Second City Style is a high fashion, high energy online magazine for and by stylishly savvy women. Published weekly with daily updates SCS was originally created from hundreds of surveys completed by women just like you, providing invaluable feedback on everything from how to wear the latest accessories to where you can find the hottest trends and so much more.
With current readership expanding globally, Second City Style launched their blog to compliment the magazine and provide readers a resource for up-to-the-hour information.
Published by Editor-in-Chief, Lauren Dimet Waters and Managing Editor, Carol Calacci, Second City Style is a consumer-driven publication. The online magazine content and design are created out of hundreds of surveys from Chicago-area women. This invaluable feedback provides a one-on-one relationship with Chicago women that inform each editorial choice.
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Meet the Second City Style Team
Lauren Dimet Waters, Editor-In-Chief
With an admitted addiction to clothes, Lauren was destined for a career in fashion. Originally attending the Prince Retail Program at Simmons College, Lauren continued her studies at John Hopkins University, where she earned her MBA. While attending school, Lauren, was able to work her way up through the retail industry, eventually becoming a retail marketer. As such, Lauren was on constant demand for her creative and innovative approaches from some of the biggest names in the business.
Lauren recently moved from Chicago to New York where she can keep tabs on the New York fashion industry. It is here, however, at Second City Style, where Lauren looks forward to sharing her experiences and fashionable finds, while creating an environment where women can come and share their insights in today’s hottest trends.
Favorite Designers: Giorgio Armani, Chloe, Narciso Rodriguez, Lanvin, and YSL
Carol Calacci, Managing Editor
Having earned a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from the University of Illinois, and Accessory Design at the School of the Art Institute, Carol went on to use her creative abilities in designing and selling a chic line of leather handbags, belts and a line of lambskin halter-tops inspired by Tom Ford for Gucci.
As an accomplished graphic artist Carol had opportunities to work as a designer and art director for Chicago advertising agencies and has found success as a principal in the design firm, Parameter Design. At Parameter Design Carol has been able to work with national retail brands such as Target and HartMarx, as well as Chicago-area boutiques. Because of her work with these boutiques, she has become strongly supportive of local businesses.
Favorite Designers: Barbara Bui, Wyeth, Gucci, and Sergio Rossi.
Jacqueline Zenn, Fashion Editor, Columnist
Jacqueline Zenn grew up in the Detroit area and arrived in Chicago by way of South Bend, Indiana. After earning a B.A. in Political Science and English from the University of Notre Dame, she traveled though Europe and North Africa. Her experiences inspired her to forgo her law school plans for something more creative and she chose to focus her talents on fashion and writing.
Fashion Trademarks: High, high heels and animal prints.
Andra Naylor, Fashion Editor, Columnist
The fashionista behind "Shopping with Andra" takes pride in being the first to inform her readers of the latest trends, where to buy them and how to make them work best. Andra is inspired by fashion icons like Audrey Hepburn and Kate Moss, but most importantly by her friends and the people around her every day. Andra lives for a good pair of jeans, is in constant search for the perfect black shirt and never leaves home without the largest of handbags and a WWD tucked under her arm.
Favorite places to shop: Zara, Club Monaco, Nordstrom and Forever21.
Bonnie Brown, Columnist
With only needing one more class before graduating from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Bonnie decided to forego her English degree and start over. Two years later she is nearing graduation once again studying Fashion Marketing and Management at the Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago where she can fulfill her life long dream of working in the fashion industry.
Fashion Philosophy: “Accessories are key; it’s all in the details."
Heatherbelle Bridgeview, Contributing Writer
Heatherbelle Bridgeview is a fashion snob with a sense of humor. She’s a smartypants who knows her fashion history and isn’t afraid to take out her whip if you’re taking yourself too seriously — or are too lazy to save for the real deal. Meow.
Rachel Yeomans, Columnist
A love for writing and a dream to live among the crowds and skyscrapers of a big city is what brought Rachel to Chicago. She graduated from Columbia College with a degree in Journalism. Rachel currently reports for an architectural publication as well as freelances for several local and national publications including Groupeez, Music Inc., and the Tribune Media Services.
Fashion Motto: “There’s no such thing as too many shoes."
Kelley Epps-Woods, Beauty Editor, Columnist
Kelley has been a makeup artist for nearly 7 years. During that time she has worked with some of the most prestigious brands in Cosmetics which is a key factor to her in depth product knowledge. Often, teased for knowing Brand colors, names, and product descriptions down to specifics, she is the go to makeup artist for product recommendations and reviews. She truly believes that to be successful in this business you HAVE to be a student of the business. Her drive, knowledge, and artistry has landed her work in local, national, and international magazines. With a love for dry humor, and wit, her love in life is everything Beauty!
Favorite makeup brands: Make Up For Ever, Nars, Chanel, Dior
Alia Rajput, Columnist
Alia Rajput has always been inspired by the diversity of her surroundings. While attending public school in Chicago she put together her own eclectic style, even if it meant crushed velvet and Manic Panic. Having shed the need to stand out by looking crazy fairly early, she focused on looking polished and well dressed. She finished a degree in Communications and Education with a concentration in English from Depaul, making her way through the ranks of the Chicago retail scene to support her habit of designer labels and fashion mags. Alia has lived and studied in New Orleans, Boston, Southern France, Thailand and India, experiencing a broader spectrum of style. Now back in Chicago, she spends her time tackling the explosive fashion scene from the underground to the mainstream and works endlessly on her growing collection of leather handbags and DVF dressses
Favorite Designers: Thakoon, Rodarte, Marni, Zac Posen, Chloe
Amanda Aldinger, Columnist
A dangerously obsessed YSL addict, Amanda is an actress turned freelance fashion journalist who's currently in the process of obtaining her masters in Arts Journalism from the School of the Art Institute Chicago. Amanda believes that no outfit is complete without lots of gold, too-high wedges and the largest bag available. Thus, she never leaves the house without all three. Post graduate school, Amanda has her sights set overseas, where she plans to immerse herself gloriously in Parisian fabulousness. Until then, as Second City Style's Pret Reporteur, she'll be writing fashionable love letters to Paris from afar. Although her heart will always belong to Yves, she knows if Karl Lagerfeld met her, they'd be best friends.
Wardrobe staples: Wedges, a skinny black pant, oversized tunics, and lots and lots of gold sparkly things.
Angel Cutsforth, Columnist
Although studying for a BA in English Literature Angel knows where her heart lies; in Fashion History. Always the girl that wore something different, when she moved from the UK to Israel she found her sense of style in the racks of thrift and vintage stores and flea markets. A lover of the 1940's and 1950's you'll always find her in heels with a retro look.
Favorite Quote: "I never kept up with the fashions. I believed in wearing what I thought looked good on me." Bettie Page
