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Retail Detail. Calypso Christiane Celle Sells. Second City Style Fashion Blog

One of my favorite perfumes is Calypso Mimosa. Yummy. I digress. According to WWD, Calypso Christiane Celle has sold a majority interest to Solera Capital LLC, a private equity investment firm. Terms were not disclosed. The multibrand retailer would like to reach the next level. Even though they have grown rapidly in the 15 years …

Designer News Flash. Stefano Pilati to Stay at YSL

Some good news: according to WWD Stefano Pilati will be staying at YSL as Creative Director. Can we look forward to another Tribute-quality collection? See article below for the full scoop… –Amy Ko, Senior Editor    

Trends. Grey Gardens. Fall's Must-Have Dress: The LGD. Little Grey Dress. Second City Style Fashion Blog

Zac Posen Delos Tweed Print Dress, $2100 @ Net-a-porter   Love Ya Ya Sweatshirt Dress, $158 @ Intermix Chloe Wool/Mohair Toile dress, $2080 @ Saks Stella McCartney Jersey Dress, $595 @ Bergdorfs Paul & Joe A-Line dress $595 @ Shopbop Yves Saint Laurent Ruched Dress, $2245 @ Neiman Marcus Maybe it’s because I love the …

"WTF Was She Thinking?" Bad Celeb Fashion Week in Review. Second City Style Fashion Blog

Another week…more bad fashion. The Emmy’s red carpet may have been a breading ground for great fashion, but not the after parties! Especially at the TV Guide After Party at Les Deux! Niecy Nash Comment: Yes, we know you have *girls*, but do you have to display them as such? Leave something to the imagination …

Advertising. Macy's Tries the Star-Studded Approach to Pump Sales. Second City Style Fashion Blog

Did you notice the seemingly very long celebrity studded ad Macy’s ran during the Emmy’s Sunday night? Donald Trump is blow-drying his famous hair, Martha Stewart can’t get her pots and pans perfect enough for the store to open and ditzy Jessica Simpson doesn’t know whether to push or pull a Macy’s door in a …