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Get Up To 70% Off Designer Consignment At This Weekend Warehouse Sale

Alice Waters On The First Meal She Ever Made, Biggest Breakthrough, And More

Katie Hintz-Zambrano

Watch James Franco’s Brother F*ck Himself

Kristian Laliberte

Best Of The Week: Our Top 10 Stories — Aug 26 2011

Fall dresses, glitter nail polish, and more—your cheat sheet for the week.

L.A. Street Style: Multi-Colored Dream Dress

Bright hues are all the rage this fall, but here’s a new spin on this emerging trend: Don’t just wear one bright color, wear all of them! This

by Kate Mulling

Serious Savings At Cary Lane This Weekend

Sure, the fall wares are starting to roll in, but let's not forget that S.F. is just starting to heat up, which makes all of these summer sales extra-

by Jessica Velez

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Nicole Miller’s Bike-Gear Bags Are Off The Chain

by Gina Marinelli

Smell Like New York Love With Bond No. 9’s New Perfumes

It's no secret that Bond No. 9's muse is New York City. With scents like Bryant Park, Riverside Drive and Bleecker Street, you can pretty much sn

by Zoila Sylvester

Street Style: Your Best Shot

Who she is: Dahlia Where we spotted her: On Oak Street. Why we love her: We get the feeling that Dahlia dabbles in a little street-style photography of her

by Shani Silver

The First-Ever Valencia Evening Fair Kicks Off Tonight!

It’s no secret that the Mission is home to some of the best boutiques, restaurants, and coffee shops in the city. And tonight at the first-ever Valen

by Jessica Velez

Plastic Bodega Bags, Done Up As Real, Leather Handbags

Plastic bodega bags are a ubiquitous presence in everyday life: Stashed under your kitchen sink, littering your car and bedroom, and artfully flying in the

by Alison Baitz

Players, Food, Style: Our Ultimate Guide To The U.S. Open

Photos courtesy of Adidas. Here at Refinery29, there's a very special event that we're hotly anticipating, and for a week, this New York happenin

by Gina Marinelli

Zoe Saldana Is Cool In Coral At The Colombiana Premiere

Zoe Saldana may be getting some flack for being too slim to be a convincing action hero, but when it comes to her fashion choices, she’s a real power

by Kate Mulling

Caption This: Daphne Groeneveld And Pascal Greggory For Numéro By...

Winning caption: “When I suggested water wings, I had something else in mind, but hey… let's give it a shot!” —Andrea Engelsbe

How Stupid Is This NYC Earthquake Tattoo?

In Friday lame news, the Huffington Post is reporting on Brooklyn tattoo parlor Citizen Ink Studio's reaction to Tuesday's underwhelming tremors.

by Kristian Laliberte

One Yummy Summer Recipe To Try Before It’s Too Late!

Let us preface this by saying we wouldn't be trumpeting this recipe if we didn't think you could actually do it at home. (Trust us, if we can, yo

by Shani Silver

First Day Of High-School Outfits For Any Dress Code

by Emma from The Emm...

The Hells Angels Are Suing Mad At Wildfox

Wildfox is an L.A. brand that are known for their sassy T-shirts, but with their latest design, they’ve provoked the ire of infamous motorcycle club,

by Kate Mulling

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This Perks-Packed Shopping Event Benefits More Than Your Closet

On August 30, we want to see you in shopping-mode at Paul Stuart Townhouse. This classic luxury clothing institution is opening its doors for a shopping ev

by Shani Silver

Indestructible, Custom Fake Nails Are The Terminator Of Press-Ons

These Custom Nail Solution press-ons are the reusable, personalized plastic nails that are created to fit each user's nail beds perfectly. The kit com

Kiehl’s Is Mad Old, Launches Iconic Heritage Collection

New York City: Our ruthless, urban oasis where dreams are born and the weak get kicked to the curb quicker than last season's trends. And part of what

by Zoila Sylvester

The Affordable Clutch You’ll Carry Everywhere

When stocking your closet with the basics, those pricey investment pieces can add up quick. If your bag collection is missing (or craving) a great black cl

by Shani Silver

The Next Met Costume Institute Exhibit: Miuccia Prada And Elsa Sc...

The Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibit was a supreme hit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and was probably the most successful and memorable Costu

L.A. Hot Sale: Linea Pelle’s One-Day Sale

If you’re near Downtown L.A. today, we have news for you! Make sure you hit up Linea Pelle’s hot sale at the legendary Cooper Building. Stocked

Hotel Hotlist: Your Guide To All The Brand-New, Super-Luxe Stayca...

What To Wear To Oakland’s Newest Booze-And-Bocce Hotspot

Make Westing photo by Molly DeCoudreaux Bocce and booze? Definitely not your typical combo, but that’s precisely what goes down at Uptown Oakland&rsq

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

Inside Gap 1969’s Inspiring Downtown L.A. Studio

Peep inside the inspiring Downtown L.A. design headquarters of Gap’s cool 1969 collection.

by Kate Mulling

10 Tech Toys For Fashion Week And Beyond

by Jennifer Barton

A Crown Of Skinny Braids Equals Clean And Elegant

Name: April Lee Occupation: Education specialist Age: 31 Website/Twitter handle: Yotsky Hometown: Honolulu Favorite childhood hairdo: “Combed bangs w

5 Things To Know This AM — Aug 26 2011

For those tired of scribbling notes on scraps of paper they'll never read again, we suggest this modern dry-erase DIY. (Apartment Therapy Chicago) Man

by Shani Silver

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5 Things To Know This AM — Aug 26 2011

More awesome braid ideas! Here's how to do the pretzel twist. (Cup of Jo) Here's a mini history on nail polish, which started all the way back in

5 Things To Know This AM — Aug 26 2011

Anna Wintour lands on Forbes' list of the 100 most powerful women, and then follows it up with a claim that she does not think she's intimidating

by Gina Marinelli

5 Things To Know This AM — Aug 26 2011

You can’t make this stuff up: Mark Wahlberg and his brother Donnie are opening a burger joint called—wait for it—Wahlburgers. (LAist) See

5 Things To Know This AM — Aug 26 2011

Think the newly retired Steve Jobs was born in a black mockneck and dad jeans? Check out this 60-plus image slideshow for proof to the contrary. (SF Gate)

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano