American Idol closed out its 11th season in LA tonight and crowned Phillip Phillips the winner! The two-hour season finale brought out some of music's biggest stars like Rihanna, Chaka Khan, John Fogerty, and Dream Girls legend Jennifer Holliday, who joined finalist Jessica Sanchez on stage for an unforgettable duet of "And I'm Telling You." The judges also got in on the action. Steven Tyler and Read more

When we read The Hairpin's article about how your American Girl doll shaped your life, we immediately began reminiscing about our own AG dolls. This year American Girl is celebrating its 25-year anniversary, and only a couple of the historical girls we grew up with are still available. But I remember when it was just the classic Molly, Samantha, Felicity, Addy, and Kirsten. I had Samantha first, Read more

We're huge fans of The Land of Nod's gorgeous design options for nurseries, kids rooms, and playrooms. And after getting a sneak preview of the brand's Fall 2012 line, which will be in stores (and online) in July, we found a few pieces that we're even lusting after for our own bedrooms and family rooms. Vignettes at Land of Nod's preview ran the range from the masculine "American Kitsch" theme Read more

"During college, I spent a rainy month in London. Without a real purpose for being there, I aimlessly strolled through museums, read The Bell Jar in Hyde Park, saw American Psycho in a fancy movie theater, and as many West End shows as I could. But despite the great surroundings, I was lonely, lost. I found great comfort in the ritual of the afternoon tea," says Annie Campbell of Après Fête. Read more

Leighton Meester wore a bikini to hit the beach in Rio yesterday with her new man. Leighton's boyfriend Aaron Himelstein was shirtless for the swimming session, and the couple showed plenty of PDA while out in the water and together on the sand. Leighton and Aaron are enjoying a Brazilian vacation that's included plenty of sightseeing and even meeting with some of her South American fans. She was Read more

With a nod to South American dressing, Christophe Lemaire crafts a wearable collection of delivered strong outerwear — even capes and blanket-like ponchos were elevated with Hermès's quintessential luxe for Fall 2012. Relaxed staples were reimagined in sophisticated detail — leather layered in chubby fur, leather gaucho pants, leather capes, and loose velvet tops and dresses. Dressed-down Read more

After the crop of male semi-finalists worked the stage on Tuesday, last night was all about the ladies on American Idol. The judges were a bit harsher with their feedback this time (rightfully so, in some cases), but some of the girls really gave it their all. Read on for my thoughts on each contestant, and vote for the ones you think should move on to the top 10. Read more

The American Idol judges have selected their top 24 for season 11 — but there's a catch. While it's usually 12 girls and 12 guys, this year the judges decided to put through 13 guys, but they didn't narrow it down to 13 just yet, so there are four extra "second chance" contestants in the mix. Get to know them and the semifinalists with this slideshow — and get a preview of who you'll be Read more

Tommy Hilfiger set the mood for his collection this evening at the Park Avenue Armory creating an Autumnal park paradise complete with wooden benches, pretty Fall trees, The Beatles playing in the backdrop, and even gravel to sink our booties into. As expected, the designer showcased his classic American style, but this time, interjected a completely modern spin to his mix via silk cable-knit Read more

Ever wonder how your favorite designers started? Fashion Week is almost upon us, so we're prepping with a study of some of the top American designers. By now, the Wang girl is totally iconic; it's hard to imagine the world without Alexander Wang's vision of the downtown, edgy-cool chick. While urban street style existed before 2007, Alex Wang took it and refined it into something so insanely chic Read more