Feb 23, 2012

Some tiny boxes are worth major dollar signs, but if there's not a diamond waiting for us inside, we just can't justify it. Thankfully, this boxy

In a fun case of one dying means of communication promoting another, cheeky (and brilliant!) Columbia University architecture graduate John Locke is trying

Those readers who are planning to flip on the TV, throw a bag of popcorn into the microwave, and tune in half-way to see the Oscars — we regret to in

Living in the awesome collaboration age, it comes as no surprise that shades pros Mosley Tribes' team-up with our favorite friendship bracelet maker M

In light of Tennis' newly released album Young and Old, the indie rock band has taken to the road, with a stop in Chicago. We've spotted singer A

Brass. Aluminum. Glass. Bone. Horn. Who would have thought that these simple and unexpected materials could combine to make some of the most stunning jewel

We don't blame you for immediately turning off the Taxi TV ads that play as you're riding in the backseat (love you Kelly Ripa, but staring downw

Crystal Castles and HEALTH are two peas in a pod. Both make abrasive music rooted in noise and industrial, and both have an equal love of house, trance, an

Locally prized for its selection of in-house beer recipes and hole-in-the-wall vibe, The Abbey Brewing Co. is a favorite among Magic City dwellers and the

Lexi Nisita is a senior at Hamilton College and a regular contributor to Refinery29. These pants are like the Olympic gold medal in the only sport I'v

If analyzing abstract art isn’t your forte, then maybe watching a film about it will help break it down for you. This Friday, the fine people over at

Well, we can pretty much guarantee this is a red carpet first! Zac Efron swaggered down the red carpet last night at the premiere for The Lorax, posed for

It's got to be tough only having a birthday once every four years — so few parties as a grade-schooler, potentially a quarter of the presen

We all know Shaquille O'Neal as a legendary basketball star…okay, and maybe for his famed performance in the 1996 film Kazaam, but we’ll

We all know the age-old practice of escaping down south to soak up some soul-thawing sun in the winter: Birds migrate, co-eds depart for spring break, but

We love a good collab, and next Thursday, you (and your bf, hubby, or platonic guy pals), can meet some of our favorite local menswear movers-and-shakers a

Lately, celeb fashion is like a cage-match showdown (with six-inch heels and push-up bras). The players? Pop stars. Gaga hits hard with her meat dress, her

This Sunday, the Gene Siskel Film Center at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago is hosting Oscar Night® America, Chicago’s only Academy-ap

When Refinery29 decided to open its doors in Miami, at first our editors were totally awed: People live in this paradise? Palm trees, beaches, amazing shop

If you know anything about NYC eatery Bagatelle, you're fully aware that its new L.A. outpost will not be for DL diners — the see-and-be-seen re

Dolce Vita's first ever spring lookbook was shot in Miami, or so we think judging by the 305 area code that makes an appearance on a building backdrop

We all know what a tricky game eBay can be, especially when you're the seller. But for all your luxury-hunting needs, there's now eDrop-off (yess

It's unlikely that any sister could ever step out from Beyoncé's shadow, but we're glad we put our money on Solange to make it happen

James Freeman, the founder and CEO of Blue Bottle, has been named the “most influential person in coffee right now.” (Food Republic) Nosh on th

The blogger ladies of CapFABB threw a first-birthday bash on Tuesday, and we can't decide what's prettier — the outfits, or all those gorg