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Whether your style is tough, girly, or traditionally Americana, chances are that the designers at Dr. Martens have whipped up a creation that suits your wardrobe. Created by a German doctor who injured his foot (guess what his last name was…), Dr. Martens are indestructible, supremely comfortable, and—coming in hundreds of iterations—infinitely stylish. To celebrate the Doc’s 50th anniversary, we’ve rounded up some... 

Back in February, we told you about Stylophane, the San Francisco-based online marketing firm whose own marketing strategy included launching a Facebook Fashion Fan Index that monitored the sizes of  Read More →

As we enter a new decade, the fashion business, like the rest of the world, is encountering significant economic and technological change. In this new series, Style.com’s editor in chief, Dirk Standen, talks to a number of leading industry figures about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Olivier Zahm’s love of women is well documented, not least by Zahm himself on his Web site, www.purple-diary.com . But the French... 

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Today, trim those tresses for a good cause: Cristophe Salon , whose stylists do the hair of Heidi Klum, Pink, Ke$ha and others, hosts a fundraiser for “Mad Men” actor Edin Gali’s (Kurt) cousin Alma Hadzic , who's in need of funds for heart transplant surgery. Book an appointment by 4 p.m. today for this evening from 6 to 9 p.m., and get a haircut for 50% off (making the styles range from $60 to $250, if you want one done by Cristophe... 

Aimee Mann is better known today as a composer of sad-eyed, symphonic chamber pop, whose dour songs won her an Oscar nod when Paul Thomas Anderson used them in Magnolia . But in the eighties, as part of the Boston-based new wave band ‘Til Tuesday, Mann was in full avant provocateur mode—with a wardrobe to match. When we read on Racked that Mann was selling a collection of her outfits through NYC vintage dealers Vagabondnyc, we contacted... 

Alice W., a.k.a. AlicesLookingGlass , is the proprietress of Painted White, a shop dedicated to cultivating beauty for everyday life. She shares her musings, home d  Read More →

Pumps festooned with a mohawk? Yup. Wedges with a blown-up tread? Of course. Pointed elf slippers? You betcha. This season’s runway shows were all about making a statement, and we’re currently fixated on what designers did to dress up our feet. We spotted everything from ravioli flats and Eskimo boots to light-up stilettos reminiscent of our childhood L.A. Gear sneakers. Though wearability might rank low on their list of functions,... 

Visual artist Kristina Havens, a.k.a. Krystyna81 , wrote to me with a great story of success as a result of her  Read More →

Clogs may be the preferred footwear of nurses, chefs, and dancing milkmaids, but this season, they’re getting a decidedly designer update. Thanks to the smart styling choices of Miuccia Prada, Karl Lagerfeld, and Marc Jacobs, these traditional Dutch soles are transformed with sturdy platform heels, pretty satin microprints, and metal studs on the side. The result of all this tinkering is a totally fresh and chic look. And while some of... 

I’ve always relished flipping through decor magazines, wedding design blogs, and Etsy’s Weddings Category, making mental notes with my inner wedding planner for my own imaginary big day. Even when that wedding fever isn’t burning as strong, I love looking at all the creative new takes and tiny clever details offered on Etsy to pull off a tailored event from start to finish. With spring knocking on the door, an alfresco affair... 

First off, thank you so much to everyone who took the survey. It means a lot to us professionally that over 5600 people took the survey during the one week it was up. We want to share some of the information with you — both because you might be curious and also because the results will be informing decisions we make about the blog moving forward. Keep in mind that this wasn’t a “scientific” survey (though our numbers... 

There are a few beaches, mostly in Europe, that allow skinny-dipping. For all the other beaches, the one’s you’re more likely to visit you will need to find a swimsuit to wear.  Read More →

There are plenty of styles and looks you can decide from when it comes to women’s clothing. The styles and trends keep coming in and out of fashion each season. Whatever fashionable look you try to pull off using your wardrobe it is important to do it properly so you don’t look silly.  Read More →