Shotgun Pattern Density vs. Pellet Penetration

Syren pro-staffer and shotgun instructor Kate Ahnstrom explains the nitty gritty of shotgun pellet penetration versus pattern density. After reading this instructive piece, you’ll want to double check your own shotgun to see how it’s performing.

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The History of Lingerie

Underwear has come a long way since the days of linen drawers. In the beginning stages, underwear was originally designed to serve several purposes –

Best Street Fashion: Oakland

Just a hop over the bay from San Francisco sits Oakland, a multi-cultural hotspot for fashion firsts and trendsetters, specifically the area around Lake Merritt.

The Evolution of Festival Fashion

Music festivals are nothing new, but the popularity of events like Coachella and Bonnaroo has grown even larger in recent years. The alternative, countercultural spirit

What to Wear to a BBQ

With Memorial Day right around the corner, barbecue season is here. Officially! While great fun, BBQs can be tricky to style for. They are a

Rainwear Style Guide

No matter where you reside, dressing for wet weather is a skill that’s surprisingly hard to master. Most women fall into one of two categories.

Weekend Look by Madewell

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Burgundy for Fall

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Topshop + Adidas

From left to right: Topshop Check Topper, Topshop V-Neck Tee, Topshop Moto Ankle Skinny Jeans, Adidas ‘Stan Smith Sneakers

Origins of the Overcoat

As with many contemporary staples, it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly when the overcoat first emerged. Several online accounts name 1772 as the year the overcoat

Weekend Closet: Military Madness!

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Los Angeles: The Garment District

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HERSCHEL SEALTECH LAWSON BACKPACK This bag is almost as smart as you are. Herschel’s new Sealtech Backpack brings together the best of waterproof technology and

A Lesson in Layering

Fall is here, temperatures are dropping, and the time for piling on clothes has arrived and, with that, the dreaded fear of looking like an

Trend to Try: Graphic Liner

Graphic liner is not for the faint of heart. Not only is it attention grabbing, but it has a higher difficulty level than your average

How to Dress Vintage

Vintage hunting can be just as intimidating as it is rewarding. Aside from the self-curating aspect, the experience is not that much different from your

3 Key Warm Weather Fabrics

The return of double-digit temperatures doesn’t necessarily mean stripping away all your clothes. While it’s tempting to reduce your wardrobe to shorts, tanks and flip

Tom Ford’s Private Blend

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The Latest Brow Products

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Work Week Style Hacks

Ah, Mondays. The quintessential day of work that actually ends up being the most dreaded day of the week. When your brain’s operating on fun

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