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Take A Tour Of Calypso St. Barth’s Magnificent New Marin Shop!

Be A Baller, Courtesy Of SPiN At The Standard, Downtown

Sarah St. Lifer

Celebrity Beauty

YES: See The Arrested Development Cast Reunited — In Wigs!

Jets x Marchesa Turn Out The Most Over-The-Top Fan Gear, Ever

If you think there's a typo floating somewhere around the “Jets x Marchesa” section of this headline, think again. The high-end designer i

by Annie Georgia Gre...

Movin’ On Up: Our Guide To The Newly Improved Upper UES

by Anne Roderique-Jones

How Cheap Is Your City, Judging By Its Daily Deal Purchases?

Daily deal websites are dangerous. You start off buying a great discount for dinner, and you end up with a year's supply of hummus and a trip to Niaga

by Kelsey Garcia

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10 Billionaire Women Changing The World

by Carlye Wisel

Best. Gifts. Ever. Wow Your Fave Girls With These Gorgeous Jewels

Whether we're hunting for the perfect pendant necklace or browsing for inspired gifts, we’re always on the lookout for that elusive, expertly cu

Spectator Sustenance: Where To Chow & Cheer At The Chicago Marathon

So, you're not a runner — or maybe you just didn't get into that whole training thing. Regardless, the 35th annual Chicago Marathon is taki

by Rebecca Taras

Seeing Double: 2 Local Bloggers, 2 Ways To Rock Printed Denim

It's no secret that printed denim is a major trend this fall, but it does take some insider knowledge to don the look in a way that doesn't feel

by Seija Rankin

I Love My…”Congrats! You Caught That Cancer Early” Pi...

Dena Stern is vying for the title of “sparkliest girl in chemo.” She is documenting her treatment and recovery on her blog, The Dameazon. I fou

This Vintage Pop-Up Is Giving Us Heart Palpitations!

Fact: You can never have too much vintage. We've been known to go to the ends of the Earth (or just Palm Springs) to secure a must-have minaudiè

by Sarah St. Lifer

Greet The Flock Of Fashion Names Heading To Hayes Valley!

Think Hayes Valley's standout shopping block couldn't get any hotter? Well, guess again — two beloved outposts are upping the ante and welc

by Jessica Velez

Entertainment News

WATCH: Raunchy New Movie Starring Everyone, Ever (We Mean It)

Ensemble casts can get messy…fast. We still can't seem to shake off the overtly star-studded Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve, which

by Kelsey Garcia

GOOP & Birchbox, Together At Last — Get Excited

In a why-didn't-we-think-of-that moment, we learned that Birchbox and GOOP — two names we're excited to hear together — were teaming

by Taylor Barringer

An Urban Cowgirl Masters Bi-Coastal Style

Los Angeles, Nashville, New York — country singer Nikki Lane does ‘em all. A Southern girl who splits her time — and her sound — be

Celebrity Style

Rejoice! Jennifer Lawrence Lands Her First Vogue Cover

When you go from starring in the film adaptation of a young-adult novel to posing for a major magazine cover in Dolce & Gabbana, you've officially

This Is Our Jam: Miguel, “The Thrill”

Earlier this week, quiff-sporting R&B singer Miguel dropped his latest LP, the truly excellent Kaleidoscope Dream. Blown out and intimate, the album ma

by Nathan Reese

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Thirsty Thursday: Try This Grown-Up Gimlet Recipe

We're firm believers that it's always 5 o'clock somewhere — even if it means you have to start operating on Europe time, it's nev

by Seija Rankin

From The Detachable Collar Down: Eleven Objects’ First FULL...

by Alison Baitz

Money Never Lies: Buyers Love The New YSL, Despite Critics’...

YSL has gone through a lot of changes lately, including changing the ready-to-wear name to Saint Laurent Paris and naming Hedi Slimane as creative director

A Green-Fashion Queen’s Urban Adventures

We used to think eco fashion was a little too…earthy for our tastes. That is, until we discovered FASHIONmeGREEN, where Greta Eagan dishes on her fa

by Mark Iantosca

Need More Culture In Your Life? This Artsy Fair Fits The Bill

We love good pool parties, live music, and contemporary art — but we really love when all of these things combine for one must-visit event. And oh lo

by Rachel Platner

Marvel At Chicago’s Newest Fashion Talents At The Benetton ...

We know Chicago is a hotbed for major fashion talent (Creatures of the Wind, anyone?), so we love ogling (and supporting) all the emerging designers our ci

by Seija Rankin

Wowza! Facebook Officially Hits The 1-Billion-User Mark

Despite his penchant for wearing the same thing every day and you know, that whole IPO hiccup, it seems Mark Zuckerberg’s stream of success is hardly

by Angela Tafoya

Oh My! Emma Stone Looks Amazing For Miu Miu

Emma Stone — no matter what hair color she's rocking or what shade of lipstick she's thrown on, the girl looks good. And, rather than throw

by Sarah St. Lifer

Entertainment News

Jackets Rule Debate Night, With Michelle In Preen & Ann In A Clas...

We're loving the moment that the updated skirt suit is having right now. Last night, at the first presidential debate of this political season, Ann Ro

Elizabeth Olsen Is Ridiculously Humble, Says Her Sisters Are Clas...

When your older sisters are two of the most famous celebs around, who just so happen to be rolling in it, it's fair to assume there would be plenty of

by Seija Rankin

#ModelProblems Include Unpronounceable Names, Sushi Pangs

Models, those crazy-tall, crazy-beautiful human specimens who live crazy-glamorous lifestyles where all they have to do is wear crazy-expensive clothing fo

L’Wren Scott Avoids NYFW, Presents Her Collection On Instagram

Instead of showing at New York Fashion Week, L’Wren Scott posted her entire collection on Instagram yesterday. Who could blame her? Most presentation

by Jonathan M. Square

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Entertainment News

Michelle Obama Wears Jason Wu’s Diffusion Line

Seeing Michelle Obama in a stunning Jason Wu dress is no surprise — the designer is one of her go-tos for big events. But we've yet to see her w

The 3 Coolest Dressing Rooms In S.F. — Can We Move In?

If there's one thing we're passionate about, it's the tiny details that make any experience extra special. To that end, we've already scoured the city to f

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

Missed The Presidential Debate? Here Are The 5 Quotes You Need To...

There's nothing like watching a debate knowing that it's happening live, but if you couldn't tune in last night, we forgive you! No judgment

Uh Oh: The World’s Ugliest/Coolest Shoe Is BACK

Unless you were living on the International Space Station in the '90s (and maybe even then), you know about the Munster shoe. It's a platform, a

5 Things To Know This AM — Oct 04 2012

James Franco is in cahoots with Stuart Weitzman, but it won't be a capsule collection. Hint: he's shooting it on the LES. (WWD) If you love surpr

by Vanessa Golembewski

5 Things To Know This AM — Oct 04 2012

Our review of Louis Vuitton’s latest collection already has us seeing double. Now check out this video of LV’s SS13 collection. It’ll mak