Refinery29 Archives - June 17, 2011

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NYC Stages A Bike Ride Protest Against Anti Short-Skirt Cop

Kristian Laliberte

Get A Free Shoeshine At F.S.C. Barber This Weekend

What Fatherhood Has Taught 9 Awesome Local Dads

Katie Hintz-Zambrano

Connie Shows You How To Get Leopard-Spotted Nails

Leopard spots are so ubiquitous these days, they might as well be considered a neutral—but getting them onto your fingers seem a bit trickier. “

Laura Ellner Paints San Francisco Red

They say if you want to know a city, you’ve got to know the locals. We say if you want to know a city, you’ve got to party with the local It Gi

Seattle’s Coolest Band Custom Made A Bike Perfect For NYC, ...

Seattle band Motopony teamed up with Republic on a beyond cool-colored Dutch fixie bike. Win it here!

by Kristian Laliberte

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Blowout Spot Drybar Arrives In S.F.!

No cuts. No colors. Just blowouts. That's the philosophy behind new hair shop Drybar, which opens its doors on Fillmore today! The mini-chain, which a

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

Best Of The Week: Our Top 10 Stories — Jun 17 2011

Cool dads, pink-tipped hair, and more—our cheat sheet for the week!

This Is Real Housewife Alex McCord In Lingerie

After what seems like 20 years living it up in Morocco, the Real Housewives of New York are finally back in, well, New York, and boy did some of their husb

by Kristian Laliberte

The Least-Gross Clothing Swap We’ve Ever Seen

Most clothing swaps evoke images of smelly old shoes and tattered T-shirts we wouldn't even wear to bed. Local revolutionary Fyra's vintage and h

by Shani Silver

L.A. Street Style: Think Pink

We’ve already waxed poetic on our love of bright pink pants for a Southern Cali summer, but we’re also quite taken with this neon shade of hot-

by Kate Mulling

6 Bands To Hear At This Weekend’s Northside Festival

The Northside Festival , a showcase featuring the best of Brooklyn’s many musicians, filmmakers, and artists (as well as some guest talent from aroun

by Nathan Reese

Caption This: Jai Shin For Singles Korea By Kim Je Won

Winning caption: “I'm going to tie-one-on tonight!” —Kimberly Stanton Runner up: “If I just keep drinking this outfit will com

Chic Lunch Boxes That Won’t Make You Feel Like A Kid

A Hipster-Approved MTA Map Of NYC

Finally, a definitive map to help you find—or avoid—those colorblock-wearing, un-showered folk we affectionately refer to as hipsters. This fau

Get 15% Off Your Purchase When You Flash A Pic Of Your Dad At The...

Welcome Stranger and sister stores Azalea and Rand and Statler are helping you cash in your love for dear ole dad this weekend. Shoppers who come in and fl

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

New Pics From Derek Lam’s Lower-Priced Line 10 Crosby

Street Style: Happiness Is A Cool Striped Maxi-Dress

Who she is: Maya Where we spotted her: On State Street. Why we love her: Happiness is a cool striped maxi-dress and a sparkling personality. Even in a phot

by Shani Silver

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Come Over To The Dark Side With An Alex And Chloe Sale

Alex and Chloe, the best e-boutique for edgy boys and girls with a vaguely punk sensibility, is having a kickass online sale! You'll be head over sky-

A Weird, Striped Pop-Up Shop In Between Two Bouncy Castles

Visit the larger-than-life Chelsea art installation Rainbow City (brought to you by AOL) before it closes on July 5, and the infectious happiness of this a

Edible-Looking Rings That Let You Have Your Cake (And Wear It, Too!)

by Emma from The Emm...

eBay Offers Up Alexander Wang Exclusives For One Day Only!

eBay is providing an opportunity to stock up on Alexander Wang with a one-day sale running from 6 a.m. EST Friday, June 17 to 6 a.m. EST Saturday.

Check Out L.A.’s Hottest New Line, 71 Stanton

by Kate Mulling

Watch the Ottomans Fly at NYC’s Hottest New Hotel

by Gina Marinelli

Score Adorbs Free Totes At Sunday’s Refinery29 Shop Crawl!

As if you needed another reason to come out and shop with us this Sunday, well anyway we thought we'd drop this bit of added incentive. When you make

by Shani Silver

Heidi Klum Has A Pile Of Sand In Her NYC Home

Heidi Klum and Seal are a strange couple—what with their annual themed wedding renewals and mega-elaborate couple Halloween costumes. So, when it com

The Ultimate Sale: Buy-Get-One-Free At Michelle Tan…Really!

When local designer Michelle Tan says she's having a buy one, get one free sale, she means it. This weekend only, shop at either of her Bucktown or Bl

by Shani Silver

The Cutest Maxi-Dresses To Complete Your Summer Wardrobe

Want to make a big splash this summer? Look no further—we've scouted the crème de la crème of L.A.'s most essential wardrobe piece: the maxi-dress.

by Kate Mulling

Jenny Kang’s Inspiring Pop-Prep Style

Jenny Kang is total camera fodder for street-style photographers. Her affinity for bright colors and playful, tomboy-esque silhouettes constantly land her

by Gina Marinelli

3 Restaurants, 3 Outfits: Be Summer-Chic While You Eat

Your go-to guide on what to wear to three of NYC's summer-perfect restaurants.

by Gina Marinelli

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5 Fun Things To Do This Weekend

There's a lot of pressure to enjoy a summer weekend in Chicago. I mean, we can pretty much count the number of warm, rain-free weekends we get on one,

by Shani Silver

16 Awesome Events To Add To Your Weekend Agenda

The weekend is finally upon us! And thanks to the cloud-free skies and somewhat summer-y (okay, spring-y) temps, there’s no better time to get out of the

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

5 Things To Know This AM — Jun 17 2011

Coco Rocha discovers Rebecca Black has deleted her weekend anthem “Friday” on YouTube. Funnies ensue. (Racked) Peter Lippmann's photograph

5 Things To Know This AM — Jun 17 2011

Like camping but not roughing it? Try out these five upgraded lodging options around the Bay that are also supremely kid-friendly. (7×7) After 32 year

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

5 Things To Know This AM — Jun 17 2011

How gorgeous does Alicia Keys look with her bright pink lips and dramatic eyeliner? (Stylelist) Jessica Alba continues to inspire with her awesome maternit

5 Things To Know This Am — Jun 17 2011

Okay, this glitter nail polish looks way better than its predecessors. (Hunter Style) Taschen sets up shop (within a shop) at The Art Institute. (Racked Ch

by Shani Silver

5 Things To Know This AM — Jun 17 2011

The Search For The Next Kate Moss, NYT On NYT, And Brooklyn Is The New Harvard.