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Born In The U.S.A: 8 Pretty Pieces That Are Made In America

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Celebrate The Great Outdoors While You Shop At This Event-Exhibit

Hot Off The Press: Our Fave Indie Emporium Launches A Mag

Pinterest Account Of The Day: Fer Muniz

We'll admit that we're a bit obsessed with good hair days (who isn't?), so finding a good tress inspiration board on Pinterest is a constant

C’est Merveilleux! Our Exclusive Look At Sandro’s Soh...

You know how excited we were when our fave French oh-so-chic label Sandro came to town on Bleecker Street. We guess we weren't the only ones who obses

by Isabel Cafaro

In Miami, A Real Breast Is Hard To Find (According To This Guy)

On top of hurricanes, crime, and the Dolphins, it's one of our city's largest problems. According to the Miami Herald, when the Mad Men-esque cri

by Gabriel Bell

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When Gucci, GQ, & James Franco Send Invites, The Answer Is Always...

by Annie Georgia Gre...

Heels On Wheels: The Styleliner Parks It In The District

Fashion Emergencies And Their Purse-Sized Fixes

Snag Rachel Bilson’s Favorite Heavy Metals Now For Up To Ha...

Let's be honest –– we all want our styles to reflect a little edge, a certain hardcore je ne sais quoi, if you will. How do Rachel Bilson,

CFI Designers Debut Designs Inspired By Hanae Mori

by Shani Silver

Bobbi Brown Releases A Shimmery, Sun-Kissed Miami Collection

by Leila Brillson

Beauty Test Lab: Rotating Curling Iron

One thing we're slowly starting to learn here in the Beauty Test Lab is that just because something offers us a shortcut, doesn't mean we should

Visual Treat: Set Your Sights On This Spec-tacular E-Tailer

Don’t get us wrong: We love scouring our fave stores in person as much as the next savvy shopper. But, sometimes, actually hitting these hectic haven

by Daisy Becerra

This Is Our Jam Premieres: Soso, “I Never Thought You’...

Photographed by Riccardo T. Castano Soso is a Stockholm native who makes club-ready pop with the self-produced sensibility of a bedroom-based DIY project.

by Nathan Reese

Inhabit Sample Sale — Get In There For Some Luxe Cashmere!

Inhabit, the super-cozy and cute men and women's knitwear line, is hosting their legendary sample sale, starting tomorrow! That means there's lit

by Susan Williamson

Scope Out Spring Style & Beauty From L.K. Bennett & Pur Minerals

In celebration of a its first stunning, color-drenched spring fashion editorial, local beauty and fashion site Glossed & Found is throwing a stylish so

by Shani Silver

Hillary Clinton To Jason Segel: Our Movie Must Have Muppets

Jason Segel has been making it known for a while now that his dream costar is the one and only Hillary Clinton — whenever he's questioned about

by Seija Rankin

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Major Sad Face: Rioters Vandalize Four Barrel, Locanda, & More On...

Well, this is a pretty crappy way to start off the month. Last night, a group of masked marchers charged down the vibrant restaurant and shopping district

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

This 14-Year-Old Is About To Take On Seventeen Magazine

Ambitious 14-year old Julia Bluhm is pissed. She doesn't like that Seventeen Magazine uses Photoshop to manipulate its images and thinks it perpetuate

by Annie Georgia Gre...

Printed, Patterned Sandals For The Shoe Lover Who Wants More!

Rad Or Bad: J.Lo Lets Her Slithery Side Show

Don’t get us wrong, we give major kudos to J.Lo for being a tireless force in the entertainment biz — plus, we’re pretty convinced she&rs

by Angela Tafoya

Score An Extra 50% Off All Sale Items At Acrimony’s E-Shop

If there's anything we love more than a sale at one of our favorite stores, it's a sale on sale items at one of our favorite stores. And that

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

Hello, Brooklyn: New Series Features Plus-Size Fashion In The 718

We've seen plus-sized models vie for (and win) the title of America's Next Top Model, and women of many different sizes grace the small screen, b

by Gina Marinelli

Madison Harding Sandals Are A Sweet Treat For Spring Feet

Hilary Rosenman and Barri Budin's shoe philosophy is simple: great quality and stylish design, at a price that's just as easy on the eyes. Sounds

by Janelle Flores

Tour Ginger Root’s New Space And Scoop Some Local Treasures...

Don't you just love it when good things happen to good people? We do, so we were stoked to get the news that the lovely ladies at Ginger Root Design a

by Holly E. Thomas

Shop Student Designs From SAIC This Friday!

We are huge supporters of all things Chicago fashion, and lucky for us, this city is home to SAIC — and its spectacular fashion design program. Stude

by Shani Silver

Score $1,000 Of Suboo’s Aussie-Flavored Glam-Meets-Surf Bea...

We've said it again and again: It's either the water, the endless sky, the vibrant colors, or the abundance of koalas, but there is something abo

by Leila Brillson

Azealia Banks To Sing At The Met Ball…Or Will She?

In case you weren't mad enough that your Met Gala invite got lost in the mail, some excited tweeters are causing some serious pre-Ball dramz. Azealia

by Susan Williamson

Superhero Style? Avengers-Themed Eye Makeup Exists

It's nowhere near as hot (or juicy… or delicious…) as our favorite hamburger-themed combo of eyeshadow and mascara, but there's still

by Gabriel Bell

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The French Do It Better: Free Wine With Miami’s Best Burger

French American cooking is really the best of both worlds — on one hand, you get the delicious treats of foie gras and pâté, and on the

by Sarah Bromley

Want A Crash Course In Vino This Weekend? You’re In Luck!

Love a great glass of wine, but wish you had more know-how when it came to choosing a bottle? This weekend, Wine Riot goes down at DAR, and you're goi

by Holly E. Thomas

You’ll Never Guess Which Department Store This Comes From

Unless you're shopping for power drills or a cheap juicer, Sears is probably not first on your list of must-stop shops, though their new initiative to

Get Spring Styling Advice, With A Side Of Discount

If you have yet to get your wardrobe in summer shape, it may be time to seek professional help — styling help, that is. Seeing as it's already M

by Seija Rankin

10 Neon Skimmers To Help You Amp Up Your Flat Shoe Game

by Leila Brillson

DJ Angel Clouthier Wants Her ’80s Tropical Prints Back

Believe it or not, it’s been 30 years — an entire generation — since GUESS’ original, three-zip Marilyn jean put their mark on fash

6 Girls, 1 Look: S.F.’s Blogger Babes Show Us How To Rock S...

by Angela Tafoya

Summer Prints Smorgasbord: 15 Must-Have Pieces

by Shani Silver

5 Things To Know This AM — May 01 2012

When the Hello Kitty airline launched, you better believe that they committed to the theme through and through. Eat, sleep, breath, and of course, fly Hell

by Gina Marinelli

Step Aside, Flip-Flops: Make Way For These 11 So-Awesome Flat San...

by Holly E. Thomas

5 Things To Know This AM — May 01 2012

It's no secret that the moratorium on exploiting recently-deceased, over-exposed celebrities is shorter than most moratoria, but at least someone ente

by Julia Miller

5 Things To Know This AM — May 01 2012

GQ just released their list of “The Most Stylish NBA Players Ever,” and we don't mean to brag, but it is chock full of Miami Heat hotties.

by Seija Rankin

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5 Things To Know This AM — May 01 2012

The new Divisadero cafe from Four Barrel's owner and Josey Baker will be called The Mill. Um, wait, isn't that basically the name of Unionmade�

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

5 Things To Know This AM — May 01 2012

How ahhh-mazing is this vintage eagle bangle? Three unnecessary H's amazing. (Miss Renaissance) If you loved our preview of the Haberdash lookbook, ch

by Seija Rankin

5 Things To Know This AM — May 01 2012

Love the local blogosphere? Then you'll love this handy new directory. (The President Wears Prada) Panda Head teams up with Tarts by Tarts to create a

by Holly E. Thomas

5 Things To Know This AM — May 01 2012

Neon jeans look positively demure in this new video for Alice + Olivia's summer denim collection. (Racked LA) This cheeky roundup breaks down what des