Stars like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn haven't lost their beauty or appeal over the decades, and a part of their magnetism lies in their effortless style. When it comes to Summer hair and makeup, we can all learn a lot from the iconic women who've made it seem easy to look chic no matter how hot and humid it was. Check out these 20 stars' classic warm-weather fixes for beautiful hair and Read more

As soon as the mercury begins to rise, so do the occurrences of cute, clever updos. If runway and street-style trends ring true, this year we'll be seeing plenty of braids and even more buns. Working with Kristy White of the Festoon Salon in San Francisco, we devised a way that combines the two: the braided bun. It's the type of style that will take you from office to night out and, better still, 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

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

Once the mercury starts rising, there's no respite from the heat, especially if your hair isn't already super short. But putting your hair up in a ponytail all the time can look sloppy, and more importantly, it can get boring. Don't settle for the same old thing when it comes to your hair this year. Check out these 15 pretty, easy styles and get stylish without (literally) breaking a sweat. Read more

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie dressed up to celebrate what would have been Queen singer Freddie Mercury's 65th birthday in London last night. The girls attended the "Freddie For a Day" bash, held to benefit the Mercury Phoenix Trust, at the Savoy Hotel, along with Beatrice's boyfriend Dave Clark and their good friend Holly Branson. Many of the other attendees chose to dress up in their best Read more

As much as we love gadgets around here, most of them certainly aren't earth-friendly, which is why we get excited when we come across a gadget designed with the planet in mind. Created of at least 80 percent low-impact, biodegradable, recyclable, or renewable materials, the Sprout watch can be added to our shopping list with a clear conscience. The watches are made from corn resin, a resource Read more

When we need a quick outfit fix, we reach for our gold and silver jewels. Not as often do we think of adding larger doses of bronzed, glittery, or gilded metals to boost our look — but this batch of celebrity and street-styled moments has us convinced to kick our metallic intake up a notch with outfit accents that go beyond accessories. Think slick mercury-hues on a blazer à la Poppy Read more

When the weather is warm and you've gotten used to kicking back in jeans and a t-shirt, it can be difficult to dress yourself up once that formal June wedding or a date for Shakespeare in the Park rolls around. Don't worry, though. If your style has become casual and loose, there are plenty of ways to dress it up without losing any warm-weather charm. Check out these five ideas for getting formal Read more