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Halloween Costume Inspiration From L.A.’s Local Tastemakers

Gainsbourg, Birkin, & Bardot Come To Life In Biopic!

Klassy Goldberg

Prediction: This Collection Will Be Your Spring Urban Jungle Uniform

Laura Jean Story

Calling All Brides! Score 50% Off At Priscilla Of Boston’s ...

These next few months will be your last chance to walk down the aisle — er, rows — of designer wedding gown emporium Priscilla of Boston. The S

by Jessica Velez

New Zine Turns Print On Its Head (And Inside-Out, And Forwards-Back)

Watch This Behind-The-Scenes Vid Of Our Boyfriend Vs. Girlfriend ...

Well, you guys are evenly split on whether swapping clothes with your girlfriend (or boyfriend) is acceptable — some of y'all find it endearing

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3 Home DIYs For Advanced Crafters Only!

As we prepare to hunker down and switch into hibernation mode, we've gotten a sudden urge to nest and work on all sorts of homey projects. Lucky for u

by Willow Lindley

Wool And The Gang’s Event Is The Coolest Thing In Yarn

Get a little tied up in your casual knitting project this season? Have no idea how to do it at all? You're in luck: The hand-knitting pros of Wool And

by Laura Jean Story

Cool Corduroys To Replace Your Fall Jeans

Daily Diversion: Is It Old?

For those of you who don't spend 15 hours a day on the Internet, there's a handy site that'll tell you if something hilarious you've fo

The It Jacket Everyone (Including Rachel Bilson) Is Lusting After

What do Naomi Watts, Mary-Kate Olsen, Kim K., and Rachel Bilson have in common? (Aside from being beautiful, rich, and famous, of course.) They’ve al

by Amanda Keiser

I Love My…Grandfather’s Vintage Pringle Sweater

Verena von Pfetten is the editor-in-chief at Styleite. She tweets here, has two French Bulldogs, and loves to eat. “I have two sisters and a mom with

by Verena von Pfetten

8 Cheesy (And Easy!) Halloween Costumes For The Procrastinator

by Klassy Goldberg

Weekend Must-Do: This New Boozy Brunch Is Bottomless

25 Degrees, the River North burger and wine spot you've probably stopped into on a many a weeknight, is now tempting you back on the weekend, too. The

by Shani Silver

Celebrity Beauty

Milla Jovovich Is a Natural (Beauty) Disaster In The Campari Cale...

Milla Jovovich is back at modeling, posing for the 2012 Campari calendar as a human whirlpool, tragic tornado, and fiery blaze. (Anyone in the mood for a c

by Isabel Cafaro

Dames + Desserts = The Sartorially Sweet “Lookbook Cookbook...

Here at the R29 HQ, we're pretty much always hungry; hungry for sweet little delicacies of stellar style, morsels of fresh fashion inspiration, and (d

by Christie Craft

How To Wear Knits Without Overheating

Oh, we do love the knitted top. But sweating? Not so much. Even with cool temps, the wrong texture underneath a woolen piece can make it feel like mid-July

This Is Our Jam: Dash Speaks, “Monster Mash (Dash Spooks Re...

For a holiday as reliant on partying as Halloween, it’s important to have some appropriately spooky jams to help you get freaky on the dance floor. S

by Nathan Reese

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Will You Pick Up Style.com’s Print Magazine Or Are You Stic...

The first issue of Style.com's long-awaited print magazine — aptly named Style.com/Print, is finally hitting the shelves this Monday, October 31

Announcing The Winner Of The Lust List Styling Challenge (And $1,...

Last month, we challenged you to mock up the best outfits your beautiful minds could create using our addictive contest tool featuring Nine West's equ

Style Syllabus: Knit Hits For Homecoming

Rainbow Brite! Peep Sassoon’s New Color-Blocked Hair For Fall

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

This $300,000 T-Shirt Might Actually Be Worth It

Before you freak out, it's for a good cause, 'k? Local indie t-shirt design hub Threadless has partnered with artists Justin & Christine Gign

by Shani Silver

Fresh Florals And A Yummy New Scent From Banana Republic Spring &...

Simon Kneen, the creative director of wardrobe-staple maker Banana Republic, presented the spring '12 collection at The Glass House in NYC on Tuesday

by Isabel Cafaro

Katie Ermilio Spring ’12 Is A (Bridesmaid’s) Dream

by Laura Jean Story

Biopic Babe: Who Should Play Grace Kelly?

Right on the heels of Michelle Williams’ take on Marilyn Monroe, it looks like Hollywood is gearing up for another biopic starring a beautiful blonde

by Kate Mulling

Score Stella & Dot At A Discount Tonight!

Tonight, in a lightening-fast trunk show, Stella & Dot will take over Dress Up, to show off new gems and jewels Chicago ladies can't live without.

by Shani Silver

The Devil Wears Diapers? Check Out The New Conde Nast Children...

The chicest new children's book doesn't take place in the land of Narnia or even an English rose garden (cough, cough, Madonna), but rather the m

by Gina Marinelli

Which Of Heidi Klum’s Costumes Do You Like Best?

Heidi Klum is the queen of Halloween costumes. The annual party she co-hosts with husband Seal is the gold standard in terms of costume conception, executi

Here’s How To Wear A Bra With A See-Through Top

If you're as obsessed with our “1 Girl, 4 Looks,” column as we are, you'll know that Jenne Lombardo — W Hotel's Global Fas

by Kristian Laliberte

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Attention Dapper Gents! This Trunk Show Is Totally You

This Thursday through Saturday, hit your man above the belt. No really. Haberdash Chicago is hosting a Gitman Vintage fall/winter trunk show, making it rea

by Shani Silver

Heads Up: Minnie Mortimer’s First L.A. Store Is Happening (Very S...

Minnie Mortimer has the perfect blend of East Coast sophistication and West Coast cool, and now this pedigreed beach babe is gracing Southern Cali with her

by Kate Mulling

14 Awesome Geek-Chic Specs To Try On Now!

by Klassy Goldberg

14 Nail Art Snaps That Give Us Major Envy

by Shani Silver

Who Wore It Best: Boyfriend Vs. Girlfriend Style!

by Annie Georgia Gre...

What L.A.’s Hottest Pastry Chef Wears To Work And Play

by Kate Mulling

Our Fall Suiting Guide For Boss Ladies

5 Things To Know This AM — Oct 27 2011

The sickest Halloween costumes come courtesy of the biggest names in the fashion biz. Did you expect any less? (Fashionologie) It's not easy being rea

by Isabel Cafaro

5 Things To Know This AM — Oct 27 2011

Forget pumpkin lattes! Here's a roundup of the four best pumpkin beers to sip this fall. (7×7) Much-loved Marina spot Tacolicious will open its M

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

5 Things To Know This A.M. — Oct 27 2011

It's no doubt that our fav supermodel Heidi Klum loves Halloween as much as we do, so we're so psyched to see her costumes this year. Hint: Monke

by Isabel Cafaro

5 Things To Know This AM — Oct 27 2011

We cannot get enough of this modern Halloween decor. Long overdue! (Chicago Shopping) What do you think of Leah's leggings? We're…um…

by Shani Silver

5 Things To Know This AM — Oct 27 2011

Just in time for Halloween, it’s vampire vs. vampire! True Blood’s Stephen Moyer says it’s fun to mock Twilight. (E) Tell us what you thi

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