Ellen Hoffman

Update: This story was originally published on October 11, 2016. Our 5-foot-3 and under frames tend to have a tougher time than most accommodating

Butts: We all have them, and lately they've become a hot topic of conversation. Here at R29 HQ, we cherish derrieres of all shapes and sizes — and,

Strapless bras are an underwear-drawer staple that, for one reason or another, elude many of us. (Thongs are a similarly tricky intimate.) Plenty of

The next time you find yourself in the nude, take a good look at your boobs. In the mirror. When's the last time your gave your girls a solid inspection,

In theory, boyfriend jeans are a great concept. A relaxed fit that's slouchy — but not too slouchy — in all the right places for maximum comfort and

This story was originally published on January 3, 2015. Maybe you’ve never been particularly fond of your month’s birthstone, coveting May’s

For all the skeptics out there, this isn't just some round-up of thongs we thought looked pretty. Like you, we want ones that will actually stand up to

Boasting over 1.2 million active shops and $1.35 billion in gross sales in 2013, Etsy isn't just some dinky arts-and-crafts site — not by any stretch of

Romance is running rampant this spring, or so your Google Calendar tells you. Your weekend plans are steadily picking back up — and official wedding

When it comes to accessorizing, the idea of "go big or go home" has lost its allure. Dainty jewelry and those itsy-bitsy, wear-forever pieces that go well

The wedding dress may be the first thing people notice as you're coming down the aisle, but no bridal look is complete without a few thoughtful

We wouldn't necessarily call ourselves superstitious, but we're definitely not ones to turn our backs on a good-luck charm, either. While people have been

What each of us considers sexy is a matter of personal preference. For some, lace-trimmed boyshorts and triangle bralettes offer just the right amount of

A wedding ring is the kind of accessory that already comes with a built-in message. For starters, there's, "I'm hitched." But, in our search to find a

Our outer layers are more than just clothes; they help us convey our (positively charming) personality and unique sense of style. Lingerie is all about

Your workout leggings are so comfy you probably wish you could get away with wearing them in public — outside the gym. We’re way ahead of you. For a

The terrain at most festival sites doesn't lend itself to pristine-looking heels or anything white (especially anything you want to stay white). Grass

New season, new bag. The calendar says April, but we've already got our sights on fall in a major way (hello, fashion industry production cycle!). If