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Fall Style Forecast. The Return of the Power Pant Suit. Second City Style Fashion Blog

The power suit always rears it’s head every few fashion seasons, thankfully we are talking pants here. Yes, dresses still abound for fall, but nothing says "don’t mess with me" like a pant suit in the board room. Rule of thumb, think proportions…if the jacket is fitted the pants can be drapey, if the jacket …

Exposed. Wedding Gown Designers Are on to Kanacca…Part II. Second City Style Fashion Blog

(L-R) Lela Rose website photo, Kanacca’s Lela Rose photo Since our post on last week about Kanacca and their questionable copyright infringement tactics there have been some interesting developments. We have received many comments overwhelmingly favorable about our reporting. As to the others, we are sorry we burst your bubble, but come on…even if you …

Chicago Trunk Show. Now You Can Custom Order Beautiful Dognin Paris Handbags in Chicago. Launching This Weekend. Second City Style Blog

These handbags are truly gorgeous! This is the perfect time to order your bag for fall. Friday August 10th through Saturday August 11th, bess and loie and High Style Marketing will host a trunk show for the de rigueur handbag designer  – Dognin Paris – who will launch its new custom design service. Dognin Paris, …

Celebrity Beauty. Smelling Intimately Blech-ham. Second City Style Fashion & Beauty Blog

According to The New York Post, the over-exposed British imports commonly referred to Becks and Posh Spice are ready to invade your olfactory. David and Victoria Beckham will soon be releasing matching his and her perfumes in the U.S. Gag, right? The perfume and cologne pair  will be called "Intimately Beckham." Look for the at …

Handbags. On the Streets: The Sharpei Effect. Second CIty Style Fashion Blog

I love this "On the Streets" by Bill Cunningham in Sunday’s NY Times. I always look forward to these. Since I personally own one of the bags he is poking fun at, I love this one even more. Let it be known however, I prefer the Prada and Miu Miu puckered leather look over the …