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FASHION & STYLE Second City Styles Lauren and Joseph debate the red carpet successes and failures at the recent Met Ball. Coquette picks her favorites from the Calypso St. Barth for Target coll...
Though Apple just struck a deal with Hearst, it might not be faring the same good fortune with The Daily. Hearst has struck a deal with Apple that will make it the first big magazine publisher to sel...
Grand Opening of Le Thrift Boutique 1754 West Division, Chicago IL 60622 Saturday, May 14th 3 - 8 PM Enjoy hundreds of amazing designer, vintage and name brand clothes and accessories. 20% ...
Give back this season when you shop the latest spring and summer trends at H&M. For the ninth year running, H&M is teaming up with WaterAid to help provide safe water and sanitation to some o...
Its not often that we take the time to acknowledge whatever craziness celebrities decided to do to their bodies each week. But these images of Bristol Palin are a little too WTF!-worthy to pass up. S...
Walking through the Northbridge mall on Michigan Avenue yesterday, I noticed something ... strange.We have vending machines for food, drinks, even electronics, but now we have one for facial wash and...
Been looking to own a piece of Alexander McQueen but dont have the trust funds to buy it? Well, have no fear, the Metropolitan Museum of Arts gift shop is here to help!Itty-bitty Alexander McQueen Ar...
Lisa Birnbach and Tommy Hilfiger surrounded by models Tommy Hilfiger’s Prep World Pop-Up house landed in Meatpacking two nights ago (literally… several cranes were involved during the past three days...
I know, theoretically being in fashion means being embarrassed by flat shoes and even working out in heels because theyre so "comfy" but lets be real here - I love comfy shoes that I can kick...
Karl Lagerfeld is doing more directing behind the camera than designing clothes. The head of Chanel has released the trailer for his newest project called "The Tale of Fairy". It stars his ...
You know, I woke up just this morning saying...what the world really needs is another celebrity fashion and/or beauty line. And guess what? WWD read my mind by letting us all know that actress Salma ...
Last years honorees LOreal Paris announces the Sixth Annual Women of Worth Awards. Anyone can nominate a woman they believe deserves recognition for their charitable efforts in their community until ...
Allie Hilfiger returned from Paris last summer with a singular shirtdress that set her on the track to start her own label NAHM thats starting off with a shirtdress. Her whole line is revolving aroun...
Pringle of Scotland Just the name Pringle of Scotland rapidly conjures up images of tailored blazers and chunky knits that are synonymous with the British labels image. But these days, the house is l...
Heres is some slightly more lighthearted news from the Gap today, as opposed to that other buzz-worthy topic. Today the retail chain launches its Design Edition footwear collab with designer Pierre H...
Here I am too excited for a pregnant woman to be getting a bottle of champagne! That is Aly Walansky next to me (probably wondering why Im so excited). Are you a last-minute shopper? Did you even get...
When I saw this dress on a pregnant Selma Blair recently, my first thought was, Topshop makes maternity? Woot! My second though was, can I wear that dress? So I hiked it down to SoHo a few weeks ago ...
From across the pond, Topshop/Topman made its first official splash in Chicago yesterday. Set upon the Chicago skyline, the Rooftop at the Wit hotel held the scene for some pieces of the upcoming Aut...
The Gap just cant catch a break. Patrick Robinson, executive vice president of Gap Global Design for Adult and Body, is now officially out, according to the Gap company today. “After spending the las...
Last Friday I attended a "Royal" event hosted by Phyto + Lierac at the Style Coalition Lounge and was introduced to a product I am now totally hooked on! So of course I have to tell you about...
The fashion world recently held our equivalent of the Oscars Red Carpet – the Met Ball. Co-hosted by Anna Wintour, the event kicked off the Savage Beauty exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum’s Costume ...
Taneisha Jordan for Second City Style Magazine If there has been something I have been missing in the last few months, it definitely has been color. Chicago has been doused with snow since what seems...
John Galliano with his former lawyer, Stéphane Zerbib The most famously infamous name in the fashion world these past few months, John Galliano has some new legal plans to report.The former couturier...
Its May and its still cold in Chicago (Im not even going to say "chilly" - its cold!) The temperatures are up to 50 in the day but dip to the 30s at night so I am still wearing black and woo...
So we dont care about royal weddings past a certain point, but we always love when a richer than rich celebrity wears bargain apparel. Newlywed, Kate Middleton was spotted Saturday in a $90 Zara dres...
An original Jeanne Lanvin sketch of Childrens wear, dating back to 1929 While were all making plans to spoil mom this weekend, heres a tasty tidbit geared toward her beloved tots. Lanvin has announce...
Who will be doing all of this judging?!"Project Runway" is really switching it up for everybody this year! The rumors that the show is bringing the accessories wall to life was true! We repor...
Margherita Missoni in a signature zig-zagged Missoni gown at the Mets Costume Institute Gala The news just broke by @TargetStyle on Twitter that the next designer collaborative effort with the retail...
Jean Paul Gaultier (center) with Marc and Manuel Puig As of yesterday, it has been confirmed that the race to obtain shares of the Jean Paul Gaultier label owned by both Hermes and Gaultier himself h...
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