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When you're no longer stuck on stick-on bows and curling ribbon doesn't make the cut, spend a few bucks on the DSharp Letterpress Buckle With Ribbon ($7.50). This large oval belt, comprised of letterpress red striped printed paper, will replace your fussy bows in a cinch. The buckle arrives with ribbon, and that's all you'll need to dress your gifts: Just slide through and pull. No tape required! Read more
Who knew that ladylike florals and edgy leather could look so cool together? Not only did we see the pairing on the Spring runways at Alexander Wang and Altuzarra (how amazing is that white leather panel dress?), but celebs have been getting in on the action as well. We've spotted Minka Kelly, Alexa Chung, and Jamie Chung showing off fun floral and leather combos, giving us an instant need to Read more
Have you seen this crazy new invention, the Ride-On Carry-On? Developed by a flight attendant mom, the concept is a collapsible, kid-size chair that slides over your rolling luggage's handle. Buckle your child in and wheel them off to your gate. It saves you the hassle of having to check a stroller and streamlines the entire airport experience. Once you're in your seats, the Ride-On Carry-On Read more
While we'd like to blame the economy, Generation Y — often called the Boomerang Generation of Americans born in the '80s and '90s — have earned that snide title for their inability to land jobs after college and for commonly moving back in with the folks several years after graduation. In an effort to move away from this common trend, here's a list of goals and a realistic time line to help Read more
Pete Campbell is one of Mad Men's most divisive characters, as he's schemed and smarmed his way through four seasons at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. Ahead of the series' return this Sunday, we got a chance to chat with Vincent Kartheiser, the man behind Pete Campbell's suit and smirk. Check out what he had to say about Pete's evolution, his favorite costars to work with, and why being drunk on Read more
It's hard to find a job with no experience, so a lot of young people find themselves in a muddle with low job prospects and an empty bank account. This leads many of them to move in with their parents to save money. Our partner LearnVest tackles this topic and gives advice for both the kids and their parents. 40%(!) of adults aged 18-39 are moving in or have moved back in with their parents. As Read more
Spanx is a word that most women are familiar with. It's a type of shapewear that helps to smooth away lumps and bumps and also leaves no trace of a panty line. The creator of this product, Sara Blakely, has been inducted to this year's Forbes billionaires list, which was released yesterday. Spanx, an international undergarment company, is worth an estimated $1 billion. Here are a couple of Read more
With the Fall '12 collections fresh in our minds, it's hard not to love the resurgence of structured military-inspired silhouettes, utilitarian-style belts, and a whole new crop of cool olive-green pieces to soup up our wardrobe color palettes. Lucky for us, this "military moment" happens to fit right in with Spring's transitional styling MO. Looks straight from Topshop Unique, Balmain, and McQ Read more
Both a reimagining and an homage to the label's signature aesthetic, Karl Lagerfeld plays in tweed, sporty silhouettes, and whimsical layers and texture (and bejeweled eyebrows) for Chanel's Fall 2012. Lagerfeld's all-star cast (minus a noticeably absent Freja), including Miranda Kerr, Joan Smalls, and Anja Rubik, took to the catwalk of a snowy white cave, done up in crystal embellishments that Read more
Alistair Carr showed a range of sophisticated offerings for Pringle of Scotland's Fall collection. Incorporating a rich color palette and plenty of cozy texture, Carr created oversized coats embellished with eye-catching colored collars, knitted dresses, and a smart play on twinsets. The latter, showcased layered sweaters made to look like a sweater and shell combo, but is actually just one Read more
