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Every season, we witness designers' global travels via their colorfully eclectic collections, and for Spring 2012, the likes of Marc Jacobs, Thakoon, Pamela Love, and Jeremy Scott showed off pieces straight from the wild, wild West. It doesn't stop there, though: Isabel Marant showed off a Parisian-cool lineup of Western-inspired button-ups, cowgirl hats, and boots for Fall '12, too. Not to Read more
For an easy Spring vibe, there's an alternative to the florals — just check out OnSugar blog Bella Vita for some Western-inspired style picks — we're particularly smitten with those fringe-trimmed booties! Now that Spring is here, I've been craving looks straight out of the Wild West. Fringe everything, animal skulls, and handmade items are what I'm after. And in true Western tradition- every Read more
Cowboy boots, hats, belt buckles, and spurs are not everyone's cup of tea, and even if you like a little cowboy thrown in the mix, you may prefer a more modern country approach. But if you have a soft spot for all things country and are gung-ho about incorporating it in your living space, I've lassoed up some ways you can use Western pieces in the home. They just might be right up your, er, dirt Read more
It's rodeo time and I've got the fever. My closet has a special place for all seven pairs of my cowgirl boots, but I'm thinking they may end up in a DIY project sooner than later. While I plan on rockin' them till they are worn out, this frame has me grinning from ear to ear. From what I could tell, it would be rather easy to create. I'd start with a pair of serious scissors, a frame, insane Read more
I love the look of old Western ranch buildings, from their open, timber-framed ceilings to their massive stone fireplaces. However, even the most classic of cowboy designs often needs an update. For instance, how about trading the Frederick Remington reproduction print for a more modern Gretchen Wagoner collage painting? While it still has a definite cowboy flavor, its material use and colors Read more
Recently one of my girlfriends moved out of the city to the countryside. Her new home has (drum roll please) a barn! I've been waiting all my life to host a Western-style hoedown in an authentic barn and she's agreed to let me plan one instead of hosting a housewarming party. Think cowboy boots, bluegrass, and barbecued ribs. The invites take their inspiration from the classic, all-American Read more
Natalie Portman and her son Aleph Millepied spent Wednesday afternoon at an LA park together. Aleph played in the sandbox and took a ride down the slide with help from his mom. Natalie had the company of her husband Benjamin for a recent couple's night out on the East Coast, where they attended the New York City Ballet's Spring Gala. It's an exciting time of year for the family of three since Read more
Don't be shy . . . It's time to talk sex toys! And Hysteria director Tanya Wexler is writing us a prescription for pleasure. Tanya's film — what she calls "the vibrator movie you can bring your mom to" — is in limited release and stars Hugh Dancy, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Rupert Everett. When working on a romantic comedy that centers around the invention of the vibrator, you end up with some Read more
Lucky residents of the Western US will be looking to see the sky this Sunday, May 20 when an annular solar eclipse passes from northwestern Texas through New Mexico, northeastern Arizona, southern Utah, Nevada, northern California, and southwestern Oregon. Living on the other side of the country doesn't mean you have to miss out on the celestial wonder; NASA, naturally, has got you covered. The Read more
In the past year, there's been significant growth nationwide in the number of fast-casual eateries, from burger joints to healthier comfort-food fixtures. The latest craze we've noticed hitting this scene? Asian-themed chain restaurants. Chipotle could've tackled a number of ethnic eats, so the Mexican chain certainly caught our attention when it unveiled its plan for ShopHouse Southeast Asian Read more
