Project Accessory Season 1, Episode 1: Accessorize This?! Memorable Quotes From The Show

There are not many moments when a famous Chicago designer is able to compete and his hometown is ready to cheer him on. Luckily, last Thursday happened to be one of those times. Diego Rocha is one of the contestants in the newest Project Runway spinoff, Project Accessory. Many of his special clients, family, friends …

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Two Chicago Designers On Project Accessory! Premieres Tonight – Oct 27th!

Two Chicago fashion accessory designers will be on Lifetime’s Project Accessory, which will debut tonight, Thursday, October 27th right after Project Runway at 9:30 CST. We at Second City Style are thrilled to see Diego Rocha, the fabulous handbag designer who we have loved since way back when (Lauren and I each own a few …

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Chicago Events. Horacio Nieto presents "Mining the Ming Dynasty" Fashion Show/Exhibition

Hosts of Horacios Nieto’s “Mining the Ming Dynasty” exhibition, Susanna Negovan and Marcus Riley Few can bring Chicago’s fashion finest together to the same place on the same night—but Horacio Nieto is one of those few. The  award-winning designer revisited the swanky space of Loft on Lake for his Fall/Winter 2011 exhibition, titled “Mining the …

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Chicago Shopping Events. Get On Over to Glitter!!

The Christmas tree in the lobby of the Cultural Center Well its officially December. And with the chilly temps and the snow gently falling outside, it's pretty hard not to get into the holiday spirit. Luckily, Chicago turns into the most beautiful winter wonderland, complete with ice skating rinks, twinkling lights, and of course, the …

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Second City Style's Fashion Birthday Bash…Wednesday's Pics!

As promised here are some more photos from the Second City Style Fashion Birthday Bash last Thursday, September 18th!…! Jewelry designer Kristen Amato (on left) and friends Jewelry by Jules Models in Orlando Espinoza (left) and Vika (right) Enjoying some vino…good pour! The Midori cocktails were yummy! Handbag designer Diego Rocha with purse lover, Dana …

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