1. Spring 2012 Look Book!

Our Spring 2012 Look Book is out and the verdict is in: bold colors are here to stay. Channel your inner Modern Marilyn with these gorgeous gowns, frocks, and jewels!

2. Fashion Week Style Council

Our seasonal Style Council is over but no fear - you can still participate! Vote for your favorite look from New York Fashion Week to help us decide what makes it from the runway to RTR. Plus, we teamed up with ShopStyle to give one lucky winner an iPad and DVF case! Vote and enter now.

3. Skiing for the Long Weekend

Jenn, Becky, Lauren, Blaire, Erica, and Katie all were away skiing for the long weekend! RTR had the slopes covered in Aspen, Vermont, and Lake Tahoe.

4. Tulum, Mexico

Despite being called a "Hot Spot For Fashion Insiders" Chondita and Anushka found Tulum Mexico to be a beachy hippie haven. Top picks for your vacation in Tulum:

Do: Snorkel the Cenotes

5. The Greatest Grid

Ashley went to see The Greatest Grid at the Museum of the City of NY this past weekend which features the original documents that mapped out Manhattan.

6. Black Tie & Black Jack

Support our friends at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for a night of music, dancing, gambling, incredible prizes and much more. Nothing to wear? Rent your gown by entering BLACKTIE10 at checkout to save 10% off your designer dress or accessory rental. A portion of the proceeds from your rental will be donated to LLS. Valid through 2/25/12. Reserve your ticket now!

7. Kava Cafe

Lucy loves this chic little cafe on Washington Street that has the best cappucinos around. It's the perfect break between shows during Fashion Week!

8. Beyonce SNL Skit

We are loving this Beyonce and Jay Z skit from the most recent SNL. So hilarious and Maya Rudolph totally killing it as B!

9. Clarks Botanicals Lip Tint

Every fashionista had this lip plumping Ultra Rich Lip Tint in her bag at fashion week (Lucy is addicted). She recommends going with the color Moore Nude (inspired by Julianne, of course).

10. New Florence + The Machine Album

Derek loves the new Florence and The Machine album that can help calm him during the crazy busy time that is fashion and market week. Flo is also his style muse for Fall 2012!

It's no secret that to be noticed at NYFW, you have to bring your street style a-game. These front-row regulars work the season's hottest trends and we break down how to get the look for your next event.

Anna Sui Collaborates with Coach

The brand has tapped the iconic American designer to put her spin on their classic duffle bag. The collection will debut this Fall online and in Coach boutiques. [WWD]

Narciso Rodriguez Debuts Accessories

At Tuesday's New York show, Narciso wowed the fashion week crowd with the new shoes and handbags in his fall collection. In mixed precious materials and geometric shapes, we're sure to see some of these on fashion fans come Fall. [Style.com]

Joan Rivers at Badgley Mischka

Our buyer Derek gasped so loud we thought something was wrong, but when we saw who it was, we understood. Joan Rivers strutted (literally) into Badgley Mischka to lively applause - and It. Was. Awesome. [The Cut]

Congrats to this week's Style Awards winner, Kim! She looks statuesque in the David Meister Your Royal Highness Dress. Our Facebook Fans thought she looked radiant and we love how she went with gorgeous, wavy locks. Wear this one-shouldered style for your next formal event this Spring!

It's here, the ultimate date night! Whether you're out for a romantic dinner or fun night on the town with your best girlfriends, Valentine's Day dressing is the perfect time to play up your femininity by going sexy or sweet!

1 LA Pop-Up Shop!

Today and this weekend we held our FIRST ever Pop-Up Shop in LA at the Andaz Hotel in West Hollywood! From champagne and cupcakes to our fabulous dresses and accessories, it has been such a blast. We love meeting our West coast fans and customers, and they loved trying on RTR dresses in person and being able to rent directly from our Pop-Up! Plus, Kendall and Kylie Jenner stopped by to pick out their Valentine's Day outfits (they particularly loved the Herves!). Thank you to all who came!

2 Harvard Business School Case

Back to where it all began - hbs - with our founding team to launch the hbs case on Rent the Runway! It was taught to all 900 first years and hopefully many of them will want to join us in the west village post graduation. Amazing what 2.5 years can do! - Jenn

3 New York Fashion Week!

New York Fashion Week is underway and we've seen some incredible shows so far. Make sure to participate in our Style Council on Facebook so you can help choose the styles that make it from the runway to RTR! Check out Derek's tips for surviving Fashion Month, as he dubs it. 

4 Last Chance Clearance Sale Markdowns!

We just made final markdowns on our clearance sale. Now's your chance to make a favorite designer dress and accessory part of your permanent collection!

5 Adele

One of our favorite artists, Adele, toally killed it last night at the Grammys. Looking fabulous as ever she snagged 6 wins, not to mention landing the cover of March Vogue!

6 Whitney Houston

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Whitney Houston's death this past Saturday. An incredible talent, inspiration, and person, she will live on through her legendary music. Lucy specifically remembers assisting dressing her for the 1996 cover of Harper's Bazaar, in which she listened to her sing. "Inspirational is an understatement" she says.

7 The Vow

Heather went to go see The Vow this past weekend and it was the perfect pre-Valentine's Day movie. Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams have insane chemistry, and they had her tearing up the whole time!

8 NY Knicks

Many of us at RTR, being NY natives, couldn't be more excited about the Knicks finally stepping their game up. With the help of J-Lin they've won their past 5 games and beaten the Lakers!!

9 UCB East

Kevin loves catching improve at the relatively new UCB East. They have nightly shows and feature some of NYC's up and coming comedians.

10 The Walking Dead

The suspense-filled AMC zombie apocalypse series returned Sunday night for it's mid-season premiere. Though not typically a fan of the undead, the suspense, drama and hot lead actors have Melissa hooked!

100 designers, 40 fashion shows and 3 cities...yes, Fashion Month (New York, Milan, Paris) is upon us. How does the Fashion team do it all?  Below are our Head Merchant Derek's tips for navigating this busy season.

1.  Vitamins - Make sure you take your fashion week vitamins: C , B and gallons of 5 hour energy.

2. For Chinese New Year the tradition is to buy new shoes, so for Fashion Week the tradition is to buy a new bag.  Something functional (big and black ) and stylish (Prada and YSL) are important points to consider.

3. Planning your transportation from show to show to market and back to the office again takes serious pre-planning.  Luckily hiring a helicopter pilot is easier than you think and can get you from Lincoln center to the meatpacking district in under 10 minutes.

4. Avoid unsustainable wardrobe concepts.

5.  With over 100 designers showing and limited time slots you are bound to get double booked.  To avoid disappointing a designer, hire a body double to sit in your front row seat. Sunglasses paired with an indentical dress rental from RTR and no one will be the wiser.

Congrats to this week's Style Awards winner, Bailey! She looks fun in flirty in this Shoshanna one-shouldered dress. We love how she added a belt to accentuate her waist. Our Facebook fans loved her whole outfit!

Sarah Michelle Gellar was a guest on The Late Show with David Letterman last night and sported our Haute Hippie Gold Peacock Lace Dress! She paired it perfectly with a cropped blazer and peep toe platform heels. The 34 year old actress and Ringer star shows that she's still got it!