just us?), it can be pretty tough to leave the house when it's freezing outside. All we have to do is think about

by Colleen Kelly

Shoe-In Win: The Pierre Hardy Sale Is A Must

Sure, we love the mirth and merriment of the holidays. But, if there's one thing we love even more than getting (and giving, of course) wonderful gift

I Love My… Pageant Tiara

Gina Marinelli is the editorial assistant at Refinery29. Before that, she interned for Refinery29, and before that, she just read it every day.

by Gina Marinelli

Get Your Paws On Some Free Nail Polish

They say the best things in life are free, and now, thanks to those generous beauties at Zoya, we can say we wholeheartedly agree. Now through January 9, t

by Megan McIntyre

Skip Gap Kids! We Found The Only Store Just For Short Men

Did you know that 33% of dudes in the U.S. are under 5'8″? Add the actor factor in L.A., and we bet this number soars by at least another 15% in

What The Puck? The Standard’s Hockey Tournament Is Back!

Last year, we got our Johnny Weir on at The Standard Hotel's ice skating rink. This year, we're leaving the Rodarte at home. The high-end hostelr

by Kristian Laliberte

Emeryville Gets Another Awesome Addition In The Form Of Honor Bar

It looks like there may be a new, hip ‘hood on the horizon. Emeryville, which many S.F.'ers only visit for IKEA, West Elm, and the like, has bee

by Angela Tafoya

Lookbook Love: Chicago’s Own Agga B.’s New Collection...

by Shani Silver

Is This The Cutest (Hottest) Couple In Hollywood?

Brad and Angelina. Bennifer 2.0. Justin and Selena. Tom and Katie. Hollywood has its fair share of heavy-hitting celeb couples, but no one quite makes us w

by Kristian Laliberte

Daily Diversion: This Is Why You Should Never Lose Your Digital C...

Question: What would you do if you were strolling along a beach and found a camera washed ashore? Would you see if it still worked? Would you try to find t

by Gabriel Bell

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This Is Our Jam: Grimes, “Genesis”

While it was inevitable that Canadian avant-pop artist Grimes was going to reach a larger audience with the release of her new album Visions, the announcem

by Nathan Reese

Just What You Need: A Shoe Sale! But Seriously, It’s A Real...

If you play your cards right, you can start the new year off putting your best — and most seriously fashionable — foot forward, thanks to the S

by Erin Cunningham

“Twilight: The Musical” Comes To NYC. Will It Suck?

In the world of musical theatre, when words are not enough, in comes that four-bar intro and climactic arrangement. And since things don't get much mo

by Gina Marinelli

Your Bed Can Feel Breezy & French, Too! New A.P.C. Quilts Go On S...

by Alison Baitz

Score Up To 65% Off The Loveliest Wares At BellJar’s Winter...

Plan on meandering through the Mission this weekend? Make sure you stop by ever-lovely shop BellJar. In order to make room for new merchandise, the gorgeou

by Eunice Tanos

Are Alcoholic Soups The New Way To Get Crunk?

Who has time to eat and drink and booze these days? In order to roll all three of your digestive needs in to one, the Bryant Park Hotel's Cellar Bar i

by Annie Georgia Gre...

Here’s How To Get Snapped By An R29 Street Style Photog!

If you've ever glanced at our street style photos thinking “I could do that!”, now is so your chance. Don't worry about trolling the

by Shani Silver

What Does Working Out With Terry Richardson Look Like? Equinox Sh...

Brickell Gets Its Own Fashion Week — Because It Can

There have been plenty of attempts at creating a meaningful fashion week here in Miami. But with the exception of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim, can we r

Get A Move On To The EM &Co. Moving Sale (90% Off, Really!)

When’s the last time you scored 90% off of anything? This buyer’s fantasy is reality at West 3rd boutique EM & Co. The store’s kickin

Bad Parenting Award: Mom Gives Daughter Voucher For Lipo

In WTF?! news of the day, we found out what sweet Poppy Burge received for Christmas this year. You may remember Poppy from last year, when her mother, pla

by Gina Marinelli

Blake Lively Collaborates On A Celeb-Designed… Cupcake?

Already a muse to the Kaiser and main squeeze to Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively is debuting her next slightly-odd accomplishment tomorrow: A special-edition c

by Brittany Martin

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Kanye To Launch Charter School And Millions Of Other Things

As any of you who have a Twitter account might already know Parisian designer Kanye West spent yesterday evening slamming out a maddening, meandering, and

by Gabriel Bell

It’s Here! Fly Boutique Opens A Second Location On The Mainland

A few weeks back we reported on Fly Boutique’s scary fire , which had the vintage shop move to a new space just around the corner from its original s

We Die For This Skull-Themed Threadless Design Contest!

Are you just dying to have Threadless produce your T-shirt design? We found a contest that's made for you! Threadless and the Chicago Cultural Center

by Shani Silver

Peep Mila Kunis’ Stunning New Ads For Dior

Jackie, who? Leaving her flippy, ditsy alter ego from That '70s Show forever in the past, Mila Kunis continues on her ultra-chic, Black Swan trajector

Help Wanted: Refinery29 Chicago Is Looking For Photographers!

Attention all aspiring editorial photographers street-style photographers: We want you! Refinery29 Chicago is seeking a few good photogs — we need ed

by Shani Silver

We Heart D.C. — Here Are 8 Reasons Why You Should, Too

by Holly E. Thomas

3 Fun Ways To Wear Faux Fur

Beating a boring fashion routine can be a tricky but necessary project. If you've been thinking that faux fur could play more of a role in your wardro

by Shani Silver

10 At-Home Manicure Essentials For This Brutal Winter Weather

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5 Things To Know This AM — Jan 05 2012

With a face like that, no wonder Lana Del Rey scored herself a modeling contract. Now the heartstring-tugging singer can add potential cover girl to her re

by Isabel Cafaro

5 Things To Know This AM — Jan 05 2012

Photos you loved all year from our pal Emma at Tres Awesome. (Tres Awesome) Jena shows off a rad Balenciaga coat, among other things. (Style Block) This is

by Shani Silver

Five Things To Know This AM

We lead such charmed lives! Where else can you debate spending your weekend at either the People's Choice Awards, an Elvis exhibit, or a fabulous fash

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5 Things To Know This AM — Jan 05 2012

Still recovering from your epic NYE party? Check out this DJ’s account of throwing an illegal party for “one of the world’s richest men&r

by Janelle Flores

5 Things To Know This AM — Jan 05 2012

This insider wine guide has us thirsty! (See It Like A Native) H&M told Miami Today it will open in the fall. It's getting closer! (Miami Today) A

5 Things To Know This AM — Jan 05 2012

The Lower Haight was named the best 'hood in San Francisco…by Curbed. See what other areas were deemed finalists. (HuffPo SF) Preview Anthony Bo

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

5 Things To Know This AM — Jan 05 2012

Did you resolve to take in more culture in 2012? Here are some perfect ways to start this week. (DCist) The Going Out Guide tells us where we'll be dr

by Holly E. Thomas