Refinery29 Archives - December 19, 2011

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Oh Boy! Boy By Band Of Outsiders Channels A Very Sweet Diane Keaton

Kristian Laliberte

(Video) Caffeine Fix: Reveille Coffee Truck Fetes A Year In The Biz

Katie Hintz-Zambrano

1% Wish List: A Solid-Gold, $10,000 iPhone Case

A Rodarte Magazine, Just So You Can Know Everything About The Mul...

There's no way the Rodarte sisters sleep. Between designing endless runway stunners, gifting LACMA's Costume and Textiles Department a piece of t

No-Fuss Black Boots That Mean Business

The Brooklyn Circus Fetes The Holidays For A Cause

Thought all the holiday parties were over after this past weekend? Not so! Neat and street menswear boutique The Brooklyn Circus is throwing down this Thur

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

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5 Ways To Upgrade Your PJs For The Holiday Season

Need Last-Minute Gifts? Here’s What Local Foodies Would Give

We all have dedicated foodies in our life — whether they're the diehards who are first in line for a new restaurant, or simply curious cooks who

by Alina Gonzalez

Easy Holiday Detox — No Starvation Required!

Cookie comas, family feuds, plunging temps, expanding waistlines. Yup, it’s officially the holidays. And come January 1, we can expect to wake up as

Are You Ready For This Jelly? Win An Itty-Bitty, Blinged-Out Lip ...

It's no secret that we love us some sparkle. Pair that with a twee little container and we're on it like a hipster at a flannel sale. Which is wh

by Zoila Sylvester

Street Style: Cozy (But Not Frumpy) Winter Warmth

Who she is: KaterinaWhere we spotted her: In Wicker Park.Why we love her: Katerina is bundled, but not swallowed. Her cozy coverings are a reminder that a

by Shani Silver

This Is Our Jam: Azealia Banks, “Liquorice”

Part of what made “212” one the best tracks of the year was Azealia Banks’ ability to make Lazy Jay’s already-great electro beat he

by Nathan Reese

Caption This! Anne Vyalitsyna for Antidote #2, By Giampaolo Sgura

Winning caption: ‎‎”Shoe-aholic hot line, please hold… Seriously, I think you should walk into that holiday party in those red hot pat

Your Horoscope For The Week Of December 19

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If you have not settled into your new direction yet, shut off every distraction and do some ser

Here’s The Holiday Album You’ll Play On Repeat For Th...

We're big fans of all things locally made, and music is no exception — from house shows to headlining gigs at 9:30 Club, we love seeing local mu

by Holly E. Thomas

The Old World Food Truck Cooks Up A Hanukkah Feast!

Don't have Hanukkah feasting plans yet? Naturally, one of the city's many fine food trucks has you covered. This Tuesday and Wednesday, the Old W

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

The Travel Channel Invites You To Nibble On Some Bizarre Bites

Pop-up stores are as ubiquitous as food trucks these days, but pop-up restos hosted by Andrew Zimmern of the Travel Channel's Bizarre Foods America ar

Watch: Non-Annoying Reality TV From One Savvy Local Boutique

Because we all secretly want personal shoppers anyway, we're thrilled about the launch of Sofia TV. Sofia in the Gold Coast is one of our most trusted

by Shani Silver

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Crazy Cult Blowout Sale: Up To 70% Off On Coveted Labels at Satine!

Think cult fave labels like Alaïa, Balenciaga, Erdem, and Lanvin go flying off the racks and out the door the second they enter Satine Boutique at the

by Klassy Goldberg

8 First-Rate Notebooks (For The Sophisticated Doodler)

by Gloria Chang

Camilla Staerk’s Flirty Anthropologie Capsule Collection Is...

by Leila Brillson

Woods, Dum Dum Girls Go Acoustic, And Other Rad Shows This Week

Woods, Alex Bleeker & The Freaks, Steve Gunn, Tide Eyed (DJ Set), December 19, Glasslands, $10One of the most consistently great indie bands year in an

by Nathan Reese

24 Lincoln Park Stores Are Rewarding Last Minute Shoppers This Week

This Wednesday, December 21, last minute shoppers have more options than, like, Best Buy. They can head to Lincoln Park for a 24-store after-hours sale and

by Shani Silver

The Next Iron Chef? Miami’s Own Geoffrey Zakarian, Of Course

We were totally stoked when we heard two out of the three finalists on Project Accessory were from Miami. And last night, we got the awesome news that our

Team Reserve’s Holiday Hankerings: Shop Our Gift Picks!

Has The Age Of Photoshopped Beauty Ads Come To An End?

After the National Advertising Division – the U.S. Ad industry gumshoe – called out a recent CoverGirl ad for misrepresenting their product, th

by Zoila Sylvester

Do Your Last-Minute Shopping Here — & Snag 50 Percent Off Sparkly...

At this point in the holiday season, we’re hoping you've checked off most, if not all, of your gift to-dos. If you haven't: What are you wa

Big Into Blush: Nude And Blush-Toned Trends For 2012

by Gina Marinelli

This Store Is Taking 50% Off Everything We Want To Wear Right Now

The sort of annoying thing about Chicago weather (we know, bear with us) is that boutiques tend to show off (and mark down) clothing that we can't pos

by Shani Silver

What Happened To The Osh Kosh Kid? Designer Children’s Bout...

A slew of stories hit WWD this morning announcing the openings and releases of luxury children's lines… and we're not talking about the $4

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4 Easy (And Delish!) Desserts From L.A.’s Top Food Blogger

A bad gift is quite possibly worse than no gift at all, emphasizing a lack of concern, understanding, or knowledge of the person receiving it. “Oh, a

by Claire Thomas

Home DIY: Joanna Goddard’s Chic, Affordable Bedroom Makeover

by Kristian Laliberte

Your Holiday Guide To Bright, Shiny Things

Badda-Bing! Score Pretty Gems At The Bing Bang Holiday Sample Sale

The countdown is on with only six shopping days left…and of course, this week kicks off with a bang. Or rather a bing-bang with NYC's Bing Bang

by Lisa Dionisio

Start Your Week As A Winner With Our $100 Eddie Bauer Gift Card G...

From the looks of our closets, it's clear that we've fully embraced the cozy-cabin-girl aesthetic for winter. Pile on the Fair Isle knits, the sh

by Holly E. Thomas

1 Dress, 3 Ways: Winter Wedding Edition

by Holly E. Thomas

Go Back To The Future With This Modern Take On Mod Makeup

The Tip: For a fresh spin on a '60s-inspired style, pair long lashes with a pink lip and teased hair. Apply a golden pink eyeshadow to your lash line,

How To Look Gorgeous In Pictures: It’s Easy!

10 Chic Blazers That Aren’t Bank-Breaking

by Shani Silver

Five Things To Know This AM

Sandra Bullock is back and looking better than ever in McQueen at her Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close NYC premiere. Can you believe she's 47? (UsW

5 Things To Know This AM — Dec 19 2011

There is no better way to kick off a Monday than with a little good old fashioned food porn. (RedEye) If you're really over holiday shopping, try some

by Shani Silver

5 Things To Know This AM — Dec 19 2011

DIY workshop queen Kelly Malone talks about her path to success and recent battle with cancer on KQED. (The California Report) Pizzeria Delfina has created

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

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5 Things To Know This AM — Dec 19 2011

Get a load of this two-tone cape/jacket action. In case it's not too late, Santa, we're making it known: We love this look. (Street Peeper) R29 e

by Gina Marinelli

5 Things To Know This AM — Dec 19 2011

Thanks to local wordsmith, Vanessa Ferrrer, we now know you can’t find Karen Walker sunglasses in Florida. Bummer. But we can find various fashion bl

5 Things To Know This AM — Dec 19 2011

Oh no, say it ain't so! Is Mary-Kate reverting back to her homeless shabby chic, Starbucks-carrying, swathed-in-cloth ways? (Huffington Post) R29'

by Leila Brillson

5 Things To Know This AM — Dec 19 2011

The Going Out Gurus have a dozen great holiday date ideas … you know, in case you have time for romance this week. (Washington Post) How gorgeous is

by Holly E. Thomas