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Ax+Apple’s New Collection Is Spellbinding!

One Of S.F.’s Coolest Salons…Is For Kids?

Katie Hintz-Zambrano

Can We Make A Shimmery Blush Less Tacky?

We’re Blushing: 9 Pretty-In-Pink Wedding Gowns

by Annie Tomlin

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Yes, Miley’s Really Hosting SNL This Weekend

If you've already got Miley fatigue, then too dang bad. Or, so says Saturday Night Live. The pop star is in the Big Apple this week prepping for her f

by Seija Rankin

Hermès Shows Us How It’s Done With Silk Pop-Up Shop

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Would You Pay For Half Of Your Engagement Ring?

Photo: Via Ocappi Even with the rise of feminism, there's still a ton of traditions that have stuck around. Fathers still walk their daughters down th

by Seija Rankin

Rihanna Pole Dances In Her NSFW “Pour It Up” Video

Rihanna's been gone for a minute, and now she's back with a twerk off — seriously. No butt goes unshaken for the entire 3:16 of her new NSF

by Hayden Manders

Girl Crush: Mia Moretti Turns On The Cute For Emerson Spring R...

by Annie Georgia Gre...

A Mystery Illness That Targets Women?

Illustrated By Ly Ngo. Something’s been happening inside your body. Maybe you’ve been feeling tired for some time. But, it’s not an ordin

Is This The Coolest Face Mask Ever?

Photo: Courtesy of Clayspray. Face masks are one of those products that you probably don't use very often, but totally should. Seriously, just 10 minu

by Rebecca Taras

Ask Elliot: Prickly Beards, A Decent Suit, & Embarrassing Slip-Ups

Our resident relationship/men's fashion/straight-guy-gives-advice guru Elliot is taking on your personal quandaries and giving you his answers. Check out t

by Elliot Aronow

The World’s Largest Orgasm? We Dare You To Partake

Admit it: You may scoff when those sensual Trojan ads come on T.V., but deep down you know you're curious. And probably even more so when you pass the

by Annie Georgia Gre...

Celebrity Style

New York’s Favorite Flower Girl Tells Us How To Survive The...

Photographed by Bek Andersen. So, what's the most fashionable flower girl in all of NYC, Denise Porcaro, do when the leaves change and temperatures dr

by Gabriel Bell

Entertainment News

Lacey Chabert Has Finally Made Fetch Happen

Electric Purple Eye Makeup: Yes, Yes, A Thousand Times Yes

Do we sound excited about this gorgeous makeup look from Violet Grey? That's because we are — did you see that electric purple amazingness? Let

This Terrifying Toothbrush Will Clean Your Teeth in 6 Seconds

3D-printing has some pretty amazing applications. We can use it to make a little girl an exoskeleton, or to print guns and cute creatures based on children

by Kelly Bourdet

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Emma Watson Gets White Just Right

Photo: RexUSA. Emma Watson certainly has a way about her. Not only is she a natural beauty with great style, but she gets this look on her face that simult

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Back In The Saddle: 8 Classic Lace-Ups That Are Completely Rad

by Amanda Keiser

This Is Our Jam: Widowspeak, Blood Diamonds, & A 22-Minute Arcade...

Photo: Courtesy of The Juan Maclean; Courtesy of Blood Diamonds; Courtesy of Kwes; Courtesy of Widowspeak. Welcome to another installment of This Is Our Ja

by Nathan Reese

Behold! Harper’s Bazaar‘s Modern Take On

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Um, Paris Hilton and Lil Wayne Have A New Music Video

She's baaack! Like it or not, Paris Hilton is trying to return to the spotlight with a fresh music career. She made her fair share of headlines circa

by Erin Fitzpatrick

What Do Lady Gaga & Chanel Have In Common? This Makeup, Apparently

Photo: Courtesy of Chanel/Vincent Lappartient. When we first saw the glorious eye makeup at Chanel's Paris runway show, we were totally captivated by

by Gabrielle Korn

Caption This! Martyna Frankow For Modern Media, By Stock...

Photo: Via Modern Media. Winning Caption “You said I can look..but when can I touch?”— Melonie Maldonado Nichols Runner-Up“Blinded

by Gina Marinelli

Celebrity Style

An Out-Of-Towner’s Favorite NYC ‘Hood

Photographed by Isa Wipfli Now what exactly would cause an otherwise sensible — and, in this case, tall and fashionable — young woman to leave

by Gabriel Bell

So, Some Guy’s Living Inside The Astor Place Cube

No one's saying the New York real estate scene is a cakewalk, but we didn't realize it was this bad. Dave, a 37-year-old writer, felt so overwhel

by Vanessa Golembewski

The Final House Of Versace Trailer Is Opulence Defined

By the grace of Gianni, have mercy on us Lifetime. As if the 30-second trailer didn't boost enough of our fashion libido, the final 91-second trailer

by Hayden Manders

In Defense Of Black Work Slacks

It’s On! Get Your Tickets For Gilt City’s Warehouse Sale

Photos: Courtesy of Gilt. We make it a point not to compare D.C. to NYC — it's apples and oranges, people. But there is one arena where we wish

by Holly E. Thomas

Chicago Gets A Dose Of British Charm

Photo: Courtesy of Church's. Chicago just got a brand-spankin'-new Church's — and no, we're not talking about the chicken place,

by Rebecca Taras

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As Seen On The Streets: Pops Of Pink

Skater Chic: The Cool Girl Way To Get Around Town

Photo: Courtesy of Clay Standley. I toot Brooklyn's horn day and night, but that doesn't mean a girl can't get around downtown! The East Vil

Why DO We Cry On Airplanes, Anyway?

It seems that crying on airplanes is actually a thing, not just something you did once and felt embarrassed about. In fact, it's such a common occurre

by Kelly Bourdet

Mixing Work And Play: Swoon Takes Monday Night To A New Level

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Beyoncé’s Prom Photo Isn’t Good, It’s Great (Ob...

Photo: Via Styleite When you're as famous as Beyoncé, your past (and every embarrassing outfit you ever wore) will surely sneak its way back in

by Hayden Manders

Tom Clancy, Best-Selling Spy Novelist, Is Dead

Tom Clancy, author of more than a dozen espionage and military-themed thriller novels, has died at age 66. His publisher has confirmed to The New York Time

by Matthew Zuras

Get The Pros’ Fave Beauty Looks — Here’s How

A Sneak Peek At The First Issue Of Domino 2.0

Photo: Courtesy of Domino/WWD. Tomorrow may seem like a just a typical Thursday, but for shelter-mag freaks (hi there, friends!), tomorrow is D-Day. Domino

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No Boos About The New Holy Ghost! Album

Photo: Courtesy of Harry McNally; Illustration by Ammiel Mendoza. When Brooklyn synth-pop act Holy Ghost! released its first underground smash “Hold

by Nathan Reese

Wonder Woman Video Goes Viral Because Women In Bodices Are “...

If there's been one thing missing from the spate of superhero reboots in the last few years, it's women. Like, all of them. Sure, Scarlett Johans

by Matthew Zuras

Entertainment News

Strange, But Awesome: Miranda Kerr Totally Collects Underwear

Photo credit: Matt Jones/Cosmopolitan. As the second-highest paid model in the world and the founder of her own beauty company, Miranda Kerr is one of the

by Vanessa Golembewski

Entertainment News

Kim Kardashian Looked Amazing Last Night

Photo: REX USA/Beretta/Sims/Rex Ever since Kim resurfaced after North West's birth, the star has been looking pretty dang flawless. Maybe it's th

by Seija Rankin

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The Best Flea Market Find From L.A.’s Rose Bowl

Photo: Courtesy of Mara Ferreira. One of my nonnegotiable monthly activities is to make a trip to Pasadena's Rose Bowl Flea Market. It's one of m

by Mara Ferreira

Allergies & Aches? Feel Better With This Simple Meditation

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

Marc Jacobs’ Stunning Last LV Show

Update: You may claim that you could see Marc Jacob's departure coming from a mile away, but there was one person who did not. That would be Jacobs. I

by Gina Marinelli

2 Exclusive DIY Hunger Games Looks

Photo: Courtesy of CoverGirl. Ever since The Hunger Games became an integral part of our lives, we've found ourselves describing certain beauty looks

by Gabrielle Korn

14 Chic Jumpsuits To Live In This Fall

by Michaela d'Artois

An R29 S.F. Fave Launches An Undie Line!

Photo: Courtesy of Pansy We can’t help but get a little over excited when an awesome collaboration hits our radar — especially one that gets ba

by Jessica Velez

1 Girl 4 Looks: Nora Kirkpatrick

by Jessica Winzelberg

20 Addictive TV Shows To Watch Now

Vivienne Westwood’s Latest Collab Attempts To (Re)Create Fa...

Photo: Courtesy of Matches Fashion. Just in time for party season, Matches Fashion and Vivienne Westwood have come together to create something truly wonde

by Emily London

Rad, Non-Corporate Ways To Wear A Suit

Now, this is how you do stylish workwear. Modern suiting is slouchy and forward-thinking with a nod to the conservative. Love.

by Leeann Duggan

10 Ways To Freshen Up A Turtleneck

by Holly E. Thomas

5 Things To Know This AM — Oct 02 2013

Protect your body from the harshness of the changing seasons with this rich and luxurious new body butter. (Restorsea) Beautiful accessories and top-shelf

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5 Things To Know This AM — Oct 02 2013

Alexa Chung has a lot on her mind, and isn't afraid to let you and Flare Magazine know it. (Flare) The next installment of Nine West's “Wha

by Hayden Manders

Awkward…Two Banksy Pieces Were Accidentally Painted Over In...

Photo: Via the Sydney Morning Herald. Think you're having a bad day? How about a bit of schadenfreunde to perk you up… A man from Melbourne retu

Grazia’s Super Sample Sale is BACK — & Worth Sneaking Out Of The ...

Oops, they’ve done it again. Grazia have teamed up with the charity Kids Company for the third year running to host a designer sample sale with major

by Frankie Mathieson

Ouch. Saint Laurent Severs Long-Term Ties With Paris’ Hippe...

Photo: Courtesy of What About Yves. Hedi Slimane was not amused by Colette's decision to stock T-shirts emblazoned with the words “Ain't La