The Dose Market is about to get a fashionable taste of chic designs from Samantha Sleeper. For her clothing debut at the Chicago food and fashion market, W Lakeshore Hotel hosted a rooftop pool party last Thursday. Drinks and hors’ d oeuvres were passed as patrons took a peek at some of Sleeper’s new Resort 2013 collection. Guests also got n [...]

  What could make Monday better than some menswear eye candy? Local designers J. Cheikh and Artfully Disheveled debuted their new signature uniform styles of The James Chicago Hotel (while no doubt hosting the party). Guests enjoyed cocktails, light bites from David Burke’s Primehouse and a special viewing of the Fall/Winter collections of both designers. Designers Sophie Lin and Cheikh Lam [...]

Put away the parkas and those heavy knit sweaters because it’s finally here. Summer has finally arrived! I have never been more excited for warm summer nights, picnic lunches and days at the park than this year. But there’s one thing missing from that scenario: the perfect summer wardrobe. I think the real trick in summer is having a wardrobe [...]

Vintage lovers and fashion fans alike gathered for the Modern Vintage Chicago trunk show held in the West Loop last weekend. Featuring over 70 of the country’s top quality vintage jewelry, clothing and accessories vendors, this was a show not to miss. The show featured something for everyone: Chanel suits, sparkling baubles and antique artwork, most of which you could [...]

Many of my friends already know my favorite fashion designer is none other than Mary Katrantzou. There’s nothing more I love in this world than bright colors and vivid digital prints on classic silhouettes. I think the the biggest problem I run into is trying to figure out how I can capture the designer’s fun and liveliness while not trying to completely [...]

If you’re a fan of Bravo TV or any of the Real Housewives of (insert city here), you already know about Andy Cohen hitting the windy city yesterday. Cohen, mediator and referee of the Real Housewives franchise and host of Watch What Happens Live, was in Chicago at the Macy’s State Street location to sign copies of his best-selling book. [...]

The new Madewell store in Chicago at 932 N. Rush Street is now officially open! Tuesday night was the grand opening and Second City Style enjoyed cocktails and treats while gazing at all the new pieces the store had to offer. From the soft knit sweaters and the cool chambray denim button-downs, there was something for everyone at the party! [...]

It’s still pretty miserable outside and at some points it’s been snowing. What gives? Didn’t that groundhog say spring was on the way? There’s nothing worse than dreaming about those fun bright spring-inspired clothing pieces, including sundresses and capri pants, with no real date in sight for when you might actually wear them. Can spring hurry up? Even though I [...]

College fashion students from around Chicago gathered for the Chicago Fashion Foundation‘s 6th Annual Future of Chicago Fashion design competition. Held at the Hard Rock Hotel on Thursday, March 21, guests snacked on delicious hors d’oeurvs and drinks before the student runway show. The contest featured 15 students from Dominican University, Columbia College, Harper College, School of the Art Institute [...]

President and creative director of the stylish international handbag brand Nancy Gonzalez, Santiago Gonzalez stopped by Neiman Marcus on Wednesday, March 20th. The head of the famed accessories brand focuses on the editorial direction all around the world. The brand started when Nancy Gonzalez, as a single mother to two young boys, began creating luxury handbags. Using only the most [...]