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May 6, 2013

HOW TO BE: Clueless

High school is essentially a time to try out as many obscure/awkward/awesome identities as possible, and if you’re still revelling in your teenage prime, we encourage you to pledge membership to a vaguely definable subculture (or at the very least, develop a new hobby). One identity you may consider test-driving is that of an uber-rich valley girl with a penchant for plaid and like ~totally cute~ fuzzy pink pens – because today’s instalment of “How To Be” will walk you through a step-by-step guide on the art of being Cher Horowitz from Clueless. Follow closely, and in no time you’ll be ~rollin with the homies~! read more…

Posted by Dani Reynolds | Tagged 90s fashion, 90s movies, Cher, Cher Horowitz, Clueless, How To Be

April 9, 2013

How To Be: Azealia Banks

Azealia Banks is just like us. She shops at ASOS. She aspires to be a mermaid. And she’s broke with expensive taste (well maybe not so much since Harlem Shake went viral, but…). Forget Jenny, New York’s fieriest flame is Azealia from block. Acid tongued, unleashed, and uncensored, the 21-year-old lyricist has positioned herself as the star of 2013. Like the rest of the world, we’re crushing on Az for her brazen ambition and muse-worthy style. Call her a Harlem hardnock, Aquababe, or Jupiter Queen, because either way, the sought-after troublemaker isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Here’s your 101 on how to be queen of the 212. read more…

Posted by Dani Reynolds | Tagged Azealia Banks, Cara Delevingne, Harlem Shake, How To Be, Karl Lagerfeld, mermaids, New York, nicki minaj

February 26, 2013

HOW TO BE: Solange

It takes illustrious talent to be worthy of The Mononym. In the past, Greats like Madonna, Cher and Robyn have pioneered the single name club. Now, another starlet is joining the ranks of these astronomically talented mononymous stars. Dominating the fashion blogs and our iTunes, Solange is tearing up every industry with her star power and uncanny ability to pattern mix. Channel your inner mononym diva with this step by step guide on how to be Solange.

How To Be: Grimes

Anime, camo, sea-punk, goth, avant-garde — these words may not seem to fit together, but when it comes to Grimes, anything goes. This talented Canadian, also known as Claire Boucher, is a style-chameleon in the least poser-y sense of the word and we love her because she plays by her own rules. Follow these steps if you want to be her. We can’t promise you’ll ever achieve her intangible coolness but it’s worth a try, right? read more…

Posted by Stefanie Jesney | Tagged Brooke Candy, celebrity style, Grimes, How To Be, Kreayshawn, Mariah Carey

February 1, 2013

How to Be: Betty & Veronica with the MAC Archie’s Girls Makeup Collection

How could a jalopy drivin’ ginger from Riverdale score two of the hottest chicks in town? Your guess is as good as mine! My two favorite things about Archie Andrews were double digests and the rivalry between girl-next-door Betty Cooper and rich b*tch Veronica Lodge. And now we can emulate either one (depending on our mood) with MAC’s Archie’s Girls collection! Aliya-Jasmine makes for a perfect sultry Ronnie and Liz is the quintessential Betty. Join us as we head over to the Choklit Shoppe for some fun makeup looks from the new collection! read more…

Posted by Lucky Bromhead | Tagged aliya jasmine sovani, Aliya-Jasmine, Archie's Girls, Blush, eyeshadow, How To Be, How-To, lipstick, liz trinnear, lucky bromhead, MAC, makeup, makeup tutorial, mascara

January 28, 2013

How To Be: The Apple of Seth Cohen’s Eye

Like the majority of humans who existed between 2004 and 2007, I go through seriously intense phases of indescribable O.C. fanaticism. read more…

Posted by Danielle Roche | Tagged Adam Brody, How To Be, love, rachel bilson, The O.C.

January 23, 2013

How To Be: Sky Ferreira

Music’s favourite dark horse in the race for teen-dream pop queen is Sky Ferreira. Likely the love child of Debbie Harry and Cousin-It, the bushy haired Lolita has stolen the show across the board, from the music bizz to the fashion industry. Although Ferreira has been on our radar since 2011, it was her recent feature in the Saint Laurent Pre-Fall 2013 ad campaign that won her her ‘How To Be’ status. And so, the following is a step-by-step guide on how to be pop’s newest princess. read more…

Posted by Dani Reynolds | Tagged celebrity style, Hedi Slimane, How To Be, Mario Testino, Michael Jackson, Saint Laurent, sky ferreira, Terry Richardson

January 11, 2013

How To Fit In With Rebecca Minkoff & Friends

Rebecca Minkoff is easily a day-to-night, downtown-to-uptown, coast-to-coast fashion favourite. Thus, it should come as no surprise that she adds to her inner-circle of friends with as much calculation as negotiating royalties. Want to be friends with Minkoff, et al? Here are five rules to make the cut and join the Minkoff it-girl parade. read more…

Posted by Caryn Ceolin | Tagged Becka Diamond, Bryan Boy, Hilary Rhoda, How To Be, Ilaria Urbinati, Rebecca Minkoff, The Man Repeller

January 8, 2013

How To Be: The Best Kind Of Tomboy

Urban Dictionary’s definition of a “tomboy” is a girl who behaves like a boy and would rather play soccer than go shopping. Hmm… I can assure you that the girls on this list do love to shop but also happen to have don’t-mess-with-me, tomboy status — hello female liberation, people. Every girl goes through a tomboy stage at least once in her lifetime, and if you haven’t you will after reading this post and realizing how ridiculously ~cool~ you could look. read more…

Posted by Lauren Quinn | Tagged Cara Delevingne, celebrity style, How To Be, Janelle Monae, kristen stewart, mary kate olsen, Outfit Inspiration, Rita Ora, shopping

October 29, 2012

How To Be: Albert Hammond Jr.

If you’re a gentleman of good taste, then you should’ve already begun to steer your life ambitions in the footsteps of Albert Hammond Jr. For those of you who don’t comprehend, his career is the epitome of the modern American dream – from making his mark in the music industry, to releasing a line of suits in the heart of Hollywood, to dating supermodel Agyness Dean, who wouldn’t want to be Albert? read more…

Posted by Jane Espiritu | Tagged Agyness Deyn, Albert Hammond Jr., alexa chung, How To Be, music, The Strokes

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