I can’t explain why, but for some reason I really love this, 3.1 Phillip Lim Flight Suit, $595. It was originally $850 so at this price it’s a relative bargain, but can I find something similar for even less? Let’s see; DKNY Pure DKNY V Neck Jumpsuit, $395 J Brand Ready to Wear Angelina Crepe Jumpsuit, $357 Rachel Zoe [...]

It’s time to drop anchors. It doesn’t get much preppier does it? Whether you prefer gold anchor earrings or an anchor print on your pants, you can pretty much find this nautical nod everywhere. Pair it with you sailing stripes or wear it with your denim. As long as you think nautical, you are good to go. Here are 10 [...]

BB creams, CC creams…I know it’s all totally confounding. Just walk into a Sephora and you’ll run out screaming. BB (Beauty or Blemish Balms) Creams provide coverage with added skin care benefits like SPF and anti-oxidants (and umpteen more depending on what brand you choose). They’re lighter than foundation but heavier than tinted moisturizers. Last summer I tested a ton [...]

One accessory trend I love for Spring/Summer ’13 are bold statement sunglasses. There is no time like the present to set your aviators, Ray-Bans and Tom Ford Whitney’s (you’ve been wearing for 5 summer straight now) aside and try something a little more wild. Bold statement sunglasses were all over the Spring 2013 runways (Dior, Prada, Alice + Olivia, DVF, [...]

I have a confession. Hi/Lo skirts and dress make me crazy. I actually call them ‘mullet’ dresses since they are a party up front and all business in the back or visa versa. At any rate, I can’t stand them and hope they die a quick and painful death. However, when it comes to hi/lo sweaters, I feel quite differently. [...]

  I can’t seem to get enough of the smoking slipper loafer and now I want a pair with a cap-toe. While I covet these Giuseppe Zanotti Dalila Metal-capped Suede Loafers, $625 I am wondering if I can find the look for less! Let’s see: Sam Edelman Aster Cap-Toe Smoking Loafer, $150 Bettye Muller Premier Loafer Black Suede, $99 (I [...]

Did you know this Friday – the day that kicks off  Memorial Day Weekend and the unofficial start to summer – has been designated as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind everyone to protect their skin while enjoying the outdoors? It makes sense since May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection & Prevention Month and the first [...]

Back in March I wrote a post on the hot trend of perforated accessories, but now I want to focus on shoes. Mostly because I recently added a pair of perforated shoes (Cole Haan Oxfords) to my wardrobe and I have to say, everyone should have a pair. For one, they look cool and two, they are cool…as in they [...]

Last Friday I attended the 19th Annual Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) Beauty Awards where the year’s best beauty products were announced. Chosen by industry leaders the focus is generally on the most innovative products…game changers. Now we here at Second City Style like to think our Annual Beauty Olympics is right up there and I am proud to say, we [...]

I know, I know. Perfumes are so personal. How do I even have the nerve to recommend one, let alone 10? There are so many new scents out for Spring ’13 and trust me, when I tell you I have tried them all, I have. I have literally tested, sprayed and sneezed my way through more new perfumes than I [...]