Yigal Azrouël designed his Fall '12 collection for a woman who is "fearless in her outlook and quiet in her confidence." Drawing from the spirit of Françoise Hardy, Yigal sent sophisticated, ladylike looks with an exotic twist down the runway. To put it simply, it was a luxurious mélange of plush raccoon-fur cossacks, long cashmere coats with leather-trimmed pockets, pebble-printed silk Read more

A slick tuxedo-inspired silhouette can instantly add structure, sex appeal, and an empowered sense of glamour to any red-carpet ensemble. At last night's amfAR New York gala, we spotted five star-studded examples of the menswear-friendly style. Model Joan Smalls suited up in a lapel-infused floor-length gown, complete with a peplum pop at the waist; singer Janelle Monáe opted for a more Read more

MARCH, San Francisco's newly remodeled home goods store, merges airy modernism with utilitarian craftsmanship for a space that has local foodies and designophiles in a tizzy. The lovely wares for the kitchen, pantry, and table, some of which are created exclusively for MARCH, aren't the only things this space sells. Even more covet-inducing is the irresistible aesthetic. Flooded in natural light Read more

A favorite toy for generations, Legos are great for encouraging creativity, developing fine motor skills and problem-solving skills. What's not so great about them: the clean-up. Hundreds of little pieces scattered across the playroom floor can be a huge hassle . . . unless of course, you use one of these smart storage solutions. Check out our five favorite solutions for storing the building Read more

February has a reputation as a bit of a dreary month, what with the melting snow, short days, and seemingly endless Winter. Luckily, we have plenty of ideas for countering the gloom. From fun letterpress Valentine's Day cards to colorful hotel rooms and great new home decor pieces, see what catches your eye in this month's must haves. Read more

A painted floor can change the entire mood of a room by adding color and character to the space. Solid white painted floors look clean and crisp, but bold shades and patterns add an extra dash of personality. Stripes, stencils, and strategic stain applications are just a few of the possibilities — click through the slideshow for 10 of our favorite painted floor designs! Read more

We opened up the floor to our network of Sugar editors to find out what fashion conundrums and style queries are keeping them up at night. Since we spend our days shopping, styling, and checking out the latest looks, we took it upon ourselves to answer the burning questions of our fellow editors. From finding the perfect pair of rain boots on a budget for our executive editor Nancy Einhart to Read more

Ditch the überfancy dinner this Valentine's day and enjoy your meal on the floor! Throw down a big comfy blanket and lots of pillows to turn your living room into a romantic indoor picnic (or if you want to get really creative, build a fort for two!). Play a classic romantic movie (we suggest An Affair to Remember or Casablanca) on your laptop and serve a picnic-inspired menu, loaded with Read more

Today officially marked Gabrielle Giffords last day in Congress. The Arizona Democrat resigned from the House of Representatives to focus on her recovery after she was shot in the head more than a year ago. Republicans and Democrats alike praised Gabby, today. Nancy Pelosi thanked Gabby for bringing "the word dignity to new heights by her courage. On the House floor, colleagues tried to hold back Read more

While Jennifer Aniston is an impressive woman in countless respects, I'm personally most wowed by her consistently impeccable taste in the world of modern real estate. Her latest alleged buy? A modern Bel Air mansion designed by A. Quincy Jones, the Los Angeles-based architect known for his modernist and green belt designs in the '60s. The property, which was listed at just under $25 million, is Read more