We knew it'd be a big year for President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle. But there's no way we would have predicted the extent to which they would become involved in America's growing culinary culture and increasing food politics. Not only did the first couple set an extraordinary example of how the nation should eat healthy and local, but every single bite, it seems — from a cheeseburger Read more

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J.Crew's packed Fall 2012 presentation showed a bevy of vibrant structured coats, eye-catching knitwear, and a refreshing mix of printed trousers. Almost every look has a sporty twist to it — we especially loved the casual pullovers made in silk floral prints, brushed fleece tops, and what has now become the brand's signature, daytime-appropriate sequins. Other standout pieces included a cozy Read more

Carolina Herrera delivered her quintessential elegance in brilliant red gowns, shimmering red-carpet-worthy dresses, and refined separates for her Fall collection. Pleasing both the celebrity clientele and polished working women, Herrera displayed her magnitude for the classics and modernity in one graceful swoop. Classic ballgowns were sharpened with angles and diaphanous silk dresses were swept Read more

Scarlett Johansson broke out her bikini and hit the beach in Hawaii Friday with boyfriend Nate Naylor. The couple relaxed under the sun, and Nate even rubbed suntan lotion onto Scarlett's back. The tropical getaway comes on the heels of Scarlett's recent trip to Berlin and an appearance at Obama's "Runway to Win" fundraiser in NYC earlier this week. Nate and Scarlett went public with their Read more

In honor of Black History Month, we've rounded up five of the best books around to inspire conversation with your kids. From President Obama's Of Thee I Sing, a tribute to the people and ideals that shaped our nation, to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's brand new book, What Color Is My World? The Lost History of African-American Inventors, there's something to inspire dialogue with kids of every age and Read more

Scarlett Johansson cohosted an Obama fundraiser in NYC last night with Vogue editor Anna Wintour. The "Runway to Win" event was held at a Theory store, and instead of new boyfriend Nate Naylor, Scarlett brought along her brother Hunter. Anna and Scarlett gathered a large group of fashionable New Yorkers, like models Karolina Kurkova, Chanel Iman, Karlie Kloss, and Joan Smalls. Designer Rachel Roy Read more

Last week's Susan G. Komen/Planned Parenthood debacle was a high-profile example of how women's health can fall prey to politics. Considering this is an election year, we can expect reproductive rights rhetoric to heat up on both sides. President Obama recently hit a sensitive spot when his administration announced that all employers, including Catholic universities and institutions, will have to Read more

Eva Longoria and boyfriend Eduardo Cruz were together to catch a Qantas flight out of LAX last night. They're frequently on the go, whether visiting her friends in Miami or his family in his native Spain. Eva headed out of town following a busy week in LA. She tweeted a picture of herself and costar Felicity Huffman on the Desperate Housewives set, as well as images from an event with First Lady Read more

Kate Middleton, in Reiss, assumed her first royal duty this morning by joining her husband, Prince William, to welcome President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to the UK. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are home again following a 10-day honeymoon in the Seychelles, and they left with a special gift from the ruler of the remote island nation. The president and first lady, making the third Read more