Alanna Weissman

Most of us think of shoes as a fashion statement; we lust after Louboutins and snatch up Air Yeezys in a matter of minutes. But while we may take our footwear for granted, for children living in extreme poverty and without access to shoes, going…

By now, most of us have heard of subscription boxes, even if we haven't tried them ourselves. We can now get monthly mailings containing any products our hearts desire, from makeup to snacks to wine. Even our pets can get their very own…

It's the age-old question. For women who've never had short hair, the thought likely pops up from time to time: Would I still feel beautiful and feminine without long hair? Could I really pull off a bob or pixie cut? A slew of celebrities have…

Any woman who has wanted to wear menswear-style dress shoes is probably familiar with the struggle. Men's shoes can be too wide and roomy, while women's shoes too narrow or too feminine or of lower quality.  Sarah and Rachel Waxman have felt that…

If you think the biggest beauty trend on Instagram is a hair color or contouring trick, just take a second peek. Those shiny blue lights, shaped like a smile and held up to every other celebrity mouth? Yup, teeth are the big beauty trend you're…

It was a big year for fur in fashion. We may be living in an "ethical consumer" age, but some of the year's most coveted fashion items were made of the material, from Gucci's fur-lined loafers to Fendi's furry sneakers. The number of fur items in…

It's that time of year. You're searching for last-minute holiday gifts, trying to find something low-effort and relatively inexpensive, but also thoughtful and not lame. Still stumped? We've got you covered with a brand spankin' new idea: Turn your…

It's no secret that ink is meaningful. After all, it has to mean something if we're getting it permanently inscribed on our skin. But with tattoos becoming more popular and socially accepted than ever — in the United States, one in five people has…

New Year's resolutions may be just a blip on your horizon, but we're here to preempt them: Instead of making all sorts of virtuous promises to yourself you probably can't keep, vow to treat yourself with an endless rainbow of exciting new makeup…

Does this look familiar? We've all been there. You're juggling an armful of packages, yet still gripping your phone in your not-at-all-available hands. Or you just bought a great purse and have fil­­­led it with your wallet, keys and other…

Ikea. It's the retailer every 20-something has an on-again, off-again relationship with. The furniture is the definition of affordable, and its restaurant is a major selling point. But the shopping experience can be frustrating, the assembly is…

New York Fashion Week might be just around the corner, but it shouldn't be the only fashion week on your radar. The major, formally designated Fashion Weeks such as New York might be popular, but they've become familiar scenes: already-famous…

Think the latest "It" bag is expensive or flashy?  Actually, you might just be able to buy it — because the newest "It" bag is not an "It" bag at all. It's whatever simple tote you've got. The age of lusting after Louis Vuitton monograms and Prada…