Daily Style Phile: 26-Year-Old David Karp Sells Tumblr For $1.1 Billion

Margaret Ann Thurmond — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:36:21 +0000

David Karp, the 26-year-old founder of Tumblr, sold his site to Yahoo! in an all-cash deal yesterday for $1.1 billion. The high school dropout has undoubtedly done well for himself, the deal making him one of the wealthiest and most successful techies under the age of 30. The native New Yorker will stay on as CEO and we're excited to see where he takes the website next. Check out our Daily Style Phile of Karp to find out more behind the scenes facts about the founder. [Photo via]

Best Dressed Guests: Top 8 Looks From The 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Emily Green — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:21:33 +0000

Last night the music industry invaded Vegas for the 2013 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. While the event celebrated pop music's top artists and their achievements, we'd like to shift the focus to what really matters and discuss the outfits. As with all music industry events, a look at what people wore might have you wondering if some thought it was a competition in who could look most ridiculous. Fortunately, there were several who rose to the occasion with their sartorial choices as they hit the blue carpet, so check out the best of the night in these top eight looks from the Billboard Music Awards. [All photos via]

Best Dressed Guests: Our Top Looks From The Weekend

Andrea Uku — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:51:29 +0000

Despite the less-than-desirable weather in NYC over the weekend, a few fashionable guests still made an impressive showing at events around the city. Chrissy Teigen went for a body-con look at Campari's Annual Bartender Bash, while some other lovelies bared some midriff at Chef Roble's Birthday Brunch on The DL rooftop. Click through to see the weekend's best looks.

Last Night's Parties: Dia:Beacon Hosts Its Spring Benefit, Paul Rudd & Tom Hanks Step Out For The Drama League Awards & More!

Yumi Matsuo — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:48:55 +0000

Over the weekend in NYC, artists Robert Irwin was honored at Dia:Beacon's 2013 Spring Benefit, Paul Rudd, Sigourney Weaver, Tom Hanks, and Debra Messing attended a luncheon to honor the best of Broadway at the Drama League Awards, Elvis Costello and Macy Gray performed at the 12th Annual A Great Night In Harlem, Chrissy Teigen partied at the Campari Annual Bartender Bash, and so much more!

Boutique Drop In: A Look Inside Quinn, The New LES Shop You Need To Visit

Andrea Uku — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:10:47 +0000

In a city like New York, so inundated with shops and boutiques, finding that special, go-to store that stands out from the crowd can seem almost impossible. But on rare occasions, we come across a shop that is able to set itself apart from all of the competition in NYC, which is exactly what Quinn has done. The clothing brand, which officially launches for fall, has already opened up shop in the LES. Carrying everything from luxurious knits to amazing home goods, Quinn truly embodies what it means to be a contemporary lifestyle brand. We got a chance to chat with design director Bree Telford about the upcoming collection, what she sees for the future of the brand and what it means to be a "Quinn girl." Click through to read more and take a look inside the Downtown boutique. Go HERE to see more from the Guest List series! Photos by Nellie Park. See Also: [Interview: Fivestory's Claire Distenfeld, The 27-Year-Old Fashion Force Taking Over The Upper East Side] [Interview: Lessons From The Timo Weiland Studio With Designers Alan Eckstein And Donna Kang]

Gearing Up for Summer: Our Picks For Traveling East In Style

Erica Getto — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:16:42 +0000

It's almost Memorial Day weekend, which means that we're packing up for a summer out East. If you're also heading shoreside, we've rounded up some must-have accessories for the ride. Car-sharing from city to sand? Jetting out on the Jitney? Traveling on the LIRR's double-decker train? Here are our picks for decking yourself out, from stylish tote bags to travel-sized snacks! See also: [Your Options For Travel To The Hamptons] [Hamptons Travel Made Easier With New Hamptons Jitney Ticket App] [Nonstop "Cannonball" Service To The Hamptons Means A Faster Start To Summer Weekends] [Photos via, via, via, via]

Our Guide To Internet Week New York 2013

Gautam Balasundar — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:41:40 +0000

Internet Week New York (IWNY) 2013 kicks off today, and we are letting you in on the top events going on during the week-long festival, which runs through May 27th. IWNY began in 2008 as a celebration of New York's Internet industry and how it has affected every aspect of our lives, from food to fashion and everything in between. Start your week off right with the Grandlife Hotels and Refinery29's official opening party tonight and end it by celebrating at the DL Rooftop at the end of the week. Click through for all the details and top events going on in between. [Photo via]

Oscar de la Renta Serenades Niece, Katherine Pingree At Her Wedding To Andrew Dick In East Hampton

Guest of a Guest — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:09:01 +0000

[Photos via and via] One can only imagine what it would be like to be the niece of a designer like Oscar de la Renta, but if the photos from this weekend's wedding of his niece Katherine Pingree found all over instagram (#andrewandkatswedding) are any indication, it's a life of glamor and chicness. We are salivating over the Gatsby-esque images from inside this grand wedding, which took place Saturday night at St. Luke's in East Hampton with a reception following at Further Lane Farms where uncle Oscar took the mic and serenaded his niece and the beautiful crowd. Read more about the love story of Katherine Pingree and Andrew Dick here and check out the dress, the venue, scenes from inside the dance floor and more!

Instagram Round Up: 2013 Electric Daisy Carnival New York

Yumi Matsuo — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:41:18 +0000

Insomniac returned to the Big Apple this weekend for the 2nd annual Electric Daisy Carnival in New York. Held at Citi Field for the first time, approximately 90,000 fans gathered on Friday and Saturday, to enjoy DJ performances, theatrical acts, art installations, carnival rides, and firework displays. With five stages and state-of-the-art sound and lighting production, DJs including Calvin Harris, Afrojack, Porter Robinson, Eric Prydz, La Roux, and ATB took over the Citi Field parking lot. For those of you who missed out on the adventure (or need a quick reminder), check out our Instagram round up of the 2013 EDC. [All photos via Instagram]

Throwing A Party? Make Sure To Invite Guest of a Guest

Guest of a Guest — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:30:28 +0000

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