Rebecca's girl is both an homage to '90s grunge and a fresh-faced street-styler. The Fall collection marries the designer's signature sweet side with darker territory, at least where texture and color are concerned. Rebecca's palette is decidedly moody in deep brown, burgundy, and black on leather, herringbone, wool, and velvet layers. Then she counters with cool-girl silhouettes; layers are in Read more

Inspired by the idea of "handsome femininity," Richard Chai showed a Fall collection that was simultaneously simple, yet statement-making. “I didn’t want to do anything that was tricky,” Chai told The New York Times. “I didn’t want to create looks that were just for the show. I wanted it to be approachable and believable, but also be really aspirational. At the end of the day, it’s Read more

Spring ahoy! We may still be in the middle of snow drifts up to our schnozes, but your favorite nail polish purveyors are determined to get you in the mood for something a little fresher and maybe just a touch warmer, too. February is the month when most companies debut their first collections for the new season, and the best shades run the gamut from gorgeous, moody viridian to eye-popping Read more

This week, I'm inspired by homes that embrace color, pattern, and vivacious style. Let's take a tour of bold global style, starting with a visit to an apartment designed by an artist in Kiev, then moving to a polka-dot Scandinavian kitchen and a moody-colored London flat, among other destinations. Take a look at how elements like bright paint colors and oversized wallpaper can influence the feel Read more

This December, Anthropologie's catalog is full of moody interior shots juxtaposed with bright and cheery accents. See what tips I'm gleaning from the catalog this month! Read more

November is that rare cool-toned month. Unlike its neighbors, October and December, it eschews Halloween brights and Santa shades in favor of moody aubergine, glacial azures, and greens that are a far cry from their pastel April counterparts. From the gorgeous, new flaked polish you won't want to pass up to the amazingly affordable iridescent polish for $3, November is about to get truly Read more

Cool metallic tones first drew us in on a few chic street stylers and fashion insiders, now heavy metal's getting major backing from a serious celebrity following. We can hardly blame them, moody mercurial shimmer makes everything look cooler — just check out Elle Macpherson's sublime silver skinnies or Kate Moss's gilded topper for the proof. In gold, silver, gunmetal, and even multihued Read more

If the bookish look isn't your thing, there's a tougher approach to Fall dressing that's more school rebel than teacher's pet. Swapping out the classics for edgier wear, these celebrity stylers are making quite the case for moody palettes and leather accents. Their street style is based on the same tough-girl pieces we swooned over at Balmain and Alexander Wang — think leather sleeves, slick Read more

If you're still in need of creative Halloween costume ideas, look no further — we've put together five totally awesome looks inspired by some of our favorite cinematic style moments. So whether you're looking to channel a moody, fur-clad Margot Tenenbaum or an all-out glamorous Miss Piggy, we've got you covered. These costumes require little effort and little cash, so click through now to see Read more

Dark, moody romanticism was explored on many a Fall runway — from the head-to-toe jet-black looks at Lanvin and Rick Owens, to the mercurial floaty chiffon pieces at Roberto Cavalli, we're feeling this slightly fatalistic trend. You can also glean some goth-glam inspiration from Katia Selinger in this spread for L'Officiel Brazil's September 2011 issue, swathed in sultry black chiffon, Read more