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Best of the Week: Cluttered Apartments, Cooter-Flashing Dresses, and a Marijuana Moment

102009-best-refinery29-stories-1.jpg1. Becka Diamond Reveals The Secrets To Her Rock-Chic Ways—Secret number one to being a rockstar: Upsetting people with your cluttered apartment.

2. The Best NYC Boutiques: SoHo, Part III of Our NY Shopping Guide Series —And just in time for payday!

3. 19 Holiday Party Dresses To Help You Outshine Any Light Display—Best comment: "So agree. This article should be retitled: "How to flash your cooter during the holidays!". Best counter comment: "Well you have yourself a happy holiday in your floor length chastity dress. :}"

4. How High? The Most Stylish Marijuana Moments On the Catwalk and In Stores—We played a game with ourselves to see how many weed references we could make. Can you spot them all?

5. Milan Street Style: The Latest Looks To Spice Up Your Fall Routine—Takeaway points: Duster robes, wide horizontal stripes, and leather briefcases.

6. Cat Eye Sunglasses Get a Modern Makeover—Meow! Finally, our beat-up Wayfarers can catch a break.

7. From Coast to Coast, One Vintage YSL Jacket Meets 14 Lovely Ladies—The main criticism was that we paired them all with black, but don't blame the ladies! They all happened to be wearing black when we thrust Yvie upon them. Great minds think alike?

8. RIP Daul Kim: The Best Editorial Moments of The Young Model's Career—Heartbreaking news, but damn. What a legacy.

9. Couture-Clad Kiddies Get Silly in Rodarte, Chanel, and Givenchy—Our dungaroos are flush with embarrassment.

10. Rad or Bad: Is Patchwork Fur Fit For You Or a Muppet?—We called Fozzie Bear to weigh in, but his line was busy.

  • November 20, 2009 4:42 PM
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Tennesse Thomas Models Wares From the New Forever21 Line, Boutique

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When we want a quick pick-me-up, we usually head to Forever21, but who would have expected this kind of thrill from the brand? Tennesse Thomas, the drummer, vocalist, and pretty lady of band, The Like, models some delicate, vintage-inspired pieces from Forever21's new line, Boutique. Launching tomorrow, the new line is set to provide delicate and unique wares from the fast fashion brand that includes dresses, sweaters, bottoms, and outerwear inspired by old Hollywood costume archives as well as finds you might spot along Portobello Road. We're craving that ruffled, mint-green top (or dress, if you're as brave as Tennessee) and can't wait to get our hands on the heart-printed tights as well. Who's up for a quickie trip this weekend?

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Twitter Troll: Eyebrow Tune-Up, A Goth Morning, and Cornrows in 2010?

twitter-troll-112009-1.jpgSHOWstudio: "http://twitpic.com/q893e - Gareth's busy hands at work at Bruton Place" Watching a live Gareth Pugh stream while having a morning coffee—a new way to wake up!

styledotcom: "Eyebrows, an owner's manual: http://bit.ly/6S0NFU" We trust Style.com, but putting Frida Kahlo on the opener made raised some eyebrows of their own.

henryholland: "Today is all about maths. Tropical rain + quiff = fugly. Rum Punch x5 =love. Desire for corn rows - minus corn row hairdresser = sadface." Now, who remembers how to differentiate 6 - (us)² + 2(lol) = 0

models: "Who got Lady Gaga tickets this morning? And if so, who will be taking me with them...I fit neatly in a purse or backpack." Ah—who's got a joke about models being tiny?

beckadiamond: "Beat up blk lanvin flats, n(n) jkt, leather leggings, handmade aloha from hell t shirt, goth morning to you" We wish you a day filled with black skies and music made by middle-aged men who tame their beer bellies with lace-up corsets.

LA Sales: eM Productions, Mary Meyer, Whitley Kros, Plastic Island, Lake, Ooga Booga, and More...

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eM Productions Sample Sale
What: Pick up cheap designer duds at eM Productions' season sample sale. The designer roster includes items from Society for Rational Dress, Grey Ant, Grai, Endovanera, Mary Meyer, Grey Antics, Brian Lichtenberg, and more. Cash only.
When: Friday, November 20, from 10 to 6 p.m.
Where: eM Productions Sample Sale at the Cooper Building, 860 South Los Angeles Street, Suite 402, (between E. 9th and E. 8th streets); 213-614-9292.

Ooga Booga and Keep Company Mini Shop Launch Party
What: Ooga Booga is teaming up with Keep Company for a special holiday pop-up shop. Head to Keep Company's Fairfax store and shop their Ooga Booga Mini Shop featuring great gift items under $100. Find items hand-picked by artists/designers: Alexandra Cassaniti, Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte, Humberto Leon and Carol Lim of Opening Ceremony, and more.
When: Launch party, Friday, November 20, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Keep + Ooga Booga Mini Shop, 523 North Fairfax Avenue, (between Rosewood and Clinton streets); 323-655-1010.

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  • November 20, 2009 2:28 PM
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Save Fashion Ends This Sunday! Stop By For Deals on Vena Cava, Wren, Acne, and More

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You came, you shopped…but after a week of stellar sales, we're slashing prices even more on all your favorite labels, from Zimmermann (the cutest bikinis and long dresses ever!) to loads of incredible designers like Thakoon and Stella McCartney (courtesy of Bird boutiques), all an extra 30% off! Rain or shine, this is your last chance on the very best deals of the week, so get to SAVE FASHION before the coolest sale ever is nothing more than a memory...

Above, from left: Vena Cava Leather Leggings, $325 (was $975); Wren T-Shirt Dress, $48 (was $150); Kimberly Ovitz Nylon Motorcycle Jacket (in black), $219 (was $625); Rebecca Turbow Bubble Skirt, $104 (was $300), all available at SAVE FASHION, 237 Lafayette Street, (at the corner of Spring Street), for details, check www.savefashion.com.

NYC Sales: Araks, Housing Works, Jumelle, Score!, and More...

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Araks Sample Sale
What: Shop a selection of delicate lingerie, swimwear, and select ready-to-wear pieces at Araks' seasonal sample sale.
When: Friday, November 20, from 9:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Araks Sample Sale, 137 Grand Street, 5th floor, (between Crosby and Lafayette streets); 212-982-5652.

Housing Works Fashion for Action Sale
What: Housing Works annual Fashion for Action sale and fundraiser takes place this weekend. Opening to the public on Friday, shop a selection of designer goods at up to 70% off, including Acne, Lanvin, Diane von Furstenberg, Band of Outsiders, Balenciaga, and more. As always, money raised will go to helping fight AIDS in NYC.
When: Friday, November 20, from 9 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, November 21, from 9 to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, November 22, from 10 to 6 p.m.
Where: Housing Works Fashion for Action Sale, 143 West 17th Street, (between 6th and 7th avenues); 718-838-5050.

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