The focus of fashion these past five years seems to have shifted to the real. Street-fashion bloggers have taken off (see: the Sartorialist, Face... More >>

It seems that what’s remembered most about the ’80s are its very worst parts. No one remembers the Smiths, R.E.M., the Pixies or New... More >>

Shepard Fairey has a posse.By now, it’s pointless to explain the phenomenon Fairey started with Obey Giant, which began with a handful of... More >>

There are tons of fancy-pants spas in Orange County—but now probably isn’t the greatest time to indulge in such a thing.I never... More >>

I know we’re in a tight spot right now. Massive layoffs are happening all around us. The auto industry’s about to implode (not that... More >>

Sometimes, I forget that I’m a simple 15-minute bike ride over a hill from the Pacific Ocean.Okay, actually, I always forget that. And you... More >>

So, again, a whole lot of the same thing has come back for another go this autumn. Ethnic-inspired clothing and accessories are still here (see:... More >>

There are always wandering spectators at Costa Mesa’s Mitsuwa market on weekends—shuffling down the aisles, poking at shiny packages,... More >>

You’ve heard the term “accent pieces,” right? A particularly striking coat with a great silhouette, a universal pair of heels... More >>

It’s not exactly a new concept: Being a woman means extra expenses. Meaning sometimes, being a female who fits the near-impossible male... More >>