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Revolver, Mollusk Surf Shop, And Others Team Up For New Mission Boutique

5 Things To Know This AM — Apr 25 2011

Lady Gaga: Quarter-Life Crisis or Publicity Stunt?

Nab A Starring Role In Converse’s New Music Video + Downloa...

Paloma Faith, Graham Coxon, and Bill Ryder-Jones might not ring a bell this side of the ocean, but on the other side of the Atlantic, these musicians are i

What We’re Wearing: Helen Totes A Vintage ’80s Bally Bag

Helen Yi, Editorial Intern What I'm Wearing: “Silence + Noise sweater, J.Crew silk blouse that I nabbed at their amazing NYC sample sale, Madewe

Azalea’s New Shop Has A Name: Rand + Statler

Much like parents who name their baby several weeks post-birth, the owners of Azalea like to let the moniker of their shops marinate a little before making

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

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Summer Staples: Face Moisturizers We Love

by Betsey McLain

Steal The Perfect Summer Bling With Our Kara Ross Giveaway

One R29 reader will score a stingray cuff and gold-plated feather earrings from Kara by Kara Ross!

by Kristian Laliberte

Alternative Apparel Makes A Splash on Abbot Kinney

It’s all good news for Venice residents and those of us who just like to visit Venice’s hottest shopping strip, because the incredible Alternat

by Kate Mulling

We’d Totally Buy Tickets To See Lara Stone Play A Bond Girl

Taking a page from Cindy Crawford and Gemma Ward’s playbook, it looks like Lara Stone may be the next super model looking to make a splash on the big

Street Style, Back To Black

Who she is: Katie Where we spotted her: In the Loop. Why we love her: Katie's sporting a lot more black than we're used to seeing in spring, but

by Shani Silver

A Click Away: Jesse Kamm Opens Online Store

After relaunching her namesake collection to rave reviews, designer Jesse Kamm is back on L.A.’s fashion stage in a big way. So we’re excited t

This Is Our Jam: Cults, “Abducted”

Phil Spector's girl-group productions were known for their bright harmonies and Wall of Sound production, yet there was often darkness and melancholy

by Nathan Reese

Burgers And Beers Unite: POP BURGER Opens POP PUB

Our summer bodies are very, very afraid—on Friday, our favorite late-night, drunken obession, POP BURGER, is doubling the calories with POP PUB, open

by Kristian Laliberte

Caption This: Gourmet Gadgets For Vogue May 2011 By Steven Klein

Winning caption: “Hannibal Lecter's ideal mate.” —Kendall McKinven Runner up: “also works on your cheating ex-husband…&#

What To Wear To Epic Royal Wedding Parties Around Chicago

Every corner of the world has hearts-aflutter for the impending marriage of His Royal Highness Prince William to The Luckiest Girl On Earth Kate Middleton.

by Shani Silver

Rock Out! Chris Benz And Brad Goreski Host This Year’s Art ...

We told you about this event back in March, so we wanted to issue a gentle reminder that now May 12 is not so far away. But, don't worry, you still ha

by Kristian Laliberte

Is This The Most Feared Woman In Chinatown?

Judging by her sunny picture, you wouldn't expect lawyer Heather McDonald to be one of the most feared women in Chinatown and the Garment District. Co

by Kristian Laliberte

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Rad Or Bad: Is The Illusion Skirt Just A Fashion Blogger Meme?

Above, from left: Preen Line Maxi Skirt, $545, available at Net-a-Porter; Chloe spring '11, Cheap Monday Sheer Maxi Skirt, $100.41, available at ASOS.

Swap Your Old Clothing, Plus Get On-The-Spot Alterations Tonight!

DIY-happy community organization The Social Fabric is hosting its first-ever clothing swap tonight. Not only can you load up on free castaways (and get rid

by Mark Iantosca

5 Can’t-Miss Rock Shows This Week

Twin Tigers at The Empty Bottle, 4/25, $8. If you're interested in indie rock that's got a low-fi sound without even a hint of candy-ass, we'

by Shani Silver

Brit Shows Fans She’s Still Got It

Reports of six fans hyperventilating and passing-out from excitement came over the weekend when popstar Britney Spears unexpectedly joined Nicki Minaj on s

Find PBRs And Handlebar Mustaches With The Hipster Bingo App

Without knowing it, we could have won a game of bingo this weekend in Fort Greene. Sort of! We just spotted the Hipster Bingo App on TrendHunter today, and

by Kristian Laliberte

7/8 T-Shirts In Vogue’s “Affordable T-Shirt” Ro...

We know how much work goes into creating quality clothing, which is why our shopping roundups tend to feature just as many big-ticket items as affordable p

New Eats: Mity Nice Changes Things Up This Spring

The newly renovated Mity Nice celebrates National Hamburger Month (May, if you didn't know) with a specialty gourmet burger for every day of the week.

by Shani Silver

Exclusive! American Apparel’s Limited-Edition Neon Nail Pol...

Not to make a joke about a sensitive subject, but these are the kinds of nail polishes you want to explode on your fingers (don't worry—the bott

Is Macy’s The Leader In Sustainable, Green Retail?

It may be surprising, but the recent steps Macy's has taken in decreasing their carbon footprint seem rather innovative in terms of what other departm

Florodora Hosts A Trunk Show Twofer

Most of us who are shopping-savvy are also natural born multitaskers, and thankfully, Florodora shares this charming trait. On Friday, April 29 from noon t

by Shani Silver

5 Things To Know This AM — Apr 25 2011

Half Moon Bay natives-turned-New Yorkers Sam and Jonah Buffa of the soon-to-be-opened Freemans Sporting Club explain why the time is right to open a barber

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

NYC Hot Sale: Scosha Jewelry Sample Sale

Stock up on Scosha's coveted bracelets and jewelry at this 4-day sample sale. Head to their Williamsburg boutique for up to 50% off over 50 silver and

by Lisa Dionisio

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The Perfect Dress For Any Summer Event

Do Date Night Right At 13 Of Our Favorite Romantic Restaurants

Fall in love (or lust) with our cheat-sheet to NYC's most atmospheric date destinations.

by Julia Bainbridge

6 Spring Shoe Styles We Want Pronto

We've rounded up the six essential shoe styles every SoCal girl needs asap.

by Kate Mulling

5 Things To Know This AM — Apr 25 2011

A style blogger shows Chicago how spring brights are done. It is totally possible to have a crush on a pair of pants. (Dara!) Did you see the tweet? The Av

by Shani Silver

5 Things To Know This AM — Apr 25 2011

Always a bridesmaid…See Keira Knightley wearing cranberry at her brother’s wedding this weekend. (Radar) Did you lose any personal belongings

5 Things To Know This AM — Apr 25 2011

His-and-hers leg shots are our favorites. (Jak&Jil) You might think it's just blow-and-go (ew, not that you guys), but chances are you're mak