There was a time in the not-so-distant past when people waited for fashion week with bated breath in order to catch a glimpse of the designer creations traipsing down the runways. Today, the sartorial creations of fashion's best and brightest are captured on the streets outside of the tents. These street style stars have become as much a part of the fashion machine as the shows themselves. Although arguments can be made about how there are no longer any true originals in the street style world, there are still some that stay authentic and true to their own aesthetic. We've compiled a list of the best street style women that continue to keep us on our toes.

The dropping temperature is no deterrent for these stylish New Yorkers. With time for holiday shopping quickly running out, these fashionable men and women are braving the cold weather and hitting the pavement in search of the perfect gifts. Click through to find out what they're wearing and gifting this holiday season.

Hurricane Sandy left millions on the East Coast without electricity or running water, which got us thinking that perhaps we should be prepared for whatever else the weather might throw our way. We've rounded up 8 of the best beauty fixes to have in your arsenal that don't require power or water. So should you find yourself in the midst of another blackout, you can still look good and feel refreshed.

We spotted a particularly interesting campaign bus around DC over the last week, and it belongs to the Hello Kitty for President campaign. The global stationery and lifestyle brand is opening a special pop-up shop at the LivingSocial Space this week for all fans and members of the Friendship political party. More»

We love the city, but in the summer, it's sweltering. You've got a number of elements working against you: intense heat, random rain showers, thick humidity, and constant sweat. What's a girl to do to keep her pretty self looking flawless despite all that? We were up for the challenge and rounded up some of our favorite products to help you avoid these potential makeup pitfalls and meltdowns. So we can all go back to thinking that quote "Women don't sweat they glisten" is true, right? More»

We're totally into the ombré trend right now, which is why we've hand-picked our favorite looks featuring this graduated dye effect.  From head-to-toe, you can now dress yourself in ombré, although we'd suggest you take it one shade at a time! More»