According to the calendar, September 22nd is the first day of fall. But for many people, myself included, fall doesn’t start until mid-October, when the temperature drops and the drugstores break out the fake cobwebs. For me, Halloween and the days leading up to it are peak fall. It’s a season ripe with nostalgia. Gift bags featuring cartoon bats, ghosts, and other various Halloween iconography make me wistful for elementary school, when wearing a costume in public was considered a privilege. Some of the best...

With just one $40 T-shirt purchase, you can send a girl in Togo, West Africa to school for a year. Sound awesome? Kathleen Hanna thinks so, too. When the musician, activist, and riot grrrl revolutionary first came across Tina Kampor and her nonprofit Peace Sisters, she was instantly drawn to the cause. “[Tina] had a lot of really personal stories because she was a teacher in Togo for many years before she moved to California, and she saw girls constantly dropping out of school,” Hanna tells...

From our October/November 2018 issue, enjoy this fashion editorial featuring seductive styles inspired by the film The Love Witch. It's shot by Amber Gray and modeled by actor Andi Matichak, star of the latest Halloween sequel. Erickson Beamon Earrings; Bounkit Rings. Jay Godfrey Dress; Beatrice B Cape; Erickson Beamon Earrings; Bounkit, Communion by Joy, and Lexyrose Studio Rings. Augusto Manzanares Bodysuit; Erickson Beamon Necklaces. Josie Natori Dress and Robe; Bounkit Earrings and Bracelets; Necklaces: Stylist’s Own. Cheng Top; Gianvito Rossi Shoes; Bounkit Earrings and Ring; Alien Outfitters Knife; Robe and Shorts:...

From our October/November 2018 print issue, editor Callie Watts shares her "Booty Call." This month's theme: Jumpsuits. These one-piece wonders make getting dressed a snap. On Marley (L): Everyday Jumpsuit in Gross Green, $160, bigbudpress.com; Earrings—The Shiny Squirrel; T-shirt–REDWOLFPDX; Shoes—Arthur Arbesser; on Mansi (R): Scorpion Coveralls With Artwork by Angela Fox, $172, nooworks.com; Earrings–Annie Costello; Brown Shoes–Arthur Arbesser Griege Coverall With Navy Polka Dot Trim, $86, rosiesworkwear.com; Scarf–Mona Sultan; Shoes – Stylist’s Own Artist Red Jumpsuit by Penelope Gazin, $115, witchsy.com; Scarf –Tal Angel; Bracelet–Lady Grey; Shoes—MSGM Pin Dot Jumpsuit,...

From our December/January 2018 issue, Stephanie J. shares her "good stuff." This month, she's chosen 9 cheerful buys to help brighten up your winter. There’s a tiny topaz in this ring for all you November babes. SCORPIO TOPAZ ZODIAC BIRTHSTONE RING, £12, MEANDZENA.COM   Pick up a print by this sister-run textile studio based in L.A. and Jaipur that invests five percent of its profits into a women’s empowerment program. BOAT WOODBLOCK PRINT, $250, BLOCKSHOPTEXTILES.COM   Get terracotta toes with this seven-free, cruelty-free polish, made in the U.S. J. HANNAH SALTILLO NAIL POLISH,...

I like to make my historical novels as authentically Victorian as possible. However, when it comes to the subject of dental health, I’m guilty of fudging the facts. The truth is, not everyone in the 19th century had strong white teeth. Rather the opposite. In an era with no Crest Whitestrips, no veneers, and somewhat primitive dentistry, you were more likely to encounter a hero with brown or missing teeth than one with a gleaming white smile. That’s not to say that the Victorians were ignorant of...

In every issue of BUST's print magazine, Stephanie J. shares a roundup of her "good stuff." This issue's theme is Palm Beach. Shop these 10 vacay-themed accessories and trick yourself into thinking that summer will last forever.  Go bananas for a personalized office tray. BANANA LEAF PETITE LUCITE TRAY, $43, BOATMANGELLER.COM Get an orange glow this summer. KARTELL FL/Y PENDANT, $355, ABCHOME.COM Piña coladas will be on point in this pineapple tumbler. PINEAPPLE TUMBLER, $35, UNCOMMONGOODS.COM   Handmade trays for your tchotchkes. POLYMER CLAY JEWELRY DISHES, FROM $16, TIDYCLUTTERINGS.ETSY.COM Keep your stuff together down by the...

  For some, New York Fashion Week can be likened to a religious experience. I once overheard two women on the subway frantically whisper, “The shows are coming! Don’t you know? The shows are coming!” This cherished encounter will always be the most New York thing that’s ever happened to me. But I digress. In an industry known for embracing change and new ideas, fashion is helping lead the way when it comes to social activism. As the political climate attempts to silence the voices and basic...

In our Fashion Nation series, we talk to people about their sense of style. Patricia FoxArtist New York, New York Tell me about this outfit.Nothing matches and everything goes, that’s how I refer to my sensibility. This is a color story. I’m wearing a vintage muumuu dress. The colors are magical and complement the vintage striped coat—it’s Boutique Loungewear New York and I find that loungewear is fabulous for daywear. I designed the headpiece and it’s made out of antique ribbons, hand-sewn by Carli Beardsley, a costume designer...

If you're looking for a gift for a friend who loves everything natural, organic, and handcrafted, look no further. We're going to be featuring a ton of artists at BUST's Craftacular at World Maker Faire on September 22 and 23—you can learn more about the event here—and these are just a few of our favorite vendors who will be selling handmade soaps, jewelry, spices, and more. Check 'em out: The Activated Joe made with tea tree essential oils, activated charcoal soap and more. $16 1. Give Soap Give Soap is...