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It just wouldn't be Fashion Week without the ubiquitous smoky eye. And this time around, the runway staple seemed to pop up at show after show, with makeup artists whipping up looks that ranged from grungy to glam. And why...

Riding on the coattails of New York Fashion Week comes Williamsburg's homegrown Fashion Weekend, now in its 8th season. The Billyburg plays host to a handful of young and emerging designers and brands who practice and promote "green" fashion philosophies—think...

Preetma Singh, Editorial Intern What You're Wearing: "Theyskens' Theory blazer and pants, Ralph Lauren Blue Label sweater, Tory Burch boots, J. Crew scarf, Balenciaga bag" Favorite Fashion Week Moment: "Going to the Thakoon and Patrik Ervell shows; they were...

We've been seeing lots of lace-up pants recently (thank you, Rodarte x Opening Ceremony) but how to style them? Easy, just take a page from LuvAJ jewelry designer Amanda Thomas (who was also moonlighting as our street fashion photog!)...

Looks like Camille Grammar is getting back to work divorce. The Real Housewife of Beverly Hills will be the red carpet commentator for CNN's show Showbiz Tonight, meaning that she'll be going to head to head with Joan Rivers and...

Forget Barbie, there's a new doll in town, and her name's Debbie Harry. I Love Mel Products has just released a paper doll book of the Blondie frontwoman, which includes two dolls in Debbie's likeness along with a veritable...

Purse porn, cheap eats, and more—our best stories from the week!

Who says that vodka and six-inch heels don't mix? Not us. Yes, Fashion Week is about designers and new trends and for some, many hours of overtime. But let's not leave out the all-important after-party. In perfect NYFW style, we...

No matter how many models you scope out at fashion week, with their impossibly long limbs and striking features, sometimes they still seem like ethereal creatures from another planet. To demystify this mysterious profession and get the low-down on what...

The few times we've seen fuzzy shoes have been on Playboy Bunnies and '90s candy kids (paired with rainbow socks, of course). Imagine our surprise when they started dusting the runways this season. Alexander Wang, Altuzarra, and Jeremy Scott all...

Are you dreaming about the entire Proenza, Marc, or Rodarte collection in your closet now? Us too. Wake up and welcome to the age of (nearly) instant runway gratification with the launch of Moda Operandi. Top designers have teamed up...

With this wave of less than lovely weather, we're ready to hunker down and sip on some malty, frothy goodness. So Cal has a reputation for some of the most exciting microbrews around, and though that rep leans more...

Winning caption: "I will prove once and for all, mathematically, that a size 0 does exist. Therefore, I do exist. QED." —Amy Janel Cortez Runner up: "Good Will Shopping" —Ty Bentsen See the rest of the entries here. Check out...

Brooklyn-based leather artisans, Dunlin, have teamed up with us for another awesome giveaway. This time we're letting you get in on the moto cross-body bag trend! Enter to win the Mercer Crossbody bag in shrunken lamb ($840)—made with high-quality materials...

Sample sale madness is in full effect at Brooklyn's In God We Trust. The lovely ladies host their big end-of-season sale this weekend. In addition to stellar markdowns on IGWT faves, check out special sale goods from Hayden-Harnett, Marais USA,...

Walter Lippman once said, "When all think alike, then no one is thinking." We at Refinery29 are firm believers of out-of-the-box thinking (after all, this company was founded on such a philosophy). Sometimes though, we all need a squeeze to...

Mr. Lim, how do we love thee...oh, let us count the outfits. This particular Fashion Week was riddled with highs and lows, and after a bad run of disappointments (whom will remain unnamed), 3.1 Phillip Lim reminded us what...

Angela Pham, Photographer (Check out her blog, here) What You're Wearing: "Grey Ant sunglasses, Topshop goat fur Jacket, a D&G silk top, Topshop Leather shorts, and Via Spiga boots." Favorite Fashion Week Moment: "Being offered a photog job by...

We can't stop talking about Riviera Club, the latest menswear label on our radar that shows no signs of slowing down. Designers Joe Sadler, Greg Ullery and Derek put together this exclusive behind-the-scenes photo diary for Refinery29, documenting their New...

Snacking on chips and salsa might normally have you feeling a wee bit guilty, but when it's for a good cause, you really can't say no. The tortilla chips and salsa produced by Homeboy Industries (a nonprofit that helps...