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Peep ModCloth Founder Susan Koger’s Awe-Inspiring Closet!

First Look: Lady Gaga’s Fame Campaign Has Men Crawling All Over Her

10 Genius Pieces From Topshop To Upgrade Your Look Now

by Leeann Duggan

eM Productions’ Sample Sale Is An Urban Cool Girl’s D...

Wondering how you can be one of those girls who always gets stopped on the street with a “where did you get that?” Look no further than eM Prod

by Emily Singer

Your Official Style Primer For Going Back To School, Work, Or Jus...

Sure, it may look like the time for frivolous summer fun outside your window, but don't be fooled, dear reader — a return to reality is approach

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Viva Geometry! This Brooklyn-Based Jewelry Line Will Last A Lifetime

by Emily Singer

Just Out! The Finalists Of The 2012 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund

Getting nominated for a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund is kind of like the American Idol of fashion — you show your skills off to a panel of judges, compete

Indie Invasion! Get Your BB Dakota, Mink Pink, & Aryn K On A Dime

Hey indie darlings, does your wardrobe wish list consist of all things BB Dakota, Mink Pink, Wildfox, and Show Me Your Mumu? Wish no longer! Thompson Fifte

Beat The Heat In Alice & Trixie’s Breezy Frocks And Tanks

Ever feel like prettying up is a chore during these hot and humid late-summer months? We get it — fabric sticking to our skin doesn’t exactly m

See Chicago’s Best Local Shops Hit The Runway

by Seija Rankin

Lily Cole Launches Cruelty-Free Makeup With The Body Shop

Talk about model behavior: British beauty Lily Cole has debuted a new collection for The Body Shop that'll make you feel beautiful from the inside out

This Is So Adorable: Michelle, Matilda, And Jason Segel Makes 3

Matilda Ledger is growing up faster than her mom Michelle Williams' pixie cut is growing out! Donning Converse, cut-offs and classic Ray-Bans, the Bro

by Julia Miller

Need Some Summer Hair Inspiration To Help You Survive The Heat?

by Holly E. Thomas

5 Outfits To Try: How To Pull Off The Tomboy Look

Hitting Snooze Isn’t A Sin With These Pro Hair & Makeup Tips

Oversleep this morn? Oh we've been there…and it ain't pretty. Often, we end up with mismatched socks or a mad dash makeup sesh at the first

by Sarah St. Lifer

A Love Letter To Barneys NY Could Earn You $5,000

Luxury retailer Barneys New York announced the opening of their Madison Avenue flagship store’s revamped, fifth floor, designer shoe heaven— a

by Sara Nersesian

Totes R29: 10 Best Submissions From Our 3-Day Weekend Twitter Con...

Ever since the Fourth of July seriously bummed us out by happening on a Wednesday (rude!), we've been dreaming of the perfect three-day weekend to wor

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Forget Catwoman: Anne Hathaway Goes Mugatu For A Fallon Makeover

You can put her in as many sexy Catwoman outfits or gut-wrenching trailers as you want, but there is no doubt about it: Anne Hathaway, at heart, will alway

by Leila Brillson

This Is Our Jam: Angel Haze, “New York”

Tomorrow, 21-year-old rapper Angel Haze will release Reservation, a technically assured fireball of an EP that sounds like the exact opposite of its title.

by Nathan Reese

Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Et Al Get Paid £1 To Walk In The Olympics

A plane ticket to London? A few hundred dollars. A 2012 Olympic Summer Games T-shirt? $20. Hiring world-famous models for the night? A lot less than you mi

by Carlye Wisel

Chaiken Brings Its Work-Friendly Wares To The Web

While there’s nothing that beats strolling into a shop and ogling the goods in person, it’s always nice to have the option to hole up at home a

by Jaime Bolker

Marion Cotillard Covers Vogue‘s Age Issue, Does No...

Elegantly dressed in a navy blue velvet suit jacket, Marion Cotillard looks phenomenal on Vogue's August cover. And, with piercing blue eyes and soft

by Annie Georgia Gre...

Nail Art’s New Wave: Grab The Hot, New “Burning Love&...

Under His Thumb: Peep Deets Of Mick Jagger & Angelina Jolie’...

“She scares me a little — I like that” is always the mark of a great relationship, right? Allegedly, Mick Jagger said those exact words a

by Sarah St. Lifer

Celebrate Re.Stock’s Birthday & New Locale With A Super Sale!

Designer clothes are all well and good, but they're not exactly easy on our wallets, budgets, and/or savings account. So, we turn to sample and flash

by Seija Rankin

Score Some Bright Basics At A Discount At Periwinkle’s Summ...

Now that July is more than half over, it seems a little counterintuitive to splurge on summer duds — after all, the recent heat wave has made us more

by Holly E. Thomas

Dream Ticket: Proenza Schouler’s Newest PS11 Goes For Gold

Opening Ceremony's counting down to the 2012 summer Olympics with exclusive products that, let's just say, have us anticipating the athletic pano

by Willow Lindley

Follow This San Francisco Style Blogger’s Tour Of Her Favor...

RiRi For River Island Makes Perfect (Phonetic) Sense

RiRi + RI doesn't just please our love of good acronyms, but the announcement that the megastar is teaming up with U.K. High Street brand River Island

by Leila Brillson

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Watch: Beyoncé’s Thank You Note To Michelle Obama

You may be asking: Why is there an acoustic-strummed montage of first lady Michelle Obama's daily amazingness, and why is Beyoncé talking about

by Julia Miller

Win James Bond’s Teeny, Tiny, Oh-So-Stylish Shorts

That Connery sure could wear 'em, hunh? Donned in 1965's Thunderball by the OGB (original James Bond), these tiny blue shorts have left an impres

by Gabriel Bell

Ralph Lauren’s Chinese-Made Olympic Uniforms Continue To Ge...

Talk about raining on our patriotic parade! While we were off dreaming about how handsome Ryan Lochte looks in that Opening Ceremony uniform last week, we

by Carlye Wisel

Best Coast, Hot Chip, & More Awesome Shows This Week

Best Coast, Those Darlins, DIIV: July 17, Terminal 5, $30 Our shared love for Best Coast is no secret, so we shouldn’t have to tell you twice to chec

by Nathan Reese

How Do These MK & Ashley Olsen-Designed Sneakers Make You Feel?

All sneakers are not created equal. Though the comfy shoes have recently won favor with the fashion set, anyone who's toyed with the idea of wearing a

Madonna Channels Gaga In Her New Video

Madonna just released the video for “Turn Up The Radio,” in which she cruises around Italy in a convertible with a bunch of sexy people who wer

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Miley Cyrus Goes Blonde

For a while now, Miley Cyrus has been one of the few celebs out there resisting the call of blondeness – but now she's given in, and we gotta ha

20 Ocean-Inspired Home Picks From An L.A. Decor Star

Beat The Heat With A Healthy Smoothie Treat

Here, in the Sunshine State, it can be hard to fathom downing a hearty breakfast or a late lunch with the heat beating down on us. Well, slab on that sunsc

by Carissa Chesanek

Pinterest Account Of The Day: Kneeland Co.

They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but we think visiting Joanna Williams of Kneeland Co.'s account will probably do your body even mo

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Is Justin Bieber Drunk Tweeting?

In a shocking turn of events, Canadian darling and all-around angel of purity, Justin Bieber, lost a little of the good boy sheen when he apparently got dr

Your Horoscopes For The Week Of July 16

M.Patmos spring '12 presentation Photographed by Nico Iliev Aries (March 21-April 19)This week, it's important to understand the difference betwe

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5 Things To Know This AM — Jul 16 2012

Well derrièred actresses of Brooklyn, stand at attention! Your chance at a big (Dakota Fanning level) cinematic break is tonight! DF and Elizabeth O

by Julia Miller

5 Things To Know This AM — Jul 16 2012

We’re firm believers that pizza is an all day, every day kind of meal, but is especially tasty in the AM. So, obviously, we’re thrilled to try

by Angela Tafoya

5 Things To Know This AM — Jul 16 2012

Dior releases the retro shots of the Miss Dior fall '12 campaign starring Mila Kunis, a.k.a. our dream BFF. (The Cut) Sure, bike-handle streamers migh

by Michelle King

5 Things To Know This AM — Jul 16 2012

Packing can be a real drag, but these helpful tips will bring out the best of your beach vacay. (Style On The Line) Now that Pitchfork has wrapped, it'

by Seija Rankin

5 Things To Know This AM — Jul 16 2012

Get up-close and personal with the gorgeous photos from Carolyn Murphy's Brentwood abode. (RDuJour) The coolest band to come from L.A. is completely s

by Sarah St. Lifer

5 Things To Know This AM — Jul 16 2012

Looking for an easy DIY to spice up your room? This abstract art project might just be perfect for you. (aTypical Day) Still feeling sticky and sweaty, pos

by Maia Schoenfelder