Handbag News. Rei Kawakubo's Party Bags for LV

It’s time to re-examine Louis Vuitton bags. What can I say? I had written them off as I suspect most are fake when I see them an the arms of women everywhere. However, Rei Kawakubo (the Japanese designer behind Comme des Garçons) has given the bags a new look. Yes, as is the trend of …

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Bling. Making a Statement

    Lauren Dimet Waters for Second City Style Magazine I’m over dainty, gentile jewelry. I’m ready to be bold, make a statement. I am finding the best way to add flair and infuse color into your painfully appointed ensemble is to make a statement with one piece of jaw-dropping jewelry. Statement necklaces were all …

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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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