Carol and I have noticed a trend that we are loving for spring. The return of the tuxedo…except in separates! Wear one of these tux jackets, dresses or vests…just not all together! Pair a vest with a white tux shirt and skinny jeans or wear your tuxedo jacket over a silk dress or with walking shorts. There are no rules,…
Oh, Paddy, dear, you don’t have to be Irish to wear green this St. Patrick’s Day. In fact, we think you should wear it more than one day a year! Furthermore, we disagree with Kermit, it is easy being green. At least wearing the following! Marc Jacobs Collection Satin Trench Coat $1,900 Gucci Swing High Heel Pumps $575 Nicole Miller…
We are elated Ombre (or color bleeding) is carrying over from fall! Gradient apparel and accessories are everywhere. This grown up version of tie-dye is a great way to wear color…without looking like a Dead Head. Alberta Ferretti Ombre Chiffon Dress $2,292 Matthew Williamson Silk Chiffon Ombre Slip Dress $2,545 Jay Godfrey Ombre Tank Dress $495 Alice + Olivia Rosette Bandeau…
MaxAzria RTW Spring ’08 The softer side of springs’ color palette is of much interest to those of us still a bit shy of the bright color and bold pattern trends of the upcoming season. Some of us prefer to be a little less obvious. Try pale pink, peach and blush for a change of pace, that will still make…
Christian Louboutin Citygirl platform sandals, $795 Dolce & Gabbana MaryJane Platform Sandals, $750 Gianvito Rossi Two-tone Leather Pumps, $650 Prada Taffeta Classics Pump, $450 Tod’s Coupe Pump, $425 Sometimes even the most classic and seemingly prissy pump can surprise you with a wink, wink, nudge, nudge. Add just a little bit of sex appeal to the most basic wardrobe with…
Guiseppe Zanotti Satin Rose Sandals, $550 @ Net-a-porter Miu Miu Elasticated Leather Flats, $450 @ Net-a-porter Miu Miu Kitten Heel Flex Pump, $465 @ Saks.com Vernice Flower Patent Sandal, $650 @ Saks.com Guiseppe Zanotti Satin Rosebud Mules, $595 @ Intermix Even if you can’t spend your afternoons running through sweet, freshly cut grass you can feel like you’re part of…
Second City Style is proud to present our new column from a male perspective…Male Box by Thomas Kikis. Now worries, Thomas is covering women’s fashion, but from a man’s point a view because let’s face it…don’t we want to know what men are really thinking? Tom tells it like it is.Thomas Kikis for Second City Style Fashion Magazine After a…
Style Ideas. Dress Like a Jewel in Shades of Amethyst & Emerald. Second City Style Fashion Blog
October 17, 2007Can’t decide which shade you prefer? Now you don’t have to. This season is about wearing the two jewel tones. Alone or together. Oscar de la Renta RTW Fall ’07 Miu Miu RTW Fall ’07 Let’s Shop! Phillip Lim Ruffle collar cocoon dress $705 Net-a-Porter Nine West Vasca $89 Nine West Mulberry Ostrich Bayswater bag $3,995 Net-a-Porter Sonia by Sonia…
"It" Girl Style. Snap Up Your Fave Sex and the City Styles. Second City Style Fashion Blog
October 16, 2007I Simona Kogan for Second City Style Fashion Magazine Ever since the spunky and stylish show Sex and the City hit the scene, Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda, and Samantha have triggered a major fashion frenzy. From Charlotte’s regal refinery and Samantha’s chic come-hither vibe to Carrie’s whimsy wardrobe and Miranda’s signature suits the show’s characters have influenced many fashion circles and…
Gabbie Perez for Second City Style Magazine Bold colors are fresh and sophisticated amongst all the gray for fall. But are you wondering how to pull off vibrant color without looking like Bozo the Clown? The key to color success is balance: match bright hues with dark and dramatic accessories. Inspired by Versace, here’s how you can emulate this hot…
Fall Style Forecast. Channeling 20's Glamour: The Flapper Inside. Second City Style Fashion Blog
August 23, 2007Greta Garbo It’s time to channel your fashion sense back to another era. This time, it’s the roaring 20’s. The flapper style made a reappearance on the fall fashion runway and we couldn’t be happier. A tribute to femininity, the modern take on the 20’s style is really a combination of flapper deco meets clean, modern lines. Think Greta Garbo,…
Shopping With Andra. Planning Ahead for Fashion Week. Second City Style Fashion Blog
August 22, 2007Andra Naylor for Second City Style Magazine When I opened an email from the editors at Second City Style, telling me I was IN for New York Fashion Week, I stood up at my desk, threw my hands in the air and cried, “I’m going to Bryant Park!” I was ecstatic, in disbelief and ridiculously excited all at the same…
Clothingline Summer Blow Out/Clearance SaleStarting Tuesday August 7Togs by Milly, Tocca, AKA, Beth Bowley & bags by Gustto. No dressing rooms.261 W. 36th St. (btw. 7th & 8th Ave.) 2nd Fl. Sweet TaterNow through Sunday August 12Cute house brand & you gotta love the name280 Mulberry St. (btw. Prince & Houston Sts) MarieMarieAugust 15 & 16 Wednesday & Thursday Dresses,…
Boy, I sure am glad I’m not famous…it’s one thing to pick which actress wore the look better and another to tell you where they went wrong. Our goal is to save us all from fashion faux-pas. Jessica Alba vs. Jamie-Lynn Sigler in Dolce & Gabbana Winner: This is a tough one and I give both credit for the ability…
Lanvin RTW Fall ’07 Donna Karan RTW Fall ’07 Luella RTW Fall ’07 Jill Stuart RTW Fall ’07 If you are a fan of bright colors, you are in luck this fall. Even though the runway photos above may look like spring, we can assure they are not. The trends for Fall ’07 include full-on dresses, a coat, handbag or…
