Lulu Guinness Fall 2011 Handbag Collection

Lulu Guinness just previewed her fall 2011 collection in NYC, and I’ve got all the goodies, sneak peeks, and details to dish for you. The collection keeps her signature elements, colors and shapes but tosses in several exciting new textures, embellishments, and details. Her new line was inspired by the 1950’s Parisian couture era, so …

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Rainy Chic: This Season’s Hottest Rain Boots

Amanda Aldinger for Second City Style Magazine As we near the end of March, Spring is showing signs of its spry little self, providing teases of sunshine, but, most noticeably (and obnoxiously) the arrival of April showers. Having the power to ruin an outfit in an instant, there’s nothing more frustrating than waking up to …

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Chicago Events. Fleurotica 2011 Comes Full Bloom!

  Even though the snowflakes were falling outside the Garfield Park Conservatory in the West Loop, the flowers were blooming inside! The 3rd annual Fluerotica Fashion Show brought guests a variety of artistic floral designs, made entirely of pants, flowers and leaves. Some were simple ensembles, with a vintage look, while some others used Asian …

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