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We Review: The Hold Me Bag
Makeup bags are a dangerous territory. The few that aren’t gifts with purchase (here’s looking at you, Clinique of our adolescence!) are mostly inexplicably...
Riccardo Tisci Defends Kim Kardashian’s Met Dress
In the aftermath of the Met gala, we’ve wondered the fate of Kim Kardashian’s latest stylist, who made the ill-fated decision to give Kim’s...
We Review: Roots Rose Radish Citrus Face Oil Cleanser
As far as we’re concerned? Cleansing oils are really the Only Way to take it all off. As a means to remove makeup, grime...
John Galliano’s Parsons Class Cancelled
Last week we wrote about John Galliano’s absence from the Met Ball. Today word has come that the designer’s controversial four-day master class at...
Some Looks from the Met Gala Red Carpet
Last night the Met Gala kicked off the Costume Institute’s 2013 exhibition “Punk: Chaos to Couture.”
Despite our initial resistance, we were all eyes when...
Haute Talk Instaupdate #23
A sneak peek at our past week on Instagram, in all of its retro-filtered glory. For the full story in photos, follow us here, or on...
Punk Gets Pricey with Moda Operandi
We confess to a certain amount of unease with the Met Costume Institute’s “Punk: Chaos to Couture.” Nothing like seeing something idealistic co-opted by...
9 of Our Beloved April Beauty Picks
Lioele Silky Highlighter BB Touch – This sizable brush-tipped pen, acquired through a Korean vendor on eBay, is a gem. Even as jaded highlighted...
The First Look at Keira Knightley as Coco Chanel
Not long ago we wrote about Keira Knightley’s upcoming turn as Coco Chanel—and promptly forgot about it. Mercifully, a teaser that surfaced today has...
We Review: Amarte Natural Finish BB Cream
To those of you who feel as though your eyes may glaze over if you read about another much-hyped BB cream: you may want...
A Victoria’s Secret Angel We’ve Never Heard
Kylie Bisutti was, evidently, a Victoria’s Secret Angel at some point. Since leaving the fashion industry in 2012, the model has moved to Montana...
Happy Birthday, Bettie Page!
Today we raise a glass to the face that launched a thousand sets of regretted bangs: the Queen of Pinups, Bettie Page.
Born in Nashville...
Haute Talk Instaupdate #22
A sneak peek at our past week on Instagram, in all of its retro-filtered glory. For the full story in photos, follow us here, or on...
5 of Our Favorite Fashionable Album Covers
April 20th: It’s Not Just About Getting High.
That would be our suggested slogan for Record Store Day, which coincides with the hemp holiday, but...
15 Face Mask Ingredients
Sure, we’ll smear on a $75 face mask, marinate for a while, and rinse hard-earned dollars down the drain in the name of a...
Prada’s Essay Contest
As if Prada needed more artistic credibility.
On the heels of their collaboration with Wes Anderson, the brand is now poised to launch a literary...
Schiaparelli & Lacroix’s Couture Collaboration
Schiaparelli. Lacroix. Two titans of 20th century fashion will be collaborating on a capsule collection that makes H&M’s latest designer outing look downright bourgeois.
The...
We Review: Amika Nourishing Mask
Confession: the first thing that piqued our interest in Amika was the line’s stunning saffron packaging. Yes, we’re suckers for a good jewel-tone hue,...
Kate Bosworth Collaborating with Topshop on Festival Fashion
Kate Bosworth is something of a music festival style star. Is it just our imagination, or does scarcely a summer weekend go by without...
10 Products to Get Pretty While You Sleep
Today, we salute an elite group of products that merge two of our most beloved concepts: sleeping and pampering. We don’t catch nearly as...
4 People Who Did Not Look Awful at the MTV Movie...
It is with heavy hearts that we find ourselves penning a post about last night’s MTV Movie Awards, particularly when there are so many...
Haute Talk Instaupdate #21
A sneak peek at our past week on Instagram, in all of its retro-filtered glory. For the full story in photos, follow us here, or on...
We’re Falling All Over Ourselves for This Lip Oil
Hourglass’ No. 28 Primer Serum is, in a word, heaven. It’s a velvety, hydrating mix of skincare and primer, and keeps any flakey patches...
Issa London for Banana Republic is Happening!
When Kate Middleton wore an Issa London royal blue satin, kimono-inspired dress to announce her engagement to Prince William back in November 2010, demand...
Goodbye, Rachel Zoe?
Poor, poor Rachel Zoe. Sure, she has a (covetable) clothing line, and now a chain of blow dry bars. But the cash cow that...
Throwback Thursday: 4 Runway Looks Barbie Rocked First
Oh, Barbie. What immeasurable body issues did you bestow on us after a childhood of playing with a doll whose real life measurements would...
You Need This Oxblood-Hued Mascara, Stat
Remember the great oxblood craze of ’12? Last fall you could scarcely sneeze without stumbling over a merlot-hued editorial, and Zara was fairly brimming...
Etsy Wednesday: 7 Stunning Bridal Veils
Warm weather doesn’t just mean a boom to the industry of LSD-makers and flower headband Etsy vendors thanks to Coachella. It’s also the harbinger...
What May Be the Most Tasteless Party Ever
We’re all for themed parties. Give us a celestial ball, or a Gatsby-esque rager, and we’ll be well at home. After all, the intersection...
7 Sunscreen Myths Debunked
Here in New York we’re currently experiencing the first Seriously Nice Day of the year. And while it’s tempting to fling off winter clothes...