Designers. Tchad Elliot, Chicago-Based Atelier, Makes a Bold Move. Second City Style Fashion Blog

Épuré    Tchad Elliot, Chicago-based atelier, made a bold move this past Saturday night. After almost eight years of privately designing custom clothing and interiors for his loyal customer base he has decided to put himself and his designs into the limelight. His first step in introducing his work to the public was to have …

Fall Fashion Forecast. Bright Primary Color Coats Make a Statement. Second City Style Fashion Blog

Make a statement with your coat this fall/winter and try something totally bright! This look is not for the wallflower. A bright coat says "Here I am!" Not for everyday by any means, but the days you want to be noticed. If you are going to wear a bright coat, make sure it’s the only …

Dream Shopping Spree. The Queen of Mean's Dog Is One Lucky Bitch! Second City Style Fashion Blog

If I had a million dollarsWell, I’d buy you a green dress If I had a million dollarsWell, I’d buy you some art (A Picasso or a Garfunkel)If I had a million dollars, If I had a million dollarsI’d be rich    – Barenaked Ladies So I read yesterday Leona Helmsley left $12 million dollars …

Events. Henri Bendel to Celebrate in Style. Second City Style Fashion Blog

Henri Bendel is celebrating 100 years of its signature brown & white stripe. The store, owned by Limited Brands, has commissioned a selection of designers to create one-of-a-kind brown-and-white pieces to mark the milestone. Designs from Anna Sui, Alice + Olivia, Peter Som, Matthew Williamson, Josh Goot, Poltock and Walsh, Ghita, Pollini by Rifat Ozbeck, …

Street Style. Rain Boots Making a Statement and Staying Dry. Second City Style Fashion Blog

Bill Cunningham’s Splish Splash Photo from the New York Times How true. Last week while New York experienced some pretty soggy days and I some pretty soggy feet, I found myself noticing an odd trend here in New York. Colorful and childlike rain boots. What made it even more odd is that I found myself …