We've finished the second season of Top Design, but there's still plenty of material to reflect on before we bid it adieu! Recently, PointClickHome assembled 11 decorating tips from the final three contestants. I've gathered together six of these tips. For all of the contestants' tips, check out PointClickHome's article. To see my fave tips, check out the slideshow. Photos courtesy of Bravo Read more

Since many of you have been tuning into the second season of Top Design, and we're all eager to see who wins, I thought I'd do a little retrospective and take a look back at season one. The winner of Top Design's premiere season, Matt Lorenz, created an elegant yet family-friendly loft for himself that got him the gold. Although it's all just a game, the design is still relevant and inspirational Read more

Rachel Comey showed us her sophisticated side for Fall '12, streamlining her usual quirk factor with a modern, refreshing twist. "Normally for Fall we dive into print and pattern and color," said Comey. "This time, I pulled all of that out and cleared the air." With that in mind, the designer showcased laser-cut cotton dresses and wool felt tops, digital-print knee-length skirts, pretty prints, Read more

Derek Lam's new venture, 10 Crosby, has fulfilled its cool-girl status for Fall '12. The third collection from the line, 10 Crosby showed plenty of bold prints, sharp tailoring, and just the right amount of femininity to please every downtown girl. Inspired by the classic holiday flick Home Alone, Lam and design director Liz Giardina envisioned what the 10 Crosby girl would wear on a snowy Read more

Scarlett Johansson cohosted an Obama fundraiser in NYC last night with Vogue editor Anna Wintour. The "Runway to Win" event was held at a Theory store, and instead of new boyfriend Nate Naylor, Scarlett brought along her brother Hunter. Anna and Scarlett gathered a large group of fashionable New Yorkers, like models Karolina Kurkova, Chanel Iman, Karlie Kloss, and Joan Smalls. Designer Rachel Roy Read more

Retailers are always thinking one season ahead, so for us, that means prime Winter sale shopping. We're always looking to boost up our cold weather style quotient and now is the time to do so — Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, and J.Crew are just a few of the retailers currently slashing prices off of covetable boots, bags, and standout separates. From basic essentials to splurge-worthy designer Read more

If your basics are starting to look a little worse for wear, check out Gap's new collection, Gap Pure, which just launched today in stores (and online last night). Not only is the line affordable — prices range from $24 for a tee to $68 for a sweater — but the quality is also spot-on, highlighting jersey, pima cotton, and cashmere. In fact, we spoke to the designer and was told that each Read more

Before you plan on maxing out your credit card on a designer piece, we suggest you peruse Zara's latest lookbook. The brand is giving us a lesson in Spring trends with its new Spring/Summer signature and TRF collections, highlighting the most coveted looks from the runway. Inside, take a look at the pretty languid sheer tops and dresses, tempered with statement printed shorts and pleated leather Read more

Ever wonder how your favorite designers started? Fashion Week is almost upon us, so we're prepping with a study of some of the top American designers. By now, the Wang girl is totally iconic; it's hard to imagine the world without Alexander Wang's vision of the downtown, edgy-cool chick. While urban street style existed before 2007, Alex Wang took it and refined it into something so insanely chic Read more

Jiun Ho is launching his anticipated new gallery and design studio, Jiun Ho de Jia, in San Francisco on February 1. To celebrate the countdown, I've pulled together a slideshow of his most inspiring projects. Having traveled to over 90 countries, the San Francisco-based designer speaks four languages and draws heavily on global influences. His designs are simple yet incredibly sophisticated. In Read more