Fashion Blunders, Packing Tips, & More We're Buzzing About This Week
We'd be hard-pressed to find someone who isn't obsessed with avocados, but what most of us don't realize is that the ingredient can make so much more than just guacamole. Head to Mercadito this week for its Ode To The Avocado event, where you'll learn to whip up tons of Mexican delicacies. (Mercadito… Read More
May 18, 2013 9:00 AM EDT
Weekend Buzz: Precious Pups, Summer Recipes, & Dining Guides
Want to admire some of the most beautiful women of our time? The Sofitel is teaming up with photographer Gilles Bensimon to show off his shots of gorgeous female subjects (think Charlize Theron and the like). The images are on display at the hotel's Ici Urban Bistro through July 1. (Sofitel)
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May 17, 2013 6:00 AM EDT
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So-called "hipster glasses" are all the rage in NYC, and one Brooklyn high school is taking a stand. That's right, they've outlawed thick-framed, retro-style glasses. (Daily Mail)
Well, color us surprised. Former Gossip Girl Taylor Momsen hit the Versus Versace launch party in NYC, and she actually looked, well, pretty! (Red Carpet Fashion Awards)
If you've ever been engrossed in a TV show (hello, Homeland!), you know the agony of waiting between episodes. Netflix is now studying the phenomenon known as "Netflix adultery," and a surprisingly high number of TV addicts have cheated on their partners, secretly watching new episodes without waiting for their SOs. (New York Magazine)
Simon Doonan's got a new gig, and he's expanding way outside of his Barneys' digs. The creative director teamed up with hair-care brand Nexxus to create a window installation for Duane Reade, and the result featured a whole ton of hair goop. (The New York Times)
It's sample sale time! Thomas Sires is teaming up with Pomme to offer major discounts (think 70% off) tomorrow and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Head to 81 Washington Street to check it out. (Thomas Sires)
Well, color us surprised. Former Gossip Girl Taylor Momsen hit the Versus Versace launch party in NYC, and she actually looked, well, pretty! (Red Carpet Fashion Awards)
If you've ever been engrossed in a TV show (hello, Homeland!), you know the agony of waiting between episodes. Netflix is now studying the phenomenon known as "Netflix adultery," and a surprisingly high number of TV addicts have cheated on their partners, secretly watching new episodes without waiting for their SOs. (New York Magazine)
Simon Doonan's got a new gig, and he's expanding way outside of his Barneys' digs. The creative director teamed up with hair-care brand Nexxus to create a window installation for Duane Reade, and the result featured a whole ton of hair goop. (The New York Times)
It's sample sale time! Thomas Sires is teaming up with Pomme to offer major discounts (think 70% off) tomorrow and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Head to 81 Washington Street to check it out. (Thomas Sires)
May 16, 2013 6:00 AM EDT
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Due to the extraordinary length of Karlie Kloss' gams, she's been forced to design her own line of jeans — a real sob story, huh? (Fashionista)
Not even Miranda Kerr and her presumably larger-than-life collection of underwear was safe from the greedy hands of 2009's real-life Bling Ring. (Styleite)
Congratulations are in order for shoe gurus Vince Camuto and Sam Edelman — they've just been honored by Nordstrom at this year's Partners in Excellence awards ceremony. (WWD)
Someone over at TIME knows how to keep a secret. The magazine's latest issue features a cover story shot days before Angelina Jolie underwent her double mastectomy in February. (Huffington Post)
Looks from Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs, and Dries van Noten join forces with Laurie Anderson and venture into the woods for Dahse and Medium-Grey's latest fashion film. This one will irk you in all the right ways. (Fashion Copious)
Not even Miranda Kerr and her presumably larger-than-life collection of underwear was safe from the greedy hands of 2009's real-life Bling Ring. (Styleite)
Congratulations are in order for shoe gurus Vince Camuto and Sam Edelman — they've just been honored by Nordstrom at this year's Partners in Excellence awards ceremony. (WWD)
Someone over at TIME knows how to keep a secret. The magazine's latest issue features a cover story shot days before Angelina Jolie underwent her double mastectomy in February. (Huffington Post)
Looks from Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs, and Dries van Noten join forces with Laurie Anderson and venture into the woods for Dahse and Medium-Grey's latest fashion film. This one will irk you in all the right ways. (Fashion Copious)
May 16, 2013 6:00 AM EDT
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For their newest lookbook, Tibi teamed up with Danielle Bernstein, the blogger behind WeWoreWhat. Check out Bernstein sporting Tibi's best looks around town — and don't even get us started on those to-die-for baseball hats! (Tibi)
Step right up, everybody, because we've found you the deal of a lifetime! Groupon is offering a private event with none other than Gwyneth Paltrow (and her GOOP compadres), and all it'll cost you is a mere $2,000. (Jezebel)
Calling all Steven Alan fans: It's time for the brand's latest Friends & Family sale. Head to the home shop tonight to celebrate the launch of their optical collection. All you have to do is RSVP. (Steven Alan)
Finally, we've got a real reason to enjoy ourselves at the airport. JFK's Shake Shack location is officially opening on May 24 — consider us Delta's newest, biggest fans. (Delta)
It's time to kick your workout into high gear for summer, and SYNCSTUDIO is giving us a leg up. From May 17 through May 27, they'll be offering major discounts on single-day passes, so you can get all the yoga, spin, and toning you need. (SYNCSTUDIO)
Step right up, everybody, because we've found you the deal of a lifetime! Groupon is offering a private event with none other than Gwyneth Paltrow (and her GOOP compadres), and all it'll cost you is a mere $2,000. (Jezebel)
Calling all Steven Alan fans: It's time for the brand's latest Friends & Family sale. Head to the home shop tonight to celebrate the launch of their optical collection. All you have to do is RSVP. (Steven Alan)
Finally, we've got a real reason to enjoy ourselves at the airport. JFK's Shake Shack location is officially opening on May 24 — consider us Delta's newest, biggest fans. (Delta)
It's time to kick your workout into high gear for summer, and SYNCSTUDIO is giving us a leg up. From May 17 through May 27, they'll be offering major discounts on single-day passes, so you can get all the yoga, spin, and toning you need. (SYNCSTUDIO)
May 15, 2013 6:00 AM EDT
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Zoe Saldana looked effortlessly stunning wearing barely-there makeup and a Prabal Gurung imperial brocade skirt at last night's Vogue and MAC Cosmetics dinner party, in honor of the designer himself. (Red Carpet Fashion Awards)
No Memorial Day plans? Spend the weekend partying with Ke$ha, who will be hosting the opening of Atlantic City's brand new Haven Nightclub at The Golden Nugget. (Haven Nightclub)
Half-cute, half-way over-the-top — three men are paying $2,400 to learn how to style their wives' hair at the Louis Licari Salon. Now that's love. (New York Post)
Celebrities, they're just like us! Or, in Cameron Diaz's case, they're even better. She was dining at West Village hotspot Rosemary's when a fellow diner's menu caught on fire. The starlet selflessly jumped in to help defuse the situation (literally!), making for quite the dinner party story. (Eater)
In anticipation of a stellar fall lineup, Fox recently released a number of trailers for its upcoming shows, including Andy Samberg's Brooklyn Nine-Nine. (Variety)
No Memorial Day plans? Spend the weekend partying with Ke$ha, who will be hosting the opening of Atlantic City's brand new Haven Nightclub at The Golden Nugget. (Haven Nightclub)
Half-cute, half-way over-the-top — three men are paying $2,400 to learn how to style their wives' hair at the Louis Licari Salon. Now that's love. (New York Post)
Celebrities, they're just like us! Or, in Cameron Diaz's case, they're even better. She was dining at West Village hotspot Rosemary's when a fellow diner's menu caught on fire. The starlet selflessly jumped in to help defuse the situation (literally!), making for quite the dinner party story. (Eater)
In anticipation of a stellar fall lineup, Fox recently released a number of trailers for its upcoming shows, including Andy Samberg's Brooklyn Nine-Nine. (Variety)
May 15, 2013 6:00 AM EDT
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If Lisa Frank ever came out with a fashion line, it would probably look extremely similar to the Gerlan x Joyrich collection available at the VFILES shop. And that's okay. (VFILES)
Imagine the glitz and glamour of Gatsby's 1920s, mixed with the gritty sleaze of New York in the '70s, and you have Donna Karan New York's elegantly edgy fall '13 campaign. (DKNY)
Let's here it for Minnesota! We're cheering right alongside the dedicated Minnesotans in this video, because it's the third state in just 10 days to legalize same-sex marriage, and that's just plain awesome. (Now This News)
We're all about the indie designers of today — but what about the lesser-known names of the past? It might have been a Coco Chanel world, but she wasn't the only one doing great things back in the day. (Fashionista)
#CandidlyNicole is quickly becoming our new favorite web series, and the latest episodes' foray into the do's and don'ts of first-date fashion are a little too familiar. (Glamour)
Imagine the glitz and glamour of Gatsby's 1920s, mixed with the gritty sleaze of New York in the '70s, and you have Donna Karan New York's elegantly edgy fall '13 campaign. (DKNY)
Let's here it for Minnesota! We're cheering right alongside the dedicated Minnesotans in this video, because it's the third state in just 10 days to legalize same-sex marriage, and that's just plain awesome. (Now This News)
We're all about the indie designers of today — but what about the lesser-known names of the past? It might have been a Coco Chanel world, but she wasn't the only one doing great things back in the day. (Fashionista)
#CandidlyNicole is quickly becoming our new favorite web series, and the latest episodes' foray into the do's and don'ts of first-date fashion are a little too familiar. (Glamour)
May 14, 2013 6:00 AM EDT
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Perhaps taking a leaf out of Saint Laurent's book, CK Calvin Klein has announced a rebrand as Calvin Klein Platinum Label. (WWD)
We'd be lying if we said we didn't empathize with these Princess Problems postcards, just a tiny bit. Seriously. (The Hairpin)
As far as we're concerned, there need be no direct correlation between age and adventurousness — and Helen Mirren's makeup artist certainly seems to agree. Props! (Fashionista)
In the wake of the Bangladesh factory collapse, the argument over ethically made clothing has come front and center — and this op-ed puts the spotlight on you, the consumer. (The Frisky)
Jourdan Dunn and Karlie Kloss channel their inner Martha Stewart and prepare dinner in this video portrayal of domestic bliss, supermodel edition. (Fashion Copious)
We'd be lying if we said we didn't empathize with these Princess Problems postcards, just a tiny bit. Seriously. (The Hairpin)
As far as we're concerned, there need be no direct correlation between age and adventurousness — and Helen Mirren's makeup artist certainly seems to agree. Props! (Fashionista)
In the wake of the Bangladesh factory collapse, the argument over ethically made clothing has come front and center — and this op-ed puts the spotlight on you, the consumer. (The Frisky)
Jourdan Dunn and Karlie Kloss channel their inner Martha Stewart and prepare dinner in this video portrayal of domestic bliss, supermodel edition. (Fashion Copious)
May 18, 2013 10:00 AM EDT
May 14, 2013 6:00 AM EDT
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Pet peeves — we've all got 'em. But as New Yorkers, there are certain things that make us angrier than others. Find out what your fellow city-folk despise. (Complex)
If you've been bumming that you missed out on tickets for the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic before they sold out, you've got a second chance. Today at 10 a.m., a group of extra tix will go on sale, so act quickly! (Veuve Clicquot)
The excitement of The Great Gatsby premiere may be over, but you can still relive the magic of the story right here in the Big Apple. Join The Great Gatsby Tour, which takes you through drinks at the 21 Club and baubles at Tiffany & Co., among other awesomeness. (NewYork.com)
It's official: The Bluth's banana stand was so popular that another location is opening up today. Check out all the Arrested Development-ness at Columbus Circle from noon to 7 p.m. (Huffington Post)
Well, here's something different...the Times wants us to drop it like it's hot. Drop-crotch pants, that is. They're on the hunt for street-style pics featuring the controversial bottoms. (Racked)
If you've been bumming that you missed out on tickets for the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic before they sold out, you've got a second chance. Today at 10 a.m., a group of extra tix will go on sale, so act quickly! (Veuve Clicquot)
The excitement of The Great Gatsby premiere may be over, but you can still relive the magic of the story right here in the Big Apple. Join The Great Gatsby Tour, which takes you through drinks at the 21 Club and baubles at Tiffany & Co., among other awesomeness. (NewYork.com)
It's official: The Bluth's banana stand was so popular that another location is opening up today. Check out all the Arrested Development-ness at Columbus Circle from noon to 7 p.m. (Huffington Post)
Well, here's something different...the Times wants us to drop it like it's hot. Drop-crotch pants, that is. They're on the hunt for street-style pics featuring the controversial bottoms. (Racked)
May 13, 2013 6:00 AM EDT
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Phillip Lim talks inspiration, Target, and shooting on location at a cocktail hour in his favorite Tokyo 'hood. (Styleite)
Thanks to Gatsby, '20s style is having a major moment right now — but how do you wear those adorable headpieces without going overboard? (Fashionista)
For all the progress we've made in the name of women's rights, the gender gap in politics still seems disproportionately large. Ann Friedman explores why the reasons go deeper than you'd think. (The Cut)
The runway might not agree, but apparently low-rise jeans are more popular than ever. The evidence? Premium-denim brand True Religion just sold for $826 million. (Business of Fashion)
The beauty biz gets smart as Silicon Valley entrepreneurs seek to move into the world of cosmetics. (WWD)
Thanks to Gatsby, '20s style is having a major moment right now — but how do you wear those adorable headpieces without going overboard? (Fashionista)
For all the progress we've made in the name of women's rights, the gender gap in politics still seems disproportionately large. Ann Friedman explores why the reasons go deeper than you'd think. (The Cut)
The runway might not agree, but apparently low-rise jeans are more popular than ever. The evidence? Premium-denim brand True Religion just sold for $826 million. (Business of Fashion)
The beauty biz gets smart as Silicon Valley entrepreneurs seek to move into the world of cosmetics. (WWD)
May 13, 2013 6:00 AM EDT
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The rumors aren't true – Rihanna does not have another man on her arm. Not in that way, at least. RiRi was recently spotted spending some quality time shopping with her younger brother, Rajad, in New York City last week. Nothing beats the good ol' brother-sister bond. (E! Online)
This Thursday, May 16, from 6 to 9 p.m., ultra-fun shoe label Swedish Hasbeens will launch a pop-up shop at the Kiitos Marimekko store at 1262 Third Avenue. Grab a bite and some bubbly as you check out their new "Call of the Wild" collection. (Swedish Hasbeens)
Brunch does a complete 180 starting this weekend, when Little Italy's favorite pizza speakeasy launches its brand new brunch menu. Open for brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the restaurant's delicious options include breakfast pizza, BLT pizza, and — soon to be our favorite — the hangover pizza. (180)
Start your weeks off right this season at The Windsor's new all-night Monday happy hours. The Gansevoort Park and West Village locations will offer half-priced wine, prosecco, signature cocktails, and more. All. Night. Long. (The Windsor)
Master of mod Lisa Perry is hosting an unbelievable sample sale this week featuring items up to 90% off. Stop by the store at 988 Madison Avenue between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. from May 16 to May 28 for some major finds. (Lisa Perry)
This Thursday, May 16, from 6 to 9 p.m., ultra-fun shoe label Swedish Hasbeens will launch a pop-up shop at the Kiitos Marimekko store at 1262 Third Avenue. Grab a bite and some bubbly as you check out their new "Call of the Wild" collection. (Swedish Hasbeens)
Brunch does a complete 180 starting this weekend, when Little Italy's favorite pizza speakeasy launches its brand new brunch menu. Open for brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the restaurant's delicious options include breakfast pizza, BLT pizza, and — soon to be our favorite — the hangover pizza. (180)
Start your weeks off right this season at The Windsor's new all-night Monday happy hours. The Gansevoort Park and West Village locations will offer half-priced wine, prosecco, signature cocktails, and more. All. Night. Long. (The Windsor)
Master of mod Lisa Perry is hosting an unbelievable sample sale this week featuring items up to 90% off. Stop by the store at 988 Madison Avenue between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. from May 16 to May 28 for some major finds. (Lisa Perry)
May 11, 2013 9:00 AM EDT
Weekend Buzz: Festival Fashion, Brunch Comedy, & Shopping Soirees
We probably don't have to remind you, but festival season in the District officially kicks off this weekend. Since we know you're already busy plotting out your favorite concerts and lineups, here's a handy guide to rocking the best duds ever. (Brightest Young Things)
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May 11, 2013 8:00 AM CDT
Design Eye Candy, Lady Brewers, & More We're Buzzing About This Week
If you're looking for weekend plans that are off the beaten path, we've got something that's right up your alley. Check out the Chicago screening of Sign Painters, an anecdotal history of the craft of...you guessed it...sign painting. Tix are selling out fast, so scoop them up now. (Tickets Now… Read More
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