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Lauren Maas
Gauging Gestalt Thanks To A 3D Body Scanner

A lesson in spiritual and physical poise Read more

Emily Ferber
How Do You Deal With Anxiety?
Open ThreadHow Do You Deal With Anxiety?

I hear deep breaths work wonders Read more

Connie Tsang
Tinder Portraits: A User's Guide
The ExtrasTinder Portraits: A User's Guide

Who does your online dating profile pic say more about—you or the person swiping right? Read more

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Follow Friday: Chef Jacques La Merde

Lunchables: They're what's for dinner Read more

Claudia Marina
#Mom And Me
The Extras#Mom And Me

Or what happens when someone thinks you're fly on Instagram and crowns you their social media matriarch Read more

Lauren Maas
What's The Strangest Beauty Product You Own?
Open ThreadWhat's The Strangest Beauty Product You Own?

Time to shed a little light on your own personal beauty cabinet of curiosities Read more

Emily Weiss
Help, I'm Engaged
Open ThreadHelp, I'm Engaged

Emily is getting married and wants advice Read more

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Olivier Rousteing Explains Sexy
As Told To ITGOlivier Rousteing Explains Sexy

Balmain's creative director and Drake are here to give you a little confidence boost, girl Read more

Victoria Lewis
How Do You Break Up When There's The Internet?

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Lauren Maas
Henna, For People Who Are Scared Of Tattoos
Misc.Henna, For People Who Are Scared Of Tattoos

A semi-permanent solution for people who want to dip their toes (or fingers) into the age-old trend of body art—and learn a little bit more about traditional Asian and North African heritage in the process Read more

Alyssa Reeder
Free Advice: Go to Japan And Take Off Your Clothes

Writer Alyssa Reeder escapes her Tokyo vacation for an afternoon in the countryside hot springs, called onsens Read more

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Backstage At McQueen, Nearly 20 Years Later
In PrintBackstage At McQueen, Nearly 20 Years Later

The designer continues to shine in the soon-to-be-released coffee table book, Inferno: Alexander McQueen, based on photos from his 1996 Dante show Read more

Connie Tsang
Virtual Vacation: Cartagena

Connie Tsang writes to ITG from the Walled City in Colombia—on everything from the natural beauty routines passed down generations to the fashion hotel and spa that is a must-visit Read more

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Getting Ready Is The Best Part About Going Out

Photo Booth pictures, going out playlists, late-night snack recommendations—lay it all out there Read more

Stella Kim
24 Hours In Seoul's Gangnam District

Where to shop, eat, and get custom-engraved body piercings if you ever find yourself in Seoul Read more

Hayley Phelan
The Sound Bath Is The New Meditation

Haley Phelan reports back about the trippy, chill nap-like experience in the Mojave desert with excellent acoustics Read more

Lauren Maas
Walk This Way
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On getting lost—purposefully and with your own two feet Read more

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Why There Were No Women On Our Homepage For International Women's Day

We're honoring International Women's Day by participating in the Clinton Foundation's Not There campaign Read more

Trace Barnhill
The Aesthetically-Pleasing Puzzle Game That's Not Candy Crush

Monument Valley is inspired by M.C. Escher, beautifully scored, endorsed by Frank Underwood—and it's here to save you from your morning commute Read more

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Color Me Coachella

You're going to need something colorful and something graphic—sequins and glitter encouraged, but not required Read more

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Caroline de Maigret Wants You To Let Loose
As Told To ITGCaroline de Maigret Wants You To Let Loose

Makeup-wise—because your no-makeup makeup look could use a break for a night Read more

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What Exactly Is Essence?

Maybe you've heard of it, maybe you haven't...here's a quick and dirty rundown of what you need to know about the Korean skincare staple Read more

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Makeup & Male-To-Female Transition: A Look At How Beauty And Gender Coincide

"Beauty can be a big deal for all girls, but beauty for a trans girl could be life-or-death. There's moments when you could be placed in danger for not passing as a woman convincingly enough." Read more