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Chelsea Handler Coming To S.F.’s Litquake

Katie Hintz-Zambrano

A NYC Sample Sale That’s One Of A Kind, Really!

First Look: Pac Height’s Top-Secret Shopping Spot Highlight Store

Katie Hintz-Zambrano

Red Bags, Ripe For The Pickin’!

Design Star: West Elm’s New, Shockingly Non-Generic, Afford...

by Emma from The Emm...

L.A. Street Style: Maximum Impact

Who: Huntington Beach babeWhere: The US Open Of SurfingWhat: We love this Boho-printed maxi-dress mixed with big sunnies and delicate gold jewelry. The bes

by Kate Mulling

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A Disgruntled Defecator Is Terrorizing Glamour Magazine

No, this isn't a euphemism for some mystery heckler running amuck in the Condé Nast editorial department… Unfortunately, it's exact

Here’s Alexander Skarsgard Not Naked But Still Hot

Stars, they're just like us—they drink coffee! Actually, that's a lie. If they look like Alexander Skarsgard, they aren't like us. The

These Limited-Edition Pop Art Dresses Are A Turn On–Literally

by Shani Silver

This Is Our Jam: Ganglians, “Drop The Act”

“This is a sad, sad song, for all you sad, sad people,” Ganglians proclaim at the beginning of “Drop the Act,” after which they lau

by Nathan Reese

Fiat Hosts A Night At The Drive-In With Fun Freebies!

There's nothing we love more than inside activities outdoors, and number one on our list is watching movies. Fiat is helping Chicago take to the air t

by Shani Silver

Paul Frank’s Sunnies Might Be Made Just For Us Clumsy Fashi...

A Gucci Car Will Be Debuting During NYC’s Fashion’s N...

If you've ever seen that “Touchdown” music video, you know Gucci has made an appearance in cars before. Now the Italian luxury brand is hi

by Kristian Laliberte

Mission Chinese Food Named One Of The Best New U.S. Restaurants O...

The newly revamped Bon Appetit magazine (which we're sort of obsessed with…) just came out with its list of the 10 Best New Restaurants in Ameri

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

L.A. Hot Sale: Goodies Galore Wrapped In The Kin Red Ribbon Sale

There's nothing like the thrill of opening a present wrapped in a big, red ribbon, and that's exactly the same rush you'll experience at the

by Gina Marinelli

Real Housewife Taylor Armstrong’s Husband Commits Suicide

Terrible news for Real Housewife Of Beverly Hills’ Taylor Armstrong. Her estranged husband, Russell—who was arguably the least popular husband

Reader Pickles: How Do Walkaholics Wear Flats Without Socks?

Marie H. from San Francisco has a fashion pickle she needs solved: “I live in a city full of hills, so flats are a must. However, I also like to wear

Pop In Like It’s Hot: Luxury Garage Sale Shows Up On Oak St...

That's the thing about e-commerce sites, we're never able to get really hands-on, and sometimes we just wanna touch it. Tomorrow, Luxury Garage S

by Shani Silver

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Get A Fresh Wardrobe For Fall, Plus Score Jewelry That’s All Abou...

Time to refresh your fall wardrobe with colorful, cool picks from our favorite Nolita boutique, and cop some jewelry that speaks for itself, while you'

Music Venue Guide: Find Out Where Chicago Rocks!

Chicago is pretty darn lucky. Aside from being an envy-worthy chic city, we're also an absolute must for any buzzworthy band on tour. That means every

by Shani Silver

Show Playboy Your Best…Vintage!

You need something to do this Saturday, right? Playboy, as you might have heard, is currently filming a '60s-era television show in Chicago, and appar

by Shani Silver

Check Out This Adorable Twisted Bun From Stockholm Fashion Week

by Zoila Sylvester

Google Launches Its Game-Changing iPad App: Google Catalogs

A look at Sephora's iPad-friendly Google Catalog, which includes super-useful how-to videos and click-to-purchase buttons on every product. If you

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

How Young Is Too Young For Lingerie? How About 4 Years Old?

Color us prudes, because this doesn't sit quite right with us: French lingerie brand Jours Après Lunes is the first to cater to children ages f

whiteChicago Says Goodbye–Book Your Last-Chance Appointment Now!

We're sad to see whiteChicago go, obvi. For years they've been a go-to for any Chicago bride-to-be. They'll remain open until August 31, and

by Shani Silver

1 Girl, 4 Looks: A Local Boho Babe Shows Off Her Summer-To-Fall M...

by Shilpi Tomar

3 Sinful Recipes From The Hottest New Food Site!

We spent a night with the creators of The Food Life—NYC's hottest new food site—making three simple yet totally indulgent recipes!

by Kristian Laliberte

3 Weekend Getaways To Book Now

Book it now: The best destinations for a Labor Day getaway all around the Golden State.

by Kate Mulling

Ella Moss And Refinery29 Invite You to Win A Los Angeles Weekend ...

Ella Moss, the brand whose designs run the gamut from effortlessly cool to ethereal elegance, is celebrating its big 1-0—and you're getting

by Gina Marinelli

Long And Loose That Totally Takes Our Breath Away

Name: Louise du Toit Occupation: Acne Studios Manager Age: 27 Website/Twitter handle: acnestudios.com Hometown: Durban, South Africa Favorite childhoo

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3 Braided Hairstyles That You Can Actually Do!

by Betsey McLain

5 Things To Know This AM — Aug 16 2011

How adorable does Chloe Moretz look in rainbow-bright Christopher Kane? (Stylelist) Happy 53rd birthday to Madonna, and congrats on your new man. (E) Zsa Z

5 Things To Know This AM — Aug 16 2011

We want your thoughts on the fall pairing one local blogger can't wait to try. Are you into it? (Wanderlustings) The next Food Network star is from Ch

by Shani Silver

5 Things To Know This AM — Aug 16 2011

Dave Chappelle hopped on local radio station Wild 94.9 for his first interview in five years. Watch it here! (HuffPo SF) In honor of the 40th anniversary o

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

5 Things To Know This AM — Aug 16 2011

Whoa, baby. Look at how hot Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman (aka Jane Seymore) is when she's not wearing her prairie skirts. (Sea of Shoes) Fashion's Ni