Fall Trend Alert! Get it Straight…Pencil Skirts

Evey few years it seems the pencil skirt returns in a big way and this fall is no different. Judging by the fall ’08 ready-to-wear runway…the pencil skirt is as prolific as it was in the 40’s. We personally love the drama. (L-R) Derek Lam, Diane von Furstenberg, Charles Nolan (L-R) Carlos Miele, Max Azria, …

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Fall Trend Alert. Give to Me Your Leather Take From Me My LACE

There is no escaping lace this fall and we couldn’t be happier. Dark or metallic lace with embellishments like leather, crystals and feathers makes us swoon. Judging by the Fall ’08 ready-to-wear shows (see below) lace is clearly a must-have. (l-r) Sari Gueron, Vivienne Westwood, Chanel (l-r) Alexander McQueen, Andrew Gn, Erin Fetherston (l-r) Prada, …

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Sex and the City Style Look for Less…With Quality

OK, by now we have seen at nauseum how to find the "Sex and the City" look for less. And we know as well as anybody that the current economic situation is making the idea of a giant (think walk-in) closet full of Loubies seem like only something you see in well, the movies. We …

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Style. It's Time to Think Spring

Lauren Dimet Waters for Second City Style Magazine Admit it. You are sick of winter too. Never fear. Spring 2008 is looking a lot more colorful. Designers veered from black in favor of vibrant colors, bold patterns, luxurious transparent fabrics, ethnic prints and pressed khaki. 1. Bold Colors It doesn’t matter if it’s pastel or …

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Celebrity Style. Celebs Mad for Plaid.

We’re not the only ones mad for plaid! Couture designers like Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, and of course, our beloved Burberry have all romanced the idea of plaid  and tartan. But celebs, too, are investing in some beautiful plaid pintucked pieces and layering them with their fab winter wardrobes! According to stylish celebs (and our …

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