1 Nov 2011
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Photo: (HoodieBuddie)

Justin Bieber cut his hair for charity back in February, and as MTV Style points out today, his full transformation has been quite shocking. Plus, if it's starting to get chilly in your 'hood then you're probably digging through your closet for a hoodie to rock this fall. We've got an idea!

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Photo: Get your mustache on (Getty Images)

So, you hear that Zac Efron's got luck with the ladies, huh? Well, here's his secret - the 'stache. There's no denying that the kid's got the most well-kept facial hair EVER. But this month you've got a chance to show Zefron what's up. It's Movember!

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31 Oct 2011

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Happy Halloween! Though today marks the day we officially usher in ghouls, Halloween falling on a Monday meant a full weekend of pre-partying, candy consumption and debauchery in disguise. We rounded up some of our favorites so far (these, at least, were temporary, not permanently etched in skin) and started sensing some do-gooding under all of that spandex and glitter. Here are 10 costumes that could bring awareness with larger issues 'round the world:

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13 Oct 2011
Photo: (BonLook)

Photo: (BonLook)

If you thought it impossible to look better with four eyes, think again. Every time you snag a pair of stylish frames from eyewear designer BonLook over the next 24 hours, you'll also provide improved sight to low-income kids around the country. Happy World Sight Day!

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12 Oct 2011
Photo: Erykah Badu and Lupe Fiasco (Getty Images)

Photo: Erykah Badu and Lupe Fiasco (Getty Images)

Fashion spoke louder than words during Lupe Fiasco's performance of "Words I Never Said" at last night's BET Hip-Hop Awards.

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26 Sep 2011
Photo: (My Asho)

Photo: (My Asho)

Buying a hip charity tee isn't the only way to support Africa's rural communities. Designers like Vivienne Westwood and online retailers like MyAsho have implemented more sustainable modes of keeping Africa's fashion business booming.

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20 Sep 2011
Photo: (UNICEF)

Photo: (UNICEF)

Last week, UNICEF set up one of their lifesaving emergency tents in the court yard at NYC's Lincoln Center for Fashion Week. When it comes to UNICEF though, children are always in fashion.

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19 Sep 2011

Photo: Naya Rivera and Sofia Vergara (PacificCoastNews.com/Getty Images)

Modern Family took top honors at last night's Emmy Awards, claiming comedy statuettes for Best Supporting Actor AND Actress in a Comedy (Ty Burrell and Julie Bowen), Best Writing, Best Directing, and Best Comedy. Glee's Jane Lynch threw a fit (kiddingly) after Julie Bowen snatched up the Emmy. On the red carpet, howeverrr, Modern Family's Sofia Vergara and Glee's Naya Rivera were quite stunning, no?

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16 Sep 2011
Photo: From left to right Edun, John Patrick Organic, Edun (Getty Images)

Photo: From left to right Edun, John Patrick Organic, Edun (Getty Images)

New York Fashion Week's winding to a close, but before the designers take their final bows, here are a few of my favorite conscious collections for Spring/Summer 2012:

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14 Sep 2011
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Photo: (Getty Images)

As New York Fashion Week winds down, editors and bloggers the world over are talking about the colors! the cuts! the models! But very few are talking about, well, the waste!

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