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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Designer Interview. Brian Reyes at Simone's

Simone at her boutique wearing the Brian Reyes 4 Pocket Dress A good reason to take a Lakefront road trip north from Chicago is Simone's in Winnetka. Another good reason to trek out of the city is when Brian Reyes is at Simone's for a weekend trunk show, highlighting both his Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter lines. …

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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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