Celebrity Style: The Return of BIG Florals 

If you’ve read Celebrity Style articles at Second City Style in the past, you know I’m a big fan of celebs in florals. Whether it’s colorful or dark, bold or bright – celebs and florals go together like a t-shirt and jeans. OK, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration. Nevertheless, the floral trend is definitely something that the biggest celeb fashionistas have tried and conquered virtually every season.

Monograms and Whiskey Sips at The Frye Company

On Thursday, we stopped by The Frye Company’s Chicago store at 1007 N. Rush Street in the Gold Coast. In partnership with ShoeDrop, shoemaker Brandi Devers provided complimentary custom monogramming on any leather good purchased that evening. Koval Whiskey provided a tasting while everyone tried on gorgeous shoes for spring. All the distillery’s finest, sophisticated …

Cheer For Pom Pom Shoes!

No, you don’t have to be a cheerleader or even 16 to partake in this hot trend. Of all the shoe trends for the Spring ’16 season (and there are many) one I am loving is the pom pom embellishment. I was a sucker for a good bow (in the 80’s and more recently), rhinestones (in well the 80’s again and more recently) and now I adore the pom pom. You need to have a bit of a sense of humor to pull this look off.

Please Let’s Get Off This Off-The-Shoulder Trend!

There are some trends I know I will simply never wear. Case in point: the off-the-shoulder trend. Even though shoulders may be one of the last things “to go” on women (basically because the skin’s gravitational pull keeps our shoulders looking smooth) I think this trend should be reserved for young women under 30. Then …

Celebrity Style Steal: Gabrielle Union In City Chic Denim

Actress Gabrielle Union shows off the ultimate spring jacket – denim. You can easily pull of this simple yet city chic look. In this case, texture plays a key role in the overall “cool factor.”