Why Alain Ducasse’s Gougères Are the Gold Standard

The airy French cheese puffs called gougères — choux pastry enriched with Gruyère cheese and flavored with a hint of nutmeg — make phenomenal hors d’oeuvres. Here, chef Alain Ducasse shares his recipe for traditional French gougères.

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Anatomy of a Perfume Bottle

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The History of J. Crew

J. Crew originally started out as Popular Merchandise, Inc., founded in 1947 by Mitchell Cinader and Saul Charles. They started out by selling low-priced women’s

The History of Teddy Girls

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SXSW: Style Guide

South by Southwest is officially kicking off this week, and if you’re headed to Austin this week, you have one supreme goal: to have as

Sunglasses: Shop By Face Shape

Ever wonder which sunglass frames work best for your face shape? We’ve got you covered with this guide. Summer is almost “officially” here so we’re

On Trend: Sale into Spring

In the post holiday mess, it’s easy to get swallowed up in a sea of sales and sensational price slashes. Avoid making mistakes by keeping

Fall Trend: Men’s-Inspired Look

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The At Home Classic Manicure

Skip the time-consuming and costly trips to the salon and perfectly polish your nails at home. With the right equipment, your favorite polish color and

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Asus: A Smartwatch You’ll Love

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The History of Graphic Tees

Fashion without a t-shirt is like coffee without a cup. From the 1950s onwards, the graphic tee rapidly emerged as a building block for individualism,

Organic Foundations for Summer

Beauty lovers: be aware! The FDA doesn’t regulate what ingredients go into makeup products or the labels that are placed on them. Your best bet

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.

8 Rules For Party Season

Dust off your finery— It’s party season once again. From turning up under dressed to getting too dressed up, we know it’s not always easy

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