Style Syllabus: Finals Week Pick-Me-Ups — Plus, A Giveaway

The dreaded finals week — nail biting, hair pulling, break-out inducing finals week — is upon us. It’s pretty much hell on Earth, right? Not to mention, the added pressure on top of papers and exams, if you’ve also got graduation coming up. Sucks. We know. But we’ve got some relief in sight. First and foremost, you must find a muse. You’re definitely going to need an extra dose of inspiration to urge you on and make you think of the better days ahead. To... Read More

Freebie Friday: Bandeau Giveaway

Want to be one of five lucky winners to win one of these bandeaus?! Yes, yes you do. All you have to do is answer this question: What does The Samburu Project give? Hint, hint. FREEBIE FRIDAY TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The contest begins upon the posting to the blog announcing the Contest and ends at 11:59pm PST the same day. To enter, you must post a comment correctly answering the question posed in the blog and providing a valid email address. One winner will be randomly selected... Read More

Our Local Etsy Obsession Launches An E-Shop, Hosts An R29 Giveaway!

You’ll recall that earlier this year we told you about our love for new local label Salty Fox jewelry, the brainchild of UC Davis grad and former Lela Rose intern Megan Stacy. And now we’re extra stoked to learn that the S.F. bauble brand has moved beyond its Etsy roots and launched an e-store filled to the brim with covetable, pyrite-centric jewels. Debuting in sync with the label’s Aria Collection launch for summer ’12, the site also features the label’s... Read More

F21 BOOKCLUB: I SPY DIY BOOK GIVEAWAY!

One of our favorite DIY bloggers has released a book! Jenni Radosevich from I Spy DIY has released an amazing book that hosts all her recreations of runway and magazine inspired looks. She offers many ideas from designers and celebrities for an easy, accessible take on the DIY world! Jenni has been a guest editor on our blog before; DIY-ing these trouser pants with a little hint of silver lining. Make sure you pick up this book to learn some of Jenni’s tips and tricks on... Read More

Prep For The New iPad With These Colorful Cases — Plus, A Sweet Giveaway

While the rest of the world is still stirring over the new iPad’s big reveal, here at R29 we can’t stop thinking about how we’ll outfit our new tech toy (tough decision!). And, while we’re all for the over-the-top luxury leather covers, we have a serious soft spot for the look and feel of old-school iterations. So, when we heard the news that S.F.-based DODOcase would be crafting its classic, book-bound cases for the new model, it piqued our interest, immediately.... Read More