According to Wikipedia, wardrobing is the practice of purchasing an item, using it, and then returning it to the store for a refund. It is most often done with expensive clothing – hence the name – but the practice is also common with tools, electronics, and even computers. Having worked retail for years I was …
So this past Monday and Tuesday I was in Boston visiting with TJ Maxx/Marshalls. Their goal in bringing a group of fashion writers and bloggers was to hopefully not only change our perceptions and understanding of off-price retailing, but those of our readers. Admittedly I am a bit of a fashion snob. I abhor the …
When I discovered Alexis Bittar was going to be at Nordstrom on Michigan Avenue last Friday, I wanted to meet him! Alexis Bittar jewelry has graced the pages of Second City Style and has been selected by our editors time and time again. I wanted to learn how these wonderful wearable sculptures are crafted, and …
I recently had the opportunity (truly the honor) to meet Terry De Gunzburg the creator of the ulta-luxe By Terry Cosmetics line. Terry was at Barneys New York on Oak Street making her first public appearance in Chicago. I approached the sea of black-clad cosmeticians to try to find Terry, and she was the first …
I find it rather ironic this style of jean (the ‘boyfriend’ jean) is back, but with a new name. These are the same jeans I wore in college…literally my boyfriend’s and brother’s. All worn and torn, they were my favorite jeans bar none! Basically they are just lose cut jeans (most without stretch). I personally …
