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An Eye-Opening Week Of Wearing Leather Pants

The Standout Looks From This Year's Golden Globes Red Carpet

31 Perfect Looks To Copy This January

How To Get This Ultimate Cool Girl's Signature Style

You know them well: Those people whose Instagram feeds are on point, all the time. Their aesthetic is so cohesive that when you see their photos, you

A Week Of Wearing Fancy Sequins

My "party clothing" drawer consists of very squeaky vinyl pants, some sexy slips, nippies (an essential), and a few sparkly sequin pieces. They see the

31 Perfect Looks To Copy This December

It's December, and we've got a lot on our plate. Present-buying. Party dressing. Holiday hosting. And, of course, consolidating our winter wardrobe. There

I Wore Leggings Every Day For A Week & Looked Totally Chic

Refinery29 UK has published over 100 stories about leggings. We've road-tested the best black leggings, helped you nab the ones that are selling out fast,

30 Perfect Looks To Copy This November

If you're experiencing the type of temperatures we've had over the past week or so in London, then you've likely had to break out those winter coats and

How To Wear Autumn's Chic New Trend: Upmarket Tie-Dye

When it comes to tie-dye (and like most other things in fashion), the wearer gives meaning to the trend. For some, the tie-dyed T-shirt is an artefact of

I Wore A Different Vest Every Day For A Week & Now I'm Conve...

"I’ll Try Anything Once" is my favourite song by Julian Casablancas – and my style philosophy as of late. I’ve been swan diving into trends that I

29 Big (Fashion) Ideas

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by Landon Peoples

A Week Of Wearing Summer Clothing For Autumn

Right now, your browser is probably inundated with summer-to-autumn transitional style stories. Every year, despite being on this planet for 24 years, I

I Wore Bike Shorts For 7 Days Straight

Sometimes, people wear clothing for things other than what they're intended for. Example: I wear hiking socks not for hiking, pyjama pants not for

4 Black Girls With Big Dreams & The 4 Women Living Them

There’s something audacious about a black girl who dares to dream. In a world that so easily dubs white men geniuses, but views black girls as needing

by Judith Ohikuare

I Tested The Most Comfortable Sandals For 7 Days

I'm easily tricked by seemingly "comfortable" shoes; the ones that have a clunky thick sole and lots of straps (+2 points for velcro). They imply there

A Peek At What's In Our Fantasy Shopping Cart

My dad and I always play a game with each other about what we would do if we won the lottery. It usually ends with us stopping at the gas station to get a

Celebrity Beauty

Stop Telling Me What Asian Girls Should Look Like

In the weeks before graduation, my university threw a senior formal. At the dance, while squeezing my way through a crowd of males, I saw one gesture to a

by Mi-Anne Chan

The Makeup Trends You Should Try Based On Your Star Sign

Pablo Picasso had his blue period. Holly Golightly had the mean reds. Kendall Jenner painted a wall in her home Baker-Miller pink because she heard that

by Samantha Sasso

Party Clutches Are The New Party Dresses

The Christmas season is for indulging — at least, that’s what I told myself when I consumed a 12-pack of candy canes in one sitting. They’re for

12 Dresses For Beach-Bound Brides

For summer wedding season, beaches are the epitome of where to say “I do.” Just think: sharing your vows as the waves crash in the background, the

How To Wear '90s Trends The RIGHT Way

Update: This post was originally published on Jun 30, 2015. When the whole '90s-revival thing picked up steam most recently, I didn’t think twice about

by Alyssa Coscarelli

5 Of Our Favourite Fashion Moments From Girls

The end of a TV series always leaves us feeling exhausted, especially when its one that resonates so deeply. As we say our goodbyes to Girls'

The Best Leather Jackets For Every Budget

Sweater weather may be upon us (at least, it's supposed to be), but let's not forget that this time of year brings about one of our other favorite pieces

20 Cool Beanies For The Non-Hat Girl

Among the perfect, considered details for an #OOTD post, hats tend not to make the cut. Between static hair and the often confusing styling tricks needed

This Is The One Jewellery Trend That's Here To Stay

Kids of the '90s, rejoice: The newfound popularity of the choker doesn't look like it's fading anytime soon. Still, we're far past the tattoo'ed versions

by Jessica Chou

These Are The 10 Most Popular Brands For New York Women

Sometimes, it seems like life in New York City is centred around finding the next big thing — shopping at a boutique before it blows up, listening to a

by Jessica Chou

35 Easy-To-Copy Styling Tips From Zara

Zara is our go-to for a lot of things. At this point, we expect the retailer to have our bootie for the season, a less expensive version of that runway

by Alyssa Coscarelli

Here's How To Actually Wear Crop Tops

Here's the thing about crop tops: We love 'em, but they can go wrong almost too easily. Even if you have the coolest shirt and an equally-as-amazing

by Rachel Besser

Get Legs For Days In These 16 Miniskirts

Culottes and midis have monopolised the bottoms market over the past few years, and as much as we love these flowy, longline trends, it's impossible to