Eat It: Ramen Noodles Go From Dorm Room to Domesticity
8 Ingredients//Under $8//Under 8 minutes to make As every good freelance writer knows, extravagance isn’t really part of the deal. You spend your dollars where you need to(on clothes) and save it where it’s not…
Zine Day: Chicago Zine Fest 2011
With all things 90’s coming back into style, it’s no surprise that we are pretty obsessed with zines right now. Thanks to Vena Cava and their fashion week mini-mag, Zina Cava(How clever?!) we’ve…
Beauty Mark: DIY Zebra Nails
As a reformed nail biter, I’ve come to not only understand the importance of keeping my fingers out of my mouth but also keeping my nail game tight. This is a monumental leap…
Scarf It Up: Hermes Makeshift Mane-do
Let’s face it, at this point in the season we are all sick of bundling up and winding bulky scarves around our necks. Enter Hermes’ new do-it-yourself hair-do featuring silk scarves. Former Midwesterner…
DIY: Stud Your Squash
In honor of Halloween week, Style.com and jeweler Eddie Borgo show readers how to make a festive, yet stylish, studded pumpkin. All you need besides the gourd and tools are jewelry studs and…
DIY: Studded Tights
Recently I had an urge to don a pair of studded tights. When I started looking it seemed that studded tights are about as hard to locate as an intelligent-AND-studly guy. I finally…





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