Instant Inspiration: 5 Pinterest Boards We Can’t Get Enough Of

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1. 1920s, here we come – The Great Gatsby is (finally) opening this week.

2. And there’s nothing better than a board full of glamorous gala-ready gowns to get us in the mood.

3. Cue workout motivation to help us look flawless.

3. Plus healthy eats – in the form of avocados. All. The. Avocados.

5. And, of course, we won’t forget to read up before we go.

Can’t get enough Pinterest inspiration? Check out past boards that caught our eye.  

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May 7, 2013

It’s a Blogger’s World (We Just Live in It)

Our top 4 picks of the week

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1. Girls Off Fifth
NYC-steeped style, with a side of gold-dipped bull skulls. Don’t ask, just go.

2. What Katie Ate
What Katie ate, in all its gorgeously photographed glory. Seriously too pretty to eat.

3. OnTheRacks
A master at layering the unexpected, this San Fran transplant has us taking a bold new look at our closets.

4. Carrots ‘N’ Cake
Adore Tina’s food and fitness inspiration – and the simple fact that she calls Boston home. (Marylou’s Coffee abounds.)

Who are we missing? Tell us on Twitter at @ruelala #bloggerswelove. 

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May 2, 2013

5 Style Bytes You May Have Missed

‏‪@eye4style: I can’t deal with cork, rattan, wicker or espadrille in advance of Memorial Day, the end.
Just. One. More. Month. We’re dying here.

‪@KennethCole: Unsolicited advice for the day: Accept that some days you’re the pigeon, and some days you’re the statue.  ‪#dontlookup ‪#wisdom
We feel quite pigeon-like today, thankyouverymuch.

‪@TimGunn: From the Middle Ages to the 17th century, men wore tights. But even they would be shocked by meggings. ‪#FashionHistory
Probably. But you have to admit, they make things interesting.

‪@thecourtneykerr: Cooking dinner seems like alot of fun until you realize you can’t compliment yourself when it’s really tasty.
Wait – have we been doing dinner wrong this whole time?

‪@mindykaling: “I’d like you to intuit what I’d like to drink, based on my outfit, sir.” – what I say to bartenders now.
This sounds like the best Friday-night game ever.

By Jess Huckins, Staff Writer

Surely we missed something, so leave your favorite tweets of the week in the comments below, or tweet us, of course: @ruelala.

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May 1, 2013

Instant Inspiration: 5 Pinterest Boards We Can’t Get Enough Of

A Tuesday roundup of our recent Pinterest obsessions

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1. We’ve started planning for Memorial Day – and this board has our dessert table covered.

2. Are you as pumped for a coffee break as we are?

3. Color us crazy, but some of these vibrant combos are blowing us away.

4. Our sleep space could use a revamp. Cue the inspiration to get us there.

5. These luxe hair accessories have us rethinking our everyday ponytail.

Can’t get enough Pinterest inspiration? Check out past boards that caught our eye.  

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April 30, 2013

Chitter Chatter

From Vogue covers to Chanel experiences, here's what we're buzzing about this week

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Read: About Alexa Chung, Kiernan Shipka, and Dree Hemingway’s first experience with Chanel. Coco would be so proud.

Watch: Tilda Swinton lead 1,500 people in a dance-along at the 15th Annual Ebertfest. It’s pretty much the biggest mood-lifter ever.

Get: A recap of the Tribeca Film Festival’s fashion. That’s right – with the likes of Naomi Watts and Olivier Theyskens gracing the red carpet, the movies are just half the draw.

Know: After making appearances in just about every other Vogue, Victoria Beckham is rumored to be getting her first American cover. Anna Wintour and Victoria Beckham? Now that’s a power couple if we ever saw one.

Tell us what you’re buzzing about this week, or tweet us at @ruelala.

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April 29, 2013

Rue Recap: The Project Runway: Teams Finale

Heidi & co. crown a winner at Fashion Week in Season 11, Episodes 13 & 14

Welcome back, Project Runway fans! The last time we spoke, five designers traveled across Europe for inspiration for high-end fashion looks. These past two weeks, we’ve been engrossed in the finale – first in the narrowing down of the Final Four to Three, and then in seeing the final collections walk the runway.

After working on their collections at home for four months, the designers each picked three pieces to show. Two of the season’s best looks (in my opinion) – Michelle’s layers and black chaps and Patricia’s horsehair cape with leather pants – helped the ladies secure their spots. Stanley’s skill with luxe, ornate fabrics earned him the last seat, leaving out Daniel, whose capsule collection was sadly made up of well-designed but boring choices.

With the judges’ advice (primarily for Stanley to add interest and youth, Michelle to edit, and Patricia to bring cohesion and maturity), the Final Three returned to the workroom to prep for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Everyone was stressed, but Stanley especially – he still had unfinished garments as he walked into Lincoln Center. Between an army of sewing assistants and a (very) patient stage manager, he pulled it together, but it was ugly there for a bit.

Stanley: “Urban Opulence” had some standout pieces, like the gold belted coatdress and white-and-gold dress, but ultimately his collection still felt dated and his quick-fix hemlines were too shoddy for Fashion Week.

Patricia: Inspired by trees, this collection showcased her creativity and Native American heritage. She created a beautiful fabric, and the judges appreciated her leather hole-punch pants. The pink dress she opened with was also really lovely. I still noticed a lack of cohesion, though, and while the judges liked her headpieces, I found them to be a little over the top.

Michelle: This lone wolf–inspired collection exemplified the casual/tough attitude I’ve come to love about her. It was diverse, yet told a complete story through quilted fabrics and pleated dresses. Those chiffon scarf-ties took it a little too far, and her closing gown was quite heavy – even to Michael Kors (can he come back next season? Please?), who said it was like a “cardboard box walking.” Overall, though, she was my favorite.

The judges had a hard time narrowing it down, and I was happy with their final choice. What did you think – did the right person win? Until Season 12, auf Wiedersehen.

By Jess Huckins, Staff Writer

How did you like Project Runway: Teams? Let us know in the comments below, or tweet us @ruelala. And if you missed an episode, check out our Project Runway recaps to date.

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April 26, 2013

Rue Remembers: The Boston Marathon Tragedy

Today at 2:50PM ET, Rue will join President Obama and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick in observing a Moment of Silence to honor the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

Our hearts remain with this tough, beautiful city.

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April 22, 2013

We’ve Never Been More Proud to Call Boston Our Home: A Letter from Our CEO

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April 16, 2013

Boston, You’re Our Home

Our thoughts are with those who were injured at the Boston Marathon – and their loved ones. To show your support, click to download and share the Facebook cover photo below.

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April 16, 2013

Rue Recap: Globetrotting with Project Runway

The designers jet off to European fashion capitals in Season 11, Episode 12

Hi there, Project Runway fans! Last week, the remaining five contestants created editorial looks for Marie Claire. This week, the designers flew across the globe to find inspiration (and buy $1,000 worth of European fabric) for a high-end runway look.

We were left hanging last week in regard to Michelle’s fate, which was resolved quickly here – she got to stay, but she was on a sort of probation. So, while Layana traveled to Barcelona, Daniel to Berlin, Patricia to Paris, and Stanley to London (each accompanied by an eliminated-designer-turned-assistant to maintain the team aspect), she remained solo in New York so she could focus on fighting for her life.

This actually benefited her, in a way – she got to shop at Mood. The other designers had to find fabric in local shops in their respective cities, and between language barriers, unexpectedly expensive materials, and poor selection (Daniel had to buy white pleather – yuck), they had a difficult time.

In the workroom, Tim had some wise advice for Patricia: If you’re going to make something reminiscent of a multicolored marshmallow, it should be a shirt rather than a jacket. He also supported Michelle’s desire to paint her “fabulous, really beautiful, sophisticated look” and tried to be nice to Layana, whose lace coat looked like it belonged in a mid-90s shopping mall.

On the runway, Patricia would have been better off if she’d made a simple top and left off the massive, puffy sleeves, and Layana’s coat didn’t look any better than it did in the workroom.

Michelle’s cashmere skirt moved wonderfully, and the breast plate and strappy back made this a winner for me. Daniel’s pleather looked edgy and luxurious, which couldn’t have been an easy task, and the wedge/stocking combo was, in Nina’s words, “a showpiece.” Finally – the shape aside, though that in itself had me falling in love – Stanley’s use of paillettes for the lining was pure genius.

I’d be surprised if any of these three didn’t go to Fashion Week at this point – and it helps that they’re the most likeable.

Talk to you next week. For now, auf Wiedersehen.

By Jess Huckins, Staff Writer

Were you happy with who went home? Let us know in the comments below, or tweet us @ruelala. And if you missed an episode, check out our Project Runway recaps to date.

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April 12, 2013