SubscribeTopic: Odds & Ends
Party Favors : Makeovers Are The Best
This reporter’s style was described as “ketamine casual.” Then she got a makeover. -The Observer
Understatement is where the money’s at. -The High Low
H&M says silk trousers for Spring. And fluidity. And “Baby colors.” -Refinery29
Underwear-wearer David Beckham discusses the new baby. -HuffPost Style
Zoe Saldana makes it look so easy. -The Budget Babe
Keith Richards should always demand your immediate attention. -StyleList
Apparently honey is a cure-all for everything. -YouBeauty
A Louisiana town is banning… pajamas? -Styleite
I’m Still Waiting To Feel Successful
I’m 34 years old. I hate typing that out or even saying it. It’s practically mid-30′s; I don’t feel mid-30′s. I especially don’t have a life that I assumed I’d have when I reached my almost-mid-30′s. I’m not sure of an appropriate adjective for my life and since I’d like to offer something poetic but am without words, we’ll just call it stagnate. Yes, my life is like a swamp and I’m the lily pad that never learned to float…. More »
Party Favors: Vroom
People are really into the Prada hot rod shoes. -Betty
A gallery of celebrities looking good without makeup. -The Frisky
Are you dating a mobster? -YourTango
Probing questions: are women people? No? -The Hairpin
It’s a girl for Bryce Dallas Howard and the name is cute. -The Stir
The best in beauty from this year’s Globes. -Divine Caroline
Rachel Zoe & co. pick the best accessories of 2012. -StyleList
Sleep is good for weight loss, everything. -YouBeauty
NSFW! Holy shit is this Terry Richardson penetrating Juliette Lewis?! (Seriously NSFW) -Fleshbot
H&M says silk trousers for Spring. And fluidity. And “Baby colors.” -Refinery29
Understatement is where the money’s at. -The High Low
This reporter’s style was described as “ketamine casual.” Then she got a makeover. -The Observer
Underwear-wearer David Beckham discusses the new baby. -HuffPost Style
Zoe Saldana makes it look so easy. -The Budget Babe
A Louisiana town is banning… pajamas? -Styleite
How I Outran My Muggers
Have you ever spent time fantasizing about how you’d do in a crime-type situation? I have, and in my fantasies, I always lose. I curl up into the fetal position on the ground and offer my assailant all of my money, my ATM password, and the keys to my roommate’s car, just please don’t hurt me, Mr. Scary Mugger Man. But when I actually found myself menaced by some unsavory young people, it didn’t play out that way at all, and that’s why I’m writing this boast post. More »
Party Favors: Grossest Thing You’ll See Today
NSFW! Holy shit is this Terry Richardson penetrating Juliette Lewis?! (Seriously NSFW) -Fleshbot
Are you dating a mobster? -YourTango
Probing questions: are women people? No? -The Hairpin
It’s a girl for Bryce Dallas Howard and the name is cute. -The Stir
The best in beauty from this year’s Globes. -Divine Caroline
And that whole paternity issue. -The Frisky
Kate Beckinsale and other famous ladies who have played vampires. -Betty
H&M says silk trousers for Spring. And fluidity. And “Baby colors.” -Refinery29
Understatement is where the money’s at. -The High Low
This reporter’s style was described as “ketamine casual.” Then she got a makeover. -The Observer
Underwear-wearer David Beckham discusses the new baby. -HuffPost Style
Zoe Saldana makes it look so easy. -The Budget Babe
Keith Richards should always demand your immediate attention. -StyleList
Apparently honey is a cure-all for everything. -YouBeauty
A Louisiana town is banning… pajamas? -Styleite
The Editors Discuss: Swing Kids And Other Dancing Nazi Movies
Sometimes, Editor in Chief Jennifer Wright and deputy editor Ashley Cardiff just want to dance. Normal, non-antisemitic dancing. Which is to say, in a way that has nothing to do with the godawful 1993 movie Swing Kids starring Christian Bale. As a dancing Nazi. Here, they discuss this and other movies in which dancing and Nazis converge. More »
How I Learned To Make Friends As An Adult
I often read comments on the internet about how hard it is to make friends as an adult, how hard it is to make female friends, etc. As someone who used to be incredibly lonely and is no longer so, I feel fairly qualified to comment on this topic. More »
Gallery: Vera Wang’s New L.A. Digs
Vera Wang recently moved to Beverly Hills, and in the February issue of Harper’s Bazaar, she shows off her new digs. More »
Video: Watch An 8-Year-Old Girl Shred On Guitar
It’s been a good week for awesome 8-year-old girls. First we had Juliet tell us via rousing hardcore song about how much she loves her pets, and now Zoe Thomson (also 8) has filmed a video of herself shredding her little heart out on the guitar. Click through to watch. More »
Party Favors: Are Women People?
Probing questions: are women people? No? -The Hairpin
This reporter’s style was described as “ketamine casual.” Then she got a makeover. -The Observer
It’s a girl for Bryce Dallas Howard and the name is cute. -The Stir
The best in beauty from this year’s Globes. -Divine Caroline
And that whole paternity issue. -The Frisky
Kate Beckinsale and other famous ladies who have played vampires. -Betty
Facebook didn’t ruin your relationship. -YourTango
Underwear-wearer David Beckham discusses the new baby. -HuffPost Style
Zoe Saldana makes it look so easy. -The Budget Babe
Keith Richards should always demand your immediate attention. -StyleList
Apparently honey is a cure-all for everything. -YouBeauty
A Louisiana town is banning… pajamas? -Styleite
The top 5 fashion x art collaborations. -The High Low
Important questions: “How do I skip shampoo if I exercise every day?” -Refinery29
Party Favors: Baby Bryce
It’s a girl for Bryce Dallas Howard and the name is cute. -The Stir
The best in beauty from this year’s Globes. -Divine Caroline
And that whole paternity issue. -The Frisky
Kate Beckinsale and other famous ladies who have played vampires. -Betty
Facebook didn’t ruin your relationship. -YourTango
Has your period ever changed? Disappeared? Spoken Catalan? -The Hairpin
Keith Richards should always demand your immediate attention. -StyleList
Apparently honey is a cure-all for everything. -YouBeauty
A Louisiana town is banning… pajamas? -Styleite
The top 5 fashion x art collaborations. -The High Low
Important questions: “How do I skip shampoo if I exercise every day?” -Refinery29
Bar Refaeli does the bold denim. -The Budget Babe
Michelle Obama turns 48 today. Here are some nice things about her! -HuffPost Style
Party Favors: Etta James Teaches Us About Love
5 love lessons from Etta James – YourTango
There’s an online push for bald barbies – DivineCaroline
How to dump someone without being an ass -TheFrisky
Are women people? - The Hairpin
Elizabeth banks looks like arocker chick – TheStir
Should retailers focus on fitness? – The High Low
Miss Piggy hams it up on Project Runway – Styleite
Ready-To-Click : Someone Loves Their Collar Popped
This girl likes her collar popped for reasons that have nothing to do with fitting in at Dorrian’s – Refinery29
How celebrities pick their Golden Globes jewels – BettyConfidential
Leonardo Da Vinci sketch now a handbag – Styleite
Why are vintage clothes so tiny? – YouBeauty
Check out RGB’s new pale and faded nail polish collection – Styleist
Get Keira Knightley’s winter look – BudgetBabe
Is Carey Mulligan ready for a style comeback? - HuffPoStyle
Video: Watch A Brutal Little Girl Perform An Original Hardcore Song
Most of the time, I think I probably don’t want to have kids. Then I see an awesome little kid do something like this, and I think maybe someday. More »