28 Jan 2013
SundanceFashion-Feature

Photos: (Flick)

Although the Sundance Film Festival may be over, I still can't stop thinking about all the eclectic fashion I saw. The festival is tucked away up in the snowy mountains of Utah, thus, I saw tons of scarves, coats, and fashionable coats -- on top of the amaz films that debuted, OBVI.

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22 Jan 2013
VictoriasSecretPetition-Feature

Photo: (Allana Maiden)

When you hear the words “breast cancer,” what comes to mind? The color pink, maybe? Some of the products you can buy to give back? The celebrities who support the cause? But do you ever think about mastectomy bras?

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17 Jan 2013
LuckyCover2-Feature

Photos: (Lucky, Getty, MTV act)

I spent a good half hour today imagining myself as the next cover star of Lucky magazine (thanks to this cool app), which got me thinking about which celebs I wish were on the cover of the magazine.

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15 Jan 2013
PeruArtists-Feature

Photo: PAX co-founder Jozy poses with artisans she is helping. (Peruvian Artists Exchange)

When it came to choosing internships for their design programs at San Jose State University, Jozy Klupar and Susi Matsuoka looked beyond the local offerings. Way beyond. Like, another-continent-beyond.

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14 Jan 2013
JustinJay-Feature

Photo: (Getty)

After being a total tease releasing a series of announcements leading up to the official debut of his new music, Justin Timberlake has finally given the world what they’ve been waiting six long years to hear.

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10 Jan 2013
MACladies2-Feature

Photos: (Getty, Facebook)

As a self-confessed lipstick addict, I know a thing or two about MAC Cosmetics. One of my favorite things about the brand is that I’m continually shocked and (pleasantly) surprised by the choice of “faces” for the brand’s various campaigns and collections.

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Nails-Feature

Photo: (Lianna Tarantin/Sous Style)

I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of sitting in my tiny studio apartment looking at my rich friends’ Instagrams. “You’re on vacation? Again?! Hate you Miss youuuu!!” But 2013 is the year to stop double-clicking and start double-doing! All week long, we’re talking to young entrepreneurs about how they turned their dreams into realities, and how you can start a business of your own. Today’s business extraordinaire: Rad Nails founder Chrissy Mahlmeister.

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4 Jan 2013
JesseTylerFerguson-Feature

Photo: (Getty)

Right now same-sex marriage is on the books in nine states, and if Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s wish comes true, Illinois will be the tenth state. Besides lobbying and talking to politicians, Jesse has also used fashion sense to push his point!

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20 Dec 2012
LauraJane-Post

Photo: (MTV)

Laura Jane Grace, the lead singer of the band Against Me! knows a thing or two about style, and as a woman who is transgender, she also knows the importance of acceptance. In the latest episode of MTV’s House of Style Laura shows us her punky fashion sense, and also talks about being true to yourself.

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14 Dec 2012
Photo: (Getty)

Photo: (Getty)

My family doesn’t have many holiday traditions, but I’ll never forget the year we were each allowed to open one present on Christmas Eve. I chose a small, square one from my grandmother. I ripped off the wrapping paper, opened the box and found a paperweight...with a dead tarantula inside.

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