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Do Over: Summarize Your Canadian Tuxedo

August’s Coolest Non-Festival Concerts

Odds & Ends: Herbed Olive Oil Ice Cubes

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Cat Deeley Is Totally Winning At Dark Lipstick

Photo: Via Instagram You guys, we have a confession to make: We follow Cat Deeley on Instagram. We're not exactly huge fans of So You Think You Can Da

The Cat Fashion Show Is Real, And We’re Totally Going

If you thought seeing cats werk the runway would get us all riled up, you'd be absolutely right. On August 7, the Algonquin Hotel will host the Algonq

by Vanessa Golembewski

Crack Into A Digital-Media Guru’s Smartphone

If there's one thing Mike Rosenstein knows, it's The Funny. See, while you have the pleasure of sitting back on your couch or whipping out your smartphone

by Gabriel Bell

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Read This Before Making Your Friday Resto Reservations

Photographed by Bek Andersen. Oh, no — it's time to think about the weekend already? Yes, dears, no matter what day it is, you should be plannin

by Gabriel Bell

4 Drinks To Celebrate National Watermelon Day The Right Way

by Spencer Smith

9 BFF Date Ideas That AREN’T Brunch

by Annie Tomlin

Ooh La La: Dress Up Your Digs In Chanel-Inspired Decor

by Diana Nguyen

The Lazy Girl’s Guide To Surviving Bikram

Photo: Courtesy of Bikram Yoga Chicago Looking for a new workout? How about one that makes you sweat before you even begin to move? That’s what happe

by Ximena Beltran Qu...

WATCH: An Escape To Milan All In One Marni Video

Our dream European excursions are filled with fantasies of romantic getaways and luxurious dinners set in secret spots only the most local of locals know o

by Alison Ryncarz

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Sean Parker Had The Most Insane Wedding Ever

Photo: Courtesy Christian Oth/Vanity Fair When Internet mogul Sean Parker tied the knot in Big Sur, California, there were some Internet rumblings about it

by Seija Rankin

Summer Style That Won’t Quit — Not With This Insane LuLu*s ...

by Caitlin Ryan

Celebrity Style

Penélope Cruz Made An Agent Provocateur Video — We Can’t Lo...

Leave it to Penélope Cruz to make the sexiest foray into the directing world we've seen. For her, pregnancy was not a time to retreat from the

by Hayden Manders

Celebrity Style

Month Of Visionaries: 31 Days Of Inspiring Originals

No matter how big something is — be it an art form, subculture, industry, discipline, market, or social concept — it only takes one person, arm

by Gabriel Bell

For The Fellas! Shop Apolis’ L.A. Sample Sale

Does the guy in your life need a serious style update? Apolis' weekend sample sale will remedy that! From cool shirts to sharp jackets, everything in

by Erin Fitzpatrick

6 Simple Yoga Mudras To Evoke Change & Clarity

Photo: Courtesy of Eyla. In the age of constant communication, 24/7 jobs, and mandatory multitasking, finding a moment for reflection is almost impossible

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Backstage Snaps Of Newport’s Leading Artists

by Nathan Reese

Facebook Embed Feature Coming To A Profile Near You

Photo: Courtesy of Facebook. All the privacy settings you've built up to protect your Facebook identity have a new enemy on the horizon: embedded post

by Hayden Manders

Instagram Has Spoken: Third Prabal X Casadei Collab Is Real

Photos: Courtesy of @tiinalaakkonen Instagram; Courtesy of @PrabalGurung Instagram Back in February, rumors began circulating about a third collaboration b

by Vanessa Golembewski

Designer Trunk Show: We’ve Got Wren!

by Amanda Keiser

R29 Exclusive: Behind The Scenes Of LiLo’s Sultry New Flick

Regardless of your opinion of Lindsay Lohan and her new, nearly X-rated movie, we can all agree that it's a must-see. Not only are we looking forward

by Seija Rankin

Could These Roll-On Fashion Tattoos Change How You Accessorize?

Photo: Courtesy of Chronicle Books Thanks to Chanel, Dior and Sarah M. Lyons, temporary tattoos have become a new, impermanent, form of expression for thos

by Alison Ryncarz

The Real Deal: Why It Took H&M So Long To Get Online

Photo: Courtesy of H&M Today, of all glorious days, H&M finally launched its long awaited American e-commerce, allowing those shoppers without an H

by Leila Brillson

Are Hairy Armpits The Sit-Ins Of The Future?

Photographed by Hannah Daisy. Armpits4August is maybe the coolest health activism campaign we've heard about. Founded in 2012, it's a month-long

by Gabrielle Korn

The Ain’t Them Bodies Saints Trailer Is Here…...

Anyone up for a tearjerker? The trailer for Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara's new flick is out, and guys, it's emotional. Ain't Them Bodies Sa

by Seija Rankin

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Anna Faris Made A Mom Joke And We Played Along

Photo: Gregory Pace/BEImages. At first glance, it might be tempting to typecast Anna Faris. We know her as the ditzy blonde — think Scary Movie, The

by Jordan Riefe

Entertainment News

How George Clooney Likes To Spend His Extra Cash

When a little extra cash comes your way, you probably do one of two things: Sock it away in a savings account (good for you!) or blow it on whatever's

This Restaurant Has Your Next Dinner Party Covered

Photo: Courtesy of Anthony Tahlier In theory, we love the idea of hosting an elaborate dinner party. One complete with well-appointed place settings, amazi

by Rebecca Taras

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Lena Dunham’s Emmy Plans? Stalk Kerry Washington. Duh.

They say honesty is the best policy, and Lena Dunham has just put all her cards on the table when it comes to her Emmy plans. Amidst speeches and red carpe

by Vanessa Golembewski

All That Jazz: The Best Gatsby Accessories

Photographed by Tina Tyrell, Designed by Gabriela Alford, Styled by Emily Barnes, Hair and Makeup by Bethany Brill, Set Design by Mari-Yan Morvan. You don&

by Gabriel Bell

First Look: Levi’s New S.F. Flagship

by Angela Tafoya

Buh-Bye Studs: Wang’s Balenciaga Bags Make A Sleek Debut

by Gina Marinelli

Beauty Products From Space (Kind Of)!

Ioma Youth Booster, $210, available in September at Saks Fifth Avenue. In recent news about beauty products from space, Ioma has launched an intuitive mois

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The Vanity Fair Best-Dressed List Is…Pretty Much What You&#...

Arizona Muse Is Smokin’-Hot In This Magical Fall Lookbook

by Emily London

Cop Kelly Kapowski’s Beauty Look With This Rad Tutorial

photographed by Brayden Olson. When it comes to the pop culture influences of our youth, there really is no greater beauty idol than Saved By The Bell'

by Gabrielle Korn

How To Dress For Work In A Sticky Summer

Summer in New York City is hot, humid, and just plain gross. During these warm blisteringly hot months, fashion concerns go out the window in favor of cut-

by Grace Atwood

You Asked, We Answered: How To Deal With Huge Pores

Acne usually gets all the attention when it comes to maddening skin care issues, but there’s another complexion problem that drives women nuts: large

American Apparel Buys Out Oak NYC

Photo: Courtesy of Oak NYC American Apparel may be a strictly made-in-L.A. brand, but its new acquisition means its about to soak up some serious Brooklyn

by Vanessa Golembewski

Clear Your Morning…H&M E-Commerce Is Now LIVE!!!

UPDATE: Dreams do come true. Live in all 50 states as of this morning, you can now shop H&M's website, which also means that for the upcoming Isab

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Fall’s Hottest Color Trend? Dégradé

Science Shows Us Why We Should Fall In Love

Sure, there are plenty of reasons to shy away from a relationship (if you're currently single) — not only is dating emotionally straining, but i

by Seija Rankin

9 Of Chicago’s Yummiest Margaritas

by Marissa Conrad

Oh Boy, A Test That Proves How Hip You Really Are

You’re pretty with it, right? You know which Delevingne sister is which, you can easily ID the most flattering Instagram filter, and picking out the

by Emily London

Are These The Worst Fashion Faux Pas Of ALL Time?

Photo: Courtesy of Nasty Gal We've already named the trends we totally regret. And now, Debenhams has announced its own list of the worst trends, ever

by Vanessa Golembewski

5 Things To Know This AM — Aug 01 2013

Get down and dirty in New Jersey this Saturday at the Dirty Girl Mud Run — a non-competitive 5K obstacle course that more than 4,000 women of all age

Celebrity Style

Sister, Sister: Ashlee Simpson Plays Model For Jess’ New Line

Photo: Via E! Online. Jessica Simpson is putting the finishing touches on the fall collection for her namesake clothing line, and she's making it a fa

by Seija Rankin

5 Things To Know This AM — Aug 01 2013

Nowadays, American luxury means Malibu beaches, David Yurman bling, and, of course, Kate Upton. (ELLE) Wanted: Models looking to change the perception of w

by Hayden Manders

End Of Summer Survival Guide

by Sarah Zlotnick

Celebrity Style

Casey Neistat, The 5-Minute Auteur

Photographed by Winnie Au Two-and-a-half hours of bombast, pomp, and awesome special effects? Nope. Six minutes of handcrafted video is practically an epic

by Gabriel Bell

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