Alison Baitz

Valentine's Day is a celebration of love. Sure, it's something of a Hallmark holiday wrought with overblown expectations, but whether you're making a love

You already know Steven Alan as the ultimate source for modern lifestyle essentials. Not only does the brand stock the best mix of up-and-coming and

Forget about the Bluefly you thought you knew — the site has undergone a decidedly designer makeover. Aside from stocking all the go-to clothes and

Convinced that fashion technology is just about weird-looking spaceman products that your Silicon Valley friends can't stop talking about, but none of

“Aquascapism” sounds like just the kind of thing we need right now, what with late-March snow drizzles and the general unwanted remnants of winter.

Your creative muscles need just as much of a stretch as, well, your muscle muscles. And, taking a class can be an excellent way to get in that artistic

In this day and age, where delivery drones are mostly a real thing and not a sci-fi invention, you’d be hard-pressed to find a shop somewhere around the

You know that thing where you try to “plant” your avocado pit in water (suspended by the requisite toothpicks) in the hopes that in a few short

When it comes to ethical consumption, there are many factors to consider. Of course, you make sure your earthy tunic is made of 100% certified organic

Plaid may be fall's go-to print, but it's not exactly a revolutionary choice. While it's always welcome on warm winter wear and, well, anything else, the

Confused by all the chatter that surrounds “ethical,” “sustainable” and “conscious” fashion? You’re not alone. That’s mostly because

If you enjoy the sweet release of laughter (and really, who doesn't?), you’re going to want to get your tickets for Bentzen Ball. Organized by nightlife

When a big-name retailer comes out with a truly inspiring and cool lookbook, our eyes really perk up. Take Zara’s latest, for example. The Spanish

When it comes to cool yet under-explored destinations, Georgia Avenue NW pretty much takes the cake. A major thoroughfare that connects Maryland and the

Knitting’s been in with the fashion set for a while now — hello Wool and the Gang! — so it’s not exactly surprising that stylish, contemporary

New Zealand designer Karen Walker is kind of a fashion powerhouse — and for good reason. Her clothes are tailor-made for in-the-know city girls, her

Our love for Brooklyn design heavyweight In God We Trust (@ingodwetrustnyc) knows no bounds –– we’re as much in awe of the brand’s quirky

The lookbooks that we fawn over here at Refinery tend to come from the fashion houses themselves — and for good reason. There's usually an insightful