Geek is chic.
Last year alone, the US Customs and Border Protection seized an estimated 23 million dollars worth of counterfeit consumer electronics. In addition to knock off gadgets like iPods and TVs, they also seize items including clothing, shoes, household goods, and toys. New York and New Jersey customs checkpoints — both airports and seaports — have decided to emulate other US checkpoint locations Read more
Two of our favorite Northern California artists, Clare and Kai recently tied the knot (you can tour their charming home here). Clare is familiar with celebrating wedded bliss: she regularly paints custom wedding portraits for her clients. This Custom Wedding Portrait ($450 for each custom painted portrait) from Clare's shop captures a sweet moment between a newly wedded couple. Have you had a Read more
We love reinventing furniture and creating our own DIY projects by using IKEA products as the basis for our new designs. Now, we want to see how you would personalize your IKEA products and style your space. We're hosting a Pinterest contest giving you a chance to show us what IKEA products you would customize and what inspiration you would use to style it —think colorblocking, fabric swatches, Read more
Charlize Theron was looking beautiful in a custom Dior gown at today's UK premiere for Snow White and the Huntsman, where she opened up to us about sharing the film with fans for the first time! Watch to find out why Charlize says the experience makes her a tad anxious, and which project she'll be tackling next. Read more
You may be wasting money when you think you're saving. LearnVest shares eight of the biggest money misconceptions. Frugalista. Recessionista. In the past few years, people have coined a lot of silly words describing women and their approach to money, but the thought behind each of them is the same: You care about your hard-earned dollars and want to make them stretch. RELATED: What NOT to Keep Read more
She may be 34 weeks pregnant, but that didn't stop mom-to-be Molly Sims from squeezing time into her hectic schedule to chat with us. In addition to her acting and modeling work, Molly was recently named the Global Ambassador for Population Service International (PSI)'s child survival program, Five & Alive, and she's counting down the weeks until the birth of her baby boy. LilSugar: Read more
Will using a travel agent help you save money for your upcoming trip? LearnVest has the answer. Are travel agents back? This question, posed by The New York Times, got us thinking. According to the piece, nearly one in three leisure travel agencies is hiring, and in 2011 travel agencies experienced a second consecutive year of growth; in fact, their bookings accounted for a third of the $284 Read more
The annual Met Gala not only inspires fashion's finest to come together for an epic showing of couture, avant-garde, and wildly fantastic gowns, but it also allows us to catch up — if only for 60 seconds — with some of our favorite style setters. Last night's affair was nothing short of eye-catchingly chic, and to add to our plate, we caught up with the likes of Rachel Zoe in her own fringed Read more
Mary-Kate Olsen chose a dramatic custom-made, floor-length, black The Row gown for her grand arrival at tonight's Met Gala in NYC. MK and Ashley are a staple at the annual event and often pose together on the dramatic staircase prior to heading inside to mingle with fellow designers and stars. This time Mary-Kate was on her own and actually caused a bit of a stir when she arrived at exactly the Read more
Leave it to Solange Knowles to give us a bright, bold yellow look on the Met Gala red carpet. Solange stepped out on the arm of designer Rachel Roy in a custom-made creation that seriously fit her to a T. She looked completely stunning in the architectural number, giving us a dose of one of Spring's hottest trends, the peplum. Not only does the dress look amazing on her, but her accessories also Read more
