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Marissa Mayer Is Tech’s Coolest CEO

Calling All Craziness: This NY1 Dial-In Is Bonkers!

Annie Georgia Gre...

Celebrity Beauty

Arizona Muse Takes On The Haters

Zara Co-Founder Rosalia Mera Dies At 69

Rosalia Mera, one of Zara's co-founders, died last night after suffering a stroke while on vacation in Minorca. The 69-year-old force was the richest

Finally! Fashion Provides A Solution For Thigh Rubbing

Photo: Courtesy of Bandelettes. Chub rub. Thigh chafing. Whatever you call it, most women, regardless of size, have experienced it. It’s not somethin

More Controversy For Forever 21

In the latest controversy for mass retailer Forever 21, an (understandably) disgruntled employee has leaked an official letter announcing cuts to benefits

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JTT Is As Cute As Ever. Zachery Ty Bryan, However…

We have loved Jonathan Taylor Thomas since we had the ability to hold our heads upright. JTT is more classic '90s than the mini backpack, and with the

by Kelsey Miller

Adios, L.A.—Perez Is Moving To NYC!

Apparently, L.A. isn't big enough to host two Hiltons. Perez Hilton shocked his fans with some major news today when the king of gossip announced he&#

by Vanessa Golembewski

Lindsay Lohan Has Started A Fashion Blog

Photo: Courtesy of LindsayLohan.com Following in the footsteps of the still-very-successful Lauren Conrad and Olivia Palermo, Lindsay Lohan has started a b

Fashionable Tie-Dye? Watch This Easy DIY

Blame summer camp, but we never thought the words “sophisticated” and “tie-dye” could coexist in the same sentence. That is, until

Celebrity Style

Every Famous Four-Eyes On One Rad Poster

Photo: Courtesy of Pop Chart Lab. We never really thought of the whole “four-eyes” high-school lingo as an insult. Sure, you may not have been

by Gina Marinelli

Celebrity Style

Hillary Clinton 2016 Gear Has Arrived 3 Years Early

Hey, overzealous political aficionados! Who cares if the election isn't for another three years — you can still buy your 2016 Hillary Clinton ca

by Hayden Manders

How To Work Your Floral Prints Before The End Of Summer

by Liz Schneider

Celebrity Style

Cara Delevingne Canceled Her Birthday Party To Detox

Photo: Courtesy of W. A person's 21st birthday has become something of a big ol' welcome to adulthood bash, where alcohol flows and sloppiness is

by Hayden Manders

The Busy Girl’s Guide To Meditation

photo: courtesy of free people. Dr. Laura Ruof, DDS, is a “floss boss.” As a successful New York City dentist, she's not only made it her

Caption This! Anja Rubik For Vogue Paris, By Inez & Vinoodh

Photo: Courtesy of Vogue Paris Winning Caption “Princess & the Punk.” — Jazzino Tamani Runner-Up“There are two sides to every s

by Gina Marinelli

Walk Of Shame Shoes? Del Toro x Moda Operandi Made ‘Em Happen

by Annie Georgia Gre...

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Reese Witherspoon’s Son Is Adorable (And Looks Just Like Her)

We definitely have a thing for celebrity babies. Actually, just any babies. We swooned when Miranda Kerr stepped out with her son — an Orlando Bloom

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Hump, Marry, Kill: It’s The End Of Breaking Bad As We Kn...

Photo: Courtesy of Frank Salinas/ABC Family; Courtesy of Frank Ockenfels/AMC; Courtesy of Melissa Moseley/HBO. Hump: Katie: “It’s a long winter

by Lauren Le Vine

OCC’s Fragmented Alice Collection Is Strange And Beautiful

photo: courtesy of obsessive compulsive cosmetics. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, our favorite cruelty-free vegan brand for bright colors, drag queen mode

by Gabrielle Korn

Fiona Byrne’s Chuck Taylors Are Like A Vintage Tee For Her ...

Photo: Via @nycfiona; Designed by Gabriela Alford If you don't know the name Fiona Byrne or recognize her signature peroxide bob, well, where've

Bumble’s Dryspun Spray Is Dry Shampoo Without The, Er, Shampoo

I know this is a lame thing to complain about, but it's totally hard to find hair products that work on me, you guys. (Yes, I would like some cheese w

Your Weekend Reading: Senator Wendy Davis In Vogue

It's been a big week for women in politics — at least as it relates to publicity. First, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand inks a book deal an

by Holly E. Thomas

There Will Be Bubbles: The Monarch’s Sweet New Weekend Deal

Every once and a while, we struggle with the Sunday blues. But if there’s one thing that gets us feeling bubbly, it’s — well — a wh

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5 Sweet Ways To Score A Cronut In The Bay

Photo: Via kaitlynbarclay/Instagram Cronut-curious San Franciscans, rejoice! You no longer have to ponder the travel pains of flying to Manhattan to get yo

by Rebecca Brown

The Butler Is The Movie We Need Right Now

Photo: Courtesy of The Weinstein Company The ensemble cast hasn't always fared so well in Hollywood (we're still scarred from memories of New Yea

by Seija Rankin

Alex Wang & This Ram Want You To Wear Wool

Photo: Courtesy of The Woolmark Company. In the first round of Merino Wool No Finer Feeling campaign images, we see a new kind of spokesmodel at the forefr

by Rachel Besser

Entertainment News

Kate Middleton’s Maternity Leave Ends In A Month

Oh, you thought we'd be done obsessing over Kate Middleton and the birth heard 'round the world, right? Wrong. Post-birth Royals are the new blac

by Hayden Manders

Watch: The David Sedaris Movie Trailer Is Here!

If you're any bit as Sedaris-crazy as we are over here, you'll be watching and re-watching the just-released trailer to his new semi-biopic. C.O.

by Annie Georgia Gre...

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Facebook Likes Are M.A.S.H. For The Internet Age

Your mindless liking of cat videos, vacation photos, and the occasional lol-worthy status update says a lot more about you than you think. Using the myPers

by Hayden Manders

Allover Heat Relief: 12 After-Sun Soothers

You wouldn’t dream of heading out into the blazing sun without SPF protection (right?!), but even s0, a day of strolling around town, frolicking on t

Celebrity Beauty

Alexa Chung Will Personally Help You Copy Her Beauty Look

We generally think of sleepy-chic hair and a peter pan collar as Alexa Chung's two most necessary style tricks. But, apparently, we were wrong —

Celebrity Style

Gisele Bundchen’s New Shots For H&M Debut In An Unlikely Place

Photo: Courtesy of @giseleofficial For fall, H&M hopped from one superwoman (Beyoncé), to another. Gisele Bündchen will appear in the Swedi

5 Summer Pieces You Can Wear Straight Through Fall

Don’t Waste Your $$$: Find Out Which Cleansing Balm Is Actu...

You've probably noticed that we're always down to try out a new product. But, sometimes there are just so many different kinds of a product that

by Gabrielle Korn

Entertainment News

Ireland Baldwin’s Elle Spread Is September’s...

by Hayden Manders

Chicago’s Take On 8 North American Classics

Before any angry fingers fly to the comments section, let’s get one thing clear: If you want a 100% true-to-form wiz-wit surly-service Philly cheeses

by Marissa Conrad

How To Spot Objectification In Five Easy Steps

Photo: Courtesy of Robert Sturman. Adjectives like “objectifying” and “exploitative” get thrown around quite a bit in abstract conv

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Jennifer Aniston Wears Something Other Than Black — & Looks Amazing!

Photo: REX USA/David Fisher/Rex. Ooh, somebody’s trying something new. Jennifer Aniston, the queen of staying inside the box (sartorially speaking) s

Endless Summer: 12 Lost Beach Houses

by Kevin Baxter, AIA

5 Things To Know This AM — Aug 16 2013

Nassau Coliseum will be undergoing a serious redevelopment led by the team behind the Barclays Center. (Curbed NY) Back-to-school, online shopping, and inn

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5 Things To Know This AM — Aug 16 2013

Wren's Lake & Stars swimwear collaboration is the perfect excuse to squeeze in one last-minute beach vacation. (Style) The Olsen twins might want

by Hayden Manders

30 Incredible Books To Read This Fall

by Holly E. Thomas

It’s National Rum Day! Sip Up & Celebrate With These 7 Cock...

Rainbow Gemstone Tech Accessories For Adults, Not Kids

Celebrity Style

This Buyer Has The Closet Of Our Dreams

by Erin Donnelly

6 Apps To Upgrade Your Summer

Photo: Courtesy of CityMaps We're proud members of the lazy-girls' (and boys') club, but when summer rolls around, we basically upgrade our

by Gina Marinelli