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Rent the Runway Gets You Red-Carpet Ready, Plus a MAJOR Giveaway

Eight Hats To Wear Well Into Spring

Our Cross-Country Madewell Jeans Journey Takes Over Tinseltown

Thank Timo Weiland For This Forget-Me-Knot String Hair Trick

Credit Timo Weiland for the “Gloria Vanderbilt and Keith Richards just back from India in the '60s” theme to his fall '11 collection,

by Michelle Peralta

Our Madewell Jeans Journey Kicks Off With An NYC Party—Were You T...

We've teamed up with our denim BFF, Madewell, on a cross-country "Jeans Journey" that would make Lewis and Clark jealous. First stop? NYC of course! Last n

by Kristian Laliberte

What We’re Wearing: Connie Swaps Out Her Laces

Connie Wang, Global Editor What You're Wearing: “I've got on a sample Vena Cava squiggly shirt, a thrifted Buffalo Plaid, and a Theory jack

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Smoky Eye Looks We’re Dying To Try

It just wouldn't be Fashion Week without the ubiquitous smoky eye. And this time around, the runway staple seemed to pop up at show after show, with makeup

by Betsey McLain

What We’re Wearing: Preetma’s Evolution Into A Bonafi...

Preetma Singh, Editorial Intern What You're Wearing: "Theyskens' Theory blazer and pants, Ralph Lauren Blue Label sweater, Tory Burch boots, J. Crew scarf,

3.1 Phillip Lim Steals Our Hearts And Wallets For Fall/Winter

Mr. Lim, how do we love thee...oh, let us count the outfits. This particular Fashion Week was riddled with highs and lows, and after a bad run of disappoin

by Christene Barberich

What We’re Wearing: Christene Goes Ga Ga Over Lim

Christene Barberich, Editor in Chief What You're Wearing: "Vintage riding coat, vintage "Kelly" bag, Alex Wang trench coat, Karen Walker sunglasses." Favor

What We’re Wearing: Kristian Takes His New Ben Minkoff Out ...

Kristian Laliberte, New York Editor What I'm Wearing: "Super sunglasses that were a gift from the gorgeous Carrie Koscal, American Apparel cords, Rugby oxf

Hot Pix: All Saints’ Pre-Grammy Bash

New York may have fashion week to keep it busy, but L.A.'s got the Grammy Awards, and that means parties! Cult Brit label All Saints got in on the action e

Prabal Hosts NYFW’s Best Dance Party Yet

Prabal Gurung's post-show rager one was big fashion dance party at NYC's newest hotspot, Mister H.

by Kristian Laliberte

Photo of the Day: Jason Wu’s Muse, Iris Apfel, Makes It To ...

Here's a sweet moment for you: Iris Apfel attending Jason Wu's show yesterday—a woman who Wu has repeatedly cited as an inspiration to his design career.

by Michelle Christin...

Photo Of The Day: Preetma Gets Facehunted By Bashful Facehunter

We snap our intern Preetma getting snapped by The Facehunter. The look in Yvan Rodic's eyes is enough to get us through the rest of Fashion Week....

What We’re Wearing: Connie Musters Up The Courage For A Kan...

Connie Wang, Global Editor What I'm Wearing: "This Alberta Feretti coat is a loan from my lovely roommate (thanks, Seika!), and is deceivingly thin, so I t

What We’re Wearing: Katrina’s Hand-Me-Down Down Coat

What I'm Wearing: "Silk blouse from a 99¢ store (yes for 99¢!), Banana Republic skirt, Fox tights, H&M socks, Mango pumps. I like big, blingy stateme

Fashion Week Preview: Designers Let Us Snoop!

There's less than two days left until Fashion Week, and while there's plenty to do, we can hardly sit still and get everything done because we're so tingly

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Marimekko Give Converse A Patterned, Cheeky Makeover

We would give anything to be able to break out a pair of classic Chuck Taylor All Stars and take a stroll down the street without getting slush in our shoe

by Gina Marinelli

What To Get Guys For Valentine’s Day

It's difficult enough to deal with a Hallmark-generated holiday like Valentine's Day when you're single, but that doesn't mean it gets any easier once you'

by Preetma Singh

What We’re Wearing: Robin Swipes Her New Favorite Shirt

Robin Reetz, E-Commerce Manager What I'm Wearing: "My roommate got this shirt at the Brooklyn Flea and I definitely stole it out of her closet last night?

Daily Diversion: KennethColePR’s Twitter

Kenneth Cole's twitter snafu this morning might have been due to boneheadedness (or worse), but it did give birth to this extremely hilarious (and off-colo

Love Somebody? There’s An App For That

Love is definitely in the air, and with Valentine's Day coming soon, it's time to start thinking about all things romance related. Whatever your wooing sty

What We’re Wearing: Preetma Channels Her First-Grade Teacher

Preetma Singh, Editorial Intern What I'm Wearing: "The weather is so awful, I found some comfort being inspired by my first-grade teacher Ms. Mallowany (sh