Alison S. Cohn

(Courtesy Prada)You know from reading The Teen Vogue Handbook that to make a career in the fashion industry you need to "do your homework" and "read a lot of books," so what's next on the...

Brr! When did the streets of New York become positively tundral? Since jetsetting to SoCal doesn't seem to be in the cards, maybe I'll hop a train a few stops downtown to watch a live...

Here's a bright idea: now that there's an hour less of daylight, beat the clocks with Urban Decay Complexion Primer Potion in Brightening. Just a dab before applying foundation will leave falltime skin beautifully...

At Teen Vogue, we believe that breaking into the fashion industry is all about practice. Well, now Nintendo hopes to do for your fashion acumen what Wii Fit does for your lotus pose. Style Savvy,...

Jade, sapphire, gold: nail polish experimentation is an occupational hazard of sitting near the Beauty Department at Teen Vogue. After an ill advised attempt at yellow nails (seriously, what was I thinking?), maybe one...

Why is it that it that in summer we crank up the AC until it's frigid, and when the weather turns crisp and autumnal outside, we complain about being cold? Pending the continued irresolution of...

Whether you find yourself jotting down class notes or showroom obsessions, this sleek purse pen in Tiffany Blue laquer will keep you writing in style. More proof that the best gifts do come in tiny...

It's November -- seriously? As much as we love the crisp weather, we're super excited that this 'La Jolla' beach tote from Hollister comes in a classic red buffalo plaid pattern that's chic for...

Little lady or Lady Gaga? Your Halloween costume plans for tomorrow evening are diverse, but the common denominator here is drama. Up the glam factor with vivid Ruby Woo lipstick from M. A. C.M. A....

Whether your days are more filled with showroom appointments and story writing or French homework and SAT prep, heritage stationer Smythson of Bond Street has you covered. With its shimmering shagreen-finish leather cover and ruled...

This pyramid studded burnout fleece skirt from action sports label Element Eden is surely the chicest elasticated waistband piece we've ever seen. (And very Alexander Wang spring/summer '10 gym-cum-hipsterwear, no?)Element Eden "Kenya" skirt, $32. elementeden.com...

Uptown...downtown...Brooklyn: the budding fashionista is always hoofing it about town! This repurposed luggage tag from Marc by Marc Jacobs keeps an unlimited monthly MetroCard conveniently at hand.Marc by Marc Jacobs luggage tag, $58. Marc by...

Is it a skirt, or is it a dress? At Teen Vogue, we are all about multidimensional dressing. This two-in-one dress with an exuberantly architectural gathered A-line skirt from Theory is right in line.Theory...

Psst, here's a little secret: as fashion magazine types we love our superhigh heels, but we're actually also pretty partial to flats around the office. With their subtle sheen and ruching detail, these leather...

We love the cozy lived-in feel of boyfriend jeans and flannel shirts, so we couldn't be more excited that we no longer have to borrow from our guys. Premium denim label Joe's Jeans has debuted...

Now, here's another reason to head down to Bleecker (as if we needed a reason besides Magnolia red velvet cupcakes!): MJ's latest "It" bag. At only $15, we're pretty sure this supercute nylon and PVC...

It's fall, which means it's all about the '80s again (see: Marc Jacobs, and pretty much everywhere on the European fall/winter '09 runways). Time to get out your glitter rags...or at least your glitter eyeshadow!...

Can't make it to the art chic Studio Party at the Whitney tonight? Well, here's a pretty awesome little party favor you can get your hands on even before the gala begins! In collaboration with...

I know it must really be Fall, because my alligator paws are back. Time to step up my nighttime moisturizing routine! In the meanwhile, these dip-dye gloves from Simply Vera Vera Wang will keep my...

October showers bring...what, we're not sure exactly. In any event, this aquatic bird print nylon umbrella from classic American all-weather purveyors Dooney & Bourke will be sure to keep us dry!Dooney & Bourke Duck...

Wallet, cell phone, keys, camera: fitting going out essentials into lilliputian sized clutches is the hardest jigsaw puzzle! This sleek, pink Casio EX-S5PK digital camera is packed with cool features like Face Detection and...

The leaves are changing, and so our our nails. While we'll always love pastel polish, we think this limited edition Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Black Amethyst from Estee Lauder is beautifully rich and glossy...

Baby, it's getting chilly outside! Fortunately, that's where cheery early fall outerwear like this double-breasted rolled cuff blazer from Topshop comes in. It's a bright delight!Topshop double-breasted blazer, $190. topshop.com....

Columbus Day, go out and play -- in this super cute nautical striped logo heart jersey tee from Play Comme des Garcons! We think it looks super-chic paired with your favorite skinny jeans or a...