L.L. Bean Just Updated Its Lifelong Return Policy

L.L. Bean’s duck boots may still be going strong, but good luck returning a pair if they don’t work out. (Which is quite possible after the past holiday season.) Since 2012, L.L. Bean has reportedly tripled the number of boots it sells each year, telling the Associated Press that it increased production in order to have enough boots to meet the ever-growing demand. The company even projects it will sell 750,000 pairs this year, a 100,000 pair increase from 2017. “We are working fast and furious to keep up,” said company spokesperson Carolyn Beem. “We have been expanding year over year over year.” read more

Shop the Sneakers Street Style Stars are Wearing

February 9, 2018 @ 9:00 AM

Gone are the days of the fashion set teetering in uncomfortable stilettos during Fashion Week. The new style guards have been sporting fresh kicks (that are literally made for walking), and we want every pair. From Leandra Medine’s bold burgundy Adidas Gazelles to German It-girl Veronika Heilbrunner’s Nike Air Force Ones, we did the legwork and matched the girl with the shoe (no endless googling required). Shop 7 of our favorites below complete with styling tips inspired by each star.  read more

The Best New Place To Buy Your Beauty Products Actually Gives Back

Shopping from Olivela is the perfect way to do that: The luxury e-commerce destination’s new beauty section stocks all of your favorite high-end brands, and a portion of proceeds from every purchase goes directly to causes that affect young women and children. Just creating an account on the website gets one girl in need a day of school through the Malala Fund — and for the month of February, all purchases help to provide health essentials for young girls through Too Young to Wed. Ahead, our top picks to shop at Olivela right now. They’re our favorites — and soon they’ll be yours, too. It’s a win-win. read more