Designer Dish. Jimmy Choo Teams Up With H&M for Holiday 2009
Christmas has come early this year and we have all just received our first gift! Jimmy Choo has just announced that it will team up with H&M to design a collection of handbags, shoes and accessories for both women and men—plus a select number of women's apparel items! The Jimmy Choo line is slated to …
Retail Detail Update. Filene's Auction Finally Finished? Men's Wearhouse Out, Syms Takes Over
The bidding battle that has ensued over gaining ownership of bankrupt chain Filene's Basement, is sure to go down in retail history. After weeks of settling agreements and attempting to outbid each other, all three prospective owners—Men's Wearhouse, Crown Acquisitions, and a team of retail giant Syms and Vornado Realty Trust—were beaten down, battered, and …
Book Review. The Chris Farley Show…A Comedy and Tragedy
I normally do not review anything other than fashion and beauty books on this blog, but that doesn't mean I don't read books other than fashion and beauty. In fact, sometimes I need a break! So while away on a trip to visit family last week, I read a book that interested me and thought …
Celebrity Style. CFDA 2009 Flops and Flaunts
The 2009 Council of Fashion Awards brought out some heavy fashion hitters last night, but it wasn't the stylists themselves that got the people talking. It was, of course, the stars! But while many surprised in wonderful, but risk-taking get-ups, which actually looked–well, pretty decent, a few looked like they just couldn't get it right. …
Beauty Treatment. Exfoliating Makeover for Smoother Summer Skin
Kelley Epps-Woods, Beauty Editor for Second City Style Magazine Transform your dull skin into healthy glowing skin for summer. No more dry flaky skin and legs. It's time to go bare. Let's get your skin prepped and primed with an exfoliation makeover! All types of skin, dry or normal, and even sensitive skin needs exfoliation. The lower levels …