Holiday Gift Guide. TOMS Shoes for the Seriously Selfless Gift

TOMS Shoes was founded in May 2006 by former Amazing Race contestant Blake Mycoskie. How is this for business model? For EVERY pair purchased, a pair is given to a child in need. They don’t just send a truck or a plane or whatever, they literally go to Argentina, South Africa, Ethiopia, even the Mississippi …

Beauty Buzz. EVOLENCE® Dermal Filler

I was way overdue for little pre-holiday pick-me up, so when the chance came to try the new dermal filler EVOLENCE® presented itself, I intrepidly jumped at the chance to try it. After all, I checked out Juvederm last year and have been a fan of Botox for awhile. On June 27, 2008, dermal filler …

Beauty Beat… ULTA for the Ultimate Holiday Beauty Fix

Since it is the holiday season, you may be getting ready for the first ot the last of your holiday parties. From choosing your outfit to primping your hair, and deciding whether you want your makeup to shimmer and sparkle or go natural and glam, you can always count on ULTA. The renowned beauty retailer, …

Second City Style's 12 Days Of Christmas (Shopping) '08. Day 12: "Shopping With Andra" Naylor's Picks

Gifts That Make Me Giddy Topping my list this year is nothing else but a woman’s best friend – the handbag. I’ve written about Stella McCartney’s lines for both Adidas and Lesportsac, but because this is a wish list, I’m wishing for the real thing. Stella McCartney flap tote in cocoa, $1,295. I’m asking for …

Mucho Gustto. Interview with Handbag Designer Agathe Planchon of Gustto

Gustto is a line of handbags we adore here at Second City Style and we recently had the opportunity to interview handbag designer Agathe Planchon about her line and her inspiration. Born in the South of France, Agathe has always loved to travel. Portofino has long been the designer’s most beloved sanctuary and primary source …