Must Check Out! New Chicago Boutique Lissa on Maxwell Rocks Our World. Second City Style Fashion Blog

Have you ever stepped into a store and thought "I want everything here?" I rarely do. OK, sure I can find an item or two to fall in lust with, but I can’t remember the last time I walked into a store and thought…"I seriously love, covet and need to have 7 pieces (I counted …

Celebrity Makeovers? There Has to Be a Top List of the Year, Right? Second City Style Fashion Blog

Well it’s the end of the year and you know what that means. Top ‘Whatever’ Lists of the Year. Oh joy! People.com of course had to weigh in on the ‘Top Makeovers of 2006.’ Let’s take a look shall we? Miss Jackson was looking pretty nasty, so this was a no-brainer. When you lose an …

Vacation Style. The Best Getaway Looks. Second City Style Fashion Blog

Here we go. Vacation season is upon us. Hot or cold climate destinations…you need something to wear right? For those heading to a sunny destination, swimwear boutiques are selling sexy one-pieces with cutouts and bikinis in bold colors and graphic prints. For cover-ups, women are choosing dresses that may be worn both by the pool …

Retail Detail. It Ain't Over 'Til The Fat Lady Sings. So Don't Discount This Holiday Season, Yet. Second City Style Fashion Blog

Retailers currently have the holiday blahs. Two big surges — Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve weekends — failed to offset thin traffic and flat sales in the days between. As a result, this week will be crucial for merchants as they seek to salvage the overall holiday period. Retailers are looking for a wave of gift …

Celebrity Fashion Smackdown. Who Wore It Better? Second City Style Fashion Blog

I had so much fun with the previous four that I thought it was time to do it again. One wore it better than the other, let’s see who and more importantly why. The lessons should not be lost on us. Dolce & Gabbana Dress: Ashley Judd wore open-toed sandals while Alyssa Milano went with …