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FASHION & STYLE

Coquette finds fresh Summer looks in the color green.

My Fashion Life catches Giorgio Armani during his whirlwind tour of NYC.

Papierblog looks at the greatest fashion entrepreneurs and who is missing from the list.

Celebs Spill to Stylehive at the Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute Gala!

Stiletto Jungle has discovered no-slip strapless bras.

Dreading swimsuit season? Get your best beach bod with StyleBakery's tips for finding the right swimsuit for your figure.

I'm Not Obsessed gives us a sneak peak at Target/Barney's Rogan Gregory for GO. International line.

Omiru shows us how to accessorize a Little Black Dress.

Second City Style shows you how to get Spring Runway looks the vintage way.

ACCESSORIES

Bag Bliss’ Fantastic 14 List: Fourteen Fabulous Bags under $140!!!

Bag Snob re-visits with the Master of Elegance: Oscar de la Renta!

KRiSTOPHER shops the best black on sale.

Fashion Indie & Maurices announces Winner of Project Handbag, Christina Oertel

BEAUTY

WE LOVE BEAUTY.com wants you to VOTE for Look of the Month April!

Beauty Snob learns how the Material Girl stays 50 and Fabulous!

Celebrity Sue. Uma Thurman Sues Lancôme

Fresh off the heels of her creepy stalker case, it looks like actress Uma Thurman may be headed back to court. WWD, is reporting Thurman filed a $15 million lawsuit in federal court in Manhattan today (Friday) against Lancôme for allegedly continuing to use her image in advertising even though her contract had expired.

According to Thurman’s lawyer, Bert Fields, her contract with Lancôme ended in 2004, but the brand has continued to use her image to sell products all around the world during the past four years. She is seeking $15 million from the French company, owned by L’Oréal.

But Lancome is fighting back – the company filed a suit of its own earlier this week in the State Supreme Court in Manhattan, saying it did not violate the contract and does not owe Thurman money.

Source: WWD
Photo: actressmodels.com 

Sample Sales. Shop Yoox.com May 13th.

Billion Dollar Babes and Yoox.com are teaming up for an online sample sale Tuesday, May 13th on the Yoox.com website. The shopping commences Monday the 12th at 11am for registered Billion Dollar Babes users, and opens to the public on Tuesday. You'll be able to find womens, mens and children's wear and accessories at up to 90% off from Costume National, Gianfranco Ferre, Marc Jacobs, Versace, Evisu, BlueMarine and many more. Get shopping!

Giveaway. Enter to Win the SAK & HarperCollins Publishers "Book in a Bag Giveaway"

Reading is fundamental! And, it’s almost time to throw a few good books in your bag and head to the beach! Beach reading is just weeks away! This year do it for free! The SAK and HarperCollins Publishers will give 15 lucky winners the trendy Silverlake Convertible Clutchs in one of four bright colors filled with three of the season's best reads.

Visit thesak.com to enter The SAK “Book in a Bag” contest before May 31. 

Shop Project Runway. Rami Kashou On HSN.

Stefani Greenfield, co-owner of Scoop NYC boutique stores, and HSN announced today that Project Runway finalist Rami Kashou, will design an exclusive look for the one year anniversary show of Scoop Style on HSN. The show will air on May 15^th at 1:30am-2:00am and 10pm-12am. Kashou will make a special appearance on that day to present his anniversary look. Kashou’s dress highlights the designer’s draping expertise with a rayon-blend fabric, available in black, rich peacock, lime pop and vintage sea foam for $280.00.

Along with commissioning Kashou’s design, Scoop Style will also offer the best items for the season and latest in fashion trends along with guidance on how to wear them.  The show will feature this seasons must haves which includes dresses, bags, shoes and jewelry from such top designers as Vera Wang Lavender Label, Theory and Scoop Beach.

Sounds worth a view to us!

Update. I Do Declare, is Nina Garcia Headed to Marie Claire?

According to today's NYPost and Fashion Week Daily, Tracy Taylor is rumored to be out at Marie Claire and Nina Garcia in. Word has it the Project Runway judge who was dumped by Elle Magazine last month is about to land a major gig at Marie Claire. In case you forgot, Garcia (the former Elle fashion director) was fired last month, almost a year after the Joe Zee-helmed creative team was installed. We guessed all hell would break loose.

This could be just the shot in the arm Marie Claire needed. The magazine has faced some controversy and declining newsstand numbers since editor Lesley Jane Seymour left in mid-2006.

Read more at Fashion Week Daily.

Celebrity Style. Ricci's On A Role.

In the miles of media coverage Christina Ricci has been getting recently for the opening of Speed Racer, we haven't seen her slip up once, style-wise. The quirky actress has definitely made some mistakes in the past, but she seems to have finally tapped into her personal style. The girl has been showing up to every major event looking gorgeous, and has even gotten snapped by the paps looking good! Here are some of her recent looks that have been infinitely pleasing. We're aspiring to follow in her glamorous footsteps!

Her best look was possibly her gown for the Costume Institute Gala. She channeled the superhero theme better than anyone, without looking cutesy or campy. Of course, her tiny waist helps her pull of the dress like a superwoman.

Next, she showed a casual look at TRL that was event appropriate and still young and chic. It's amazing how she pulls off the black flared jean on her petite frame.

She's worked multiple cocktail dresses at the various premieres of Speed Racer. Here are two she wore that we love, even in the rain.

And finally, the papparazzi shot we promised. She's caught offguard and still looks great!

She repeats the shoes and jacket from an earlier look, and makes them look chic in a whole new way with the white dress. She even pulls off the oversized sunglasses that we don't always love! So well done, Miss Ricci, we're digging it all!

Photos: WireImage.com

Designer News. Heidi Klum by Jordache.

This week, Heidi Klum moved from spokesmodel to designer for Jordache when she introduced her new line, Heidi Klum by Jordache. She and friend Sports Illustrated covergirl Marisa Miller looked fabulous as usual, at a private dinner at the Chateau Marmont, hosted by Jordache, in celebration of the line. We love their model-esque sense of style, that they still pull off flawlessly, and we love their continued success as models at the ages of 34 and 29. If Heidi has brought this freshness to her new line for Jordache, then we think it will be a success! It's available at Bloomingdale's.

Heidi models her own look with similarly coiffed mannequins at the launch.

Heidi Klum by Jordache awaits purchase! Check the line out here.   

Mother's Day. A Recap of Our Ode to Mom

Last year, some the staff at Second City Style paid tribute to the greatest fashion influencer in our lives...Mom! Click here to read them!

Stay tuned. This year we will have an ode to some of our fashionable Dads for Father's Day.

Happy Mother's Day!

Second City Style

Trends. Rothko Inspiration and Colorblock Dresses.

It seems like designers have recently been inspired by the exquisite colors and horizontal lines of paintings like these, by Mark Rothko. From the bleeding color of ombre to the vibrant jewel tones of recent seasons, everyone seems to be taking a note from the abstract painter. The latest embodiment of this apparent trend is the prevalent colorblock dress. It is appearing in many collections for day and evening wear, both fitted and drapey, colored and neutral, obvious and subtle. And we're loving every bit of it. Check out some colorblock gowns below.


Doo.Ri Two-tone Jersey Dress, $1,295


Zac Posen Silk Bonnie Dress, $1,320


Thakoon Layered Slip Dress, $732


Thakoon Colorblock Tank Dress, $450


Marc by Marc Jacobs Cashmere Colorblock Dress, $219

And here's a vertical colorblock, for a change...

Fendi Silk Colorblock Dress, $1,026