Celebrity Swag. The Oscar Fashion Frenzy Begins…

Penelope Cruz on last year’s Oscar red carpet Due to the 14-week writers’ strike that nearly jeopardized the 80th annual Oscar’s (before ending last week) appears to have reduced the number of gift suites. Boo hoo. Additonally, more fashion houses now have VIP salons in their boutiques while others opt to send their sketches, gowns …

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Book Review. Glamour Interrupted: How I Became the Best-Dressed Patient in Hollywood by Steven "Cojo" Cojocaru

Normally I try to stick to fashion and beauty books, however, since Louis Vuitton and Prada, not to mention eye cream and the red carpet are mentioned several times throughout …I decided, why not? Truth be told, I picked up Glamour, Interrupted: How I Became the Best-Dressed Patient in Hollywood by Steven "Cojo" Cojocaru thinking …

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Designer News. Chicago Designer Cyndi (Cindi) Chan's Trench On Yesterday's Oprah. Second City Style Fashion Blog

OK, so Oprah’s people mis-spelled Cyndi’s name. It’s Cyndi Chan, not Cindi Chan! However, we are proud to sell it at Second City Store! Description from Oprah.com: Danielle’s new look is great for an interview and once she gets the job. The fit-and-flare satin trench coat is a great evening look that Danielle can use …

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