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Designer News. Chicago Designer Melanie Nicole's Ties To Dreamgirls. Second City Style Fashion Blog

Jennifer Hudson in Melanie Nicole Chicago based fashion designer Melanie Clark has many ties to the movie ‘Dreamgirls’ from way back when. Not only is she godsisters with Anika Noni Rose (the third Dreamgirl), but Sharon Davis, costume designer for Dreamgirls is one of her clients. Melanie accompanied Anika to The Oprah Show tapping that …

Spring Trend. Attack of the Anorak. Second City Style Fashion Blog

Top: Louis Vuitton, Donna KaranBottom: Stella McCartney, Marni RTW Spring ’07 Yes the word to be heard is the trench is huge for spring, but a close cousin the anorak is also a major trend de force for spring. Wear one over a sheath or trapeze dress, with leggings or with bermuda shorts, you can’t …

Online Shopping. Whatever It Is You Can Get It On eBAY, Including Taken. Devices Meant to Reassure Online Buyers Are Often Used to Swindle Them. Second City Style Blog

As an avid eBayer (buyer and sometimes seller) I found this article by Alan Sipress for the Washington Post rather troubling. Especially since I was recently taken by a buyer for something I had sold. Now this? A few bad apples have to ruin it for the bunch? The eBay vendor had a glowing record …

Barf, She Did It Again. Rachel Zoe Scores Feature in New York Times Fashion Section. Second City Style Fashion Blog

  Rachel Zoe and Mischa Barton Celebrity stylist to the stars and attention monger, Rachel Zoe not only scored by signing on with Halston this week, but warranted a full feature story in what was once one of our favorite fashion sections in The New York Times yesterday. Even the Times eloquent writing by Ruth …

Trends. Patent Pending: Take these Totes to Work. Second City Style Fashion Blog

Finding a work bag is no easy task. There is always something wrong… too girly, too small, too Ann Taylor, too about-last-night.. too cheap looking, too many pockets, not enough pockets…you get the idea. Well, in addition to all the great shoes, belts and handbags this season brings the patent leather tote: the perfect bag …