Bling Guest Post. Why Buying a Diamond Online is Playing Russian Roulette. Second City Style Fashion & Bling Blog

By Dana Stone, G.G. of Engagingrings.com I was shocked when I recently read some articles about how many Americans are buying their diamond engagement rings online. I guess I knew it was going on; I just found it so disturbing that diamonds, the most beautiful and valuable material on earth, have been degraded to a …

Designer News. Things That Make You Go 'Ew.' Anand Jon Jailed on Sexual Assult Charges. Second City Style Fashion Blog

Anand Jon & Marta Goldschmied-February 22, 2007 From Page Six: Fallen fashion designer Anand Jon – who is being held on $1.3 million bail in a Los Angeles jail on multiple charges of sexual assault – cultivated his celebrity image by always going out with an entourage and showing people his press clippings. According to …

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 …