Alexander Wang - Autumn/Winter 2013-14

THIS fashion season is shaping up to be a tale of two cities and two designers: London for Christopher Kane now that he has a financial pat on the back from fashion conglomerate PPR and New York for fellow wunderkind Alexander Wang who has just taken the helm at Balenciaga - and continues to run his own hugely influential label at the same time.

8 Easy Ways to Kick-Start Your Metabolism

Trying to burn more calories? These simple diet and workout tricks will get your metabolism moving in no time.
                                                                                 By Kate Ashford

1.Ramp it up

How to Make a Blowout Last Longer

Yep, it's possible even when it's steamy outside—as long as you follow these key steps.
                                                                               By Mary Rose Almasi

1. Start with wet hair

 

DIY Food Facials for Fresh, Younger-Looking Skin

Make your own anti-aging treatments out of antioxidant-packed fruits and veggies.

By Ashley Macha

The same fresh, natural ingredients you use in your recipes can do wonders for your skin. Whole fruits and vegetables—especially those with anti-aging vitamin C—can fight free radicals, prevent wrinkles, and give you firmer, younger-looking skin.

Chloe - Autumn/Winter 2013-14

NIGHT buses, independent spirit, bare legs, dorm rooms, bike sheds, flirting, cold night, tough girls - these were all the characteristics that we were told were informing the Chloe wardrobe next season, the fourth with Clare Waight Keller at the helm of the house.

Hermes - Autumn/Winter 2013-14

WE found ourselves lounging around in the world of Hermes this evening - a library setting the studious backdrop for Christophe Lemaire's autumn/winter 2013-14 collection, one full of masculine elegance.

Gucci - Autumn/Winter 2013-14

EVERYONE loves a bit of subversion, especially Frida Giannini for Gucci this season, who continued the Hitchcock drama we saw start in New York with Marc Jacobs and play out in London at Jonathan Saunders, with a collection that combined demure and ladylike silhouettes with the fetish aesthetics of Allen Jones. 

Elie Saab - Autumn/Winter 2013-14

ELIE SAAB is always in the market for making women look beautiful - that's simply what he does.
"She's always beautiful," he said, serene and calm backstage before the show - though inside he confessed to feeling "volcanic" and very nervous.

3.1 Phillip Lim - Autumn/Winter 2013-14

COOL, contemporary and feminine have become bywords for 3.1 Phillip Lim, the Thai-born designer who, by way of California, ended up charming New York with his understated sense of luxury and fashionable versatility.

Is plastic food packaging dangerous?

The phthalate chemicals used in packaging are banned in some countries and have been blamed for many ailments. So should you ban them from the house?
                                                                                                                           by Luisa Dillner

Clingfilm … a health issue or not? Photograph: Photocuisine / Alamy/Alamy

Your Street-Style Cheat Sheet to Awesome Summer Outfits

Ninety degree days in the sun could easily drain our creative styling powers, but we're vowing to beat the heat and make this Summer our most stylish season ever — with the help of these 35 street-style pros.

by Hannah Weil

 

We'd wear this kind of effortlessly sexy maxi everywhere from the farmers market to date night.

Looks of the Week!

Wearing everything from summery peplum looks to brightly colored ensembles, our community members are bringing out their style A-game for the first week of Summer.

by Robert Khederian

6 Cool Pairs of Wedge Sneakers to Shop This Spring

The wedge-sneaker phenomenon is clearly making its mark with the fashion set. Celebrities like Diane Kruger, Kate Bosworth, Miranda Kerr, and Jessica Alba have all been spotted sporting these raised kicks around town, and we're sure you can see why. 

by Allison McNamara