[Image via SkinTreatmentGuide.org] The weather is getting bitter cold, which means it will soon wreak havoc on our skin. The natural moisture we depend upon gets stripped away, leaving the face, body and hands dry and dull. It’s time to switch our moisture routines and hydrate our parched skin before it’s too late! Long live [...]

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[Images Courtesy of H&M] Are you ready to welcome the avant-garde into your wardrobe? H&M just recently announced a Spring design collaboration with the  ultra-chic, print-and-texture-happy Italian brand Marni. Available starting March 8th, 2012 in stores and online, the collection will feature both clothing and accessories for men and women. Consuelo Castiglioni, Marni founder and [...]

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Defined as ‘dried leaf’ in Kiswahili, the jewelry brand Mikuti specializes in partnering and collaborating with individuals, workshops, and artists within Tanzania to help foster a sustainable economy in which workers receive fair wages for their handcrafted goods. The Mikuti story started  in  2009, while founder Erika Freund was volunteering with a NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) [...]

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Commando Richly Ribbed Opaque Tights, $34 via Shopbop.com Bare legs in the winter? We think not! Thankfully, our legs can brave the cold in style! We’re not talking about the bland pantyhose of the past, but the fashion-forward tights, socks, and leggings that exude everything from a coyish coquette to grungy charm. Let’s give them [...]

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What is a girl to do when the weather is unseasonably warm, and she’s got some great new leather goods to sport? Head outside for a stylish fall stroll and shopping session! I gave some new items I had recently received a good test run, navigating the crowded streets full of the smell of freshly [...]

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