Op Ed. Steve & Barry's vs. the Fashion Blogosphere by Fashiontribes. Second City Style Fashion Blog

R.I.P Here lied a picture of a black wool and silk dress (or skirt and top). The skirt was fitted (hourglass) and rested at the knee. The best of the lot. R.I.P Here lied a photo of an ensemble that I could never imagine SJP wearing (well maybe when she was 14 and on ‘Square …

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 …