It might be a familiar refrain, but blue was the new black on Oscar night, with star after dazzling star parading down the red carpet in gowns that of the darkest navy (Kristen Stewart) to major brights (Mo’Nique). Other trends on the color wheel: blush, scarlet, purple and gold. read more

Alexander McQueen's tragic passing, Olympic fever and Fashion Week faceoffs are all affecting America's shopping habits this week. read more

With fashion and film taking a tour through the American Southwest, the quiet, country western cowboy is riding high in the saddle. read more

Husband-and-wife photographer Alice and Chris Ross specialize in using vintage Super 8 cameras to record modern day weddings. "With an old camera, we capture something simple, beautiful, and elegant. People don‘t realize how accessible this kind of documentation is,” Chris told us. If you want to capture the nostalgic feel of moments that will soon be memories, give it a try; but if you can’t be bothered, a battered collection of antique photography equipment will look amazing on your bookshelves nonetheless. read more

Major design movements swing from one season to the next, but who has the time (or the money?) to replace all of your recessed lighting with statement chandeliers? We're more interested in "trendlets," easily accessible micro-trends that allow you to add minor updates and present as though you’re in-the-know. We did the work, tracing the trends’ pop culture roots in order to provide a primer for what we’re certain will be the year’s hottest home accessories. Our series of five can't miss trendlets launches today. read more

For Max Osterweis, what began as trips to visit his mother in Kenya has turned into Suno, a womenswear label produced in the East African country and armed with a mission to make a difference. read more

With the Grammy's just behind us, the Super Bowl this Sunday and the final season of LOST starting this week, we've barely gotten up from our TV sets. See how America's wallets are following its viewing habits. read more

Grammy style always mixes the genius with the genuinely fashion challenged. Blame it on the music, since some stars seem to forget that it's not your peformance if you're sitting in the audience. read more

Masks are no longer just for Halloween or a masquerade ball. With Lady Gaga as their willing promotional vehicle, they've ventured out of the costume party circuit and onto runways, the concert stage and even the closets of the very fashion forward. read more

As part of our series on creating a baby nursery that your child can grow into, our writer outlines a plan for a baby nursery inspired by the primary colors that are prominent in mid-century modern art from the likes of Calder, Miro and Lichtenstein. read more