When my cousin and I went for sushi, we were seated at a tiny table with a wobbly leg that left my chopsticks rolling around. That is, until he showed me how to make a rest for my chopsticks out of the wrapper. Now I'm passing along my knowledge of what might just be the world's most functional origami piece. Read on to make your own. Read more

Take a stroll! As the weather turns warmer and parents are looking for every opportunity to get out of the house, we can't help but turn our eyes to all of the new strollers we'll be seeing this season. While the 4Moms Origami may be the most talked about carriage of the year, plenty of others are commanding attention. I've rounded up 13 great strollers to look out for this year, including Read more

If not for Vivienne Westwood, rocker chicks would have nothing to wear — and for Fall 2012, Westwood gives them plenty in the form of tulle, tartan, and t-shirts. Westwood always has a knack for wonderfully peculiar tailoring, in this case it's seen on sharp, angular blazers that look like origami structures and gigantic silhouettes, which for Fall are layered and oversized and bring to mind Read more

Roland Mouret's Fall 2012 collection was all about ladylike layering. His inspiration point was Paris in 1947, when the big freeze occurred, as he paired a variety of fur vests and caplets over turtleneck sweaters and tops, and origami-inspired jackets over sheath dresses. While the designer featured his signature fitted dress silhouettes, a mix of looser cuts were interspersed into the ladylike Read more

Instead of scanning the aisles for a last-minute Valentine's Day card, why not infuse a bit of creativity into your delivery by crafting your own? Regardless of what's in the card, you'll score serious points for extra effort. Whether it's clever origami folding, light scissor cutting, or easy printing, these Valentine's Day cards are sure to win hearts! Read more

Zac Posen drew influence from the Far East for Fall '12, showing off gorgeous dresses and gowns punctuated with Asian-inspired details. Specifically, it was about Chinoiserie and Japanese influences; fitted sheaths, gowns, and skirt suits were embellished with origami pleating, kimono sleeves, and obi sashes. Meanwhile, Chinese-inspired heavy silk floral patterns were used to create fitted sheath Read more

Sure we're sad to see 2011 wind down. It's been a blast, and we've loved the products and trends that captured our attention over the year. But they say the best is yet to come and certainly there are some great new products, collaborations, and introductions on the horizon. We've been lucky enough to gain previews of a few of them, and are sharing some of our things we are most looking forward Read more

"Decayed opulence" was the overall theme for Marchesa's Fall collection, and designers Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig showed little restraint with their Victorian-era offerings — inspired by Great Expectations' Miss Havisham, the pieces were romantic, exquisite, and impeccably crafted. Intricate pearl beading, leather cutouts on lace, and deconstructed silk punctuated the show-stopping gowns Read more